Graham376
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Don't think the life jacket would help much it it went wrong - Kong Approaching 180MPH In 1FT Chop - YouTube
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Slowboat35
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180MPH? Says who?
Even Class 1 International Offshore boats don't go that quick and by some margin, so some oversized, unstreamlined slug with an array of passenger seats and no safety protection whatseover is as unlikely to do that as is a convertible minibus- no matter how customised - is likely to outspeed an Indy car by 20,30mph.
I don't believe it.
Even Class 1 International Offshore boats don't go that quick and by some margin, so some oversized, unstreamlined slug with an array of passenger seats and no safety protection whatseover is as unlikely to do that as is a convertible minibus- no matter how customised - is likely to outspeed an Indy car by 20,30mph.
I don't believe it.
Sandy
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rotrax
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Indycars are WAY faster than 180 MPH.
My fellow petrolhead Bob M had two goes at Petty's Florida Indycar track
He did 200MPH with a restrictor plate engine.
I expect the KPH and MPH have got mixed up.............................
I just googled some Indycar stuff. Eddie Cheever averaged 236 MPH at an Indy 500 on lap 76. That was in 1996.
Graham376
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Perhaps you should educate yourself
Offshore Powerboat Racing - boats.com Superboat Unlimited—As implied in its name, this class literally has no limits. Canopied catamarans and V-bottoms can complete, although the class is dominated by catamarans with twin engines, primarily from Mercury Racing, from 1,350 HP to 1,850 HP. Boat length in the class ranges from 42 to 52 feet, though there is no set limit. Boatbuilders with teams in the Unlimited ranks include MTI, Mystic, and Victory. Top speeds in this class are in the 170 MPH range
Super Boat International - Extreme speeds of up to 200 mph
ridgy
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Difference being that all the boats in those links are custom racing boats with enclosed streamlined cockpits as you would expect.
The suggestion here is that some open top tourist boat is doing 180mph driven by a bloke one handed in a baseball cap.
Seems unlikely to me.
The suggestion here is that some open top tourist boat is doing 180mph driven by a bloke one handed in a baseball cap.
Seems unlikely to me.
KompetentKrew
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Since the speedo is visible in the thumbnail of the video, and it does seem indeed to be approaching 180, surely it is the inaccuracy of that you should be arguing about?
Stemar
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Whether it's 80 or 189 is pretty irrelevant if he hits the wake from a big ship or something solid.
My first thought was "seat belt?", but then decided that if anything happened that might make a seatbelt useful, his best bet is probably to hope he goes straight up and lands clear of the resultant mess.
Not for me, thanks.
My first thought was "seat belt?", but then decided that if anything happened that might make a seatbelt useful, his best bet is probably to hope he goes straight up and lands clear of the resultant mess.
Not for me, thanks.
RivalRedwing
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I'm surprised the hat remains on his head, I'd like to see an independent verification of speed via a GPS
Graham376
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Googling shows up various videos and info - "KONG" Custom Rigged Skater Powerboat Tested - TNT Custom Marine
Slowboat35
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Perhaps you could employ some manners?
And, while you're at it, take your own rude advice...
"In the 170mph range" is deliberately non-specific and may not actually be more that 165, I can't even see what point you're trying to make as my remarks seem to stand up to that comparison perfectly well. Class 1 racing boats don't go much if any over 160.
I'd be interested in your view of how an absolutely $$$$$ and technology unlimited, streamlined racing boat can be outperformed by an open-top fairground ride that is expected to lug half a ton or more of seats and pax presumably affordably and with some measure of reliability. That is, as I said, like expecting a souped-up minibus to outperform the fastest single-seat racing-car. It simply doesn't sound feasible.
A single rev counter? How many engines does this thing have? The big offshore boats have 2 or 3.
I think there's someting not quite right about all this.
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Graham376
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I think if you Google this and other fast boats (toys for the rich) you'll be surprised how fast they are, far removed from fairground rides.
DownWest
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Bearing in mind some of the vids of upsets in the unlimited boat racing world, I expect they very carefully chose the state of the water. One odd wave could be a somersault job at those speeds.
But, as above, that cockpit is not related to racing boats.
But, as above, that cockpit is not related to racing boats.
Sandy
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I still don't fancy having to clean up after somebody was seasick in that.
awol
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I thought I saw an A22 disappearing in the distance ahead.
Ammonite
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This one is good for 150mph with a single 1550hp engine.
DCB Delivers M29 With Single Mercury Racing 1550/1350 Engine
The one the OP posted about is fitted with two of them! The builders reckon its good for 165mph in 1350hp mode so 170+ does sound doable with an extra 400hp.
I had no idea they were that quick. Thanks for posting.
DCB Delivers M29 With Single Mercury Racing 1550/1350 Engine
The one the OP posted about is fitted with two of them! The builders reckon its good for 165mph in 1350hp mode so 170+ does sound doable with an extra 400hp.
I had no idea they were that quick. Thanks for posting.
Graham376
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Here's one even quicker - 195 MPH Sterling Performance Engines 2013 Lake Ozark Shooutout - YouTube
trevbouy
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Or this one at 244mph - 244mph run