how fast do circle boats turn and go down the straight aways?

« **on:** December 22, 2009, 01:25:02 PM »

Just wondering the speeds people are making the turns in comp jet , k boats and gn boats. just a ball park is what i looking for and in the clases what are the running in the stright aways?? thanks.

« **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:19:11 PM »

Quote from: papaletch on December 22, 2009, 01:25:02 PM

Just wondering the speeds people are making the turns in comp jet , k boats and gn boats. just a ball park is what i looking for and in the clases what are the running in the stright aways?? thanks.

Comp Jets are like in the low 90's (most will say higher)

Nostalgia better not exceed 81 MPH

K boats have to be over 120, as do SS and PS (I think I am close)

GN boats seem to be in the low 100's, but am unsure, it looks like over 120MPH, but bigger hulls are hard to judge...

These depend on the track also, the longer tracks will carry more straight speed...

These are educated guesses at best, so please forgive any innaccuracies...

« **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2009, 03:42:28 PM »

any ideas in the turns??

« **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:11:31 PM »

Quote from: papaletch on December 22, 2009, 03:42:28 PM

any ideas in the turns??

Different track setups make for very different racing conditions, I would say high 60's to probably in the 80's, give or take...

Some tracks have narrow turns (Long Beach Marine Stadium comes to mind) and they have to get woahed down pretty good...

Brad or Ralph will be able to tell you pretty close, he has seen the GPS numbers.. Just remember to take the BS factor into consideration...

The more they drink, the faster they went....

Hi Brad!

GT

« **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2009, 04:41:20 PM »

of course ive meet lots of people with a stock 455 olds full seats and a panther pump that run 80 all day lol..

« **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2009, 07:40:31 PM »

i actually recorded my GPS with my phone (sweet app i found for the droid) and i can import it into google earth and play it back. I imported it quickly and it came back all screwy and just haven't taken the time to go back and play with it to see if i can make it work. If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

If i recall, i was hitting the low 80's at about 1/3 of the leg on the strights and then slowly climbing into the upper 80's before backing off for the turns.

keep in consideration, no shoe or ride plate and having a hell of a time tryin to keep the boat hooked up in the rough water.

i know ralph doesnt drink, so that just makes me the fish story teller here

« **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2009, 07:43:58 PM »

Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 07:40:31 PM

i actually recorded my GPS with my phone (sweet app i found for the droid) and i can import it into google earth and play it back. I imported it quickly and it came back all screwy and just haven't taken the time to go back and play with it to see if i can make it work. If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

If i recall, i was hitting the low 80's at about 1/3 of the leg on the strights and then slowly climbing into the upper 80's before backing off for the turns.

keep in consideration, no shoe or ride plate and having a hell of a time tryin to keep the boat hooked up in the rough water.

i know ralph doesnt drink, so that just makes me the fish story teller here

Not saying a word....

GT

« **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2009, 07:47:55 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on December 22, 2009, 07:43:58 PM

Not saying a word....

GT

youre almost on omar level there buddy

« **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:24:38 AM »

ok, I played with it. The google earth stuff is pretty useless. The excel data export is pretty bad ass. Attached is the XLS file (you obviously need Microsoft Excel to view it). You can also use http://docs.google.com for free.

Also, I was able to export this image of the G-Meter...

how fast do circle boats turn and go down the straight aways?

When the logging starts, the appplication actually hits the internet and pulls all current weather data too...

Here is specific weather data during my run:

Recorded   2009-11-27T11:02:47.955-0800
Units   UnitsMode_English
Weather   Sunny
Wind   SE at 3 mph
Humidity   18%
Temperature   62 F
Pressure   14.5 psi
Notes:
Name:   Brad
Track Cred:   No Cred.
Web Site:   http://www.socaljetboats.com
Name:   '79 Liberty
Weight:   0 lbs

I didnt set it up with a lap marker as I am still learning and playing with it. so it recorded the whole session as 1 lap.

Lap 1
Top Speed (mph) 87.00
Avg Speed (mph)   17.57
Distance (miles) 6.45
Time 21:46.000

« **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2009, 02:37:25 AM »

so after looking it over and figuring out my speeds on the front straight vs the back straight, my max speed of 87 was hit on the front straight going into the 4th lap.

my max speeds per straight was averaged at 83mph

my turns are averaging at about 30mph...considering I was taking most of them slow and tight with this being a 2 buoy turn course. These would be different at a track like Ming or Burley where the turns are more wider sweeping turns.

I hope this answers some of your questions Matt.

« **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2009, 06:18:35 AM »

That's a cool App, I've been wanting to get a droid. It's like a data logger

« **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:13:41 AM »

Brad where did ya find the Droid app, and what name does it go by

« **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:02:14 AM »

Quote from: 76NORDIC on December 23, 2009, 08:13:41 AM

Brad where did ya find the Droid app, and what name does it go by

trackmaster. its in the android market for $5!

« **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:08:56 AM »

Quote from: 76NORDIC on December 23, 2009, 08:13:41 AM

Brad where did ya find the Droid app, and what name does it go by

I think it's called Brad's a Gay

« **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:17:10 AM »

Yup just found it, looks pretty cool

Quote from: Luckie Stiff on December 23, 2009, 11:08:56 AM

I think it's called Brad's a Gay

Ya I think Brad already answered you on that one

« **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:20:12 AM »

Listen here Nancy Boy, don't you have some measuring to do?

papaletch

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