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Mr. Demeanor
03-13-2017, 11:39 PM
I always like the 24' HTM and they can be found pretty cheap now. Center pod cat I wonder if they would make a good outboard conversion.
They make an open bow version that would be very cool.

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/HTM/


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ghost28
03-13-2017, 11:49 PM
I have always wondered the same thing....they have always put up impressive numbers in the car motor form....someone has to have done it....
jphii
03-14-2017, 06:47 AM
Somebody did:

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/24185
97 TWISTER
03-14-2017, 06:59 AM
I saw a deck boat version a few years back set for twin ob's for 4k.
2.5-21
03-14-2017, 07:26 AM
Somebody did:

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/24185

Looks like a rigging nightmare! Would like to see how those hoses attach to the lower pans, maybe 25 or 30 inch motors would have been the better choice.
Mr. Demeanor
03-14-2017, 12:57 PM
Looks like a rigging nightmare! Would like to see how those hoses attach to the lower pans, maybe 25 or 30 inch motors would have been the better choice.

More setback but maybe they tried and it handled poorly.
XstreamVking
03-14-2017, 02:20 PM
Props are spinning inboard.......Won't that give more bow lift on a cat? Strange rig job for sure....
David - WI
03-14-2017, 02:29 PM
45 mph? Better wait for those 600R's for that one. :rolleyes:
jjmalkow
03-14-2017, 04:11 PM
45 mph? Better wait for those 600R's for that one. :rolleyes:

45mph cruise and 88mph max. Still kinda low mph.
David - WI
03-14-2017, 04:30 PM
45mph cruise and 88mph max. Still kinda low mph.

Heck, 88 would be great... I didn't see that in the listing. It just said it "might go faster unloaded".
SANTAFE
03-15-2017, 09:58 AM
One motor oil injected and the other premix? Have to be a lot of trouble. I would have just taken the oil injection off. Definitely needs way more motor.IMO
Capt.Insane-o
03-15-2017, 01:26 PM
88 mph is better than average for one of those with 450 hp
davemvegas
03-15-2017, 01:33 PM
I always like the 24' HTM and they can be found pretty cheap now. Center pod cat I wonder if they would make a good outboard conversion.
They make an open bow version that would be very cool.

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/HTM/




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i need to get out of this drive thru window job and get a real job. my paycheck does not coincide with a 35,000 to 50,000 dollar boat as being a cheap project boat. got excited about the idea until i clicked on that powerboat listings link.
Mr. Demeanor
03-15-2017, 01:45 PM
You woudlnt tear into one with good power ready to go boating. Find a hull minus motor/drive.
Chaz
03-15-2017, 07:29 PM
i need to get out of this drive thru window job and get a real job. my paycheck does not coincide with a 35,000 to 50,000 dollar boat as being a cheap project boat. got excited about the idea until i clicked on that powerboat listings link.

This one is not about the money . It's about driver comfort . The project part would be to move the controls to that hole in the front so he will feel right at home , just like he was drivin a Biel .... :eek: :D
Mr. Demeanor
03-15-2017, 08:32 PM
This one is not about the money . It's about driver comfort . The project part would be to move the controls to that hole in the front so he will feel right at home , just like he was drivin a Biel .... :eek: :D

Whats really tough is driving a boat with two foot pedals. :leaving:
300x Stoker
03-15-2017, 10:11 PM
I couldn't find the Firebird raceway drag video. IIRC the owner and engine builder did not survive a bad crash. They had a drag class for them.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBqDH1WDb4I
Chaz
03-15-2017, 10:51 PM
Whats really tough is driving a boat with two foot pedals. :leaving:

For the coordinated , taint nuttin ... U should see me speed shift a Liberty 5 speed ... ;)
JPEROG
03-16-2017, 07:53 PM
The ones that really run have 1000+ h.p. I have a friend with one and worry about a him breaking a drive at the speeds he is running. They made a 30 footer for a short time before the owner was killed.

Joe
baja200merk
03-16-2017, 08:44 PM
8gph at 45mph :rolleyes: correction, 8 Gph per engine at 45!
whipper
03-16-2017, 11:10 PM
140mph plus boats with power a buddy has one.:cheers:
Ing
03-19-2017, 02:15 PM
I know for a fact that they made at least one 24 with twin OB's. The owner sent me pics and brochures before he died. HTM2 started up after his death and I think still making boats out of another shop. Loyal following.

https://www.facebook.com/HTM2-High-Torque-Marine-283439812311/