Turbine powered Superboat Y2K

[FX10 Superboats]

This Turbine powered Superboat Y2K is at MRD in Lindenhurst getting rigged. It's powered by a GE T58 Turbine, which produces 1400 HP. It will be coupled to a Sage #8 Surface DriveThis boat is soo custom. 5 fuel cells, for a total of 250 gal. Rather then the fiberglass windscreeens on a Y2K. The Turbine is getting F16 canopies, which are 4" higher. So no wind in your face. It should be completed by spring hopefully.
Here is a link to TurboKart. Dono is the owner of this boat, and this is his turbine website.
http://www.turbokart.com/home.htm
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[Brabender]

:d Wow!!:d

[Riverman]

Probably not a bad idea to have someone compute the amount of air that General needs...don't think you can cover the intake like that. Also, remember turbines have no cooling system per se. They get very hot after shutdown.

Awesome setup - always love to see a turboshaft used in something other than a helicopter.

[tux974]

WOW Rick, That is one unique project:eek: It looks awesome!!! TL

[FX10 Superboats]

Probably not a bad idea to have someone compute the amount of air that General needs...don't think you can cover the intake like that. Also, remember turbines have no cooling system per se. They get very hot after shutdown.

Awesome setup - always love to see a turboshaft used in something other than a helicopter.

Riverman,
All the computing has been done. The scoop on the engine hatch ducts directly to the intake, along with the intakes in the side of the deck. Not to worry about a thing. Everything has been thought out already. This project has been going on for almost 2 years. It's now at MRD getting rigged.

[SUPAJAY]

This project has been in the works for a few years now... cant wait to see it finished. Who's doing the rigging ? Buck ?

[Frank Molé]

VERY NUTS/COOL:eek: NICE i want one,need a loan:eek:

[FX10 Superboats]

This bad boy would definately set you back a few greenstamps ;) Hell, The #8 Sage drive sells for 45k.

[Frank Molé]

make that 2ND MORTAGE:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Matt Gent]

Riverman,
All the computing has been done. The scoop on the engine hatch ducts directly to the intake, along with the intakes in the side of the deck. Not to worry about a thing. Everything has been thought out already. This project has been going on for almost 2 years. It's now at MRD getting rigged.


You might want to ask them to check this one.

It appears that air comes in through a rear deck hatch, then goes forward around the engine casings inside that curved engine shroud, around and into the air filter, then back through the engine.

I took a guess at the dimensions, about a 19" diameter for the inside of the shroud, and 15" diameter for the base of the air filter (and it looks like it actually may be closer than 2" clearance in some places). At the 13.7 lbm/s listed on the turbokart website for full power, I came up with ~1psi pressure drop just getting past the edge of that filter (ignoring other losses in getting to that area, through the filter, etc). A typical guideline for maximum entrance losses is 2 inches of water, or less than 0.1psi. This is a huge driver for turbine power and efficiency.

Also, 1psi across that shroud is hundreds of pounds of force.

Just something to think about before you get to testing.

I suggest running without the shroud, and see what happens to the bikinis on the girls in the back seat.

[Riverman]

The amount of air a gas turbine engine needs is beyond most peoples belief. With that many direction changes and the small area you have around the engine I can't see it breathing properly. Engines three times the size of the T58 can pick people off the ground and suck 'em in.

Jet engine test cells have a measured factor used in the power calculations called "cell depression" . Even the smallest restriction in engine inlet pressure causes measureable losses in horsepower (thrust). The engine test cell at CFB Cold Lake is the size of a large gymnasium with the upper third of the walls open, yet the cell still has substantial depression.

[FX10 Superboats]

You might want to ask them to check this one.

It appears that air comes in through a rear deck hatch, then goes forward around the engine casings inside that curved engine shroud, around and into the air filter, then back through the engine.

I took a guess at the dimensions, about a 19" diameter for the inside of the shroud, and 15" diameter for the base of the air filter (and it looks like it actually may be closer than 2" clearance in some places). At the 13.7 lbm/s listed on the turbokart website for full power, I came up with ~1psi pressure drop just getting past the edge of that filter (ignoring other losses in getting to that area, through the filter, etc). A typical guideline for maximum entrance losses is 2 inches of water, or less than 0.1psi. This is a huge driver for turbine power and efficiency.

