Day 1 of Testing in the book's.
I picked an area that i thought would be safe & secure in R.I. for my Day 1 of testing.
Yes,the very own Bay X that Outerlimit Power boats do there private testing also. After completing some early testing. It was time for a food break in Bristol R.I.. Just after leaving the Dock, i hear "Hey Kenny" coming from a small incognitto boat. I notice the passengers quickly storing away electronics, special vison equip. etc
Well if it isn't a well known Donzi employee aboard ??:):) Hmmmn !:wink: Before i realize what's happening, i have 2 onboard. One diverting me with conversation about how they are in town for a Wedding today.Mean while, this skinny guy is deep inside my bilge.(i swear he had a hidden camera in there):yes:. Then hanging over the transom. The next thing i know we are running all over Bayxthrowing water everywhere with the skinny guy behind the wheel ! I can hear him muttering under his breath "This is ground breaking territory right here".:lightning
I have his picture here. Watch for these Donzi guys. They can find you anywhere !:)
All in All it was a great day. It's a learning curve driving an Arneson. They were no speed records broken, but it performed well. I still have some more things to play with and that to me is the fun of it. I wound up removing the top Fin and going to replace it with a bottom one. This i suspected would be needed anyway.
When you make a Trim adj. the drive actually angles.Like you are strg. it. So,you need to counter steer at the same time. I will take a vid later to demonstrate the geometry of this.The surprise Donzi Rep.visitor:) felt there was a lot of prop torque going on also.Creating a need to counter steer.I took on some good size cruiser wakes w/ a lighter fuel load later in the day. I was surprised how the Boat really acted like it was bigger than what it is.
Enjoy the pics..
http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/20...425x425Q85.jpg
Ken -"I can't hide anywhere":)