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  1. #1
    mares98
    Does anybody have any knowledge or data on how weight reflects e.t & mph on your average river racer? Lets say a passenger of 150lbs vs no passenger I know theres some varibals on this question, however im trying to get a baseline. thanks,

  2. #2
    sdba069
    I've always heard .10 for every 100 pounds, but don't know that.

  3. #3
    Cas
    me alone (220lbs), 2 full tanks of gas - 71.8
    me, 2 full tanks, 135lb passenger - 68.3
    me, 2 semi full tanks, 275lb passenger - 66.9

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    BAE_557
    me alone (220lbs), 2 full tanks of gas - 71.8
    me, 2 full tanks, 135lb passenger - 68.3
    me, 2 semi full tanks, 275lb passenger - 66.9
    Steve,
    The ET should increase with more weight not the opposite.
    -William

  5. #5
    Cas
    Steve,
    The ET should increase with more weight not the opposite.
    -William
    I compensated with diverter angle and a manually adjustable loader.

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    cyclone
    In my Rogers v-bottom, I weighed the coctail seats (65 pounds each) and trading them out at the track for a single fiberglass bucket seat was worth 2 tenths of a second off the ET. Removing the false floor (which was a waterlogged and heavy 3/4-inch thick plywood board) was good for another tenth and a half.
    Weight is crucial. Put your boat on a diet and see what happens. I dont remember what the mph increases were though.

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    BAE_557
    I compensated with diverter angle and a manually adjustable loader.
    Did you take in account the added resistance on the bow eye bearings?

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    Ive heard 60 lbs. is worth a .10 on a good boat.
    In my opinion, if you shave enough weight you may be dealing with a tottally different boat.

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    Cas
    which leads back to another thread. Will removing weight change the center of gravity? and how much?
    William,
    I drilled 2- 3/4" holes on either side of the bow eye to let air pass through instead of around the hull. It, in essence, makes the hull like a flute. Different wind conditions give a different tune as the air passes through the holes.

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    BigBlockBaja
    It, in essence, makes the hull like a flute. Different wind conditions give a different tune as the air passes through the holes.
    "This one time at band camp......."
    :crossx: :crossx:

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