New Video - Helmut's STV

[Scream And Fly]

For all of your broadband users, this one weighs in at 7.3 MB. Just a quick-edit video with some music.

Warning: The music in the video is PG-13 rated for language content.

Right-click on the link and choose "Save Target As..."

Helmut STV Euro Video (http://www.screamandfly.com/home/videos/scream_and_fly_STV/helmut_video_9.7.2003.wmv)

[GO FAST BOATS]

awesome video!!!!!!!!!!

[naughtybynature]

how much dough would it take to get into an stv with stock power that will run 70-80 with no hassles? Could i find one in Canada?

[AnthonySS]

THANKS Greg

[sho305]

I think a guy said you can get into the 80s with a 150hp 2.5 V6 right? They don't give away the STV hulls:) But they are around and they do haul. I can tell you Santa does not have one for me yet:(

Waiting for that video to load...thanks!

[bulldogdaddy]

hey sho, hows it been goin? almost time for the cold and snow:mad: yea,all i want from sants is a little helper,but she already said she would break a nail helping with the boat:eek:

[AnthonySS]

YEP..an STV can run at 80-85 with NEWER 150's

[sho305]

BDD! Finally getting some stuff out the door here so I hope to get on a boat this winter. Getting cooler at night but trees are still green here...hmmm, snow...yep, I remember it but I've been trying real hard to forget for many months.:) Have the boats here at the house finally.

My helper stays away from the boats and cars too, but does well in other areas like the yard and house...? She must know better.

Get ahold of a stock Merc 2.5 200, and you should be all over the 80s in a reliable STV. Or maybe a 225PM, I don't know what the price diff is on them... I been afraid to look. I guess it is pretty easy to bump up a 2.5 150 up to a 200 anyway.

[ApolloImaging]

What did you use to stabilize the camera?

[Dd24skater]

Nice Video

[beko21]

Very nice!

[Rocket]

Kewl! How many R's was he turning? Was he WOT?

[VEGAS-5.7L-I/O]

That rocks!!!

makes me want one!!!!

ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Euroski]

200 with shaved heads will hit 90mph!

[thaw ripper]

Kick A$$ :cool: Very nice Ride:D Makes me wanta dance>:cool:

[CDave]

Cool, how fast was Helmut and the other boat going when he started pulling away?

[GEOO]

Great Video!!! Thanks..:)

[tunnelmike]

What a camera . No shaking , what a pleasure to watch !!

[175checkmate]

Just can't do anything 1/2 way can you greg. Outstanding stuff.

[Scream And Fly]

Hey all,

Glad you liked it - actually, that was just a quick edit I did last night while I was working on the footage I'm putting together for the Scream And Fly DVD. I have a 20MB version of that file that looks (and sounds) way better, but I didn't think too many people would want to download something that large. To tell you the truth, I wasn't even going to post the video at all. Again, it was just a quick distraction from other work.
I really need to get more video footage of the STV though, and we'll have it when we use that boat (and my V-King) for the Brucato PCU test.
As for the camera, I used a Canon digital video camcorder. There was no special mounts or tripod. Yesterday was not planned - we were just messing around, so I didn't bring anything besides the camera. I was kneeling upright in the back seat of the Valero. I was riding in a Valero YT along side the STV and we were going about 70-75 mph for that stuff. When the STV pulled away, we were at about 80 mph, so get an idea of how fast Helmut was going!
Helmut ran 121 mph on the first pass in the video.

The DVD is a professional undertaking, so the quality and edits will be much better.

Greg

[RONNIE]

how about the footage from helms camera from friday? You want to make some more wendsday evening? How about 110 in a viper?

[Scream And Fly]

I saw Helmut's tape last night - that was some crazy stuff. Ronnie, as usual you were totally on the edge.
Also, seeing Jerry go down from a fat bug impact was too funny. Wednesday is a plan. The weather is supposed to be great too. I'll bring everything I have and let's get some great video!

Greg

[RONNIE]

ok i'm in around 5:30-6 who can we get for a camera boat?

[RONNIE]

whats up with the chat room not mondays anymore??

[wing nut]

im there now, ill be there wed. night if the weather is nice :)


scott

[stvhelm]

we can use my boat to film yours ronnie and maybe get Herb with the 21 intimidator to film mine. That video from my camera on friday is crazy but its shaky as all hell. it was a little too rough that day and it was hard to drive a 100 and film at the same time. you still have to see it though its wild. there are a few good pieces in there maybe we can put in the video.

[Scream And Fly]

That chat room has been acting strange for many users - we're going to install one in-house to solve this. Perhaps one where registered users from this forum could log in.

Greg

[wing nut]

http://pub13.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/1036238937

go to that link.. to get in. it works for me, and fasterthanu is inthere also..

scott

[at100plus]

Wednesday - I'm off. Is this definitely going to happen, I might come out.

[CDave]

I downloaded a 100mb and 67mb car racing video today so bring on your 20mb video.

[naughtybynature]

i'd download 20mb in a heart beat! bring it on.

