by alaskastreamin » May 31, 2012 11:24 am
Tony,
Without the right motor height, prop, etc, the boat won't safely get to the higher speeds. The chine walking "could" hold you back and taint your experience in a Viper. A properly set-up one will be a pure joy to hop in and run 80-90 all day (figuratively speeking). It seems like your boat was set up for skiing. What you are experiencing is because your trying to push the boat beyond its set-up capabilities.
It will be a totally different beast when you get your set-back, height, and prop tuned in.
If I remember correctly, just over 70 mph on a stock gear case, a bubble will be created (high pressure) just in front of the case and blowout is a real possibility. A nose cone lengthens and streamlines the case eliminating the high pressure.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Tony,
Without the right motor height, prop, etc, the boat won't safely get to the higher speeds. The chine walking "could" hold you back and taint your experience in a Viper. A properly set-up one will be a pure joy to hop in and run 80-90 all day (figuratively speeking). It seems like your boat was set up for skiing. What you are experiencing is because your trying to push the boat beyond its set-up capabilities.
It will be a totally different beast when you get your set-back, height, and prop tuned in.
If I remember correctly, just over 70 mph on a stock gear case, a bubble will be created (high pressure) just in front of the case and blowout is a real possibility. A nose cone lengthens and streamlines the case eliminating the high pressure.
Good luck and keep us posted.