Wildman_grafix

Have you seen the weather reports in Ohio?????

Its too cool to ICE skate!

cheech

Sure have. I'm right here in it.
I just thought he's been down there with it in the warmer months also.
But I'm not going to go back through this bible of a thread to verify.

kidturbo

Yeah, what he said..

In the pics above, see the orange ball in the sky? Please tell us next time you see it in Ohio.

Florida boating weather has also been hit or miss last couple weeks. Cold fronts blowing in ever few days. But did get another quick blast in last night to park at marina and get an early start on tomorrow.

kidturbo

Was a bit choppy out on Sarasota bay again today, but finally took her back up to last summers Ohio River record of 81mph. It had more RPM left, but leveled out right at 3900R mildly loaded. Enough to get the engine temps up to 210F for first time since the dyno.

According to the math, it's running about 25% prop slip between 60-80mph on these 18x34-4blades. While they seem to perform better by seat of the pants, they actually show about 8-10% more slip than the 18x32's in fresh water.

rak rua

I can see the headlines.....”THE ROOSTER HAS LANDED”

2187

‘The Rooster Has Landed’. My that is funny!

frickstyle

Great progress Ken, very happy for you. What a project!

did you consider adding cup to those props? Might help lower the slip. What diameter are they? You need like a 18.5” dia!!!!

when does that beast ship to OZ? I wouldn’t mind catching a ride in that thing. Plan to haul it up to Lake Erie for spring testing?

kidturbo

If I haul it north again, Dave will be on board with me riding up the Mississippi. Next stop Cuba...

pasquesi

Man, when you switch to high gear that baby takes off like a raped ape....awesome. Just awesome!!

pasquesi

You should check out the north side of Lido Key.....it used to be a clothing optional beach....