Also, 1psi across that shroud is hundreds of pounds of force.

Just something to think about before you get to testing.

I suggest running without the shroud, and see what happens to the bikinis on the girls in the back seat.

Mat,
As I said, everything has been calculated out already. We exceeded the required air flow for this motor. Between the scoop intake. There are also 4 side intakes, and the rear hatch opening of 2" X 65". Look at Turbine boats like Miss Geico and Jetset. They have nothing more then 8 of the side intakes for 2 turbines.
This first shot shows the side air ducts
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Back view of intake cowling. This cowling also has 10 plys of Kevlar in it.
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[FX10 Superboats]

Here is a shot of the cockpit after final fitting of the intake cowling.
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[Brabender]

So many experts... so little time.

Great job on the boat! looks awesome;)

[SUPAJAY]

I went and saw the boat yesterday at MRD. It looks awesome!

Im concerned about the offset weight. With the turbine weighing much less than a traditional power plant, and extra fuel in the bow, I think the boats handling characteristics are going to me much different than anything else. On a regular 30 most of the weight is in the stern. The turbine is much lighter than a big block and is set forward more, and with the extra fuel up front... Are you guys concerned about the bow being too heavy ?

[FX10 Superboats]

Jay, there re 2 -55 gal. tanks on either side of thew turbine, 1' from the transom. That right there is alot of weight.. There will be multiple fuel pumps to move the fuel around to where its needed. The ride should be around the same. Quite a few of the Y2K's have forward ballast tanks for running in the ruff stuff. So that forward tank could come in real handy. If not needed, it can be bled off first.

[SUPAJAY]

Is this boat going to be used for race or pleasure ?

[wing nut]

how fast are you predicting it to go? any pics of the rigging so far?

[SUPAJAY]

Scotty - look at the first page!! Plenty of pics.. I think they mentioned in another thread 130 - 145 mph:D

[wing nut]

i saw those pics.. but thats not pics of the rigging.. thats just the turbine in the boat.im talking about the dash layout, wiring, seats, everything to make it go.

scott

[FX10 Superboats]

Go to Turbokarts website to see a few pics of the rigging. Look at the medium turbine boat under turbine projects. All the details on this project are there.

http://www.turbokart.com/home.htm

[Matt Gent]

So many experts... so little time.

This was directed at me? I would not claim to be an expert, but I do design gas turbines for a living.

The problem I see isn't getting air into the rear compartment where the fuel tanks are, its getting it from the rear compartment to the inlet of the engine.

In the picture below, the blue line is the air filter base. Air has to flow around it (from behind to in front) to get into the engine. If there isn't 3-4 inches of clearance all the way around (it looks like 1-2"), it isn't enough.

If you don't want to change the design, at least run a vacuum gauge right next to the air filter.

[FX10 Superboats]

This was directed at me? I would not claim to be an expert, but I do design gas turbines for a living.

The problem I see isn't getting air into the rear compartment where the fuel tanks are, its getting it from the rear compartment to the inlet of the engine.

In the picture below, the blue line is the air filter base. Air has to flow around it (from behind to in front) to get into the engine. If there isn't 3-4 inches of clearance all the way around (it looks like 1-2"), it isn't enough.

If you don't want to change the design, at least run a vacuum gauge right next to the air filter.

Matt,
As I said before, and I'll say it again. It has all been figured out already. And every thing is fine.
You showed a blue line in the picture as the air filter base. That line is over a blanket that was put over the turbine to keep it clean. The blue line should be back around 8" from where you had it. The picture below shows the Turbine minus the blanket. Also, the air breather is 17" at it widest part. Leaving 7" of clearance around the breather. But were talking intake here. The intake is only 10" as shown in my picture. Leaving 14" of clearance around the intake. Or 7" each side. ;) As I said Matt, it's all been figured out already.
Using pie r squared. The intake is 78.53981634 ci.. Our side intake alone exceed 112 ci. Plus 152 ci. from the scoop. And another 130 ci. from the rear of the hatch. Those alone equal 394 ci. We exceeded the the opening by 5 times. Plus the intake can draw additional air from under the dashes. No doubt these intakes will have suction, and caution will have to be taken around them. Stick your arm near Miss Geico's intake, and you'll loose an arm.
This first picture will show you dimensions.
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This picture is the final cutout for the intake cowling.
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This picture is of the underside of the deck. Showing the additional ducting from the deck sides to the air intake.
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[FX10 Superboats]

