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Old 12-12-2006, 06:06 PM
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Would like some opinions please:

32 Skater
1/4 Canopies
1999
#6 Dry Sumps w. Herring Skegs
575 w/intercoolers, stock otherwise
Increase Rev Limiter to 6400

Max pitch, diameter and rake possible to have some decent acceleration and maximize top end.

Assuming it is in capable hands, fresh water, slight chop, 70 degree air temp.

How fast?
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125
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Old 12-13-2006, 10:33 AM
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That is what I was expecting, it is actually faster.. anyone else have a thought?
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A 36 with 525's on 6's went 116. I know that a 32 with 575s and bravos went 132 in a powerboat test. I would bet 125+

32B model I am assuming?
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Originally Posted by cowisl
A 36 with 525's on 6's went 116. I know that a 32 with 575s and bravos went 132 in a powerboat test. I would bet 125+

32B model I am assuming?
It is a 32 - 575's with Intercoolers, rev limited at 6400 #6 Dry Sumps, Herring Skegs.

Faster than 125.. still looking for opinions, then I will tell you what it runs, which you may not believe
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The 6,400 is a big deal, cats like rpm's.

I'll throw out approx 135
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Yahoo:

Pretty darn good. It went 136 and there was more there but it was windy, and the nose started to have a mind of its Own.

In the right condition I am thinking 140 is probably the number
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What prop are you spinning? Dry Sump Trans?
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Yes, 1550 Dry Sumps. Props... don't want to disclose the props.. would have to Kill you...

Just kidding..

38 5 Blade 16.5 Diameter, 18 degree rake. I did not even think it would get in plane, drive right up there, and the acceleration is actually pretty good. I ran right next to a Guy a few weekends a go with an almost identical setup, no intercoolers, he had a set of 33's on adn I thought I was going to get smoked up to 100 and actually it was dead even to there, then I left him.
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Reichman you are a trip! I'll never forget watching you on Speed Channel back in 1998 , basically broadcasting from the boat. You probally have more to do w/ getting me in offshore powerboat racing than you know. Yahoo just refined me!
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