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40 knot F36
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:30 pm
by prowlersfish
thats what the ad says and a 30 knot cruse I would have to see int o belive it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 50540&rd=1
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:27 am
by RWS
Why not send a note that says you'll make an offer, however if the speed claim cannot be veirfied by GPS he pays the survey fee?
RWS
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:44 am
by prowlersfish
I am not looking to buy . just found it interesting I don't realy belive the numbers.
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:41 am
by Danny Bailey
I don't either, Paul. Those 440's would have to spin 6000 rpm or better to do 40 knots. Chrysler 440's are low rpm 'torque' engines and would not last many trips that high above what they were designed and propped to turn (4000 rpm wide open. I also doubt that a 1977 F-36 only has minor flybridge 'soft spots' and none on the foredeck.
40 knots?
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:27 am
by rossjo
Wow -
"The engines have less than 10 hours on them. It has the original 440 Chrysler blocks but have just been completely rebuilt at a cost of over $16,000 by Fountain Powerboat engine builder Joey Griffon. Everything has been balanced and only the best was used, no expense spared. The boat now cruises at over 30 knots and tops out near 40 knots"
40 knots would be scary ...
Yes...seller is on crack
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:33 am
by JuiceClark
My 454s are bored-out rebuilds and have at least 360hp. When I tested after repowering for new props, my most efficient cruise was at 19mph at my top end was 32mph at 4200rpm. (was scared to push it the last 200 rpm) I must say that going over 30 up on the brigde feels pretty cool.
I didn't notice a blower or turbos on those motors. So, somebody is false advertising. In this rotten resale market, I'd expect more of this silliness.
Tony in Sw FL
1982 F-36
30knots
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:53 am
by rossjo
30knots peak for my twin 6BTAs - when the bottom is very clean (this guys has bottom paint as well).
Tony - did you remove the bottom paint on your boat? I'm thinking of removing mine altogether when I make my barnacle barrier (I bought one those bilboard tarps, but haven't set it up yet).
speed too fast maybe kilometers
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:08 pm
by TADTOOMUCH
If the speeds were kilometers per hour instead of nautical miles per hour or even knots then I would believe these to be more accurate.
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:25 pm
by Buckknekkid
bottom
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:05 am
by JuiceClark
Ross,
No, I'm going to just let the bottom paint fall off. I keep looking for an excuse to pay to have my boat hauled because I want to install these funky underwater transom lights I created. But I ran my hand along the bottom this weekend and it was as smooth as it gets. I still have not had one single barnacle since the billboard bottom bunker.
Tony
Transom lites
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:32 am
by rossjo
Tony, Do you have a swim platform? I do, and plan to install similar transom lite on mine, but on the bottom of the swim platform (out of the water). I'm planning to use blue LED strips (they're waterproof, but I'll coat with epoxy to amke sure).
I've got to get to work onmy bottom barrier ...
