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Originally Posted by Interceptor
(Post 4850632)
I'm thinking the easier path to breaking the LOTO record is to go small with an unlimited hydroplane.
Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4850633)
If you guys are going to dream, dream big. Just build a 50' Mystic with a pair of Rolls Royce T-56 turbines with almost 6,000 shp, weigh just under 2,000#s and are 12' long and 27" in diameter. Have BPM custom build a set of drives capable of handling the power and Rolla build you a set of forged props. The turbines alone will set you back $5M, add another $5M for the one-off custom boat/rigging/testing and for a cool $10M you can probably go break Spirit of Qatar's record (if you live through it). I honestly don't think we'll ever see that record broken. I don't think you'll ever see somebody willing to outspend them, or that doesn't value their life enough to chase that record. Basically similar reasons we see other long standing boat speed records not broken (ultimate world speed record and outboard speed record). Interesting thread though!
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Originally Posted by Brad Christy
(Post 4850639)
Personally, I think the easiest way is to start with existing boats and engines that will easily shoehorn into it and don't cost a small country to buy. It's attainable. It's just out of reach for most of us.
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Originally Posted by Interceptor
(Post 4850632)
I'm thinking the easier path to breaking the LOTO record is to go small with an unlimited hydroplane.
They were banned after Miss Bud was on display and then suddenly entered to win and keep the Top Gun trophy at LOTO in 2002. |
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Growing up in New Orleans Al Copeland was larger than life. I’ll never forget this race in 1984 , I was 14 and I was hoooked and said “one day “ that would be me . I’m still chasing that day . The race shop I passed every work day on my way to work . This poster is original and is hung in the waiting area where I work . When ever I feel as that day is slipping away I look to that art on the wall . I remember that race as vividly as the day it took place . Thanks Al . |
Originally Posted by Griff
(Post 4850643)
Hydroplanes are not allowed to compete in the Shootout.
They were banned after Miss Bud was on display and then suddenly entered to win and keep the Top Gun trophy at LOTO in 2002. |
Originally Posted by pslonaker
(Post 4850464)
my friend, outlaw transport says that there are two engines still in the boat and it is owned by a charity now and will be used for promotional usage. The charity is www.greenfieldreserve.com he send me videos and pictures but I can not post them they will not upload I tried
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Qatar did it in a mile, course is now 3/4 mile. Although apparently Qatar was slowing down in the traps.
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Originally Posted by Griff
(Post 4850643)
Hydroplanes are not allowed to compete in the Shootout.
They were banned after Miss Bud was on display and then suddenly entered to win and keep the Top Gun trophy at LOTO in 2002. |
Since we've taken a short hydroplane detour, these are hanging in my office. Miss Bud is signed by Bernie Little and Tom D'Eath, Smokin' Joe's is signed by Mark Tate.
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Originally Posted by Hustler40
(Post 4850656)
how exactly does a turbine engine boat promote wildlife conservation?
More importantly, How does an electric car promote protect the environment ? :) |
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