Here are a few new pictures, courtesy of Pete at MRD. The Sage # 8 drive is mounted, driver side dash is rigged along with the steering wheel. On the transom, trim pumps are mounted, along with the tabs. Alot of wiring is going into this bad boy.
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[Frank Molé]

looks great cant wait to hear it :eek: :eek:

[stokernick]

where's Eric from turbineboats.com been lately?Miss that Glastron cvx turbine powered beauty!

[FX10 Superboats]

He was at the shop last week. I'm sure he's down at MRD all the time now.

[Matt Gent]

Again, nothing wrong with the ducting. Maybe I just can't see how it works from the pictures.

If you instrument that cavity you'll verify the design, less than 0.1psi difference from inside the shroud to atmospheric, with zero as ideal, at max power.

Good luck with it. I wish I could take on a project of this scale.

[FX10 Superboats]

Again, nothing wrong with the ducting. Maybe I just can't see how it works from the pictures.

If you instrument that cavity you'll verify the design, less than 0.1psi difference from inside the shroud to atmospheric, with zero as ideal, at max power.

Good luck with it. I wish I could take on a project of this scale.

Yeah Matt, it's hard to explain the ducting on this boat. If you saw it in person, you would agree it's a nice setup.
Thanks for the Good Luck. I can't wait till this is finished.

[Jigsaw89]

Is the turbine Y2K using the old or new Y2K hull? Interesting project!

It seems Superboat is one of the few east coast manufacturers developing new boats to add to their already impressive lineup. Keep up the great work, Rick!
Dan

[Maureen M]

looks great cant wait to hear it :eek: :eek:

I've got the mics and the video cameras ready. :D

[Ripper]

Would love to see it running... Good luck with it..

Ripper

[FX10 Superboats]

Some more pics, courtesy of Eric from Turbineboat.com

Engine is in now and the guys at MRD are really progressing.
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Here is the Sage #8 surface drive and tabs mouned.
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[wing nut]

fx10.. i know pete's got a real nice camera there at mrd and so does buck.. tell those lazy ass's to get some real nice pics of this thing! it looks great so far though!!

scott

[Ghost S84]

Boat is gonna be amazing...Where is this boat going upon completeion?

[ghost28]

maybe i should stop by and snap off a few GOOD pics....i havent seen the MRD boys in a while anyway....

[FX10 Superboats]

Boat is gonna be amazing...Where is this boat going upon completeion?

Point lookout, Broklyn area

[FX10 Superboats]

maybe i should stop by and snap off a few GOOD pics....i havent seen the MRD boys in a while anyway....

That would be great.!

[FX10 Superboats]

Here are a few updated pictures showing the progress of the Turbine Y2K.
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[baja200merk]

nuts!

[stokernick]

somebody give Rick a camera,please!

[FX10 Superboats]

Is the turbine Y2K using the old or new Y2K hull? Interesting project!

It seems Superboat is one of the few east coast manufacturers developing new boats to add to their already impressive lineup. Keep up the great work, Rick!
Dan

Jigsaw, the Turbine is the second hull with the new bottom.

[FX10 Superboats]

I've got the mics and the video cameras ready. :D

Maureen, if you could pop off a few shot of the Turbine at MRD that would be great. It sucks with me, because right now, I'm depending on OPP (Other Peoples Pictures). And as you can see.... We need the Master Photographer to snap off a few. If you could, that would be great.

[Propster]

That Sage drive is very cool. Looks like a jackplate set up at the hull, does that allow prop centerline changes? Looks like the arrangement would not allow trim in or out. Not sure if that would be required on that extreme application.

