Outboard Top Speed World Record 200 mph Attempt

[Scream And Fly]

I have admired the work on the OMC V8 but plead ignorance on the nuances of the motor. Was the F1 motor significantly different from the fishing V8? I realize ignition and induction probably were but what about crank, rods, block etc? What does Monty start with when he builds one like Casey is running?

As far as I know it was an entirely different engine. I don't know much about them, though.

[STV_Keith]

Best of luck to you guys. Dan sure has a passion for it. I got to talk to him about the boat at the Parker Enduro 2 years ago. Sounds like a fun project!

Personally, I'd think a turbocharged Mercury on methanol would be the ticket. The V8's are bad ass, but I'd question whether you could keep one together at those power levels long enough to make the number and back it up.

[oldschoolltv]

Well Greg if it was on the internet it has to be true, also I hadnt heard Bruce Leonard's name in quite some time, Matt

[Mark Poole ModVP]

Wow, the RC idea a losers approach? Seems to work for the military (drones). This is the 21st century my friend. Donald Campbell, Lee Taylor and the Arfons kid come to mind when I think about getting behind the wheel and hitting the afterburner. But anyway I am glad to see an effort launched after such a long drought. Someone also needs to steal Ken Warby's 35 year old thunder!

[MattGreen]

As mentioned above, make sure you touch base with Bob Wartinger, he is a wealth of knowledge on the safety and aero aspects.

Matt

The only test dummy we plan to use is Dan, myself or someone with a lot of money who will pay me to drive. R/C is good idea, but a real person can feel what the boat is doing or may be needing adjusted, we know the risk. I personally have drove a Pugh hydro over 160 mph all out and have run into the 7's at 140 plus in the 1/4 when I bought Doo Dad from Jon Wright. I also owed a Alcohol hydro and made many passes over 200 in the 1/4 mile with it. I know this is a different animal, but we wanted that. Dan and I are talking now about everything we still need, so we will probably be reaching out to a lot of you for help before long.

[dazigg]

Not sure about the sponsorship liability, NASCAR sure does pull in a lot of sponsors. I'm sure the legalities could be worked beforehand.

Also, just thinking outside the box a bit, Red Bull energy drink seems to promote their drink thru alot of alternative/non mainstream sports. A quick email to them about your project might be productive. Ya never know.

[Mike Nass]

How about some pictures of the boat and the capsule?

[2.5_stoker]

Not sure about the sponsorship liability, NASCAR sure does pull in a lot of sponsors. I'm sure the legalities could be worked beforehand.

Also, just thinking outside the box a bit, Red Bull energy drink seems to promote their drink thru alot of alternative/non mainstream sports. A quick email to them about your project might be productive. Ya never know.

The RedBull thing is a good idea!

[RBT]

The f1 v8 isn't gonna do it, consider it is a piston port 3.5 l motor. It is essentially a big 2.4. Also remember that when it raced it was back in the 2.4 merc era, where 300 hp was pushing it. The numbers in the 390-410 mark are believable. I was told once, from inside second effort that the kilo motor was in the 450 range. Also consider that the hydro ran quicker than the 176, they just never put it all together for a better number.
Fast forward to today, guido ran almost 170 at the end of his kilo, in a tunnel. He also didnt have all that much motor compared to want is current. He was out of boat, not motor. A hydro will be a lot quicker, remove the skeg and run a rudder, run methanol with a radiator ( no water pickup drag ). The guido motor was UIM legal, this can be no holds barred. The little black motor CAN get it done, it will just take the right folks to do it.
The remote control idea, is brilliant for dial in.

[Tom Foley]

Seven Marine outboard, Speedmaster , on 30 lbs boost with a button .

[RBT]

Oh and I understand the Hartman v8 is now on an Omc mid, as mother merc didn't see the humor in someone else using their parts.
If the record were to be set with merc parts I would make them PAY to even mention it in there marketing

[hydrostream1]

Ray leach's old quartershot with the V-8 ,I would bet that made 500hp or better.

[Tom Foley]

This :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_QyUD6V5_I

[Spectre Powerboats]

I wanted to take a 12" Mercury mid and cut it down to about 8". has anyone ever cut one this short?

[milkdud]

I would sure love to photograph it.

Me as well.