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02-21-2023, 01:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,795
Posted By tmmii

RIP Ken Warby

Saw this was posted on the spirit 2 Facebook.

Met him 15 years ago, total badass.

With great sadness, we advise the passing of Ken Warby M.B.E, after a recent decline in his health.

Ken...
01-31-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 20,500
Posted By boostbros

i put a big outboard on an old mfg 16 footer one...

i put a big outboard on an old mfg 16 footer one time it was a smooth bottom rounded on the sides and only a little center keel it was an evil handling beast it would just rollside to side and...
01-23-2023, 01:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 20,500
Posted By Gearhead_boats_

Hull is well made and solid on hardest hits too....

Hull is well made and solid on hardest hits too. You can get a cut on your hand from very few "hidden" points but that's the case with 99% of boats. Interiors are not as fancy as in many US boats but...
01-18-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 20,500
Posted By WavetoWave

Totally agree Johnny. They did it to improve the...

Totally agree Johnny. They did it to improve the performance and handle big power better, but the design even still is a bit dated. And, not a popular opinion, but 500+ HP is overpowering this hull,...
01-17-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 20,500
Posted By WavetoWave

Donzi 22 Classic new hull design

Last year Donzi updated the hull design of the 22 Classic by adding a pad and full length inner strakes. A huge improvement overall, the old design had a rounded keel and no strakes, making it very...
11-23-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,368
Posted By TeamSaris

There's nothing like a true tunnel. The 28...

There's nothing like a true tunnel.
The 28 Profile is by far the best handling "podded" single engine cat Ive driven though, and we've got every major brand running around here. Its apples/oranges...
10-21-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,273
Posted By BBYSTWY

Boat bottom finish

So in one of my other threads it was brought up about the bottom of my boat shouldn't be polished and shiny but rather somewhat roughed up for best performance. The theory behind it makes total sense...
07-21-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 38,207
Posted By the deep

I have a dream.............. ...

I have a dream..............

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06-30-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 38,207
Posted By JUPITER PULSARE

I'll have to look for you as I do a lot of my...

I'll have to look for you as I do a lot of my boating between Jupiter Inlet and St Lucie Inlet. We're always stopping for lunch inside the Manatee Pocket!
07-02-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 792
Posted By Matt Trulio

First Quint 450-HP Outboard-Equipped Nor-Tech 450 Sport Delivered By American Custom

As loaded as they get, https://www.speedonthewater.com/american-custom-marine-delivers-first-quint-450r-powered-450/
12-17-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,566
Posted By Matt Trulio

Checking In With Peter Hledin—Old School And New School At Skater

Skater continues to move forward without losing its past, https://www.speedonthewater.com/checking-in-with-peter-hledin-old-school-and-new-school-at-skater/
04-06-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,291
Posted By Skater30

Hey Matt, no doubt that your journalism...

Hey Matt, no doubt that your journalism excellence brings us all great stories direct from the manufacturers. But in this specific case, the manufacturer (Peter Hledin) was only telling you what he...
Forum: Skater
06-15-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,124
Views: 289,994
Posted By skate

I had that book as a college kid. I was going to...

I had that book as a college kid. I was going to get a degree in marine engineering and build boats. then one of my mentors told me how to make a small fortune in boat building..., Start with a...
Forum: Skater
06-15-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1,124
Views: 289,994
Posted By bulletbob

All you need is desire and a big checkbook. A...

All you need is desire and a big checkbook. A book you might like Noli is Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design by James D. Russells Phd. Eng.
Forum: Fountain
12-11-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,735
Posted By Reggie Fountain

There's things with the setup that will make it...

There's things with the setup that will make it better but at a 100 plus its gonna take some driver input.
Forum: General Q & A
02-12-2007, 07:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,309
Posted By bcarpman

I just read "Secrets of Tunnel Boat design" by...

I just read "Secrets of Tunnel Boat design" by James Russel at Aeromarine Research. Obviously geared towards racing cats but had soem good general theory as well.

He does talk about how hull...
03-01-2004, 06:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 893
Posted By CigDaze

Marine Industry News...

More interesting news from the fine folks at Tunnel Boat Performance. Make sure to check out their website also for some great information! :cool:


TBPNews #55 - February 28, 2004...
02-11-2004, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By CigDaze

Thumbs up Marine Industry News

I get these e-mails once in a while and there's usually some good stuff in it, so I thought I'd share. Also, go check out the Tunnel Boat Performance website, if you haven't done so yet. It's a great...
09-05-2003, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Posted By CigDaze

Here's come excellent reading I've found on the...

Here's come excellent reading I've found on the subject:
http://boatdesign.net/articles/tunnel-hull-design/

And the people who wrote the book on tunnel boat design:...
12-09-2002, 04:43 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 34,592
Posted By T2x

Fabio Buzzi is, indeed, one of the most gifted...

Fabio Buzzi is, indeed, one of the most gifted and talented design engineers extant. His ability to craft boats, engines, drives, and overall concepts are second to none. His fit and finish leave a...
11-01-2002, 12:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,785
Posted By Airpacker

Hey Rob,when did you get a skater? Yes...

Hey Rob,when did you get a skater?

Yes Jim,we met at seans cottage,that was my daytona you and mark and mark were sitin in shootin the breeze.
I'm in the middle of a skin up resto on another...
10-30-2002, 02:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,785
Posted By j.cas.

hi, jimboat yes ihave many pics of those old...

hi, jimboat yes ihave many pics of those old pinel tunnels and all of those crazyguys that used to run them.ie.tom wood spencer dunn roger wood and the list goes on some really cool movies too thanks...
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