PowerBoat Magazine Shootout

[Rock-it man]

The PowerBoat Magazine Shootout is set for March 23-24 at the Bluewater Casino in Parker Arizona and its Official ROCKIT MAN and his Datona 26 has been selected by Eliminator Boats to go !!! This is where the factorys bring there badest boats 100+ mph. Im just a little excited :D :D :D :D :D :D :D can you tell !!!
Just finishing my new motor its a 598 with a QuadRotor Whipple built with the best !!! and have a new IMCO 4x4 drive and trans on it,will have it set at 20 lbs boost on VP C16 fuel this combination should make 1500-1600 hp. Bob Teague will be the test driver and I know he has run a Datona 25 at 144 mph so my goal here is to have him break that record with my boat !!!! I know the motor will do it I think the only issue will be how the boat handles as I have run it 137.1 mph and it handled great and I here the water is very good at Parker ., so I think if all goes well 150 mph is not out of the question.
Keep your fingers crossed !!!! This will make my year !!!! and Im pumped up !!!!!! yee !!!!!!!! Hawwwwwwwwww !!!!!
Will be in havasu on Mon March 22 to make sure the boats dialed in and to Parker Tues & Wed so ya all wish me LUCK !!!!

[Steamin' Rice]

Congratulations....Let us know how it goes for you...

[bigq]

sounds cool.........Good Luck!:D

[Washed Ashore]

R.I.M., a feather in your hat for sure,nothing but congrads from me!!

[Havasu Cig]

Congrats and good luck. Bob has some BIG balls!!!:eek:

[mbrown2]

Congratulations Rock-it; that sounds great....Dialed in, your Boat's gotta break the old Daytona 25 record...:D :D :D

[mbrown2]

I just read your post in detail about the new engine...wow; that sounds sick...makes me want to ditch class and go hang out in Parker that week:rolleyes: :confused: :D

[Rock-it man]

I wonder if DCB is sending a cat there !!!!!!! There 26 looks like a great boat also but not sure of its speed capabilitys !!!!
Hope Teague is ready for the kind of power we will have at his fingertips !!!!!!!

[roln 20s]

Maybe DCB will send Teague's personal 29 that I hear so much talk about. That would be sweet. You know that thing is going to haul ass. Good luck Rock-it-man.
Roln 20s

[fourspeednup]

Damn I'm leaving on the 21st...that sure would be a show!:eek:

[Risky Business]

Best of luck Wayne. I may see you there. Have you ran the new motor yet on the dyno?
By the way, your old blower sure looks good on my work bench. hehe

[rivercrazy]

Yea - parker aint long enough! LOL!:D

[rivercrazy]

I agree. Especially after getting past a buck ten or so....

[Maxey]

Rock-it Man,
That is one BEAUTIFUL BOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maxey:D :D :D :D

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by RiverDave
I'm serious, I dunno of a straight section that long to do that in parker.. I would think it'd take a couple of miles atleast?
RD
I have been practicing at .80 mile becouse thats the length of the course at LOTO , with the last motor I could hit 125 + within that distance time after time without any NOS of course there wont be any NOS now ,with the Quad should have more than enough power.. Im not sure where they run the boats all I know is its hedquartered at the Blue Water. Power Boat Mag has done them there before and thats where they ran the Datona 25 at 144mph. So there must be room somewhere as there will be a lot of factory boats there,Teague said there will be a chopper. divers, full safety crews so they must know what there doing. I will get as much video and pics as possible,if Teague OK's it I will set up a Cam on the boat to record the event from the boat along with video from shore if theres anywhere to watch from as I have never been on the river at Parker.

[Havasu Cig]

I have wondered why PB Mag tests at Parker instead of Havasu, and the only thing I can think of is because HB Mag uses Havasu. Defenitely a much bigger area of water at Havasu with the speeds these boats are running now.

[Rock-it man]

Is the river real wide there ,there must be a mile + somehwere for them to run the tests as theve done it before ,the moving water should keep things flat,thats the way I like it , never stayued at the BlueWater is it a good place.I here thats where the magazine people are staying so were there too. . Ill spend the day before at Havasu tuning the boat gotta get it just right !!!

