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You can live in a bubble if you choose, and I agree that you can't interview the dead (wow you have seen dead people in a real morgue, how impressive), how about interviewing the ones who scraped by? How many of them climbed back on the "horse" that nearly killed them. Finally, your closed track nonsense is just that, here is a little tidbit for you "The total number of spectator deaths and injuries is unknown, but at least 29 spectators died and 70 were injured by race cars or flying car parts at U.S. auto racing events alone since 1999, according to according to The Charlotte (N C.) Observer" Jmen already has shown that you post that silly picture in non boating threads- it is a pretty funny picture BTW. However, the real question remains, can your "system" cause an accident? Do you take it off when not aiming at your version of a BH? If it did cause an accident and me or one of mine were involved it would be sticking out the other end of your body. |
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Most of us own and use those things you refer to as speed bumps, however, we do know there is a time and place for everything (I for example choose not to run on Rt 109 even though it is legal). The only PM I have sent you is to offer condolences on your mother's passing (unacknowledged BTW but according to Emily Post you have a year to do so) Where did anyone say it was OK to drink and boat?? I bet my 14 year old son can out boat you any day of the week- he learned from a young age, from watching, from sitting on my lap, from listening. |
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Thank you, I appreciate the offer. I should be able to trade my 32 LH for a 26 LH, especially as the season comes closer. You wil smoke me with that HP. Did you have to upgrade your drive at all? I would assume so. I don't recall but do you have hydro-steering? Looking forward to braun bay this year... I might have trouble keeping pace with you though.. :eek::D Should be a great summer!! Wait until you see the paint scheme... |
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OCD, is your pitch change because you're bring the power down entirely or were you after better holeshot/ acceleration anyway?
Just curious, I have spent a lot of time on boating furums reading about pitch and find it interesting how similar it is to gearing on a car or truck. I dont't think I am properly dialed in on my boat and am always trying to learn. |
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The prop was a 32. Very slow out of the hole but very fast on top end and great acceleration in the mid range. The owner of A/T is a friend of mine and I spoke with him about the boat. He said to run a 24 Bravo 1 for optimum performance. I have spoken with a few other owners that have tried the 26 and they were happy. I have the 24 already but since I have this extra 32 in prestine condition I hoped to trade her up and have both. From what I have read and discussed I really want to try get the 26 labbed in turn should get the overall performance of the 24 with a few extra MPH on the top end.... Either way I am very excited. |
I would use a five blade with no ring on the end. With the size of the boat and your hp...
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I have not upgraded the drive yet, too much $$ right now. I do have full hydraulic, can't live without it! Braun Bay sounds good but I'll have to take you over to Sebago next year for some real fun! |
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I'll definitely be over to Winni several times, although with all these posts I've read I'm afraid I wouldn't be welcome with a "performance boat":) you know, being the wreckless, law breaking citizen that I am!
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I wasn't going to show anyone but figured what the hell....... What do you think of this paintjob? Just got the graphics finalized and contracted the place to do it. Sorry APS... not in the lakes region.. But closer.... Danvers MA.
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Looks good. Blue and white are classic boat colors.
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I like it a lot. I don;t have to pay for it, I can drink in it, and you're willing to have me spend the weekend fueling it for you as you chauffeur me around.
Oh, by the way, we'll need it for the weekend at the Naswa to see if the cabing is big enough, and has enough headroom :D |
OCD,it's going to look great. Can't wait to see it on the water again,gave me a couple of ideas for my boat over the winter.
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A bright flash of sunlight can cause a migraine "aura". That "aura" can—after a few minutes—temporarily blind those who are afflicted with that particular cousin of epilepsy. (Like myself). The flash from a CD is much less (and much "briefer") than the sun's flash off a flat windshield, say, of a Formula performance boat. Quote:
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i was able to fix the picture
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Looks good OCD.... Nice and simple..... Some Paint Jobs, or Vinyl jobs get a way to fancy.... Simple always looks nicer in my opinion.....
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As I am sure you are aware running WOT with a load applied (such as exiting a corner) and running WOT at redline (such as entering a corner or missing a shift) are two completely different animals and the damage to the vehicle is different (in most cases). |
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I was told not to be too concerned with over revving in marine applications because of steady load. the rev limiters installed by the factory is only for warranty purpose and can be overrided with a reprogram of the ECU. Using the correct pitch prop to get WOT 'in the zone' A good rev limiter cuts out the spark one cylinder at a time to avoid a total shut down which could cause a mechanical shock and early parts failure. My last look at these products are good examples of rev limiters. The MSD and the Jacobs line. |
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OCD Engine Update.
Just heard from down south........... And everything with the heads and block are fine. The heads were magnafluxed and they are allset. The Block was pressure tested and its good to go. Wow is that a relief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So things should be coming together soon. Will keep you updated! |
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24" Revolution 4 4 blade. Best prop so far.
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That's a mean prop BH. My little 5.0 couldn't turn the Rev4 I tried into a winner. My boat is far lighter than yours, but without the big block for torque. I really wanted the Rev 4 to work, because I heard it was a delight for fixing the Alpha Ones propensity for poor slow speed steering, particularly in reverse.
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Little history
My previous boat was a Liberator 211 with 350 Magnum. Originally came with a Michgan 19" SS prop. That was the best for that boat after trying tons of props. A 21" Laser was the best speed prop but it was subject to 'blow outs'. It also got the boat up to the point it will 'chine walk' at about 53 mph. Scary! The Liberator was a great boat for the 350. Highly recomend it.
The current Formula f 223 LS with 454 Magnum came with a 19" SS Mercury prop. It was hitting the rev limiter all the time. Swap for a 21" Bravo and again, hitting the rev limiter. Swap for a 23" Bravo and it appears to be a great all around prop. But I still hit the rev limiter. I tried the 25" Bravo solid hub and the boat flies! It was 400 rpm below the rev limiter, but 'blows out' easily in corners or if I try to do a hole shot. The current 24" prop is a delight. No blow outs. Less vibration. Same max rpm. Less speed but love the all around performance. I want to thank Ron at Lakeport Landing for the prop swaps. I also want to thank Eddie at Winnisquam Marine for swapping the 4 blade. I use EBay as well to buy and sell SS props. I have a 23" Bravo and a 25" Bravo solid hub for sale. Both 3 blades. I will accept any reasonable offer. I have a 23" aluminum. I keep that when I go on a body of water that I am not familiar with. :cool: |
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A 454 and an aluminum prop must feel like complete mush. I'd love to see high speed video of the blades flexing at maximum engine torque and load. |
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