EDIT, found the website, it does allow trim as well.

http://www.scsgearbox.com

[SUPAJAY]

I'l be in the area on Friday... If Maureen cant get over there il take a few. :D

[Mastercraft241]

Saw this boat when I went with Joey from ECM to check out an activator. Looks amazing.... cant wait to hear it either!

[CAPTAIN KEN]

It's great to see thing's coming together for you guy's !

I've been helping with this Turbine project and it was a thrill when we fired it for the 1st time a couple wks. ago. Vid's in here.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169351
Don't mean to sidetrack your post. Just wishing you some more encouragement.:)
Look forward to your 1st vids also.:D

[FX10 Superboats]

That Sage drive is very cool. Looks like a jackplate set up at the hull, does that allow prop centerline changes? Looks like the arrangement would not allow trim in or out. Not sure if that would be required on that extreme application.

EDIT, found the website, it does allow trim as well.

http://www.scsgearbox.com

Propster, the Sage is like you said. Unlike the Arneson, it has 8" of travel up or down, plus trims in and out. Look at the pictures of the drive in post #1. And look at the 2 pictures of the drive. One picture is large, other smaller. But you can see the tail end of the drive trims on a CV joint.

[FX10 Superboats]

I'l be in the area on Friday... If Maureen cant get over there il take a few. :D

Jay, any chance of getting a few more shots of the Turbine?

[SUPAJAY]

Yea, il try to stop in this week and get some close ups.

[FX10 Superboats]

Sounds cool. Thanks.

[Hydrophobic guy]

The master of custom hand made turbine equipment,
He doesn't just buy them he builds them.
http://www.gas-turbines.com/

[wing nut]

whens the test drive planned for?

[FX10 Superboats]

The splash date is in MRD's hands. When they get done, the dialing in begins. Hopefully, early spring. It's moving pretty fast.

[FX10 Superboats]

This is quoted from the Turbokart website
"As the pictures show, most of the plumbing for the fuel system, lubricating systems, water cooling system, trim and power steering, and hydraulic N2 brake have been completed, and now we are focusing on getting the wiring done. Like the previous turbine boat, this boat will have both 12 volt and 24 volt electrical systems running off the same batteries and sharing a common ground. 24 volts are used for the starter, igniter, the fuel de-richment solenoid, and the water pump, while the rest of the boat operates off of 12 volts. The alternator is 24V, and charges both batteries.

Once the wiring is complete, we will be ready to fire up the turbine for the first time in the boat. Once we find a prop to get started with, we will put the boat in the water for the maiden run and initial tests. While we are in the process of testing the boat and dialing in the prop, we will then work on putting the finishing trim touches on the boat. Initial water tests may only be about a month away, and I am hoping to get some preliminary video. "
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/20boat11.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/20boat21.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/20boat91.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/20boat8_thumb1.jpg

[FX10 Superboats]

A few more
Brake pedal mounted in position with master cylinder and reservoir hidden out of sight. This stops the rear section of the turbine for shifting into gear.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/20boat7_thumb1.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/20boat4_thumb1.jpg

[FX10 Superboats]

I just talked with Pete from MRD. He's telling me this Turbine will be turn key by Friday!!!
Jeff !! Get the props ready!! Now the fun begins.
I definately have to get some video footage of this.
I'll have some new pictures up in a day or two.

[topher117]

Is this boat done yet? When are we going to see it on the GSB

[Skater 32]

Feel sorry for the rear Passengers when the Compressor section lets go !!!

[Riverman]

Feel sorry for the rear Passengers when the Compressor section lets go !!!:D :D :D
Nice carpet though.

[viper15]

I was in there a few times over the past two months while they were working on it. It is one bad a-s boat. MRD & Pete are doing a great job!!!!!


KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK~

[FX10 Superboats]

It should be up and running by the weekend.

[FX10 Superboats]

Feel sorry for the rear Passengers when the Compressor section lets go !!!

Not to worry. The cowling for the intake is like 3/4" thick Kevlar. Besides, it aint lettingo.

[95RapidRiot]

Keep us posted on your testing results.

