Offshore powerboat racing

Discussion in 'All Things Boats & Boating' started by gonzo, Feb 22, 2012.

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  1. gonzo
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    Thanks, will post photos as we get along in the project
     
    gonzo, Feb 23, 2012
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    Was this same hull part of Sonic's production lineup?
     
    IMP-ish, Feb 23, 2012
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    They built the old MSV which was 8'6" beam. The new design is 11'6" beam, but based on the old one.
     
    gonzo, Feb 24, 2012
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    Thanks gonzo.

    > I had no idea you were such a petrol-head

    Ahem... Diesel-head ;)
     
    IMP-ish, Feb 24, 2012
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    BPL, Feb 25, 2012
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    Gonzo - very cool! that is an onerous race! Please keep us up to speed on how your project is coming along!
     
    Jimboat, Feb 25, 2012
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    I will post photos of the build too.
     
    gonzo, Feb 27, 2012
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    This is a drawing of the new modified version of the MSV and a couple of photos of the original.
     

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    gonzo, Mar 12, 2012
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    Gonzo, why has your team chosen to go with a mono instead of a cat? Are the cats less capable in long offshore endurance races?
     
    Doug Lord, Mar 12, 2012
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    The rules specify monohulls only. In really heavy seas, the MSV boats have beat the cats.
     
    gonzo, Mar 12, 2012
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    What's the cost of a cal500 drive to put behind a stock 454 mag?
     
    IMP-ish, May 11, 2012
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    Any news and new pictures? Pretty please :D
    This will be a cool boat when it races.
     
    IMP-ish, Jun 18, 2012
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    Hmmm, maybe put a few turbines in . . . . . :idea:

    - http://youtu.be/KMsUXUQx-XI . . . boat goes at 1:28 . . . ;)

    - http://www.turbinefun.com/

    Good luck Gonzo . . ! !

    Cheers,
    Angel
     
    Angélique, Jun 18, 2012
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