2009 Northeast Reunion - Sept. 18-20

Yeah, I never got it. Our '78 can bury the 50mph airguides although that doesn't mean much.

I really need to put a gps on it. I wonder what it would do if I had the timing set right - and a good tune on it.

Oh absolutely. All in good fun - just cool to see that something that is 31 years old and unmodified can run with something new.

My '86 just barely makes 46MPH with the 540. I can't seem to own a CC that does over 46.

Who's traveling to LG on Thursday? No room for BBQ's at the motel, but I'm sure we can drum something up at a local restaurant/bar.

Mark Mel wrote: I think we need to start a list; Thursday morning; Phil - Ifskizzer Mark Mel Nautique2001 Add to the list as we go. Copy the people above you and your name to the list.

Friday noonish

lfskizzer wrote: These boats from factory come with the 422 prop(4 blade) very good hole shot I am guessing but not for top end. I was maxed out at 50mph. I have to try a 470 prop (3blade) and see the difference.

I hate to break it to you but the factory speedo (including the PP) is wildly skewed at the top end. Dad's '03 196 reads 49-50 on the PP, but GPS indicates about 45mph. Thats with the 470 on it- the 422 might be a touch off that. With a longer/heavier hull and tower, I would expect your 206 to be good for about 44. My Skier with a bone stock 302 will lose about a boatlength out of the hole and hold it on the top end... with a person or 2 in the back seat I bet the old chrome would have walked away pretty steadily. A 2nd gen SN with a 351w should be faster out of the hole for sure, and that hull is notorious for running close to 50mph right out of the box. The race shouldnt have been all that close!

Ken, dont be so scared of the SN/454... that should weigh just about as much as the BFN and might not come out of the hole as good as a small block. Youre right that the BFN is no holeshot queen and mine is particularly doggy at the moment- we'll see if a new carb, dist and prop help it. If you missed my earlier post, I spoke with Woody and he said stock BFN (330hp 454) and stock 2001 (240hp 351) should come out of the hole pretty close, but the SN may have a slight advantage. Ill do what I can to tip the scale in my favor by LG

No definite plans on when we'll be arriving in LG- Im not even sure which boat Im bringing. I expect it would be sometime Thurs, or very early Fri at the latest.

lfskizzer wrote: the speedo was 3 mph slower then GPS. So My speedo was registering 47mph which in tales 50mph.

Phil, at what speed did you check it? Like I said, both speedos are off at the top end (the PP is very inaccurate above 36) so my guess is that youre looking at 2 inaccurate sources of info. The only thing that I can think of that might give your boat an advantage is if you have a hydrogate and had it up- but I still highly doubt that youre pushing 50. Get a GPS on it, they dont lie!

I dont have any spare 470's, sorry- Dad has a cupped one on his 196 but he refuses to take it off!    We GPS'd the 470 and 422 back to back and the 470 was about a half a mph faster.

The airchair is fun on a Sun afternoon when the lake is torn up... otherwise Id rather be on my feet or my F1! Im still terrible on that thing.

I havent physically tried another 3-blade on the TSC2, but Im curious if a larger prop will fit. If it will clear the hull, the 1442 (13.25x15) would be an awesome prop- and Bill Weeks seems to think that it will. I think the tunnel on the TSC2 boats will allow for a slightly larger prop than the TSC1 (which can only fit the 12.5" diameter). More research necessary- but I know the 470 would work! How many RPM's are you getting with the 422 now?

The hydrogate was an option on the TSC3 (otherwise minimally changed from TSC2), but it didnt change the hull. Non-equipped boats got a fixed plate instead of the adjustable- so they all had the tunnel and will have the same amount of clearance. If you have an inch or more, I think the 1442 will fit. I gotta check the 196 as well.

Dad was turning his 422 between 4900 and 5000 as well. You have a bigger/heavier hull and the hydrogate, so who knows exactly how that will effect your top speed... but I would be surprised if youre doing any more than 46 on the GPS.

lfskizzer wrote: Are you done working on your boat projects too?

Ha, never! The BFN is getting the most attention right now, but Ive also got a Skier in pieces. I should also be tuning up a mid 60's 19-footer if I had any sense.

Looking at the calendar, Im afraid Ive got something going on every weekend through LG... theres not enough summer to go around!

I know of a few midwest guys that are hoping to make it out. Im looking forward to seeing the 200 myself!

Bruce,

I am in the same boat as not an exact count on guest, I just know so far me and my father. You can add more alittle closer, so register what you think so we get this count up. This is going to be a great time again this year. I might even be bringing 2 boats depending if I get my 85 back together and running as I am doing a full stringer job and starting to work on bulkhead area and piping and floor placement as the stringers are in just the tighter area up front is not so inviting after a long day at work.
-Phil

Bruce,

I am glad you can come.. It will be a great time again !!!!


Dave

I was just at Woody's house working on "The One" with him.
He help me with my charging problem. Now it's as good as new...

Only cost 15.00 bucks for the part and a hand shake..

Thank you again Woody, now if I can only get to 60   

Keith,
Tom and I will be there and hopefully David. There's a possibility that all 5 of us could be there, but I won't know until later. I meant to sign up for me, Dave & Tom, but fouled it up somehow. Dave & Tom will be sporting new Eagle suits. I think they're ready to try the short line.

Hopefully, we'll have the Classic in tow, which we ended up buying as a result of of last years LG reunion!

Signed up, room reserved #59. 36 days from today. ;)