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Skaterfast
12-22-2002, 12:58 PM
Going to run my 24 twin 225 promax Skater on the 26th with 6 new inches of set back.Guess how much faster and I'll post the results on the 30th.

MOPAR2YA
12-22-2002, 06:03 PM
8 m.p.h.?????
Let us Know

randy77zt
12-22-2002, 07:19 PM
skaterfast-where do you run?i am guessing 6 mph.how much do those 225 motors weigh each?i am going from a 5.5 inch jack plate to a 9.5 on my mirage.

MAXIMUS
12-22-2002, 07:30 PM
Skaterfast:
Going to run my 24 twin 225 promax Skater on the 26th with 6 new inches of set back. eek! Guess how much faster and I'll post the results on the 30th. :confused: Adding 6"'s huh??? Wife must be happy! :)
Ill bet you get to 80! wink

Tom Brown
12-22-2002, 07:38 PM
Do Skaters need a lot of setback? I would have thought that with two engines, they wouldn't need a lot. You didn't say what you have now or what you are going to.
I don't know anything about Skaters so I'm interested in setup details. I look forward to your postings on the 30th.
-- Tom

mbrown2
12-22-2002, 08:57 PM
I am guessing 3-4Mph faster.

Skaterfast
12-23-2002, 11:22 AM
mbrown2:
I am guessing 3-4Mph faster. I would have to say that mbrown2 is going to be the closest.Although I would like it to be 8mph.Motors are bolted to the transem now.Yes the 24 Skater needs set back.I was at 101 to 102mph and now if I see 105 I'll be stoked.

Boatmaster
12-23-2002, 12:45 PM
I would agree with the 3 to 4 mph. I just changed a customers 28 skater with 300x from transom to 6inch and he gained 6 to 7mph. Can't wait to hear, good luck and cross your fingers for the 8.

HavasuDreamin'
12-23-2002, 01:30 PM
Quick question for everyone. Has anyone tried spacing their prop further back on the propshaft? In other words, put in an extra thrust washer to get the prop further back on the shaft?
I am not going to machine a nut in half, but I think I might try putting an extra thrust washer in because I have enough room to do that without having to machine a nut. Just want to see what MPH I pick up.
I am going to buy a GPS this spring, so I thought I would try this. Any thoughts?

ed bullock
12-23-2002, 03:43 PM
im guessing 6 mph.

mbrown2
12-23-2002, 05:05 PM
Skaterfast:
mbrown2:
I am guessing 3-4Mph faster. I would have to say that mbrown2 is going to be the closest.Although I would like it to be 8mph.Motors are bolted to the transem now.Yes the 24 Skater needs set back.I was at 101 to 102mph and now if I see 105 I'll be stoked. I hope I am wrong on the low side for your sake...mine was just a guess...I am not sure what you are spending for the Extensions/Install, ect...but I figured it was around 1K to 2K...It always seem for every 1K I spend, I get 1 to 2 mph increase (cross my fingers)...I am hoping you get better..

MAXIMUS
12-23-2002, 05:06 PM
Skater Fast...
I am only teasing... no need to ignore me??? I wish everybody a Merry Xmas... even if this is the outboard section! :) Now put a jet on that puppy & step up to the plate!!! wink Should run around 55 area?? :rolleyes:

Kim Hanson
12-23-2002, 09:48 PM
MAXIMUS:
Skater Fast...
I am only teasing... no need to ignore me??? I wish everybody a Merry Xmas... even if this is the outboard section! :) Now put a jet on that puppy & step up to the plate!!! wink Should run around 55 area?? :rolleyes: You still on here bugging the boy's, not nice ya know.....( . )( . )...... :D wink :p

MAXIMUS
12-23-2002, 11:47 PM
:confused: No I got lost & found myself in the middle of some fellas playing with their strap ons!!! where the hell am I???? frown

Kim Hanson
12-24-2002, 12:09 AM
LMAO..Merry Christmas, Maximus.....( . )( . )..... :D

MAXIMUS
12-24-2002, 12:12 AM
Merry Christmas to you too amigo!!! :)

Skaterfast
12-24-2002, 09:55 PM
Spending a little less than 1k.So if I get 3 mph I'll be stoked.That means I'll be able to do 100 any time,full of gas and gear,people or lead weights.Merry Christmas to everyone.

