Nothing like a little Air

[Sharp shooter]

cruising around in what? 80 mph?
Seems kinda unsafe to me. But hey, Im just a sweed that drives Offshore
Nothing personal here

So again, what is a proper waterdeflector?

[Zander]

So again, what is a proper waterdeflector?

One that keeps the driver safe

My english has it limitations but in Offshore we need to have one that is 45 degrees so that the water flushes over you if you dive.

like this one. But ofc there is a huge difference between a K boat and this one.

[gn7]

One that keeps the driver safe

My english has it limitations but in Offshore we need to have one that is 45 degrees so that the water flushes over you if you dive.

like this one. But ofc there is a huge difference between a K boat and this one.

If you are talking about water washing over the deck from a wave that's one thing. It MIGHT work. If that much water comes over the deck of a K boat, you stuffed the nose, and you won't be in the seat anyway. You're headed out, over the deck.

[Sharp shooter]

One that keeps the driver safe

My english has it limitations but in Offshore we need to have one that is 45 degrees so that the water flushes over you if you dive.

like this one. But ofc there is a huge difference between a K boat and this one.

I see you are under the misconception that Hot Rods (car or boat) are supposed to be safe. lol

If ultimate safety was our goal we'd just live in a bubble and never leave the house or we'd all drive Volvos.

I see your boat as a very nice and comfortable family boat. You might even fish out of it, but as far as excitement goes It's going to fall short. Sometimes it's necessary to throw caution to the wind for a good adrenaline rush. Bolting 1500 hp onto a surfboard the weight of a vw bug is how some of us do it. Is it smart...? probably not, but it's definitely fun!

[Zander]

Not my boat but I get the picture.
Well flying 3meters up in the air in a Offshore race is quite exciting, belive me
well, I think I got the idea of this

[2manymustangs]

Not my boat but I get the picture.
Well flying 3meters up in the air in a Offshore race is quite exciting, belive me
well, I think I got the idea of this

Hi Zander, I can assure you that these guys are suited up when they are running hard... The pic in post #81 doesn't reflect what I have seen in all of the years I have been around these guys...

Are there times that someone runs 80-100 without a lifeline and helmet on, Im sure there is BUT that is the exception... At any of the many test/tune sessions I have been to they suit up, at the races, it's required... One misconception OR wrong impression could be from the pics in this thread, one of the Kboats dont have to run 60 or 80 or 100 to get air...

All it takes is a hard crack of the throttle and they are airborne, maybe at 10 or 20 or 30 or 40 mph...

[Zander]

Hi Zander, I can assure you that these guys are suited up when they are running hard... The pic in post #81 doesn't reflect what I have seen in all of the years I have been around these guys...

Are there times that someone runs 80-100 without a lifeline and helmet on, Im sure there is BUT that is the exception... At any of the many test/tune sessions I have been to they suit up, at the races, it's required... One misconception OR wrong impression could be from the pics in this thread, one of the Kboats dont have to run 60 or 80 or 100 to get air...

All it takes is a hard crack of the throttle and they are airborne, maybe at 10 or 20 or 30 or 40 mph...

Thank you for the information

[Sharp shooter]

All it takes is a hard crack of the throttle and they are airborne, maybe at 10 or 20 or 30 or 40 mph...

My boat idles up around 20. If going 30 to 40 on plane with no plate it doesn't take much to hop the boat, just a tap. If you mash the plate and throttle together and let off quick you'll get some hang time.

[Brian]

I can't find it, but there is a pic of Scarlata flying the Cole Cash around somewhere. I think it was actually in Hot Boat Mag back in the day.

[2manymustangs]

Thank you for the information

My boat idles up around 20. If going 30 to 40 on plane with no plate it doesn't take much to hop the boat, just a tap. If you mash the plate and throttle together and let off quick you'll get some hang time.

Yeep, I believe it, especially sporting that Wilton tune...

I just wanted to help Zander understand that it was like you cats are leaping wakes at 80 or 90 to get air like the pictures show... It's true grit/muscle...

Thats why the KRR BOATS are my favorite class...