[Scottb]

Looks great, I am looking foward to the test vids and results. Good Luck

[Ghost S84]

whens the vids coming?

[topher117]

do you know which day it will be in the water?

[FX10 Superboats]

I should know by tomorrow morning.

[CAPTAIN CAMPER]

keep us poated when it will be in the water and where

[topher117]

Did anyone find out when the boat is going to be in the water?

[Scottb]

Well........anything?

[FX10 Superboats]

Hey Scott,
I talked with Pete from MRD yesturday. He still has to wire the passanger side dash on the boat. I asked for a splash date,and all I got was "very soon"

[Ghost S84]

Has this boat been started up in the water yet? Videos?

[FX10 Superboats]

MRD is soo swamped launching all the boats in the Anchorage (1100) they need alittle time... Thats what Iv'e been told.

[topher117]

Any Updates?

[THE HOSER]

the boat isn't going any ware until mrd goes down and picks
up the rest of the hoses for the boat.

[catman01]

Sweet looking project!

[topher117]

Any Updates on this boat?

[topher117]

what ever happened with this boat?

[Riverman]

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Ripper]

What's up with this boat... Does it float???

Ripper

[skater247]

What's up with this boat... Does it float???

Ripper

It has to make it to the water first to see if it floats :D:D:D

[Pro300x24LD]

bumpity bump

[Eric T]

I just went to the turbo Kart site, This is not the first boat they built, so I bet with the expierence from the other boats they built and driven , this superboat will be SUPER !

[Powerplay25]

Awesome project.

[Li'l Toy]

has it broken 150 yet, or sucked all that rear seat right through the turbine.

Basically, what became of this one?

[hoser]

Junk .

[Li'l Toy]

Junk .

Gave up on it without finishing, or project failed?

[FX10 Superboats]

Sorry for the slacking on this one. The Turbine is completed. Here are a few pictures.
<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=DSCN0312.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/DSCN0312.jpg" border="0" alt="Turbine Y2K"></a>
<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24helm.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24helm.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24hatch.jpg

[FX10 Superboats]

More pictures
<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24sideview.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24sideview.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24gearbox.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24gearbox.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24fuelpanel.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24fuelpanel.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24hatch.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24hatch.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[FX10 Superboats]

Still more
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<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24cockpit.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24cockpit.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24bowshot.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24bowshot.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24compressor.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24compressor.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[FX10 Superboats]

a few more
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<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24goodshot.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24goodshot.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/?action=view&current=24frontangle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/FX10Sport/24frontangle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[FX10 Superboats]

This T58 Turbine turns at 22,000 RPM. A reduction box is used to lower the RPM to 6,000. 6,000 is prop RPM As the Sage surface drive is 1:1 ratio. MRD did an incredible job rigging this boat. The problem is that MRD doesn't have any test props that are made to turn up that high.
I contacted my friend Jeff Cropper, owner of J C Performance engines for props. Jeff makes sick HP big block motors that turn up into 7,500 RPM. He has test props for Dino, and will be dialing it in next spring.

[QuarterHorse]

Not gonna lie, that's just sick.

[FX10 Superboats]

It's even sicker in person ;)

[QuarterHorse]

That sounds like an invite for a boat ride to me! :D :cheers:

[FX10 Superboats]

Wish I could offer you one, But I'm only the builder.

[Jo Boone]

thats a cool looking rig.. i like the out drive set up.. looks cool

[stubbie1111]

Wish I could offer you one, But I'm only the builder.

Rick,
Thats amazing! I read earlier in this thread where someone said I guess the y2k turbine project fell through. Guess not! The boats awsome! When do we get some video of it running, and what are you guys expecting for topend?
stubbie1111

[FX10 Superboats]

After Jeff Cropper dials it in, he's figuring 125+. Remember, it's a 1400 HP Turbine. When Jeff gets done with it, they'll be videos up.

[FX10 Superboats]

thats a cool looking rig.. i like the out drive set up.. looks cool

The outdrive is a #8 Sage Surface drive. $$$$$

[hoser]

How fast has it gone so far

[LakeTrash]

Great looking install.

