Outerlimits 70 inch DV build
04-11-2014, 01:03 AM
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I've run mine in a very large lake (Huntington Lake) that has a good head wind coming off the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Elevation is about 7000 feet and they hold regattas their yearly. It is very similar to big water running. The hull does great with this setup and the question of torque roll hasn't caused course direction changes. At idle you can rev it and cause it to rock back n forth ,but at speed haven't noticed any issues. Also I did experiment with inward rotation and it ran like crap. As Martin mentioned ,outward is the way to go . It was literally like two different boats. In regards to props unloading while the other grabs and causing handling issues .haven't experienced it .Maybe due to the weight and length of the hull.
04-12-2014, 07:37 AM
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04-12-2014, 11:39 AM
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No I'll be going with the 2 cyl motors my pockets aren't that deep for those 3 Cyl monsters no matter which way I looked at it I just couldn't wrap my head around all that $$$$$$$$$$$$ LOL
04-13-2014, 10:54 PM
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04-15-2014, 02:28 AM
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strakes are molded out of micro balloons and it will be easy to cut them back if needed
04-15-2014, 02:38 AM
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Yea just going from what i know of my own hull,even Bobs with the inline and all that weight has plenty of lift.All you can do is try it and see i was just trying to save you a bit of work but you could be right give it a try and see.
For strakes i usually use wood covered in a layer of gelcoat mixed with talc to form a thick paste ,micro ballons does same job but talcs cheap lol,it sands well and its water proof so can be buffed up and no need to paint.
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For strakes i usually use wood covered in a layer of gelcoat mixed with talc to form a thick paste ,micro ballons does same job but talcs cheap lol,it sands well and its water proof so can be buffed up and no need to paint.
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04-15-2014, 02:43 AM
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Yea just going from what i know of my own hull,even Bobs with the inline and all that weight has plenty of lift.All you can do is try it and see i was just trying to save you a bit of work but you could be right give it a try and see.
For strakes i usually use wood covered in a layer of gelcoat mixed with talc to form a thick paste ,micro ballons does same job but talcs cheap lol,it sands well and its water proof so can be buffed up and no need to paint.
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For strakes i usually use wood covered in a layer of gelcoat mixed with talc to form a thick paste ,micro ballons does same job but talcs cheap lol,it sands well and its water proof so can be buffed up and no need to paint.
Mart
04-15-2014, 05:06 AM
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Hes running twin 6717/3 props outward rotation and she was clocked at 72 mph on gps.Im still waiting for him to get some video of her running since he switched to outward rotation,as i say she ran very unstable with inward rotation.Heres a pic of his wd 200 drives minus props,maybe Bob has some of his props.
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06-26-2014, 10:18 PM
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Personally id have gone with 90 deg headers using the angled flanges ,one short bend one wider bend should work perfectly and give much better performance than the wrap forward headers which wont tune properly.
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07-31-2014, 03:03 PM
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Following this thread with mucho gusto, gathering parts for a similar build over the winter. So far all have decided on for sure is gear box and engine.
Please keep updating!
Please keep updating!
