1400 HP Turbine Y2K Rocketship in the works !!!
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1400 HP Turbine Y2K Rocketship in the works !!!
About 3 months ago, a friend of mine who does turbine conversions contacted me. Wanted to know if I could build a Y2K with a 6' long engine compartment, to accommodate a 1200 HP turbine. This Y2K would be for a wealthy customer of his. I went over it with Bob, and we agreed it was feasible. JC originally said no. But I talked him into it.
Erick, the turbine guy had 3 boats in mind. A Kryptonite, a Activator 29, or a Y2K. The Y2K was the winner.
Now...........Instead of a 1200 HP Turbine, the guy has a 1400 HP Turbine, with a zero effort tranny, and a Sage # 8 drive.
Don't even ask me how fast it's gonna go. I have nooooo idea. It's going to be one sick machine. Who knows.... maybe it'll get into Extreme Boating Magazine.
I was thinking around 125 mph with the 1200. I can't even think of what a 1400 hp will do.
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Erick, the turbine guy had 3 boats in mind. A Kryptonite, a Activator 29, or a Y2K. The Y2K was the winner.
Now...........Instead of a 1200 HP Turbine, the guy has a 1400 HP Turbine, with a zero effort tranny, and a Sage # 8 drive.
Don't even ask me how fast it's gonna go. I have nooooo idea. It's going to be one sick machine. Who knows.... maybe it'll get into Extreme Boating Magazine.
I was thinking around 125 mph with the 1200. I can't even think of what a 1400 hp will do.
Rick
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Re: 1400 HP Turbine Y2K Rocketship in the works !!!
Rick now thats a pkg. What type of money do you think we would be talking about to do this TURNKEY ?????
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Way to cool! I was steaking to JC yesterday and he let the cat out of the bag. I figured I'd let you have the priveledge of spilling the beans!!! Thats some wild stuff. Im sure this will be one closely followed thread!!!
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Re: 1400 HP Turbine Y2K Rocketship in the works !!!
Originally Posted by FX10
I'll probably cost less then a 29' something , with a 525.
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Originally Posted by FX10
I'll probably cost less then a 29' something , with a 525.
How much do you think a turbine costs?
This will be a great thread to follow during the winter...
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From what I was told. It was bought as military surplus, then sent to California to be rebuilt. Cost..l.. 70K
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BREAK OUT THE MARSHMALLOWS
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