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Topic: Zz4 impeller help |
WILSON
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Views: 8848
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:49 am Subject: Zz4 impeller help |
And, if you do plan to run continuously at 5000 RPM or more, aluminum impellers are no good. You need a steel impeller.
Air bubbles that go through the pump (cavitation) wear out the aluminum impe ... |
Topic: Zz4 impeller help |
WILSON
Replies: 2
Views: 8848
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:45 am Subject: Zz4 impeller help |
I have a similar setup (20' tunnel)
I run 5100 RPMs with a B impeller. In order to get to 5400 RPMs you will have to go to a C. |
Topic: Hull Planing Profile |
WILSON
Replies: 8
Views: 21310
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:29 pm Subject: Hull Planing Profile |
The less boat in the water = the less drag = the more efficient the hull design.
The bigger the spray, the greater energy wasted not pushing the boat forward.... |
Topic: 2014 Worlds Photos |
WILSON
Replies: 0
Views: 13322
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Forum: WORLDS HISTORY Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 7:38 am Subject: 2014 Worlds Photos |
You can see photos of the Mexico Worlds at the Motonautica Mexico Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10151973769221887&type=1 |
Topic: The Great One Pat Sr. |
WILSON
Replies: 13
Views: 24580
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 11:29 am Subject: The Great One Pat Sr. |
Indeed sad news. We received the notice at the races last week.
A gentleman, always showed a lot of appreciation for us mexicans racing in Canada.
Our thoughts go out to his family, specially P ... |
Topic: 2014 Mexico Worlds Results |
WILSON
Replies: 2
Views: 16351
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Forum: WORLDS HISTORY Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 11:08 am Subject: 2014 Mexico Worlds Results |
Picture from day 3... |
Topic: 2014 Mexico Worlds Results |
WILSON
Replies: 2
Views: 16351
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Forum: WORLDS HISTORY Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 10:48 am Subject: 2014 Mexico Worlds Results |
Congratulations to Gordon Humphrey and Chris Zapesocki. 2014 Overall World Champions, and first in Unlimited Class.
I will post pictures as we get a hold of them. |
Topic: Low rpm at WOT |
WILSON
Replies: 4
Views: 11742
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:11 pm Subject: Low rpm at WOT |
Other than "What kind of fuel are you using", I can't think of anything else, but probably the more knowledgeable guys at OE can.
Sounds like a computer doesn't want to lift up to 5200 RPM. You ar ... |
Topic: 2014 Mexico World Jet Boat Marathon |
WILSON
Replies: 1
Views: 16140
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Forum: WORLDS HISTORY Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:44 am Subject: 2014 Mexico World Jet Boat Marathon |
This is the Schedule for the 2014 World Jet Boat Marathon, to be held in Mexico. Save the date for May 3rd thru 11th, 2014. |
Topic: Sportjet noise |
WILSON
Replies: 16
Views: 34374
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 5:58 pm Subject: Sportjet noise |
Pump up the stereo volume... |
Topic: 2014 Mexico World Championship |
WILSON
Replies: 0
Views: 7157
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:48 pm Subject: 2014 Mexico World Championship |
As you know, Mexico is hosting the 2014 UIM World River Marathon.
We are planning to host the race at the spectacular Usumacinta river, in south east Mexico.
Planning is under way, and we have t ... |
Topic: PEACE RIVER RACE |
WILSON
Replies: 55
Views: 96306
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:32 pm Subject: PEACE RIVER RACE |
1. The bill at the engine shop was $2600. A lot better than $4500. This incident happened on his second run with a brand new ZZ4. I would have done the same.
I guess I hadn't got it right, then... ... |
Topic: PEACE RIVER RACE |
WILSON
Replies: 55
Views: 96306
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:13 pm Subject: PEACE RIVER RACE |
I was saving my comments for future discussion, but I will throw something in for the controversy:
If we go back to the 2011 inspection:
The cylinder head was CRACKED. The cost of repairing was a ... |
Topic: Questions about road trip from Boise, ID - Yellowknife, NWT? |
WILSON
Replies: 6
Views: 14402
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 12:04 pm Subject: Questions about road trip from Boise, ID - Yellowknife, NWT? |
My advise, taken from direct experience in my trip to that area:
Please note that after High Level, Alberta, the next fuel facility is about 250 Km / 170 miles. Stop there for fuel. There's a rea ... |
Topic: long or short shaft |
WILSON
Replies: 2
Views: 9947
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 4:42 pm Subject: long or short shaft |
Long or short shaft??? The answer depends on the actual transom height.
Since the kicker motor will be placed on an adapting plate, that could probably be adjusted to receive either.
The impor ... |
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