BellBoy breaks the sound barrier!!!

[BellBoyBob]

So, today was the first outing of the newly painted BellBoy 404. I was running a 13x17 three blade aluminum prop and the Merc 1350 was tilted at the third pin setting on the clamp. I had about 2 gallons of fuel on board and took the kicker off the transom to save weight. Turned the boat downwind and slowly opened the throttle. I broke my record for speed today at 40.2 MPH !!! Until today, the BB never saw 40 mph.
Cool...

Best,

Bob

[Tim McCrain]

Bob, I'm surprised that two gallons of gas lasted long enough to get to 40.2! Did ya have to paddle home?

[BellBoyBob]

Ha Ha...Ok maybe it was a bit more than that but the boat was a light as I could make it...

Bob

[Steve_Kiesel]

Bob, did you have pooch with you? I really liked those clips you use to post on Fiberglassic's a few year's ago. Glad your back on the water enjoying the Bellboy. Have a good one Bob.

[BellBoyBob]

Hi Steve:

Yup, I had our little girl with me, ears flapping in the wind...