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by Risky Business
Best of luck Wayne. I may see you there. Have you ran the new motor yet on the dyno?
By the way, your old blower sure looks good on my work bench. hehe
Im sure it looks good on the work bench but would look much better sitting on top of a BBC. Oh !!!!! did I forget to tell ya that it would only go 137 mph !!!!!!! hope you didnt want any more than that . Why dont you just get that thing going and come up to Shasta and join us this summer . If this Quadrotor dosn't perform it will be for sale too !!!!!! could always go to a Pro Mod Four Stage NOS motor on Methane !!! hehehe !!!!! course that would be only good for a few runs !!!! Im staying at the Blue Water if your there, look me up ,will be there mon & tues night for sure . trying to find out what other boats are coming to see who my compitition is ,im sure there will be a lot of other factorys sending there baddest boats . Will be fun to watch how they do the tests as I read them in the Magazines and sometimes dont really believe what I read ,so now the truth will be told.

[Dr. Eagle]

I'd love to go watch, being in so cal for a while it is not too bad of a drive...
But I will probably have to WORK!!!!!!!!
;)

[Mr.Havasu]

We will be there to watch! Good luck Wayne, your boat is bad ass for sure.
RD, why don't you ditch work and come up for a couple of days? This sounds like a must see event. I'm thinking we will need a boat in the water to get a good vantage point, what do you think, a nordic or a warlock? Let us know if you decide to come on up for this event.
W25

[Mr.Havasu]

Your boat near by or do we need to drag down the warlock? I think I know your answere, but if your boat is in the garage it sounds alot easier. The weather should be warming up nicely by then. We'll talk when it gets closer.

[Mr.Havasu]

That was kinda my thinking as well. ;) This is going to be a great summer. Looking forwards to having a running boat at the beginning of the season this year. The last two years we haven't been up and running until after the 4th of July.:mad:

[BADBLOWN572]

The last time that I was up there for the Powerboat test, they did the speed runs between Blue Water and Badnocks heading down river towards the 5mph zone. Come around the corner at Badnocks around 80mph then stand on it! There is enough room there to get the boats up to top speed there and then they have the 5mph zone for slow down. Was impressive. Just be aware, the last time they did the test in Parker, the title of the article was "Last Man Standing." They broke every boat but one. Powerboat has a tendancy to be a little too hard on boats for performance testing.

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by BADBLOWN572
The last time that I was up there for the Powerboat test, they did the speed runs between Blue Water and Badnocks heading down river towards the 5mph zone. Come around the corner at Badnocks around 80mph then stand on it! There is enough room there to get the boats up to top speed there and then they have the 5mph zone for slow down. Was impressive. Just be aware, the last time they did the test in Parker, the title of the article was "Last Man Standing." They broke every boat but one. Powerboat has a tendancy to be a little too hard on boats for performance testing.
I didn't know that, my motor will stand up but not sure of the 4x4 drive ,though it is new.Maybe have to have an extra drive there .If they dont stand on it till 80 ,the drive should be OK becouse ive done that with the last 4x4 and it held up fine.iI think the trans helps. Havent heard yet how may boats ary coming but either way I will be there for sure.

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Well then I look forward to going out and watching the evaluations. :)
RD
Take your Video Cam !!!!! better have it set on HIGH SPEED hehehe !!! See ya there !!!

[boatnam2]

i have been there for 2 powerboat shootouts and all the high speed runs i seen were started about the cop station up to the turn at foxes.plenty of room get it up to a buck or so at the thur of teh keys and let it fly!good luck rocketman

[mbrown2]

From the Turn at Foxes to down to the Sheriff Station is plenty of room to get up past 100...

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by mbrown2
From the Turn at Foxes to down to the Sheriff Station is plenty of room to get up past 100...
Is that where they ran the Datona 25 at 144 mph,about how long of a straight streatch is there, Im wondering if maybe I sould be doing my tune up runs there before there tests instead of Havasu. Is it crowed this time of year there like on Sun & Mon before there tests. When ya all were ther before was there other factories there testing and tuning there boats. Thanks

[boatnam2]

we were there this weekend in the afternoon when it warmed up a few boats were out maybe 10 or so.powerboat has the helicopter out so people will see you coming.from the turn at the keys up to foxes were he can start to get on it to foxes is at least a mile or two.seen him make a few 110, 120 passes no problem so an extra 20 or 30mph should be no problem.

