Copeland's Phenomenon Project

[Copeland's Phenomenon]

I would like to give an introduction into the Phenomenon and my role. I have been with Copeland's Motorsports for 18 years and this is my 6th turbine boat project for them. I started this project with Al Copeland Sr in 1998 and am currently finishing it with his family. The boat is a 56ft, 13.6' wide Phenomenon design that we currently have molds of and hope to manufacture. We are rigging the boat with four t-55 L7C turbine engines, four custom gearboxes, 2 custom crashboxes for reverse, and four ASD 11 custon Arneson drives. We are hoping to splash the boat sometime in December. Al Copeland Jr will drive and I will throttle and we hope to break multiple speed records including the Miami to New York, which Al Copeland Sr still holds in the Popeyes V bottom. This project was extremely important to Al Copeland Sr. as it is to us and I hope that it is to you.

Scott Barnhart

 

[Gladhe8er]

You have a ot of people watching what you are doing. Best of luck!

 

[ThrottleUp Props]

Thank you for sharing this with us Scotty. We had the pleasure of viewing the unveiling in Key West as well as the tribute to Al Copeland Sr. You have done a phenomenal job with this project (no pun intended). Matt and I wish you all the success with this incredible undertaking. Please feel free to call upon us if there is anything else we can do for you.

Julie & Matt

 

[redhotsommer]

Wow. Amazing. Best of luck to you and all associated with the project. We will all be cheering you on.

 

[phragle]

I do believe you have the utmost respect and admiration of the serious community. I wish you the best of luck in your endevour!

 

[Brownie]

How fast?

 

[DAREDEVIL]

How fast?

I heard 300 + ?!

 

[JoeD]

Scott--- Other than the Miami to NY record ,where will you attempt other high speed records?

 

[OldSchool]

Thanks for posting and welcome to SeriousOffshore.com Scott. Best of luck in reaching your goals!!!!

Craig

 

[Hauling Trash]

Good Luck

 

[THEJOKER]

That's what I call determination and committment!

 

[phragle]

with quad T55, whats the fuel capacity?????

 

[Copeland's Phenomenon]

How fast?

When the boat was originally designed with 2 engines the top speed was 240mph. Then midway through Al Sr. decided that he wanted 4 engines which would push the boat over 300mph, but our windtunnel data shows it is only stable up to 280mph.

 

[Copeland's Phenomenon]

with quad T55, whats the fuel capacity?????

The boat holds 2,000 gallons, but capable of holding fuel bladders for endurance runs.

 

[phragle]

The boat holds 2,000 gallons, but capable of holding fuel bladders for endurance runs.

That explains the need for a really big boat.. :sifone:

 

[purrfection]

Scott, will the boat be tested in Lake Ponchatrain, and if so would it be possible for us to come watch? Thanks.

 

[Copeland's Phenomenon]

Here is a picture from 4 months ago when we were mocking up rollbars for the cockpit.

Scott

 

[cosmic12]

Very cool, would love to see more pics of the build.
Great suff here and the more the better.

 

[Tom A.]

Welcome to the board. Incredible project. Best of luck and we look forward to updates.

 

[phragle]

Here is a picture from 4 months ago when we were mocking up rollbars for the cockpit.

Scott

looks like a cross between Jules Verne and Star Wars..definitly a wild creation!