200+mph 4000hp turbine boat

[brian.cunningham]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeK_aFU0dYQ&mode=related&search=

[mmd]

Cool boat. Visibility from the cockpit must be a bit minimalist, tho'.

[brian.cunningham]

They have different boats.
With that kind of power turbines are worth looking into.
They can put out that kind of power all day.
http://www.turbinemarine.com
http://www.turbinemarine.com/images/50_nor_tech_cat/ATS/ats_04.jpg

That's why the navy uses them

[pcford]

Feh...

I thought this was a traditional boat forum. Talk about plywood boxes! This thing is a plastic box!

I'm working on a 27ft. 1948 hydro. Allison V-12 power 1700hp. None of that hair dryer power. A MANLY engine. And top speed in excess of 160 mph.

I doubt very much if it is doing 200 mph in the clips...compare it to the escorts. AND it has a reverse gear.

SHEESH you guys!

[rbgarr]

HEY! That's a Manatee Zone, Buddy!!

[brad9798]

Definitely not going 200mph ... but cool, nonetheless.

Almost as fast as my old Chris Craft!!! ;)

[Paul Pless]

I'm working on a 27ft. 1948 hydro. Allison V-12 power 1700hp. None of that hair dryer power. A MANLY engine. And top speed in excess of 160 mph.

Pictures of projects like these would be appreciated.:)

[Lew Barrett]

HEY! That's a Manatee Zone, Buddy!!


Precisely my thoughts.

[pcford]

Pictures of projects like these would be appreciated.:)

I have some video. It's about time to shoot some more.

[brian.cunningham]

I have some video. It's about time to shoot some more.

Looking forward to it.

I saw the vintage races in Detroit a while back.
Truely something to behold!
http://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/
http://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/todd_ahydrosathampton.jpg

Directory of owners
http://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/directory.html