[boatnam2]

during the week it will be emtpy except for a few snow birds making there afternoon boat crusie to the bar.

[Rock-it man]

Thanks for all the help guys I will do my best to make ya proud !!!!!! MY own guess 147.6 mph unless theres room to air it out a little then I really believe 150 mph is possible .

[RACER52]

RIM-that was my guess on the other thread. you better show a pic of the gps, cause i said 147.

[flat broke]

Originally posted by BADBLOWN572
The last time that I was up there for the Powerboat test, they did the speed runs between Blue Water and Badnocks heading down river towards the 5mph zone. Come around the corner at Badnocks around 80mph then stand on it! There is enough room there to get the boats up to top speed there and then they have the 5mph zone for slow down. Was impressive. Just be aware, the last time they did the test in Parker, the title of the article was "Last Man Standing." They broke every boat but one. Powerboat has a tendancy to be a little too hard on boats for performance testing.
That is exactly what I was thinking. And let it be known, that if they blow up YOUR boat, its still YOUR boat and YOU'LL be paying to repair the carnage. I don't have the kind of $$ you have in your ride Rockitman, and there is no way I would give someone else (Bob Teague or not) the green light to flog my ride.
As for why the hold it in Parker... Probably because it is a smaller area which is easier to isolate for safety reasons, and maybe because its close to Teagues river pad?
Chris

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by RACER52
RIM-that was my guess on the other thread. you better show a pic of the gps, cause i said 147.
I thought you were talking about the Rason Raft !!!! hehehe !!!
Got the two innercoolers today,using the same innercooler set up as Bacardi Silver ,sure makes it tall though !!! will do a mockup tonoght to see how much choping I have to do on the Eng lid !!!!
Will post a pic soon as its in the boat probably next week .

[BADBLOWN572]

Last time I was at the tests, I witnessed a notable engine builder, who is thought highly of on these boards, talk to a guy about the motor in the guy's boat. The builder was taking jabs at the guy for using a different engine builder. The builder also happened to be one of the drivers for the magazine. The guy started getting pissed and said that he was happy with the product that he had. Well, the boat went out and when it came back it was at the end of a tow rope. When the builder got out of the boat, he handed the guy a card and said "if you want a motor that will stay together give me a call."
When I was talking to other people at the site, one of the guys said that the passenger of the boat said that the engine builder "trimmed the thing to the moon." They said that he had the trim so high it was cavitating and when they hit a wake, it went out of the water and he didn't get out of it so it went over redline and a pop was followed shortly. Personally, I think that it is very f#$%ed up! Blow a $40-50k engine either deliberately or because you didn't have any concern for another's property. I guess these horror stories is why I have never agreed to have mine tested by any magazine. The magazines that mine have been, I was driving. I know what it can and can not do.

[hboldno7]

hey BadBlown, didnt you blow your drive on your own before your Photo shoot ?

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by BADBLOWN572
Last time I was at the tests, I witnessed a notable engine builder, who is thought highly of on these boards, talk to a guy about the motor in the guy's boat. The builder was taking jabs at the guy for using a different engine builder. The builder also happened to be one of the drivers for the magazine. The guy started getting pissed and said that he was happy with the product that he had. Well, the boat went out and when it came back it was at the end of a tow rope. When the builder got out of the boat, he handed the guy a card and said "if you want a motor that will stay together give me a call."
When I was talking to other people at the site, one of the guys said that the passenger of the boat said that the engine builder "trimmed the thing to the moon." They said that he had the trim so high it was cavitating and when they hit a wake, it went out of the water and he didn't get out of it so it went over redline and a pop was followed shortly. Personally, I think that it is very f#$%ed up! Blow a $40-50k engine either deliberately or because you didn't have any concern for another's property. I guess these horror stories is why I have never agreed to have mine tested by any magazine. The magazines that mine have been, I was driving. I know what it can and can not do.
I sure theres more to the story !! I talked to Bob Teague who will be driving my boat for a long time and I feel OK ! with it.
I know im on the edge but I feel ive done the best I can do on the motor ,factory parts can and do fail and ive taken every precaution I can, Tha 4x4 drive is in my opnion my week link .it held up to the speed before so im hoping !!!!!! it will again.
Gotta cut the Eng hatch tonight as it wont fit with the extra innercoller installed ,Cant get on a dyno in time for the run so will test at Havasu before the run at Parker ,Should be over 1500hp using VP C16 fuel and that should get me over 145mph Will know soon for sure !!!!

