Who has the Venom molds?

[specboatops]

Yes sir

Had my Stoker in there last year for a new gear case. Good service!

[moatorbotin]

Yep, Dale used to own the business. New owners now; trying to dabble in some product that has a little more entertainment value.

yup, I think you helped me shove it in the uhaul trailer lol.

Love what you guys are doing with the discussion in this thread.

[John S]

Very happy with the decision so far, still waiting for the nosecone to be installed and doing some prop testing to find the optimum setup. Much more fuel friendly than the old 260, no shortage of power either. The ONLY thing I miss is that 2.5 sound, but now I can at least hear the stereo while the engine is running.

You're making Bob Kottman proud. Guess you can't say for sure without the cone for topend, but does the holeshot compare well to the 2.5? What wheel are you using? That Yammie looks really good on the Stream BTW. Bet a NIZPRO kit would make that thing a beast.

[X-DEWAR-X]

You're making Bob Kottman proud. Guess you can't say for sure without the cone for topend, but does the holeshot compare well to the 2.5? What wheel are you using? That Yammie looks really good on the Stream BTW. Bet a NIZPRO kit would make that thing a beast.

Thanks… it does suit the look of the boat well. I do have the NIZPRO flash, the yammy is an absolute beast. Hole shot is far better than the 260 ever was… & that’s with a 32 pitch cleaver. The 260 ran best with a worked 28 yamaha drag but wouldn’t carry passengers well. I’ve tried a few different props but the cleaver seems like the ticket so far but I still have a couple more to try. It should be an easy 100mph+ on the top end numbers once the case has been coned I’d imagine. The company that made the wing plates for the side ram is also coming out with a 15” mid-section for the SHO next year I believe.

[John S]

Thanks… it does suit the look of the boat well. I do have the NIZPRO flash, the yammy is an absolute beast. Hole shot is far better than the 260 ever was… & that’s with a 32 pitch cleaver. The 260 ran best with a worked 28 yamaha drag but wouldn’t carry passengers well. I’ve tried a few different props but the cleaver seems like the ticket so far but I still have a couple more to try. It should be an easy 100mph+ on the top end numbers once the case has been coned I’d imagine. The company that made the wing plates for the side ram is also coming out with a 15” mid-section for the SHO next year I believe.

Yah, a short mid would be badass. I forgot to ask, does that motor not allow for a front steering cylinder, or did you just want to do something different? The side ram looks pretty trick. I imagine with the new Venoms, this will be a pretty good combo (Yammie). Cant wait to see some running vids. Nothing cooler than a light boat launching.

[X-DEWAR-X]

Yah, a short mid would be badass. I forgot to ask, does that motor not allow for a front steering cylinder, or did you just want to do something different? The side ram looks pretty trick. I imagine with the new Venoms, this will be a pretty good combo (Yammie). Cant wait to see some running vids. Nothing cooler than a light boat launching.

Yes, it would be an excellent combo… lol, it’s nice to see someone is making them again. I only went with the side steering setup simply because it’s stronger and more precise than the Seastar pro I had previously due to it being bolted to the engine directly via the wingplates. I’m sure my Seastar would’ve been plenty good enough and it would’ve worked with the yammy no problem, I just went that extra step.

[josh7_78]

Had a chance to get the Venom in the water with the 150 Pro XS; ended up running 72MPH in the 1000' Shootout @ Three Lakes. Still more tuning to be done, but wasn't disappointed with things so far.

Photo: KZeller

[rjdubiel]

Had a chance to get the Venom in the water with the 150 Pro XS; ended up running 72MPH in the 1000' Shootout @ Three Lakes. Still more tuning to be done, but wasn't disappointed with things so far.

Photo: KZeller

Was drooling all over that thing at the bar during the boat show! very nice.

[josh7_78]

Was drooling all over that thing at the bar during the boat show! very nice.

Thanks. Should have a new one here to ream some holes in and put up for sell with the 150 in the next few weeks.

[scott reierson]

That boat looks great. The guy thats driving that boat must know what he's doing.

Will be cool to see what happens with the Nitrox/Methanol bean oil & wash down kit.

[CUDA]

[X-DEWAR-X]

You're making Bob Kottman proud. Guess you can't say for sure without the cone for topend, but does the holeshot compare well to the 2.5? What wheel are you using? That Yammie looks really good on the Stream BTW. Bet a NIZPRO kit would make that thing a beast.

Nosecone was completed and installed September 2023, The boat ran 106mph with the gearcase mods. Next step is a fat shaft kit from MCR Performance and bump the motor up another hole on the jack plate. Currently running a 15x32 cleaver, it runs fairly flat and is very stable.

[XstreamVking]

The SHO's have a giant skeg and it's thick, also they sport a nice torque tab built in. It looks good to me.

[CUDA]

The SHO's have a giant skeg and it's thick, also they sport a nice torque tab built in. It looks good to me.

Check post 83 Gilligan; I believe it is the same boat, has the same motor, and has an HP low-water pick-up already ?

But now... no more swept skeg...

[XstreamVking]

Ok Ginger. Still a good looking L/U to me.