| BTMarine |
| Reggies unlimited boat with 2x1550's beat our Super Cat in Key West at the worlds. The sea's were not as large as normal for this years races so speeds where up. Our 750's just could not get it done. We had fun all week telling them we were just playing with them until Sunday's race. Not saying we could out run them just push them into breaking. |
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| NUT JOB |
Bill give youre self some credit ! You were on them the whole way .And at half the power ,thats not bad . :)
It was monstrous sounding as it went by the wall I'll say that ! The concrete was shaking . :eek:
Bill will you be V'ing or Kat'n in hollywood ?
Gonna be a big crowd ,over fifty that I know of rite now plan to show . I'd love to see Tom A. show up there . Its a neutral show ,so who knows ?( Why is theyre a k in know ?) :confused: |
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| dirtlawyer |
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Originally posted by bigblock2stroke
What's the deal here?
http://www.nauticexpo.com/comm_pres...20696-3165.html
hmmmmmm let's see 2 x 1500 = 3000 hp; 2 x 750 = 1500 hp... that sounds like a fair comparison.... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I'm not bashing Fountain boats, they are definitely a well built boat and Reggie puts a lot of money into R&D and it pays off... however, I am really getting tired of their overinflated ego's when it comes to "who's fastest". How about a fair comparison/race? I think that few would argue the point that a cat is faster than an equal sized v when equipped with similar power, except in rough seas. Its a simple matter of physics and hydrodynamics - air entrapment hulls are more effecient tha v hulls. Not saying they are better, as each have their own benefits.
Anyone read the latest issue of Hotbaot and the comments of the test drivers on whether they preferred a v or a cat? Pretty interesting reading - most agreed that a cat is better for speed but that a v is a better all around boat.
Anyhow, off my soapbox. Just hoping that this does not turn into a "Cat Killer" thread.... |
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| NUT JOB |
We dont do the reggie shuffle over here.
The only one that really loves reggie is
shane B. :laugher: .
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| BTMarine |
| We are trying to take both boats, If that happens I will be in the Cat. Getting the V ready for the Kilo at Fountain in January. Rite now there should be 5 Super Cats, I think Tom has a car show that weekend |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
See y'all in Hollywood :D :D :D
Should be a good year, lots of races in South FL :D
If ya need any help getting things ready Bill, give me a call.
Rick 954-254-0414 |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
Feb. 1, 2, 3: HOLLYWOOD SUPER BOWL GRAND PRIX
Hollywood, FL
April 20, 21, 22: 17TH Annual MIAMI SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
Miami, FL
May 3, 4, 5, 6: 3RD Annual FT. LAUDERDALE SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
To appear at the 2007 McDonald’s Air and Sea Show (Estimated two million spectators)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
May 18, 19, 20: 5TH Annual MARATHON SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
Marathon, FL (Florida Keys)
June 15, 16, 17: 2ND Annual HOLLYWOOD BEACH SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
Hollywood, FL
June 29, 30, July 1: 23RD Annual SUNCOAST OFFSHORE SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
Sarasota, FL
July 13, 14, 15: 4TH Annual DANIA BEACH SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
Dania Beach, FL
August 3, 4, 5: 6TH Annual FOUNTAIN SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
Washington, NC
August 17, 18, 19: 3RD Annual PANAMA CITY BEACH SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
Panama City Beach, FL
September 7, 8, 9: 16TH Annual NEW YORK SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
New York, NY
September 21, 22, 23: 2ND Annual CRYSTAL COAST SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX
Morehead City, NC
October 5, 6, 7: 11TH Annual DEERFIELD BEACH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Deerfield Bch, FL
October 19, 20, 21: 1ST Annual SUPER BOAT FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP
TBA
November 4-11: 27TH Annual KEY WEST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Key West, FL |
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| Fever Mike |
quote:
Originally posted by dirtlawyer
hmmmmmm let's see 2 x 1500 = 3000 hp; 2 x 750 = 1500 hp... that sounds like a fair comparison.... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I'm not bashing Fountain boats, they are definitely a well built boat and Reggie puts a lot of money into R&D and it pays off... however, I am really getting tired of their overinflated ego's when it comes to "who's fastest". How about a fair comparison/race? I think that few would argue the point that a cat is faster than an equal sized v when equipped with similar power, except in rough seas. Its a simple matter of physics and hydrodynamics - air entrapment hulls are more effecient tha v hulls. Not saying they are better, as each have their own benefits.
Anyone read the latest issue of Hotbaot and the comments of the test drivers on whether they preferred a v or a cat? Pretty interesting reading - most agreed that a cat is better for speed but that a v is a better all around boat.
Anyhow, off my soapbox. Just hoping that this does not turn into a "Cat Killer" thread....
Yeah that is a bit of a streatch of marketing by Fountain ya think?!?!?! It is getting a bit old too. Unfortuantly many many boaters are not informed like we are on these forums and they will believe what is advertised. I see this in more than just the boating industry. |
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| NUT JOB |
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Originally posted by BTMarine
We are trying to take both boats, If that happens I will be in the Cat. Getting the V ready for the Kilo at Fountain in January. Rite now there should be 5 Super Cats, I think Tom has a car show that weekend
Thanx :) I cant wait to see the V run again .
I forgot about all the car shows that start in februrary.
The ROCK & ROLL show in Arizona is probably the one Tom would attend,he can get some work done at the same time and write it off. :eek: :D
Hey ,it's harder work to keep youre money than it is too earn it ! At least that what I'm told :D |
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| BTMarine |
| Thanks Rick will let you know. If you get time stop by the shop, we are still in the old one but the working half of the new one is almost ready |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
quote:
Originally posted by BTMarine
Thanks Rick will let you know. If you get time stop by the shop, we are still in the old one but the working half of the new one is almost ready
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| BTMarine |
| At the NE corner of Boynton Beach Blvd. and Hagen Ranch Rd; steel building set back in the corner. |
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| bigblock2stroke |
quote:
Originally posted by Fever Mike
Yeah that is a bit of a streatch of marketing by Fountain ya think?!?!?! It is getting a bit old too. Unfortuantly many many boaters are not informed like we are on these forums and they will believe what is advertised. I see this in more than just the boating industry.
Like the auto, airline, housing, and appliance industries
At least we have it better now with these internet forums. 10 years ago, the wool over people's eyes was pretty thick. It's getting thinner, but still opaque. |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
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Originally posted by BTMarine
At the NE corner of Boynton Beach Blvd. and Hagen Ranch Rd; steel building set back in the corner.
i'll stop by some day, what time/days are you usually around?? |
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| BTMarine |
| 8am to 4pm with 12-1 for lunch |
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| SLANDREW |
| I own a Fountain they are very fast :devious: I also sponser a Fountain at racesIT IS A VERY GOOD MARKETING TO SAY THEY BEAT CAT BOATS :yawn:I"m shure they have in some cases but equal power its doubtful?He has made some adjustments with hull and engine placement so if your cat is not breaking the century mark you will have a problem with new Fountains :bigsmile:I also believe theV-HULL is better in big water depending on size of cat :laugh: |
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| BTMarine |
| Slandrew who's Fountain do you sponser? We will watch to see how they do this year. |
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