[Stoker100]

Big boy, We will take it on!
That is really neat stuff, ya'll should be very proud of your accomplishments. I will be happy when I can the boat to run for a while let alone fast!

[Kavalk]

POST IT!!!
I'll take it on dial up!!

Hey Naughtybynature, I sent you a PM.

[naughtybynature]

got it. thanks dude

[Scream And Fly]

Okay, you asked for it! I just made this tonight (really quickly) with other video footage from yesterday. I included the STV video from the earlier segment. This one is 33MB, but there is a 15MB version which is lower quality. Again, keep in mind that this was a *really* quick compilation, and it's pretty simple and rough around the edges.

STV/Hydrostream Video - 33MB (http://www.screamandfly.com/home/videos/STV_hydrostream_9.7.2003/STV_hydrostream_33mb.wmv)



STV/Hydrostream Video - 15MB (http://www.screamandfly.com/home/videos/STV_hydrostream_9.7.2003/STV_hydrostream_15mb.wmv)


Enjoy!

Greg

[sho305]

31.2 on my dialup:rolleyes: But it was worthit!

The only thing I missed was the sound of power on the pass-by, but that thing sure flies nice.:)

[AnthonySS]

MIKE...

Send GREG our STV Video from 2000...I would love to see it used for SandF...might make HELM"S look SLO:D

[CDave]

Anyone got the Video of the Diamond STV's with the rock music.

[at100plus]

Yea Greg, I'm going to send you a VHS tape that my wife took of me (in my Valero) and Anthony SS (in his STV) took in Summer 2000 when I went up to Rice Lake in Canada. We were WWWWAILIN down the river!

[AnthonySS]

THANKS MIKE....

That was the kindest fast boat thing anyone ever did for me by shooting that vid...Good Memories..too!!!

The SHORELINE in the backdrop makes it look like we where going 1000 mph:D instead of 100mph

[sho305]

How about a DVD set? How many S&F and other videos do you have? I have some cash now and want to get some.

[at100plus]

Yea, Anthony, that was one of my favorite runs EVER! Do you still have your copy?


Greg, just watched the 33mb. This is the broadband era. We can handle it!

Hey, I love your style for music!

Let's make some more Wednesday!!!!!!!

[beko21]

Another awesome video, a Motley crue for sure:D

[AnthonySS]

I still have my Copy Mike along with all the all video you compiled for me...ITS a Keeper!!! THANKS

[naughtybynature]

soooooooo sweet! nice work greg. what editing program do you use. i use ulead 6.0 for the quick stuff and adobe premeir for the really fine work. keep it up dude!

[Hot Shot Merc]

Kick ass Greg keepem comeing. Thats better than coffie. in the mornin:D

[rmh77]

Thats just outstanding.Makes me wanna go drop the boat in the water!!!:D

[rmh77]

who's boat was that shot from? the side by side footage is just awesome i had to watch it three times!and where the heck do you find water like that for that long lol

[Scream And Fly]

Believe it or not, I shot that from the Valero YT you see in the video. That Valero used to be mine a long time ago. Awesome boat.

As for water that calm, gotta get up early for that stuff!

Greg

[rmh77]

how fast did you get your YT?

[Scream And Fly]

As far as I remember, the best I saw on it was 93 with a 2.4 225.

Greg

[rmh77]

what prop ran best for you?

[Scream And Fly]

The best prop I ever used was a Mazco-cut Mercury big-ear 14.5 x 28P Chopper. It was a fantastic prop - they cut it for a V-king V-bottom, but it ended up working great on the YT. It was something like 6-7 mph faster than a stock 28 Chopper - for real. Funny thing was, that prop got wrecked three times (including getting a blade folded back), and it went back to Mazco every time for repairs. It just got better and better with each repair!

Me and my friend Matt still talk about that prop. I have the number somewhere that Mazco stamped on it, so in theory, they could reproduce the cuts they made on it.

Greg

[rmh77]

thanks im just learning how to drive it. im trying to get over the shake from sponson to sponson when it tries to get on the pad.

[Scream And Fly]

The YT is a tunnel, so it really won't get up on a pad. The YT boats "break away" and start to air out at about 72-75 mph. When that happens, they pick up speed very quickly. You shouldn't really have any problems with sponson walk if you keep on top of it once it airs out. Just take it slow and get used to it. It's actually a very easy hull to drive and it's extremely forgiving. Try not to overtrim it - the YT is supposed to run pretty level. Let the packed air in the tunnels do most of the work.

Greg

[AnthonySS]

...make great camera boats....thats waht Mike M used to when he shot our STV video too.

Actually I agree with GREG on the YT...they are impressive for what they are and do acelerate real hard.

Mike M's was very impressive with its 95 mph top end with 225PM.

Too bad its not about 2 feet longer cause the XT hull at 20', does not even compare in performance in my opinion.

Mike's Boat in the foreground from Summer 2000

[heath brinkley]

great video. thanks Greg.

[at100plus]

OK, who's going to Tanner Park tonight? I'm making the 2 hour drive, so let's make this a good closing for summer Wednesdays. Greg will you be there with your camera? Skaters make great filming boats too!