Boat accident
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RedAllison
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So sorry to hear about this accident, my condolences to you & your family WTSJ. 
I well remember the orange/white 18R Jack redid several years ago. I've had a 76 18R in storage for over a decade now & I've hesitated to say what I'd put on it as I realize it was designed back when v6s were still in development & inlines ruled the day. A modern 2.5 variant seems to work on the old 20ftrs but between the technology gap of the 1970s Allisons & todays power capabilities and of course this incident, it sure causes hesitation for me on the 18 with much power north of 150ish.
I well remember the orange/white 18R Jack redid several years ago. I've had a 76 18R in storage for over a decade now & I've hesitated to say what I'd put on it as I realize it was designed back when v6s were still in development & inlines ruled the day. A modern 2.5 variant seems to work on the old 20ftrs but between the technology gap of the 1970s Allisons & todays power capabilities and of course this incident, it sure causes hesitation for me on the 18 with much power north of 150ish.
K.Kiser
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I had a ported 2.5 on a Speedcraft (ally splash) 16 ft.. It drove like a dream but after about 80 mph which happens quickly, you'd have to watch the bow and begin and effort to flatten the boat out.. I can certainly see where wind and/or a sneaky roller could suddenly get such a rig to a point of no return..
nort
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Friend of mine has restored a 15R and has it rigged with a 12" / 245.
It runs absolutely mint but......
He runs 35lbs of ballast in the nose for just that reason.
It runs absolutely mint but......
He runs 35lbs of ballast in the nose for just that reason.