[BADBLOWN572]

Originally posted by hboldno7
hey BadBlown, didnt you blow your drive on your own before your Photo shoot ?
You know I have blown up several. When a motor makes 1k ftlbs of torque, you will do that. The difference is that when mine went away, it was because of normal wear and tear and not abuse. The worst part of the tests are the acceleration runs. from a stop on up. Basically, take the throttle from a stop and throw it all the way forward. If it is not perfectly done with a bullet proof drive, it is gone. By now, you should know that the last thing that I do is hammer/abuse my drive.

[RACER52]

rocket your boat will be fine. If not just buy another when their done.

[boatnam2]

i let ***boat test my boat twice would never do it again.was kinda trying to help out my boat maker.they drive the shit out of them period.

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by RACER52
rocket your boat will be fine. If not just buy another when their done.
I dont live in the land with streets paved in gold ( California) I live in Redneck Land !!!!!!:D All the $$$$$$$ is down there where you are !!!!!!!!!!and im too tired to start over !!!:p Send some of the Rich ones up here so I can build them one of those California type overpriced homes !!!hehehe !!!! then ill move up to an 33 or 34 Cat !!!!!!!!:D

[Rock-it man]

Hey guys with the new motor I cant use my Lab 30 prop four blade ,its like new and only used a few times ,I ran it 130 mph at Havasu this summer so its a GOOG ONE . Spotless looks like new ,I have $ 900.00 + in it so come up with $ 700.00 and its yours , this one is proven to be fast , You can try it at Havasu at the heatwave.

[Havasu Cig]

When I had my Mach 26 with a blown Blosdale motor I talked to Bob Teague at Havasu. The motor was covered with a scoop, and he asked me what motor I was running. I told him, and he had good things to say about Blosdale.
My current boat has been to Teagues for rigging, and to have a drive fixed, and I was more than happy with the work and how I was treated. Bob has been very cool everytime i have dealt with him.
Just thought I should throw in my positive experience with him.
BTW: His motors do seem to be very reliable judging from the people I know that have them.

[boatnam2]

i know i said that i would not let my boat be used in another shootout or test session, but your boat is being ran to set a record that being said if i was trying to do what your doing bob would be my driver an i wouldnt worry about him abusing my hardware.the whole testing thing were there hammering it from a stop 20 different guys hauling ass in your boat to come to a conclusion is a whole different story.

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by boatnam2
i know i said that i would not let my boat be used in another shootout or test session, but your boat is being ran to set a record that being said if i was trying to do what your doing bob would be my driver an i wouldnt worry about him abusing my hardware.the whole testing thing were there hammering it from a stop 20 different guys hauling ass in your boat to come to a conclusion is a whole different story.
Bob will be the only driver and these tests are not the same as the performance Trials ,they tell me ,where they do a lot more testing,all the boats at this one has to be 100+ mph boats. I talked with him at lengh about not breaking my boat so I think im ok !!! though I know any part can fail and I know Im on the edge with the power I have !!!! so gotta just keep my fingers crossed
and go with whatever happens !!!!:)

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Bob Teague has gotta have a set of balls that ride shotgun to jump into a boat he has never driven before, knows nothing about the build, and be ready to lay down a 150'ish mph pass.. I don't think I'd do it.
RD
Im sure he runs the boat some before making a real speed run and I know he always talks to whoever ran the boat before, I dont know for sure but probably a lot of the boats sent by the factorys are owned by there customers so there will be some info on how they run,besides I think he has ran and tested more boats than most of use will ever drive ,thats why he's the Powerboat Magazine test guru !!!!!!!!! Got a new lab 33 prop from Teague Marine today to try at havasu they claim its better than the 34 so cant wait to see. So now I have an extra 30 if anyone wants one !! and if he wont take it to 150 mph I WILL !!!

[Rock-it man]

Yee Haw !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only 25 days to GLORY !!!!!!
150mph or Bust !!!!! Not really !!! dont want to bust anything !!!! but its the idea that counts !!!:D There will be lots of watchers so will probably hit the net before I get it on the trailer !!!!!!! Hope to have some great videos !!!!