Skaterfast
12-28-2002, 09:48 PM
Well,.Long story so I'll try to keep it short.All testing was done with exactly the same conditions with the exception of 15 gallons more fuel yesterday and today. Last time out(Thanks Giving) I didn't have my GPS so I was guessing on the speed.Speedo said 100 on the money.So yesterday I took it out for the 1st time with 6 inch set backs and had exact same speed results with a little less trim.And the GPS reads 99.2 when the speedo reads 100.Pretty disappointed so I put it on the trailer and adjusted the motors up 1 and 1/4 inches on the plates.Which is a huge amount.Took it back out and saw 103mph!Now here is the bad news.The low water pick ups ran out of water so I had to adjust the motors back down 1/4",which resulted in a 1mph loss.Sooo the final result is 99.2 to 102mph.My GPS only reads 3 characters so I can read 99.2 or 99.9,but as soon ass it goes to triple digits like 102 I don't know if it's 102.4 or 102.9.I guess I'm happy, but I think if I spend more $ on water pick ups from the bottom of the boat.Then I can raise the motors up even higher.By the way this is with Merc 34" 4 blades at 6250rpm.I still think the boat needs bow lifting props so i don't have to trim it out so much to make it run.I say 105 or more is obtainable.Any pros out there with advise?

MOPAR2YA
12-28-2002, 11:41 PM
Where did you run?Havasu? Fasterdammit and I were on the lake all day Saturday.
3 mph for a grand.Cant beat that.

Skaterfast
12-29-2002, 02:10 PM
I was in front of Windzor launch ramp on Friday night(going 103mph) and Saturday morning.First run on Saturday morning at 9AM I had to back off the throttle because I got a headache from the instant freeze to my head.Kind of like taking that 1st bite of icecream.

Jungle Boy
12-29-2002, 05:06 PM
Skaterfast:
I was in front of Windzor launch ramp on Friday night(going 103mph) and Saturday morning.First run on Saturday morning at 9AM I had to back off the throttle because I got a headache from the instant freeze to my head.Kind of like taking that 1st bite of icecream. Hey Skaterfast, you going to be at the big block spanking party? A few of us small block jetboat guys are hopeing to come on down from Alberta to see how we do. I'd like to take a ride in a boat like yours some day. :cool: :cool:

Wicky
12-29-2002, 05:20 PM
MOPAR2YA:
3 mph for a grand.Cant beat that. Just say N20!!

MOPAR2YA
12-29-2002, 06:27 PM
Skaterfast:
I was in front of Windzor launch ramp on Friday night(going 103mph) and Saturday morning.First run on Saturday morning at 9AM I had to back off the throttle because I got a headache from the instant freeze to my head.Kind of like taking that 1st bite of icecream. I know what you mean about the frigid air.A few months and yipeeee!Warm weather
Happy to see your in the triple digit club.
[ December 29, 2002, 06:36 PM: Message edited by: MOPAR2YA ]

Skaterfast
12-29-2002, 08:25 PM
Hey jungle boy? I'll be at the BBSP for sure.And Giving 100mph rides are just as fun for me as the passenger.

Jungle Boy
12-30-2002, 06:11 AM
Where are the races held?? Is the water all chopped up or smooth?? Are they 1/4 mile drags or top end. I want details!!!!!!!!
Thanks :cool:

Skaterfast
12-30-2002, 08:06 AM
Jungle Boy:
Where are the races held?? Is the water all chopped up or smooth?? Are they 1/4 mile drags or top end. I want details!!!!!!!!
Thanks :cool: It's the perfect 1/2 mile strip on Lake Havasu called speed alley.Water conditions in the alley are always perfect.In fact boats are usualy 1 to 2 mph faster in the alley.With a nice perfect sand beach that is full of props for you to try and radar guns to smash your dreams.The beach can hold about 25 to 30 boats.I'm not giving the exact location for obvious reasons.See ya there.

