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How fast would this boat be with the Whipples? http://www.tresmartinperformance.com/listings/2003-38-cigarette-top-gun-184999

Ok that’s helpful thank you. I guess the most important things are reliable HP without massive maintenance costs, with or without super chargers?

No that’s ok, I’ll do due diligence on whatever motors are in the boat he really wants, I assume several engine builders build those motors? What would be a nice reliable HP for an engine that size?

Hi! Sorry I've been away playing golf and a quick trip to Paris for some family stuff. Yes that boat would be great! Are the 540ci motors reliable? I guess 650+hp each?

Orlando by a lake

No he has moved to the mainland now, long story!!!!

He is actually on Paradise Island Bahama's where he's having a house built and so he's going to go to the Poker Run and meet some of the people this weekend, he may even host a party at the new house which has a considerable sized dock!

I think Poker Runs will suit him better - he likes a party! 38' plus, power is down to maintenance really, nothing that needs regular expensive rebuilds so a pair of 6-800's and solid drives, reliability is more important than outright speed but he won't be happy being last/slowest! Monohulls...

Thanks for that - I'm afraid I didn't have time to watch it all but it looked like an amazing event. After much discussion with my friend and having gone through many difficult times with the now ex-governing body for powerboat racing in the UK we have decided trying to deal with 3 sets of...

Watch it where?

I thought SBI was finished? If we only race in Florida we will only be missing one RWO race as far as I can see? The 510 carb boats won’t fit the most competitive class in OPA if I read it all correctly?

Looking at the OPA results the Pro Stock Vee is the best supported class, the Phantom is a bit over the budget so does anyone have any idea of where I might find a decent boat under $100K? of is that a Unicorn? Thanks in advance!

The rules say that is a legal engine, OPA ProStock V rule excerpt: Engine Build Requirements – ProStock V Class 1. ProStock V team can have their engine rebuilt by any builder of their choice. OPA MUST be notified in advance 2. After the rebuild, the engine MUST be delivered to OPA for...

Sounds like even more questions than when I started! SBI is done by the sound of it so OPA? Phantom is 30' so fits in all classes so it's just the motor to choose. Are they still making 525's? As I see it OPA Pro Stock V is 30' running 525's and Super Vee Xtreme is 32' running 525's or a 510...

Thanks for that - I hadn't seen your reply so I started a new thread on the main board - sorry for the duplication! He would prefer to keep it as much as possible in Florida to start with but could travel if we can find a reliable tow truck driver! Which class could we do the 6 Florida races in...