Warpath!

[DrGaryDC]

I was told my boat was very similar to predator and starchaser in weight, best i have seen on scales is 10k

 

[Nykamp]

All I know is the deck must be thinner then mine, and the sides seem thin also, it's very fast.

 

[Thunderman]

I was told my boat was very similar to predator and starchaser in weight, best i have seen on scales is 10k

Aproximately how much fuel did you have on your boat when it weighed the 10k #'s ?

 

[DrGaryDC]

If i was to guestimate, approx 1/4 full

 

[lucy]

With or with out the trailer?

 

[rogersspeedshop]

weight

If i was to guestimate, approx 1/4 full

That weight was after the Harrison race, your right about 1/4 full in center tanks front & rear empty. Still testing on best tanks to use, any ideas?

 

[lucy]

After the race ....so how much personal effects on board?. Gas weights about 7.5 lbs per gallon running from the mid tanks is ideal.

 

[Bobcat]

Lucy nice seeing you in KW (albeit briefly):seeya:

 

[rogersspeedshop]

This boat likes fuel in front tanks,

 

[lowblue320]

That weight was after the Harrison race, your right about 1/4 full in center tanks front & rear empty. Still testing on best tanks to use, any ideas?

But was it with or without the trailer?

 

[rogersspeedshop]

that was on a 3 point lifting sling, crane had a scale believe it or not on a new travel lift I was told 8000 with about same amount of fuel best way is to weigh boat & trailer at a weigh station then just the trailer do the math

 

[rogersspeedshop]

weight

After the race ....so how much personal effects on board?. Gas weights about 7.5 lbs per gallon running from the mid tanks is ideal.

3 life jackets 3 helmets 4 fenders alum. anchor with line first aid kit 3 fire ext. that's it

 

[lucy]

This boat likes fuel in front tanks,

In my opinion the boat needs more tab not fuel unless you are running really rough water 4 tO 5.

 

[lucy]

Lucy nice seeing you in KW (albeit briefly):seeya:

Always a pleasure!

 

[Thunderman]

What to believe? 10k-9k-8k? I would think a very light 41 with blown motors and 3a's not less than mid 9000 lbs.?

 

[rogersspeedshop]

What to believe? 10k-9k-8k? I would think a very light 41 with blown motors and 3a's not less than mid 9000 lbs.?

I agree with you, boat does run light at zero trim & level tab

 

[rogersspeedshop]

In my opinion the boat needs more tab not fuel unless you are running really rough water 4 tO 5.

Lucy what we did was add 250lbs in the nose, made a big difference even in a slight chop, your right, tabs kept nose down but those barn doors in back of the boat scrubbed off the mph even with slight positive tab. It also cured that Apache lope which we had at below 70 mph Thanks for all your input it is appricated

 

[lucy]

What is the roughest water you have run the boat in?

 

[lucy]

This particular 41 in rough water is not a wave crusher.... it is a very light boat! enjoy it and be carefull, !:driving:

 

[Thunderman]

When you race anything you often take things to their limits and its very difficult to know precisely where those limits are. Even in the highest classes of racing parts fail. With a light layup you're compromising strengh for speed. Just how much it was compromised in Chiro. As I was implying before for all we know, only the deck was made much lighter but the bottom wasnt. I think Bobby Sascentti would be the person to ask,.