twin outboard Y2K FAST!!
 

Has there been any twin OB Y2K's. Just wondering about speed #'s and handling characteristics. Thanks!

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Yes, but just one.
Not a lot of info on it though; it was before FX-10 and OSO.
Gary (Superbabi) has ridden in the sister-ship to the Zuperboat, a twin outboard powered Tempest with a Y2K hull.
Comments G?

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twin 15 inch 2.5 280s on y2k outboard = 87 mph gps..the only one in existence is here in freeport ..wasnt in the water last year from what i understand...ill try and find out some info.... :D :D :D i used to have pics of it ...i justa cannot fin em..... :mad:

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ff2 here we go, a very nice ride. But from my view point and the limited time on the boat ( 3-4 hours ) the single BB is a nicer rough water boat. A couple of shots !!!

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Oh yeah.............their fast !! Only have a twin pic of a Tempest. Your's truly is in the passanger seat.
The twin Y2K is in Freeport somewhere.

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I used to hang out with the Guy who owns the Y2K with the outboard in College. Have not seen or heard from him in a while. If anyone talks to him tell him to pm me or call. He was a member here but was always a lurker. Not sure if he still is a member though?

Anyway the boat was pretty fast. And it accelerated like a bastard

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do you remember him screen name ????

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I don't remember! Sorry

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Hey - what about that all black SB I spotted here in Texas, twins or triple outboards, someone here knew about it being in my area - who's got the scoop on that one? If I ever see it again I'll chase him down and get some photos......

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There were alot of twin Tempests, and a few tripples (The original Extractor) out there, literally hundreds.

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I TO AM VERY INTERESTED IN A NEW Y2K WITH TWIN 2.5 SS ROS MOTORS. I HAD A 1989 30 SUPERBOAT BACK IN THE MID 90'S WITH TWIN V8'S. I THINK IT WAS SET UP AS A RACE BOAT, IT HAD A THREE MAN STAND UP BOLSTER SEAT AND A FRONT BOW GAS TANK AND TRANSFER PUMPS TO MOVE FUEL FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK TANK. SER# SBY10227D989. I BOUGHT THE NEW 2.5's FROM OCEAN OUTBOARDS A MONTH AGO FOR A SKATER DEAL THAT NEVER WENT THUR. NOW I HAVE THESE MOTORS AND NO BOAT TO PUT THEM ON. I WAS WOUNDERING IF YOU GUYS EVER USE CARBON FIBER/ KEVLAR LAYUPS. MY NEW FAMILY BOAT IS A FULL CARBON/ KEVLAR LAYUP AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF YOU GUYS AT SUPERBOAT COULD LAYUP A LITE WEIGHT Y2K WITH FULL CORE FOR THE BULKHEADS AND STRINGERS AND THE KEVLAR/CARBON TO SAVE WEIGHT. THANKS FOR ANY INPUT. BRYAN

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Now this would be an intresting build !!!!! :D

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23elim,
Our Y2K's are pretty lite to begin with. We have layed up hulls with Kevlar before,but there is really no weight savings. Carbon fiber is another story. $$$. We have a light weight lay up already that is race proven.

Rick

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23elim;
Welcome to our world!
What kind of speeds with the v8's

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Boat ran all across the board. No fuel in bow tank light on fuel in rear tank with the k-planes up and motors that where bulit by baker marine it would run in the upper 80's , with stock v8's it ran 78-80. i think that the best day it would run almost 90 on the speedo. I would think that the new bottom would be faster and the boat could be bulit lighter. I really like the new look and I think that if it is built ultra light and with the new 2.5 280's it should run around 90mph. But I might be all wet and it may only go in the low 80's . If I can get some of my old pic's down loaded I will post some pic's of my old red and white superboat. Does superboat keep info on all the boats that they built in the past, I would like to know how much my old boats weight. Thank you for the kind welcome.

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What year was the hull ??

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There is an older (late 80s maybe early 90s) red and white Tempest with twin 300x here in the CT river.
The engines are mounted on the transom, no setback.
I have heard the boat runs in the high 90s... :eek:

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Freeze Frame had a pair of Bridgeports I think, and he was hitting 93. He has stock 250's now and does a sodid 80 all day.

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:D

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There was a 30 Tempest for sale last year in CT. Red with white parimeter stripe(I believe) for sale could that have been yours? It had a couple of Mercs on it in the for sale pic. Where are you from?

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How Fast Do You Think A Y2k Would Go With A Pair Of 280's. Do You Think That 90+ Is A Real # Or That Just A Dream?? How Light Is The Std Light Layup ?? Would The Hull, Interior, Rigged With Outboards Be Under 3200 Pounds Or Is That Way Off. To Answer Your Other Question I Live In Washington State And The Old Boat Is Still In Our Town. Thanks Bryan

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With those motors you might hit 90 but thats with top speed props... weight wise I would guess your still pushing closer to 4000#

The 30 is big enough you could go triples???

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Re: Y2K / Outboard

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Curious!?!.....Would the outboard(s) be bracket or transom mounted? Also, can the cockpit be lengthened (shortening what would be the eng compartment) with the outboard(s)??...........Jason

I FOUND THIS QUESTION FROM A FEW MONTHS AGO CAN ANYONE ANSWER IT.

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The outboard version of the Y2K has a motor well, The cockpit is the same in both versions. There is no swim platform on the outboard version,
The 30' Tempest Freeze Frame had a 3' Gil setback on a full transom. I'm sure that could be done under the swim platform.

Rick

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I bought a 24' at Sport Boat Sales back in '99. At that time one of the sales people was a young guy, maybe in his early 20's. He had dark hair and told me John was building him a Y2k with twin outboards. I spoke to him once afterwards, when I came across the boat for sale in some publication, don't remember where. I called him and he said the boat was doing low 80's with twin 300's. I never spoke to him again. I alwaysw wanted to see a pic of how the transom looked and a profile shot. Im cursing myself for not having asked for a pic.

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i will repeat my self once again on this boat.. :D ...it is still here in freeport..it has a pair of 2.5 280s on it and it runs 87 mph...last i heard he was thinkin 300 x motors...but the boat has been on land the last two years...i am gonna try and find him this summer..i see him aroundthe neighborhood occasionally...ill find out the deal....

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Thanks George