TOPIC: New speed

Been awhile since I checked in. Been busy with many things lately. But a few weeks ago I raised my 1500 short shaft up another 1/4 inch and made a run on a perfect morning

The Carlson Contender ran 80.9 MPH (gps) on my first run out. That was faster than my 79.5 MPH last year.

I made several more runs in the high 79's but never had a perfect stretch of water to let it eeek out the last bit before I pulled out of it due to incoming wakes. It takes me a good 1/2 mile or more of clean flat rippled water to do it safe.

So I finally broke 80. My goal is complete for this stock lower unit. Now on to my XS LWPU unit. That is expected to gain 2-5 more MPH.

Conrad

That is scarey fast Conrad, congrats on making your goal! Good to hear from you again, don't be a stanger okay?

Been keeping up with you on the other site. That is hauling the mail for sure. Good on ya. I know you don't need reminded with every post but stay safe my friend.
Neil

Congratulations Conrad. The quest for that extra mile per hour keeps us going.

Here is my slow, but fun, 53 MPH.

That boat looks great.

I started with a 21 pitch prop (that I got from you I think) running 54 or so mph and am up to 30 inches of pitch running 80 mph.

Never would have I guessed this boat would run that fast.....

Conrad