[Rock-it man]

Finally got a pic of the GPS from the last time I ran the boat last year . The next time you see the GPS it will say 147-150 mph
Will have the new motor running by tues and its off to the lake to test !!!! Am I excited or what !!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D

[clownpuncher]

Is the river gonna be accessable to anyone on those days. I'd like to get out and watch from the water. Never seen a boat screaming at 150 mph before.
Good luck.

[Robbie Racer]

clownpuncher, last year they had the river blocked off to normal boat traffic during the speed runs. There were quite a few recreational boats on the water but they were kept so far from the action that they weren't able to see much. After the speed runs were finished, they opened up the river and let all the boats idle through town. You would be able to see the speed runs much better from the shore line near the Embassy Suite's hotel. R/R

[gnarley]

Originally posted by Rock-it man
Yee Haw !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only 25 days to GLORY !!!!!!
150mph or Bust !!!!! Not really !!! dont want to bust anything !!!! but its the idea that counts !!!:D There will be lots of watchers so will probably hit the net before I get it on the trailer !!!!!!! Hope to have some great videos !!!!
RIM, I hope it all goes well, but also remember that when pushing the envelope things can go terribly wrong and who ever is in the drivers seat could come back in a box. I would hate to see anything like that happen to anyone but the fact is accidents happen. I have not read anything from you stating that you are well aware of the possibilities and though it is rare, people have lost their lives when searching for that golden moment in the spotlight. No one is excluded from these moments and the risk, not even Bob. Though I am sure he is well aware of them, are you?
Just doing a little reality check.

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by gnarley
RIM, I hope it all goes well, but also remember that when pushing the envelope things can go terribly wrong and who ever is in the drivers seat could come back in a box. I would hate to see anything like that happen to anyone but the fact is accidents happen. I have not read anything from you stating that you are well aware of the possibilities and though it is rare, people have lost their lives when searching for that golden moment in the spotlight. No one is excluded from these moments and the risk, not even Bob. Though I am sure he is well aware of them, are you?
Just doing a little reality check.
Been into Racing for 20+ years and I know the limits !!!!!! and IM not going to even get close !!!! to the edge ., Teague has a lot more time in than me and I know he wont either !! Thanks for the check though :D

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by Robbie Racer
clownpuncher, last year they had the river blocked off to normal boat traffic during the speed runs. There were quite a few recreational boats on the water but they were kept so far from the action that they weren't able to see much. After the speed runs were finished, they opened up the river and let all the boats idle through town. You would be able to see the speed runs much better from the shore line near the Embassy Suite's hotel. R/R
How far up river from the Blue Water Casino is the runs held as were staying there. I stehre places to video the runs from the shore? Were alsmost ready and will be test ing the new motor at Shasta this weekend so will know soon how this Quadrotor will work !!!

[jackpunx]

Originally posted by fourspeednup
Damn I'm leaving on the 21st...that sure would be a show!:eek:
Are you sure your leaving?... Have you ever been kidnapped for a good cause?

[fourspeednup]

Originally posted by jackpunx
Are you sure your leaving?... Have you ever been kidnapped for a good cause?
Not yet, but hopefully sometime soon;)

[boatnam2]

if he runs the boat to foxes la paz will be an excellent spot to watch from.ask bob where to go.

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by boatnam2
if he runs the boat to foxes la paz will be an excellent spot to watch from.ask bob where to go.
Thanks for all the info ,this is going to be very exciting for me!! you can probably tell !!!!!!!!:D Never been to Parker so this will be the first time.

[boatnam2]

its not much right now just a bunch of old folks enjoying life.

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by boatnam2
its not much right now just a bunch of old folks enjoying life.
Thats ME !!!! how did ya know !!!!! hehehe !!!!:D Ill fit right in !!!

[burtandnancy]

If you want to watch the runs, hand out around Mike Mac's...

[Rock-it man]

Almost ready im fireing the motor tonight and next weekend some run time at shasta,,will post some Eng pics tonight soon as I figure out how to get them off the digital camera !!!!!

[superdave013]

Does anyone know if Peter Guy is supplying the power for a boat?? If so that would be one to watch.
Good luck Rocket! hope you bring Powerboat's top spot over there to Hot Boat!

