100-mph Chaparral Update: Drive Installation and Rigging Underway

Matt Trulio · 2014-01-06 22:15:34

An update, http://speedonthewater.com/boat-restorationsprojectsupgrades/past-restorations/1726-100-mph-chaparral-update-drive-installation-and-rigging-underway. Talk about determination.

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01-06-2014 | 04:15 PM

Matt Trulio

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100-mph Chaparral Update: Drive Installation and Rigging Underway

An update, http://speedonthewater.com/boat-rest...gging-underway.

Talk about determination.

01-06-2014 | 07:06 PM

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Is that a Pad Bottom Boat? If he gets the Prop in the right spot (High enough to lose the Gear case drag, But still have enough Leverage for Positive trim) He should be a high 80's -90mph boat. I have seen a 26' Velocity run over 90 with similar power..

01-06-2014 | 08:27 PM

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I love this story... I hope he makes it to 100

01-06-2014 | 09:44 PM

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Yes it is a pad bottom, copied from velocity. We have the drive high to start. Glad to see there is interest in the build. Be happy to answer any question