Any V20 Speedboats?? - Page 2

reelapeelin · #1 09-27-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

Before Havis had it the previous owner claims to have recorded a GPS reading of 68mph on this boat.

That's when I started callin' him "Haul-A$$ Havis"...

Blue_Runner · #2 09-27-2006, 03:31 PM

Yep, remember that too ;D

phester · #3 09-27-2006, 11:38 PM

I could swear that Havis himself said he clocked out at 74.4 mph on gps :o

Skools Out · #4 09-27-2006, 11:57 PM

yeah i think you're right he did say 74 or something like that.

Skools Out · #5 09-28-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Havis

two 140hp 1990 OMC. 14.5 x 24 CR 55mph @ 6200rpm (WOT) Flat seas, 40g fuel, just me on board.

Can do a lot better going with that screaming tide through the Galveston ship channel. I have clocked 70 on the gps with the tide and a 25mph wind at my back.

reelapeelin · #6 09-28-2006, 09:06 AM

Well that settles that question ;) ;D ...

C YENSEN · #7 09-28-2006, 10:22 AM

holy cow! 70 mph, i would be afraid things would start coming apart....... oh that right, it is a mighty "V".

and Maco love your avatars, how many times you going to change them?

macojoe · #8 09-28-2006, 01:28 PM

Got tired of the old head banging thing, trying to find something??

Maybe I bring bouncy back soon??

#9 10-02-2006, 04:06 AM

Prop calc numbers for 24pitch props turning 6200rpm 10% slip is 68mph.

reelapeelin · #10 10-02-2006, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Skools Out

Flat sea...AND... 25 mph wind at my back...has anybody on this board ever seen a flat sea in a 25 mph wind ???