[burtandnancy]

Rocket-it Man, Just heard I'm bringing a boat down for this test too. Look forward to meeting you, what do you look like? Will you be the guy jumping up and down on the beach? If your from Oregon, you must be sun-challenged, right? See you there...

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by burtandnancy
Rocket-it Man, Just heard I'm bringing a boat down for this test too. Look forward to meeting you, what do you look like? Will you be the guy jumping up and down on the beach? If your from Oregon, you must be sun-challenged, right? See you there...
Just look for an old logger with lilly whit legs carrying an axe !!!!!! OH !!! and the Baddest Motor Ya ever Saw !!!!!!!!! Heres a little look at 1600 hp !!! With Dennis my Engine builder working on it. Eat your heart out All Washed Up !!!!!

[Rock-it man]

And one more pic !!!!! 598 cu in ,twin chillers,quadrotor,@20lbs boost,C16 fuel, no shorcuts and built with the best parts availible !!!!

[burtandnancy]

YIKES! You're going to need that ax to keep someone from stealing those purple pulleys.
Great looking quad-rotors. I really like the combination, 598 cu in is always better than 572 cu in.
I'm very familiar with your typical set up, been with GT Performance for years. He offers this motor with carbs as well as EFI. Put that in a nice ski race boat, two speed auto and #6 dry sump and you've got a sweet piece...
I'll be looking for white (quivering) ankles...

[burtandnancy]

Riverdave, I've watched Bob Teague for years do these tests out of Mike Mac's, and up to now, he's made the speed runs from the north, past Mike, and into the hard right turn. I suspect the same thing as you, as the speeds get up there, he's going to change the course somewhat. Its difficult (almost impossible) to get any info ahead of time, and thats OK, keep the options open. But the best viewing for me has been up on the hill just north of the hotel.
We have rooms at Mike Macs for three days while Powerboat does their thing. Hope to meet some people down there, even the Rocket-it Man...
ps. They are very, very safety concious and won't run unless all rescue boats AND the helicopter are in position. The power lines, therefore, somewhat dictate the course...

[Rock-it man]

Ive been told that with the other boat traffic it may be hard to dial in the boat there at parker so am comming in on Sat and will run up to Havasu Sunday am and launch at the south end of the lake for tuning,that way if I have to change anything I will have Sun night and all day Monday to make ajustments .so will be at the Blue water Casino sat,sun,mon,tue evenings.

[burtandnancy]

Rocket, we're not scheduled to be there until Tuesday, so don't break it before then...
Burt

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by burtandnancy
Rocket, we're not scheduled to be there until Tuesday, so don't break it before then...
Burt
Not to worry I want to see what she will do at Havasu Sun before Teague gets ahold of it !!!! I will be easy on it !!! I promise !!! This is to important for me to break it before the Powerboat Magazine get there speed run done. Im bringing the cam I ran last time just in case this new one dosn't perform as I expect it to.

[burtandnancy]

Good, that means you won't be putting in the 5 wt oil until the speed run, right?

[burtandnancy]

Rocket Man, just learned we'll be testing two boats Tuesday AM up on Havasu. Did you ever give the altitude for Shasta?

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by burtandnancy
Rocket Man, just learned we'll be testing two boats Tuesday AM up on Havasu. Did you ever give the altitude for Shasta?
Shasta is 900 ' We will be dialing in the boat Sun,Mon,Tue at Havasu to be ready for the Parker run, will be at the south end of the lake as were staying at the Blue Water and its closer to launch there and less crowded. What are you testing ,is it for the PowerBoat Shootout.
Just watch for a boat doing 145+ on Havasu !!!!! hehehe !!!! and that will be us !!! My Engine builder Dennis will be there Sun ,Mon,Tues, working on the boat and I hope to get there myself by Wed . Good luck on your testing cause only 100 mph+ boats were invited to the PowerBoat Run.

[burtandnancy]

Rocket Man, well aware of speed trial minimum. One of our boats tested in the 140/160 range, but ran out of brakes and had to stop tests. Will finish next week at Havasu. See you there...

[LAVEYSABRE575]

rocket are you launching out of the springs?

[mbrown2]

Originally posted by burtandnancy
One of our boats tested in the 140/160 range, but ran out of brakes and had to stop tests. Will finish next week at Havasu. See you there...
What kind of boat is that?