Jungle Boy
12-30-2002, 08:28 AM
Sounds fun. If we show up, we'll be bringing some of these small block powered jetboats. Have you seen the videos??
www.EagleRacing.ca (http://www.EagleRacing.ca)

Skaterfast
12-30-2002, 08:58 PM
Jungle Boy:
Sounds fun. If we show up, we'll be bringing some of these small block powered jetboats. Have you seen the videos??
www.EagleRacing.ca (http://www.EagleRacing.ca) Very entertaining to watch on the Speed Channel.

mbrown2
12-30-2002, 10:54 PM
Jungle Boy:
Sounds fun. If we show up, we'll be bringing some of these small block powered jetboats. Have you seen the videos??
www.EagleRacing.ca (http://www.EagleRacing.ca) tight video...love the music and the little 16 ft jet.

SpeedAlleyRacer
12-31-2002, 09:03 PM
Skaterfast:
I was in front of Windzor launch ramp on Friday night(going 103mph) and Saturday morning.First run on Saturday morning at 9AM I had to back off the throttle because I got a headache from the instant freeze to my head.Kind of like taking that 1st bite of icecream.

SpeedAlleyRacer
12-31-2002, 09:06 PM
Skaterfast:
I was in front of Windzor launch ramp on Friday night(going 103mph) and Saturday morning.First run on Saturday morning at 9AM I had to back off the throttle because I got a headache from the instant freeze to my head.Kind of like taking that 1st bite of icecream. SkaterFast,
Wow, Finally into the triple digits!!
New STV in 13 more days!

Skaterfast
01-02-2003, 09:09 AM
SAR,find me a pair of 26" props and I'll run you in the 1/4 mile.Not saying I'd win,but you would be surprized.What are you hanging on the back of that rocket?Please tell me you're going new.

Boatmaster
01-02-2003, 12:05 PM
Hey Skaterfast I'll be at the BBSP and you can run my 26ETs.

SpeedAlleyRacer
01-02-2003, 04:13 PM
SkaterFast,
An SVS Mercury Drag.
How much of a head start do you want???
Steve

Skaterfast
01-02-2003, 08:30 PM
SpeedAlleyRacer:
SkaterFast,
An SVS Mercury Drag.
How much of a head start do you want???
Steve If we race in the alley I need to be at the finish line before you take off.If we race down the middle of the lake at 12 noon I'll give you the same.I think it would be great to try those 26 inchers and start the race at 18mph.Man I wish I were there now.

SpeedAlleyRacer
01-03-2003, 09:36 PM
Skaterfast:
SpeedAlleyRacer:
SkaterFast,
An SVS Mercury Drag.
How much of a head start do you want???
Steve If we race in the alley I need to be at the finish line before you take off.If we race down the middle of the lake at 12 noon I'll give you the same.I think it would be great to try those 26 inchers and start the race at 18mph.Man I wish I were there now. SkaterFast,
OK, I'll give you the lake at noon. How about Speed Alley and I'll start backwards?

Skaterfast
01-05-2003, 10:32 PM
Hmmmm,backwards.OK.I wont be able to go much faster than 85 with 26 inchers.So 0 to 80 and you start backwards.

You Te
01-06-2003, 08:50 AM
Hey SpeedAlleyRacer,
Are you going to run the juice?
Is it center steer single seat and what is the lay-up weight?
You Te

MAXIMUS
01-06-2003, 04:20 PM
I'm sure its just "another" light weight toy boat with a pull starter style smoker on the rear... eek!

SpeedAlleyRacer
01-14-2003, 10:39 PM
You Te,
Don't need to run the juice....I've done that before.
Steve