fast hulls

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   There are periodic discussions on here about fast hulls and not so fast hulls.  Beautiful day in New England today, upper 70s so I headed out to the pond and ran into some friends with some pretty fast hulls.

This Donzi 18 has a pretty fast hull, mid 70s, went for a ride with him.

This 63 Stevens was a pretty quick ride too. 496, 600ish HP, 16 ft boat and about 6 inches off the water, a bit choppy and running 75-ish is definitely a hold on ride.   (he stayed away from WOT today, he doesnt like to do that with passengers, especially on choppy water, but still quite a ride)

Another Donzi, this one a 16.

Oh, there was one not as fast hull at the beach today.  I also ran into fellow CCFaner  Paul Peterson, who was down on my pond for the day.

sorry about the photo quality, not anticipating this day at the beach and just had crappy phone camera.

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75 Tique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-12-2004 Location: Seven Lakes, NC Status: Offline Points: 6107	Post Options Post Reply Quote 75 Tique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: fast hulls Posted: October-09-2011 at 10:22pm
	There are periodic discussions on here about fast hulls and not so fast hulls. Beautiful day in New England today, upper 70s so I headed out to the pond and ran into some friends with some pretty fast hulls. This Donzi 18 has a pretty fast hull, mid 70s, went for a ride with him. This 63 Stevens was a pretty quick ride too. 496, 600ish HP, 16 ft boat and about 6 inches off the water, a bit choppy and running 75-ish is definitely a hold on ride. (he stayed away from WOT today, he doesnt like to do that with passengers, especially on choppy water, but still quite a ride) Another Donzi, this one a 16. Oh, there was one not as fast hull at the beach today. I also ran into fellow CCFaner Paul Peterson, who was down on my pond for the day. sorry about the photo quality, not anticipating this day at the beach and just had crappy phone camera.
	_____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.”

WAKE-up Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: July-23-2009 Location: raynham ma Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote WAKE-up Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-10-2011 at 10:53pm
	Well larry i would have hoped that that the not as fast was reserved for my brother's I/O however that thing with a 4banger tops out at 50, i have acid cleaned then compound then waxed hull still not enough to break 45 then tried 1200 followed with 2000wet sand changed to 612 now getting "respectable" 46 with flashes of 47gps may lift off trailer and finish where i couldn't get .. also found old qt of "liquid speed" teflon coating notice in pics the semi glass until the go fasters made nascar circuit all they needed was some tubes off the back so i bagged up and we surfed yeah 11.5mph is really "not as fast"
	paul

75 Tique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-12-2004 Location: Seven Lakes, NC Status: Offline Points: 6107	Post Options Post Reply Quote 75 Tique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-11-2011 at 2:33am
	Paul, Good seeing you yesterday. I'd say you are doing pretty good with 46-47 out of your Sport. Thats a great looking boat. I really like it. Lake was pretty tore up yesterday. Looked smooth from the beach but when you got out in it, it was pretty rough, as I'm sure you found out when you were surfing. Was watching you guys for a while. Despite my reluctance to try, it does look like fun. Was definitely a day for the NASCAR circuit tho, wasnt it? That red boat was looking to take on any one that came along, it looked like. My wild ride in the old Stevens was fun, but after that, what do you do? I'll stick with our old tractors.
	_____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.”

Hansel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September-21-2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN Status: Offline Points: 415	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hansel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-14-2011 at 4:12pm
	It is one of my lifetime goals to own a Donzi.

Fl Inboards Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-20-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2066	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fl Inboards Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-14-2011 at 5:35pm
	I own and have owned many flatbottom V-drives. Currently have two, one is a 65 Rickshaw with a 502 ci Chevy. GPS at 82mph, sets nice particularly since it has a fixed plate. Dont run it that hard anymore as the 502 broke out one of the stringers. The Second is a 69 Rayson Craft LP. It was an old Miami marine stadium super Stock. Currently this is our latest winter project. The APBA has sanctioned a entry level runabout class max speed 85 mph, all with a lock stock Small block. Either Ford or Chevy. We hope to have it running in late May.
	Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0

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