94 MPH

[lineside]

Hit 114 on gps in this Talon 21.

[Ludicrous]

So yesterday was the first time I got some seat time at the helm of a Stroker. A slow one that only does about 85mph. I'm truly impressed with these boats. Hard getting used to the slow hole shot but once the steep pitch prop bit it was full speed ahead with very little trim work. I can't believe the acceleration from 20-80mph. Only seconds to get your stuff together before your eyes start watering and the pulse rate picks up to 120+bpm. My guess is from 20 to 80 mph only took about 4-5 seconds. One thing that concerned me was the mushy feel that a padded steering wheel gives:

(this is not the boat I was in but the same wheel)

I think you would get better feedback from a hard solid wheel like the Edson 13" ComfortGrip:

http://www.edsonmari...f5e5d2b71649bff

Kerno...what's your thoughts on fast boat wheels???

Edited December 7, 2009 by Ludicrous

[Ludicrous]

Kerno: http://www.yamaha-rebuild.com/Yamaha%20High%20Perf.htm

The ECU reflash on HPDI's is now out.... conveniently released at the same time they are beginning to phase out their 2-strokes and confusing the heck out of me on my repower. Can I even use 7200 rpms effectively??? Decision is now the 250 Vmax Series II HPDI or 250 SHO to power with. Not liking what I'm learning/reading about the Mercury XS's.

[ken2]

here is some video I took at river ranch this year.

Figured you'd like some of these boats Ludicrous

Edited December 8, 2009 by ken2

[Ludicrous]

Nice!

Turn the volume down first...very loud audio:

[Blue Bayou]

Makes my boat look like a slug! SWEET! I want one! I love the Mercury racing outboards.

[Boz]

Nice!

Turn the volume down first...very loud audio:

You should have also warned us to take Dramamine first.

My only problem with all that is ~~

1 slightly submerged log = GAME OVER.