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Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 24th, '14, 22:35
by JimmyG
Ok after years of work I got to put the hammers down! No vibration,no smoke, silky smooth and PLENTY of power! Yea I had a big fat smile on my face LOL. We have to put more pitch in the props WOT was 35Kts @ 3060 RPM 82% load. At idle (700 RPM) both engines in gear I was at 5.3 knots. With Capt Pats oversize rudders not only did I turn on a dime I had full turning with only one engine in gear....here is a short clip.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq9z39P7jAI

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 24th, '14, 22:51
by John F.
Congrats. Fuel efficient rocket.

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 24th, '14, 22:58
by bob lico
jimmy those are my exact numbers but a little higher speed at idle i normally have to run on one engine in 5 mph. zone and even then about 5.7 knots .what are your prop specifications now?

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 24th, '14, 23:24
by Rocky
That's one happy dude right there. I'm happy for ya Jimmy great job! Ye Haa!

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 24th, '14, 23:28
by JimmyG
bob lico wrote:jimmy those are my exact numbers but a little higher speed at idle i normally have to run on one engine in 5 mph. zone and even then about 5.7 knots .what are your prop specifications now?
4 blade Acme props 21x23 not sure of the cup size yet, we are going to get a full range of numbers and give them to the prop guy and let him work his magic we are thinking another inch of pitch maybe

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 25th, '14, 00:21
by mike ohlstein
I love the sound….

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 25th, '14, 07:32
by Harry Babb
Many congrats to ya Jimmy......

hb

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 25th, '14, 08:53
by bob lico
i need side view of hull but it looks right .at 22knot boat should be touching water (white water) directly below pillar and at 32 knots riding on inner strakes ,bow proud water breaking at main bulkhead if so change to entire prop. cupped (around entire ear) and raked 5 degrees and she will carry herself to 38 to 40 knots with go to sleep at wheel in 3 to 4' seas. best fuel economy back off to 2300 rpm ------------trust me!

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 25th, '14, 17:47
by Kevin
Looks good, sounds good and fast as hell! What more could you ask for? Congrats Jimmy.

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Posted: Oct 25th, '14, 18:18
by CaptPatrick
Pretty work Jimmy!

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 25th, '14, 19:58
by matt ciarpella
You a Killer Jimmy...

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 25th, '14, 21:24
by JimmyG
All lights are all working now
Image

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 26th, '14, 07:34
by Bob H.
That big smile when you hammered down says it all...enjoy the heck out of her..BH

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 27th, '14, 08:19
by Navatech
Good job!!!

Your smirk at the end (well deserved of course) says it all :-)

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 27th, '14, 21:32
by Tony Meola
Jimmy

Sweet. Glad it all worked out for you. That is one heck of a boat you built.

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Oct 28th, '14, 02:12
by Gert van Leest
a beauty that can last for another 40 years !! Congrats !! Nice work buddy !

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Nov 1st, '14, 20:01
by williamcash
Hey really nice work,
What was your optimum cruise based on speed and fuel economy.
Love the motors and the sound.

-WC

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Nov 2nd, '14, 19:22
by JimmyG
williamcash wrote:Hey really nice work,
What was your optimum cruise based on speed and fuel economy.
Love the motors and the sound.

-WC
I'll have numbers soon, still weighting on my new props

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Nov 10th, '14, 21:23
by gplume
Jimmy-

Oh what a feeling........Great looking rig.....i 'm with Mike....Love the sound.

One question...looks like go pro video. What do you use for editing the files?...software and os?

All the best
Giff

Re: Sea Trial!!! + video

Posted: Nov 10th, '14, 22:59
by JimmyG
gplume wrote:Jimmy-

Oh what a feeling........Great looking rig.....i 'm with Mike....Love the sound.

One question...looks like go pro video. What do you use for editing the files?...software and os?

All the best
Giff
Thank you, Final cut pro OS X