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Sean H 12-10-2004 07:31 AM

Re: V Hulls running 100+ w/525s
 

Originally Posted by buyafountain.com
I think all the boats feel diff. at 100+. The ride varies (sport/lux), but if they are stable - they are stable. One example is the 42 Lightning. You can almost take your hands off the wheel at 100. The 35 is a little scary at 90+. I was just on a 38 TS Gun that felt great at 102-103 w/ nat asp'd 750 ZUL's.

Remember when 60 was fast in a v-bottom??


NO...... :D

LEOPAJM 12-10-2004 07:35 AM

Re: V Hulls running 100+ w/525s
 

Originally Posted by animalhouse
CBR, I have driven several different makes of V hulls over 100, amd I fail to experience what you are talking about. I have been as fast as 130 in a v bottom, and never skidded sideways. Perhaps biased opinion, or driver error fall into play in this conversation. It is strictly a matter of preforance.
I personally have experienced 100 in a 39 Ol, and in 6 -8's (see robb report) it handeled like my old 51, solid!

Sorry AnimalHouse .... I was quite impressed with my experience on the new 39 OL last summer (Thanks again AlMick.) in less than ideal conditions on Lake Erie no question !!! But lets not get carried away ... 12 feet is 12 feet !!! Not to mention the huge difference in weight from a 39 to a 51 OL .

Panther 12-10-2004 08:40 AM

Re: V Hulls running 100+ w/525s
 

Originally Posted by animalhouse
CBR, I have driven several different makes of V hulls over 100, amd I fail to experience what you are talking about. I have been as fast as 130 in a v bottom, and never skidded sideways. Perhaps biased opinion, or driver error fall into play in this conversation. It is strictly a matter of preforance.
I personally have experienced 100 in a 39 Ol, and in 6 -8's (see robb report) it handeled like my old 51, solid!

I guess I'll have to get a ride on one of those new 39 OL's. I've been on the 42' and 37 but not the epoxy verisions, they ride really nice!

Sydwayz 12-10-2004 09:40 AM

Re: V Hulls running 100+ w/525s
 
Its all about the Dragon baby. That boat is the cats meow.

105mph_38_2003 12-10-2004 10:52 AM

Re: V Hulls running 100+ w/525s
 

Originally Posted by Sean H
why does an article about a 37 gtx show a 51 sport yacht?


Thats what I was thinking :confused: Thats the only bit that Robb Report had online about OL's

Semper Fi 12-10-2004 11:45 AM

Re: V Hulls running 100+ w/525s
 
Was that the Hustler at the Miami show last year? if so, it wa a really nice package! I loved the sit-down setup, but the seats didn't look very comfortable at all. Gladiator seats look (and feel) very comfortable.

cuda 12-10-2004 12:20 PM

Re: V Hulls running 100+ w/525s
 

Originally Posted by Semper Fi
Was that the Hustler at the Miami show last year? if so, it wa a really nice package! I loved the sit-down setup, but the seats didn't look very comfortable at all. Gladiator seats look (and feel) very comfortable.

Yes it was, I didn't like the Recarro seats either, but with a standard interior, that boat would be great. It was the most interesting boat to me at the show.

Canada Jeff 12-10-2004 12:25 PM

Re: V Hulls running 100+ w/525s
 
They had a 388 with viper engines and surface drives too. I have pictures but are to big for this site.

customryder 12-10-2004 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada Jeff
They had a 388 with viper engines and surface drives too. I have pictures but are to big for this site.

here you go

Rik 12-10-2004 03:27 PM

Re: V Hulls running 100+ w/525s
 
The Vipers in that 388 ran really well. I think they hit 96 with the boat.

Really kool sounding engines and Ilmore has a more powerful version that should compete well with the new 600 merc, not to mention a lot easier on the finacial side compared to merc also.


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