Just for your information - Livorsi has come through with tachs that work with the stock tach generators. Just got mine installed.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/LakeTrash96/ET/ET-329.jpg

LT

[stubbie1111]

Can that bird really fly? Looks like a fast boat....whats top end?
Stubbie1111




Great looking install.

Just for your information - Livorsi has come through with tachs that work with the stock tach generators. Just got mine installed.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/LakeTrash96/ET/ET-329.jpg

LT

[Mastercraft241]

After Jeff Cropper dials it in, he's figuring 125+. Remember, it's a 1400 HP Turbine. When Jeff gets done with it, they'll be videos up.
Jeff's great, he'll get that thing running right! 1400hp and only 125 though?? I thought it would be pushing the 140's:leaving:. Either way, the boat looks great and probably sounds awesome, congratulations!

[FX10 Superboats]

Jeff's great, he'll get that thing running right! 1400hp and only 125 though?? I thought it would be pushing the 140's:leaving:. Either way, the boat looks great and probably sounds awesome, congratulations!

We're figuring 125 is a safe number. The calculations we did put it around 145. The prop Dino has on it to try from MRD is sucking air at 70 and 6000 RPM. It was just a prop to get it in the water to work the bugs out. As I said, Jeff (JC Performance) will do the dialing in next spring.

[Jigsaw89]

That Y2K looks incredible with canopies! Do the canopies come up higher off the deck vs the fiberglass fairings? Great work Rick!

[FX10 Superboats]

That Y2K looks incredible with canopies! Do the canopies come up higher off the deck vs the fiberglass fairings? Great work Rick!

Yeah, the canopies are around 5" higher then the fiberglass wind screens. Also cost 6k+ for the pair.

[Ziemer]

That Y2K looks incredible with canopies!!

:iagree: Really like the canopy look over the standard fiberglass. :thumbsup:

[mrpenguin]

FX10 Superboats

Off topic but important

Please tell the owner of Superboat to update their website, they are losing sales by not getting the word out. I would love to see infor on the new 16ft and 21ft plus modern pictures of boats like this.

Thanks

[Fandango]

FX10 Superboats

Off topic but important

Please tell the owner of Superboat to update their website, they are losing sales by not getting the word out. I would love to see infor on the new 16ft and 21ft plus modern pictures of boats like this.

Thanks

Rick- I swear, I didnt say a word :)

[FX10 Superboats]

FX10 Superboats

Off topic but important

Please tell the owner of Superboat to update their website, they are losing sales by not getting the word out. I would love to see infor on the new 16ft and 21ft plus modern pictures of boats like this.

Thanks

I agree about the website. But putting this in the Turbine thread makes no sence to me. A simple PM to me would've taken care of it. There are plenty of pictures of the new 16 and 21 on this site. Look up the threads. I'll save you the time.
Here's the one with the 16. Titled 16 CC back in production. Scroll to the bottom.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175880&highlight=16+superboat+CC
The 21 pictures are in here some place also.

[Mastercraft241]

Hows the handling rick? I always thought the design superboats were made for rough water capabilities. The way i was explained (and im NO expert by any means, ha!), the deadrise of the y2k's arent made to go much faster than 85-86mph. After that it takes a tremendous amount of power to go faster, as it seems is the problem now. That ride is still BADASS, im sure the owner is very happy with it! Do you know where the owner will be running it next summer???

[FX10 Superboats]

I believe Dino is from your neck of the woods. There in long beach. The hull is capable of speeds in excess of 100. A good example of a narrow 24 degree deadrise hull that goes well over 120 is Jeff Croppers ( J C Performance motors) 32 Activator. Hull is very simular to ours. And jeff put mad HP in it to make it go that fast. Like 1100 HP or more. Mike ( Zuperboat has hs 30 Superboat over 100 with around 800. And Don with Reinforcer had his up to 100 with a JC Performance 825.(with me driving) And that was GPS.
As Gary, Mike, Dave and Don will tell you and anyone else that has driven these narrow 24 degree hulls. You better know how to drive a boat. And yes ..... they can go that fast.

[John Rork]

What ever happened with this project. Just read through it and it's an incredible effort