How much power does it take to go 147.8mph?
 

Just curious on how much power it takes to go 147.8mph in a 30' cat?

it will take two really big brass ones........

Mark,
Wolffie told me he ran the 36ft Skater he had at his shop for awhile to 146. It had a couple of 900SC Mercs. However it had Lake X stickers claiming 152.

Paul

Two Paul Pfaff 1100's........ and some really reworked & labbed 36" props!! and don't forget the k'honees !!! You will have to be carried to the boat with 'em that big!!:)

If your refering to the 30 Eliminator, I would say that with a lightwieght layup, stand off boxes, pretty high X, you can do it with 900-950hp. I think a true 1100hp would propel the boat near 160mph if you could get props for it.

What would be trick is keeping it under the hatch.

Thanks,
Dustin

I based my reply on a friends 33 Eliminator with 2 Paul Pfaff 1100's on board with bravos. It ran over 112 last weekend on gps using 28 or 30 pitch props.... the 36's will be here this week!! Then we will see........:D

147.8
 

Dont have any idea but this is what 142.3 looks like:D

>950 hp

The power of $350.000.00 is a good guess on power....total price of boat and motors

enticer: thats correct!
LOL