Just wondering if anyone has tried to run the new staggered 35 Lightnings over 100mph. I understand they will run 100-102 with 525 power, but I am wondering about maybe 110? What would this take and is it stable enough to be safe? I have run 100mph in a 20 footer, how scary can 110 in a 35 be? Thanks.

Tried4 people 35' staggered 103!

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...ng-575s-2.html

100 in a 20 footer......yikes!

XCpilot there's a new 35 with 6's & 600's in it, had 700's From the factory, I believe the # was like 128 Kelly O on here has it now I'm sure he'll chime in eventually with the real details

The Strictly Business Super Vee runs 110 with 525s

I think the better question should be does anyone not want to try to get there 35 over 100.

I don't see any reason not to myself. Mine in the low 90's is on a rail in a stiff wind chop, very predictable and never gets out of shape. Any hull has a speed at which it becomes a real handfull, but 100+ is not at the limit on either of the current 35' Fountain hulls. I have been over 100 in two single step, EX style, boats and both were real solid at 105 - 108. Have a friend that has a side by side twin step that has run into the mid/upper teens with no handling issues. The newer full staggered set ups are said to be even better handling boats.

I'll let Kelly make comments on his new 35 600 boat with six drives, but my take would be that set up would handle like a dream over 100 mph. If I'm lucky I will find out how well it handles the speed this comming summer. Hint, Hint Kelly!!!

Here is a canopy video of our 38 at about 110mph. You can see the chime walk at around 103-105, but the boat just drives right thru it. The 35' SV is right along side of us to the right.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxyTyxpGkvg

I've have been on "Party On" @ well over 100+ and the hull ran very well at that speed.