The Midas Project

[BluFin]

Well first time out in about a month & a half. Not really had the time to dial in over the summer as I was planning to do, was a pretty crap summer to be honest but today was pretty good a little bit "washie" out on Southampton water so didn't really get a chance to really wind it fully.
So today's numbers below running a 28" clever 3 blade max rpm 7,700 with 250 lts (66 Gall US) onboard. It was still pulling but not the ideal day or conditions reckon it could have seen 97.
Think I could be close to topping out with a 1.87 ratio so may change & throw some steeper Iron.
Abount the max on the lifter before I run out of water is 5".
5 is fine 6 down to 5 psi & just kissing the buzzer.
Tending to favor a try with a 2:1 possible change to 15" mid

Getting there slowly so to speak

[BluFin]

Good trip out last Saturday tried an old 3 blade spinelli which I had re-hubbed to a fat shaft matched the last run out but RPMS were 500 lower, to be expected really but had 490lbs as I was 2 up. Sent the prop of for a rework as this could be faster than the clever & the trim effectiveness was better.
Torn about what to do next really. It should reach the magic 100 mph but dunno if I should go 2:1 & throw taller props or continue with the 1.87 and run through a few more props. ho... hum ....................
Not going 15" route just cant work it with the transom

[BluFin]

Had a run last Saturday, some pics of the day. Still looking for the right prop. More of a social outing on a very cold day. It was fun, complete with silly soundtrack

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pJV4_R...e=channel_page

Still looking for the best prop option but getting there a .5 at time.

Original from Ash in the back with that lovley JSRE sound http://www.mybayliner.co.uk/boatmad/midas.wmv

Taking it back over the next few weeks to raise the lifter & change a few things around ready for 2009

Police were last seen looking for a bank robber wearing a hood loose in Southampton EEEEKKK!

[Jay Smith]

John,
That is amazing that a 27' hull is SOOO close to double digits with a single outboard application. Once the engine gets propped up to its rev limits I suspect a jump over the 100 MPH mark...

Cheers,
Jay

[BluFin]

Went Racing for the first time in 23 years last sunday
not just the oldest there but it was close.
Pics & links below. Dont worry about the old blue eyes track as that from the guys in the bar on sat night

Entries were a bit down & only one other +2.5ltr running but a good fun day out, not a course for a 27 foot offshore cat a bit tight to say the least.

a good fun weekend & a head drive not a foot drive



http://www.hedges-uk.com/boat/old-blue-eyes.wmv

Some u-tube boat cam here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G28DgEsLljw

nearly got wet around 8:20 in oops

[bigboy]

Went Racing for the first time in 23 years last sunday
not just the oldest there but it was close.
Pics & links below. Dont worry about the old blue eyes track as that from the guys in the bar on sat night

Entries were a bit down & only one other +2.5ltr running but a good fun day out, not a course for a 27 foot offshore cat a bit tight to say the least.

a good fun weekend & a head drive not a foot drive



http://www.hedges-uk.com/boat/old-blue-eyes.wmv

Some u-tube boat cam here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G28DgEsLljw

nearly got wet around 8:20 in oops

Must be a real good rough water ride. Downside is that it's slower in planing and cant turn real tight. So you can only gain on the straight parts.

What was that at 8min20? Cornered too tight and bit hooking?

[BluFin]

driver error not looking at what was in front...... oh hum lesson learned for next time

smallest prop I took was a 28" my jaw dropped when I see the race marks laid, should have packed a couple of 26"'s or a 25 as I was crucified in and coming out of the turns. ended up third with a first in class but drove a finish as I couldnt face any repair bills this month which paid off in the long run

[Jay Smith]

I wanna see 100 MPH John ! Lighten the fuel load , eat 1 less hamburger, take a long health bowl movement and let me see a triple digit on that GPS....That would be amazing a 100 mph 27' ft hull with a single JSRE modified 280 attached...



Jay