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by burtandnancy
Rocket Man, well aware of speed trial minimum. One of our boats tested in the 140/160 range, but ran out of brakes and had to stop tests. Will finish next week at Havasu. See you there...
Yes will launch at Havasu Springs if thats the one at the south end of the lake as iv never been there except by water.
Yes !!!!! tell me more about that 140-160 range boat ,becouse after I break eliminators record ill be looking for my next project !!!:D I love the creating part of boating along with the speed and engine building ,just wondering how much HP I can get out of one of these Quadrotors ???? COME ON !!! spill it I want to know what kind of boat your talking about then I want a ride in it !!!! better yet I want to drive it !!!. IM serious about a project for 2005 and will be looking soon !!!!

[burtandnancy]

I'm not sure you can launch at Havasu Springs anymore unless you have a home there or friend. I don't think its a public launch any more. Check it out.
Let me check with the boats owner and see if I can say anything openly regarding this project boat. I'm not sure what the politics are with Powerboat Mag and all. There a lot of dollars represented here in advertising, marketing and especially R & D. Just like you, we can't let the "cat" out of the bag now now can we...

[Rock-it man]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by burtandnancy
I'm not sure you can launch at Havasu Springs anymore unless you have a home there or friend. I don't think its a public launch any more. Check it out.
Let me check with the boats owner and see if I can say anything openly regarding this project boat. I'm not sure what the politics are with Powerboat Mag and all. There a lot of dollars represented here in advertising, marketing and especially R & D. Just like you, we can't let the "cat" out of the bag now now can we... [/QUOTE
I promise to keep it quite !!!! just PM me !!!!! Really you can TRUST the ROCKIT MAN !!:cool: Me and FAST boats get along real well !!!:)

[STVBOY]

Does anybody know what time they will start making there speed runs?Any input would be great.Thx John

[mbrown2]

Burtandnancy,
You can still launch out of the Springs...they have not changed that policy yet.

[HighRoller]

Rock-It-Mouth is promising 150 so he should go at least 120... I'm still recalling Shasta where he said he would kick everyone's ass...and licked everyone's ass. Oh, don't forget Havasu where he guaranteed he would destroy the HTM record and only ran 137 with a 14-71 blower on Nitrous. I hope he beats the record this time because a 1600hp Eliminator should outrun an 1100hp HTM, right? At least Steve got it done without nitrous....

[superdave013]

gee HighRoller, At least he's out there trying. I would not think breaking records would be easy.
What envelope have you pushed lately other then your mouth?

[schiada96]

Originally posted by superdave013
gee HighRoller, At least he's out there trying. I would not think breaking records would be easy.
What envelope have you pushed lately other then your mouth?
now that funny and true

[BiggusJimbus]

Wow Highroller, I have a different recollection.
I recall he was slower than one other boat by a mere 2 mph.
I suspect he has easily made up for that "miscalculation".
That other boat is stepping up a bit this winter, but not to the degree that Wayne has. At least not publicly.
Have fun Wayne. Be sure and take your hat off before you go. Otherwise you're gonna lose it.

[burtandnancy]

Rock-it Man. Check your mail...

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by HighRoller
Rock-It-Mouth is promising 150 so he should go at least 120... I'm still recalling Shasta where he said he would kick everyone's ass...and licked everyone's ass. Oh, don't forget Havasu where he guaranteed he would destroy the HTM record and only ran 137 with a 14-71 blower on Nitrous. I hope he beats the record this time because a 1600hp Eliminator should outrun an 1100hp HTM, right? At least Steve got it done without nitrous....
No NOS this time !!!I cant promise anything except that I will make the best effort I can ,Maybe you dont understand how difficult it is to get a single engine boat to even 130 mph let anone 150 ,those that have tried or at least trying for 130 + mph know what im talking about , so bring yours to portland July 17 and we can mix it up there !!!:D If it dosnt happen this time I will just try another combnation till Eliminators record goes down the tube !!!!:D thsn it will be off to another project !!:p

[Rock-it man]

Originally posted by STVBOY
Does anybody know what time they will start making there speed runs?Any input would be great.Thx John
All I know is the boats have to be at the Launch area at 6:30 AM each morning ..