Maximus on Speed!!!

[matt h]

New engine went superbly, reckon good for 45 kts with that super slippery prop on!!

[JSP]

Looks a very tidy RIB

[matt h]

John, it transformed the boat, had a Mercury 75 f/s on before, 33 kts was its upper speed,
Max had fitted the new 130 e Tec with a underpropped 17 pitch and achieved 40 kts, going to try a 19 pitch prop which all revs considered should achieve 44 +, yeeeeha!!

[JSP]

Good stuff! Tell him to lay off the speed though, the come down aint worth it

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by matt h

New engine went superbly, reckon good for 45 kts with that super slippery prop on!!

Looks like a right speed needle

Did he pinch the Etec or was it cold

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by matt h

John, it transformed the boat, had a Mercury 75 f/s on before, 33 kts was its upper speed,
Max had fitted the new 130 e Tec with a underpropped 17 pitch and achieved 40 kts, going to try a 19 pitch prop which all revs considered should achieve 44 +, yeeeeha!!

I doubt whether you'll get another 5 knts. Jim, myself and DHDai are running max HP boats, to achieve a 2knt improvement though prop tuning would be a major result.

There are not many ribs that get too far past the 45knt mark.

[benc]

Originally Posted by Mollers

I doubt whether you'll get another 5 knts. Jim, myself and DHDai are running max HP boats, to achieve a 2knt improvement though prop tuning would be a major result.

There are not many ribs that get too far past the 45knt mark.

Well, there are quite a few... but the fuel bill sucks :| At 54.1 kts im using 120l/h :| - mind you that is for both engines

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by benc

Well, there are quite a few... but the fuel bill sucks :| At 54.1 kts im using 120l/h :| - mind you that is for both engines

How many are sub 5.5m though?

[benc]

Originally Posted by Mollers

How many are sub 5.5m though?

Thats true.. our zapcat can hit about 40 knots with a fat git on it like me... probably a little more with less ballast

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by benc

Thats true.. our zapcat can hit about 40 knots with a fat git on it like me... probably a little more with less ballast

Maximus is in training give him a break

[JSP]

Originally Posted by Mollers

I doubt whether you'll get another 5 knts. Jim, myself and DHDai are running max HP boats, to achieve a 2knt improvement though prop tuning would be a major result.

There are not many ribs that get too far past the 45knt mark.

Mines been clocked at 46knt Matey, buddy, chap

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by JSP

Mines been clocked at 46knt Matey, buddy, chap

What's the max hp rating of your hull?

[JSP]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

What's the max hp rating of your hull?

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by JSP

Mines been clocked at 46knt Matey, buddy, chap

Once or consistantly?

[benc]

Originally Posted by JSP

Mines been clocked at 46knt Matey, buddy, chap

Behind a car on the motorway?

[bedajim]

Originally Posted by matt h

New engine went superbly, reckon good for 45 kts with that super slippery prop on!!

That could be faster than the 6.5 Vipermax with a 150 Etec

[Chris]

Originally Posted by bedajim

That could be faster than the 6.5 Vipermax with a 150 Etec

To quote one of my heroes...

"Screw you guys I'm going home"

[JSP]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Once or consistantly?

To tell the truth it wasn't me who clocked that speed, it was Mr Manning.

[JSP]

Originally Posted by Chris

To quote one of my heroes...

"Screw you guys I'm going home"

Yeah
"Respect my authorityyyyy"

[Chris]

Slightly contrary to the owner of the Scrote Boat...

Maximus achieved 36-37 knots at around 5000RPM without going to WOT on Saturday running a 17" Viper prop. SO I reckon that prop will see 40-41knots when at WOT. If it can pull an 18 or 19" prop then 45 knots could be achievable