That's why the true NH natives are P.O. We need to get the Democrats out of our true beloved state! 'Live Free or Die!'

PS: He's not kidding!

speed how about this.my new motor for 25ft boat....

very very NICE.... What type of 25 ft are you putting that in? did you have to upgrade the drive?

Here's a good item about the relationship of speed and safety on other waters...luckily, this does not apply to Lake Winnipesaukee, where there has never been an accident involving excessive speed (WINK).

http://www.theboaters.com/tv/34-boat...at-music-video

getting closer to an answer.
 

So the mechanic called. Still no definative answer. but Cyl #4 and 6 (middle cylindars on the right side) have no compression. Since they share the same head gasket that is most likely part of the problem. He thinks due to the constant oil pressure and that the engine still starts turn key, that it is holes in the pistions burnt out by the pro-charger. Lets hope this is the case!.. Otherwise could get very costly.

Here's a poor guy out sailing along minding his own business and this 63-footer slams into him and kills him;
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/.../NEWS/80814002
It's nice to know that the chances of such a tragedy are so much lower since the SL.

Good news.. Found a new fuel injection system to bring it back to stock. A real nice guy out in Ontario actually had the same engine that he put a whipple on, but he saved all the original parts! So even if there is a crank or rods issue I have access to them. Major savings..

Now if I can only trade up my prop.... I have a 32 LH Bravo 1 4 blade, looking for a 26 LH Bravo 1 4 blade. Will trade straight up if anyone is interested?

Another tragedy
 

Last summer, hadn't seen that one.

" Mr. Hathaway said he blames the collision on the "inattention" of whoever was operating the Reasons.

"We were going four knots and he was going three and a half times that fast," he said.

Power-driven vessels are to keep out of the way of sailing vessels at all times, according to navigation rules established by the United States Coast Guard. When one vessel gets too close to another, it is deemed to be "overtaking" that vessel."


What was your point this time El?

Here's another accident that shouldn't have happened had there been a SL;
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?sec...eam&id=5831990

There are actually thousands and thousands of cases like this...I'll keep them coming as I get time. I think it will be truly enlightening for those who still think that high speeds and safety are unrelated. Thankfully, there is no correlation between the two on Winnipesaukee (WINK)

I will keep my eyes open for that prop.

Thanks... I already picked up a 24 by trading in a 5 blade I had but I hear that a 26 may get me 2-3 mph on the top end. So I might be slower out of the hole but it may be the difference between 71 and 74mph... really only 10 mph slower then when I had the procharger. So definately worth a try.

LH 25" Bravo I 3 blade.
 

I have the above available if you want to try it. I will sell it at a BRO.
I also have a LH 23" Bravo I 3 blade available BRO.
The boat runs excellent on a 24" Revolution 4.

This one only had one death too;
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia...ing-death.html

I have a 23 Mirage plus you can try but it might not be enough prop.

You really have a 26 LH Bravo 1 4 blade? I would love to test it.. One condition: You go with me?

Seems I'm the only one staying on topic today...this is the Anti Speed Limit thread, no? Let's move the engine/prop talk over to the Boating threads and leave this thread to discussion of the dangers of high speed boating.

This high speed collision had four deaths. The driver was going so fast at night that he didn't even see the anchored barge he smashed into. Wouldn't it have been a coincidence if that barge had been named "Eagle Island" or "Diamond Island"? I bet he coudl have stopped in time if he was only going 25;
http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/2008...e/2008_17.aspx

Well let me see what the 24 does... I haven't even thought of labbing them yet. That can actually get me another 200 RPMS.... I honestly think the 26 labbed would be perfect but that costs like anotehr $800 to do

I think that Bravo 4 blade will work just fine on your boat.

It's a deal!
 

I could use a little Adrenalin rush! :D

I agree.. just have to figure out the right pitch. What is strange is the manufactorer says that below 2002 go with the 24 and 2002 models and above go with the 26. The hull design remained the same but I wonder if that is the year they went from the 500 EFI to the 525 EFI. That might account for the slightly different pitch.

Well if you really have one, I will definately take you up on it. I have a couple of ads out to trade but if that doesn't happen think up a price and I will take you up on it if it works out.

