That Could Be... FUN.

"PatBateman" (PatBateman) 06/07/2014 at 10:19 • Filed to: Boatlopnik

2

13

As seen about 45 minutes outside of Austin. En route to Austin. Not sure why a 1,200 horsepower offshore rig would be traveling to Central Texas. I'm hoping that it's for nefarious reason, like maybe a Lake Travis Poker Run.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PatBateman 06/07/2014 at 10:33

3

You've just discovered Jeremy Clarkson's boat.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > PatBateman 06/07/2014 at 10:34

0

How about 2000hp on an inflatable raft

PatBateman > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 06/07/2014 at 10:36

0

I don't believe that boat is in existence any longer.

PatBateman > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 06/07/2014 at 10:38

1

It's my dream boat. I've always wanted an 80+ MPH center console offshore fishing rig. I'll need the extra large fuel cells, though.

multiple wheels for each day of the week > PatBateman 06/07/2014 at 10:53

1

1ll see your 1200 and raise you 1750 Midnight express MADNESS

multiple wheels for each day of the week > multiple wheels for each day of the week 06/07/2014 at 10:53

0

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&sourc…

GhostZ > PatBateman 06/07/2014 at 10:54

0

At some point, is there a marginal loss in adding more horsepower to a propeller boat? It just seems that there can only be so much water to put so much energy through before you're spinning without gaining any forward momentum, like tires that slip when too much power is put through them. Or is water significantly different?

davedave1111 > GhostZ 06/07/2014 at 11:20

1

The propeller config is very important in that calc, just as tyres are important to a car when talking about how much power you can put down on the road. Any given propeller has efficient and inefficient speeds (in terms of making use of the power), so it's a matter of matching the amount of water shifted at the most efficient speed to the power that takes.

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 06/07/2014 at 11:20

1

Late model B-36's had 10, 6 props 4 jets. Perhaps someone needs to make a comparably equipped inflatable boat and call it the B-36.

davedave1111 > PatBateman 06/07/2014 at 11:22

0

I don't quite get the point of these kinds of boats. Driven one a few times, and it's always this strange combination of boredom and worry that I'm about to run over something I didn't see (or forgot about) thanks to the bow in the way.

PatBateman > multiple wheels for each day of the week 06/07/2014 at 12:23

0

I know this boat. Well.

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/welcome-to-the…

PatBateman > GhostZ 06/07/2014 at 12:26

1

It's a little different. This boat is made primarily for fishing tournaments, so top speed is a little more important than acceleration. The four engines will do well in keeping the boat stable and AT top speed easier.

PatBateman > davedave1111 06/07/2014 at 18:44

0

With that much power, I'd expect props designed for top end. It should have NO PROBLEM planing out.