Tuff Boat on Long Island

[Greg G]

So tommorow Ill be out at dawn to run the creamsicle. this is were Im going to start prop wize, I have 31 32 33 34 Im not messing around

I'll post numbers tommorow............

Dirk, you caught a nice break with the outdoor temps dropping down into the 60's this morning. I think you will do 81mph right out of the box. Good luck!

The fight .... for white .... begins tonight.

[baja200merk]

I heard the first pass was better then expected

[Dirk Pitt]

ok I want you guys to to see how deep the gear case is I ran 35lbs of water pressure, I know , but I had to start somewhere,
so first pass numbers with Ghost in the boat, all due respect, its like having another etec on board that dosent work, 6 blade Herring 15x33 non vented, 30 gallons of fuel no back seat

3000 rpm 50mph
4400 rpm 70 mph
5000 rpm 80.5 mph

so i dump him and make 2 passes alone
5000 rpm 82.5
great prop if you want to go on a long trip......

ok now for what I always say props are a black art, I put the 30 4 blade et style I forgot who made it but not a merc et, remember the guy that said I was waisting my time?
first pass 89.3, now today was windy and choppy outside of Tannor Park Mickey Large can testify to that, the pass was with very little trim and let me tell you the boat likes trim and likes set back, I just couldnt stay in it, it was so windy I was going sideways, Im smart enough to know that I need to ease into this boat, Im going to put a hydraulic set back so I can get the big number, but I also want to be able to bury it on days like today,the other option Im going to toy with, is a ballast tank, this will be the 6th 21 that I have owned, I have never felt a more solid boat, and I know this boat is very light, when I can launch a boat over a 17' boston whaler wake, I know I have a light one under my seat.
Today was not a good testing day outside of temp and humidity
to some up my expectations I think the boat will be a true 95 ish boat, if I get lucky and nail the right prop faster..... Yes I will buy a go pro this week I know video,

[upononeo4]

Great numbers! Congrats, boat looks great!

[Dirk Pitt]

the herring was a dog no giddyup, but the 30 look out!!!

[baja200merk]

Well done! 5% slip that herring is tighter then most 34+p! That's right on what my buddy's herring slips at its on a 130mph Etec 6k is 120mph

There's a ton of speed left I really want to see a pic and video of it hanging out.

Whos the hater that said your wasting your time??

[Greg G]

Ok I want you guys to to see how deep the gear case is. now for what I always say, props are a black art, I put the 30 4 blade ET style on and
first pass 89.3 mph.

There's a ton of speed left, I really want to see a pic and video of it hanging out.

That gearcase looks like it's 4" below the pad. What is going on with the ETEC's water inlets? Are there any nose inlets at all or just the sides you show in the picture?

[2.5-21]

What RPM did you see at 89 mph?

[Dirk Pitt]

That gearcase looks like it's 4" below the pad. What is going on with the ETEC's water inlets? Are there any nose inlets at all or just the sides you show in the picture?

its got nose inlets like the merc,thats the point when I get that gear case out of the water it will be a different boat, but like i said on days like today I want the option to bury it, and i cant believe Im thinking about ballest, never in my life would I think I would be saying that, now Im hunting for a pump that pulls and pushes, I wonder if that exsist.....

[lightspeed]

jabsco itt 182201127 10 gal a min reversible to fill and empty list price 330.10

[baja200merk]

Fill the tank with the engines water pump use exhaust water its gonna be 130* water but who cares. It Would be easy to plumb it and keep the warranty. Drain it with gravity, no drag from another pickup, no pump, no wiring.

i bet it's ten gals a min over 2500 rpm

[Dirk Pitt]

jabsco itt 182201127 10 gal a min reversible to fill and empty list price 330.10

on it
Mickey large lent me these shot bags Kevin from progression made so Ill test with them there 26lbs each, thanks Mickey, Raybo didnt do anything for me today

[lightspeed]

nice #s there Pal

[mikeylarge]

I feel honored... I made the thank you list! Boat looks great in the water

[dnelson964]

Nice 1st run numbers Dirk ! Your boat has a 'flat' pad so it should like a straighter motor angle and more setback to do the lifting would seem natural.

Doing more testing tomorrow ??