The V 20 hits 50mph tops, but any faster ?

[spareparts]

they allways run best right before they blow

[bradford]

Originally Posted by spareparts

they allways run best right before they blow

Thats the thought that entered my mind after slowing down and hearing the spray paint rattle can sound.

[bsteckel]

nice work, Ridge ... i would love to see some more pics of your boat. looks real nice. do you have any you could post up?

[RidgeRunner]

You can click on RidgeRunner and look at the pictures in the profile. I don't have many of the rebuild and all of them are poloroid instant pictures. Thanks for your kind words.

[bsteckel]

you did a heck of a job. if my cc comes out half that nice i will be happy. i would love to see some more pics and read the details of what you did to that boat.

love it.

[RidgeRunner]

Ressurection with another prop test. Trying to reach a new speed record (for me) Conditions were OK, 65 degrees, clear day with nearly no wind. The boat likes a little chop. Tried a 25 Tempest, semi-old school with the large square ventilation holes. I mention the large holes because the boat was a pig out of the hole with this prop. Throwing the hammer down from idle the motor would instantly ventilate the prop spinning the motor to 5800 and the boat speed was not enough to get on plane. I had to keep the throttle pinned for what seemed like forever (six seconds)until it finally nosed over. Once on plane things got back to normal. Max RPM with negative trim was 4800RPM running a flat 43 mph. Trim it to neutral and the speed climbed to 48MPH at 5000 RPM. Add a little positive trim and I saw 50 MPH turning the same 5000 RPM. Tried 4000 RPM and I got 40 MPH. Trimmed it out WOT and saw 61MPH (ie. Trimmed it to the end of the trim stroke with a little bit of trim tab) and it would only turn 5600 RPM throwing a huge rooster tail. Conclusions, Too much strain on the motor to get on plane and I know the motor was working harder/using more fuel cruising around. Prop slip is thru the roof. I found a prop the Merc can't easily handle and I could never live with the time to plane. Now I am done, until the next hair-brained idea that is.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Well done Runner!

[UBHSTRY]

Not to revive an old post.....lol

We hit 60mph GPS on saturday with the steplift v20. Lots more room to go.

[fishnfetch]

best ive done is 56. that was on a smooth as glass lake, alone, and light on fuel. the boat didnt feel bad but i wasnt about to attempt any high speed turning moves

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by UBHSTRY

Not to revive an old post.....lol

We hit 60mph GPS on saturday with the steplift v20. Lots more room to go.

Now that is what I am talking about. Lots more room to go. I must have missed the other threads about a stroker chevy powered V. Congratulations, be careful and let me know if you find terminal velocity..