Any dings on it?

Two killed in this high-speed crash;
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news...ision-in-Maine

It amazes me how many of these there have been once one looks for them. There are literally dozens of high-speed fatal boating accidents every year. They must be one of those stories that has become so common that the news barely mentions them in passing now. I could probably post another one every five minutes for the next three months if I wanted to stay logged on that long. Given the number of them, it's amazing that we didn't have on eon Winnipesaukee in over a year...oh ya...we had a speed limit.

Ocdactive
 

If you look at the header, its a 25' LH Bravo 1 3 blade. Solid hub. When you ask me for a ride, I couldn't resist! :laugh:

Ahh.. I would try it but I think the 4 blade is the way to go.. Trust me you are going to get a ride regardless.. I can't wait to test out the new engine next year. I just don't know if I will be putting a paint job on or not...

I may just leave her white and have the A/T symbol painted on (right now it's vinal and have OCD done on the sides and top.)

Only one lady was killed when this guy slammed into a sailboat, Wonder what kind of prop he had?
http://iteamblog.abc7news.com/2007/0...boat-cras.html

Once you get a prop and try it out there are many prop shops that can tweek it for you for optimum performance.

The paint job will really only depend on what is wrong.. if it is simply 2 pistons then it should be fine. But I was also looking to cut out the compass in front of the passenger and insert an 8 inch GPS. Where the boost gauge is put in a flat compass by livorsi. Pretty cool.. Hoping for new throttles as well.

Hey easy question. My water pressure gauge works but it is only reading like 5 psi as speed when it should be 40. I was thinking of getting a new one but someone said the sender may need replacing. Any experience with that?

Are there any around the lake that you know of? someone you can recommend?

this boat "flipped, capsized and sunk" while "traveling between 90 and 120 mph", killing FOUR people;
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/BOAT+M...SH.-a090640393

I will get that info for you, none around the lake that I know of.

if you look top left you can see the Flat Livorsi compass. The one I hope to have is similar to the size of the smaller bottom gauges.

Good Choice
 

With the 3 blade, I was experiencing blow outs from a standing start or when cornering. The 4 blade cures this. As well as less vibration.

Powerboat Mag ran an article a while ago about a graphic house that prints on vinyl decals for boats. The decals runs the whole length of the boat and claims to be about 5 times cheaper than a real paint job. There is a 5 year warrantee on the vinyl.

Fatal Folsom Lake Boat Crash Raises Water Speed Concerns
 

One dead;
http://www.topix.com/forum/sacramento/TNL3DLDV73ORC0C5L

The 4 blade I agree will be the best choice.

I meant to ask... I have many of the past years PB magazines. Do you know what year? month? or issue it happened to be?

This one is great for seeing how difficult it is to convict when you don't have a defined limit. The poor girl killed in this crash will probably never get justice; http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?sec...eam&id=5832004

Most memorable quote: "The problem is when you don't have a speed limit and you've got to rely on the safe speed laws, the issue is very vague."

And what does this exchange sound like?;
Q: "If Chief Deputy Perdock was going 10 miles an hour, would Lynn Thornton have died?"
A: "I can't answer that."

Oh Boy.
 

I have years to go thru! Check these sights while I try to find the article.

http://www.signzoo.com/graphic-wraps/Marine-Wraps

http://www.stickers4u.com/patriotic_graphics.htm

http://www.skinzwraps.com/vinyl-boat-graphics.html

http://www.jaxwraps.com/Our_Services/Boat_Wraps.aspx

don't go out of your way.. I really am not sold on vinal.... I like paint.. but it is very impressive!

Luckily, ONE of the passengers in this high speed crash survived;
http://lakeconews.com/index2.php?opt..._pdf=1&id=9389

Paint Experience
 

When I bought my boat in VA, The previous owner painted the boat with automotive paint. (He was a body repairman) The paint is very fragile. It was cracking, chipping and peeling everywhere! Last year, I had the boat stripped to it's gel coat and repainted with IMRON. Much more durable and expensive! After two summers, it survived very well.
Just thought I let you know my experience about paint.
You can use a gel coat but it is wicked expensive!