SAW tunnel record team effort

[Bob Kensill]

I am still accepting help for the record attempts in the outboard tunnel and hydro. Looking for engines, hulls, props, tuned pipes and drivers. Parts can be loaned or given. All ideas are welcome

 

[Kris Flynn]

I got some ideas Bob...if only we had more SAW meets over here

 

[Bob Kensill]

Kris

Call or text me (260)409-0618 I would love to exchange ideas

 

[Bob Kensill]

I got some ideas Bob...if only we had more SAW meets over here

How many meets, and when? Once the designs are finalized, I will get you a set of plans and full size patterns. Let me know some of your ideas.

 

[Bob Kensill]

The first hydro is almost ready. It is a highly modified 45 Eagle SG with a K&B .45 (8702) with the lower unit fixed and the power head turned around so the carb and exhaust face forward. It will steer by a separate rudder assembly. The target speed is 100mph

 

[bob miller]

bob , are using a k/b lower unit with or without the skeg ????? bob

 

[Bob Kensill]

Very modified K&B 7.5 lower unit, no skeg

 

[Mark Poole ModVP]

I would not think the ski would be legal if it is lower than the sponsons like that pic shows. IMPBA rules for tunnel states two sponsons/ keelsons separated by a tunnel. If that were legal then a Mod-VP could not be disqualified either.

 

[Ron Drake]

Interesting Topic here!!!!

 

[Bob Kensill]

I would value your input Mr Drake

 

[Bob Kensill]

I hope to test a 45 SAW tunnel on Sunday. It will be an 8702 K&B mounted on a K&B .21 lower unit

 

[Bob Kensill]

Got to the pond a little late, but I got to run the Nova .21 tunnel and the LeeCraft XT460 tunnel. I have a Novarossi 35plus21 with an Equi pipe. This motor will pull just about any prop I put on it. The best prop seemed to be a LaFleur T101. The LeeCraft is powered by a K&B .67 with stock exhaust. I didn't run this much because it is such a monster. I didn't bother to take the 45 SAW tunnel this time, but will concentrate on it next time

 

[MarkScott]

Thought that most people put a hot .21 on a .45 lower? That's thinking outside the box to put a .45 on a .21 lower.

 

[Kris Flynn]

Hey Bob. I habr never had much luck with the T101 I got years ago (from you actually). Is there a secret to stop them throwing the rear around violently?

 

[Bob Kensill]

I can only think of one thing in common with all the boats that liked this prop. They all had a straight transom, no inset or set back. If you want to get rid of that prop, let me know.

 

[Bob Kensill]

K&B 7.5 power head mounted on a 3.5 lower unit. Irwin wrap around pipe

 

[Bob Kensill]

Gonna do some big time testing this week. Gotta love this Georgia weather.

 

[MarkScott]

Can't wait to see your work in person. Valdosta here I come! Hey, that pipe looks familar

 

[Glenn Quarles]

Can't wait to see your work in person. Valdosta here I come! Hey, that pipe looks familar

Scott, are you coming to Valdosta? That would be great.

GQ

 

[MarkScott]

Can't wait to see your work in person. Valdosta here I come! Hey, that pipe looks familar

Scott, are you coming to Valdosta? That would be great.

GQ

Yep, I plan on coming down. Due to working 6th and 7th, I'll be there late Monday night. Will be there the rest of the week. It will be my first attempt at speed records. Doubt my boats will be close, but one never knows. Bob has stated he will allow me the pleasure of running his boats at attempts. What a great man!