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Forum: Superboat
10-22-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Yeah, we were talking with Skip from MRD about...

Yeah, we were talking with Skip from MRD about that. He was telling us about a boat where they laid up like 200 lbs. of dumbell weights and fiberglassed them into the bow of the boat. Next time we...
Forum: Superboat
10-21-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

yeah, you must be a genius because you guessed...

yeah, you must be a genius because you guessed that a brand new experimental boat that's never been done before and with the first prop that they found on the shelf would require some work to dial it...
Forum: Superboat
10-21-2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Ok, we ran the boat again yesterday afternoon,...

Ok, we ran the boat again yesterday afternoon, for the second time. The conditions were excellent. Very light breeze, warm weather, and very high tide. It was a perfect day for boating.

We got all...
Forum: Superboat
09-25-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

While we were running the boat, Eric had the...

While we were running the boat, Eric had the presence of mind to shoot a little video.

It is a really short clip and not the best quality, but it's better than nothing...
...
Forum: Superboat
09-24-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

I know its exciting but I'm not going to try to...

I know its exciting but I'm not going to try to make any predictions on the next run. Pete has a couple of minor issues to deal with and then we will try to run the boat again. I hope to run as soon...
Forum: Superboat
09-20-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

I will definitely contact Jeff because I don't...

I will definitely contact Jeff because I don't know where to begin to dial in this boat yet. We were more just trying to figure out what the major bugs are so far before we even get into prop...
Forum: Superboat
09-19-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Hey guys, Sorry for being MIA for the last...

Hey guys,

Sorry for being MIA for the last couple of months, just been swamped with a million other things.
I have to admit I was getting a little frustrated with this project, all the little...
Forum: Superboat
04-01-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

I don't have any really recent photos, probably...

I don't have any really recent photos, probably ones from a couple of weeks ago. I am most likely going to stop by MRD this saturday. Are you going to be around? I'd like to stop in and see Coen also.
Forum: Superboat
03-30-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

We're gettin really close, but its the little...

We're gettin really close, but its the little things that sometimes take more time. I think realistically in two weeks we should be able to do a test run.
Forum: Superboat
03-30-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Nothing happened. We're not quite ready yet. Who...

Nothing happened. We're not quite ready yet. Who said it was going to be ready this friday? We're a couple of weeks away.
Forum: Superboat
03-17-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,174
Posted By Turbokart

I would definitely welcome the help Jeff. I...

I would definitely welcome the help Jeff.

I guess since we are turning the prop up to 6,000 rpm, we need something a little smaller than normal, and I would guess with more blades. And since we...
Forum: Superboat
03-14-2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,174
Posted By Turbokart

Rick, No need to apologize. I'm anxious to...

Rick,

No need to apologize. I'm anxious to see how this boat really runs but I think it will be a strong performer. Turbines have their advantages and disadvantages. One thing is for sure, it will...
Forum: Superboat
03-14-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,174
Posted By Turbokart

I'll just keep running until the other guys blow...

I'll just keep running until the other guys blow their engines. :D:D:D :cool-smiley-011:
Forum: Superboat
03-14-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,174
Posted By Turbokart

Rick, The output reduction gearbox that I am...

Rick,

The output reduction gearbox that I am using is the same mil-spec gearbox that was designed for the engine and used on helicopters. I don't think that there is one that runs at 7,000 rpm. If...
Forum: Superboat
03-06-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,174
Posted By Turbokart

my vote is for the turbine. fuel burn is...

my vote is for the turbine.

fuel burn is less for the turbine at full throttle.

Reason for the 4 fuel tanks is because I hate stopping to get fuel, and its not too easy to find Jet fuel on the...
Forum: Superboat
02-15-2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Some more pics, courtesy of Eric from...

Some more pics, courtesy of Eric from Turbineboat.com

Engine is in now and the guys are really progressing.


Dino
www.turbokart.com
Forum: Superboat
02-09-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Some pictures courtesy of Pete over at MRD....

Some pictures courtesy of Pete over at MRD. Engine should be going in on monday.
Rock and Roll! :boat:
Forum: Superboat
01-29-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Hey Scippy, Funny you should say that,...

Hey Scippy,

Funny you should say that, Sheepshead Bay is basically in my backyard and Jamaica Bay is where I do most of my boating. I used to run the 19' turbine Baja out to Tamaqua Marina to get...
Forum: Superboat
01-28-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Hey guys, Haven't been to MRD since last...

Hey guys,

Haven't been to MRD since last weekend, but from what I am told the dash is mostly finished and the outdrive is mounted on the boat, and the engine is ready to go in.

Since I live...
Forum: Superboat
01-19-2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

I stopped at MRD today and talked to Peter. They...

I stopped at MRD today and talked to Peter. They have starting cutting holes in the dash for gauges and have mounted a few of them. Monday they are going to mount the turbine.
Forum: Superboat
01-17-2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Rick, Skip told me he wants to get the boat...

Rick,

Skip told me he wants to get the boat out by early April because that's when the marina starts to get busy. That's why I wanted to get it to him ASAP so he could get it in and out.

Dino
Forum: Superboat
01-16-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Not to worry, nothing will keep me from finishing...

Not to worry, nothing will keep me from finishing this project. First of all I have too much invested in it and second of all I'll never lose interest in playing with a turbine powered toy.

The...
Forum: Superboat
09-08-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

I'm definitely going to a need an education on...

I'm definitely going to a need an education on props. I have a basic understanding, but I don't have any idea where to begin.

The turbine with the gearbox weighs around 450 lbs. Total weight of...
Forum: Superboat
09-04-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Everybody: First of all, sorry you haven't...

Everybody:

First of all, sorry you haven't heard from me in a while; we were having some engine problems and I was super busy with other stuff...:hitfan:

Here's the good news: I had shipped...
Forum: Superboat
04-11-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 81,812
Posted By Turbokart

Patience is a virtue...

Patience is a virtue...
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