World's Fastest V-Bottom | Factory Billet

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 248

  • @ssoffshore5111
    @ssoffshore5111 Год назад +30

    I met these gentlemen at the KW poker run several years ago. Total class acts and were quick to show me much of the custom work they had done to the boat. Not only is it an incredibly beautiful boat, but the work they have done is top notch! Well deserved gentlemen!!! And great job with this SOTW!!!

    • @speedonthewater
      @speedonthewater  Год назад +3

      Thank you! Class acts for sure and great to see someone push the limits in our industry. Appreciate your feedback and comment!

  • @ericrebhan8041
    @ericrebhan8041 Год назад +182

    I had that record 30 + years ago. Congratulations

    • @btravassos1226
      @btravassos1226 Год назад +12

      That’s awesome. Out of curiosity... what was that number? I love seeing how different records relate over time

    • @ericrebhan8041
      @ericrebhan8041 Год назад +90

      I ran the fountain boat Ohio Steel from 1990 to 1996. Reggie Fountain and I ran 126.71 mph

    • @btravassos1226
      @btravassos1226 Год назад

      No Way! That's so cool. I remember seeing that boat and records in magazines as a kid. Famous boat. @@ericrebhan8041

    • @nsh1980
      @nsh1980 Год назад +7

      @@ericrebhan8041my cousin had a Fountain express cruiser. Crazy fast and smooth boat with the stepped hull.

    • @ericrebhan8041
      @ericrebhan8041 Год назад

      @@nsh1980awesome brother

  • @cmpthree
    @cmpthree 7 месяцев назад +10

    I absolutley love how these guys have every single thing dialed in and are still having the same problems as every boater, a broken boat. My favorite line by far is "If it could just work".

  • @brandonthorbahn2405
    @brandonthorbahn2405 Год назад +9

    Although I’m a fountain guy I gotta respect the passion and commitment. Great job

  • @erikradzins
    @erikradzins Год назад +11

    This boat is perfection on the water of both engineering, build quality, and art.

  • @Freesavh1776
    @Freesavh1776 Год назад +10

    Absolutely beautiful boat guys. A great marvel of technology to get a V bottom to go that speed. The tow rig is awesome as well.

  • @nthdegreedesign
    @nthdegreedesign Год назад +3

    Gives new meaning to Outerlimits phrase "Live Fast" great job!! Congrats!!!

  • @pedrohenriclima
    @pedrohenriclima 3 месяца назад

    The sound from inside the cabin is amazing, quite a few systems running and you really hear them working! Great job!

  • @michaelhastie7324
    @michaelhastie7324 11 месяцев назад +1

    Success = Hard Work, Dedication, and money. Great video.

  • @Travis-lw4jm
    @Travis-lw4jm Год назад +2

    Congratulations to the factory billet team! Amazing boat and I am so happy to see it all come together. Thank you SOTW for putting another great video together for us.

  • @christopherhuber2517
    @christopherhuber2517 Год назад +4

    Truely insane number. Congrats

  • @DJT-2024
    @DJT-2024 8 месяцев назад +1

    That was an awesome video. It makes you feel grateful for the things we take for granted. Awesome boat for an awesome guy built by some awesome people! Congratulations on your new boat! Have fun and enjoy! For the guys a W&W, good job, and keep up the good work!

  • @Warandpeace569
    @Warandpeace569 10 месяцев назад +2

    Impressive, very very fast boat ! Congratulations from TAHITI, French Polynesia.

  • @jonathanevans9257
    @jonathanevans9257 Год назад +4

    From the UK, awesome achievement and engineering brilliance. I would just love to get my hands on the towing rig let alone the boat!

  • @soapbar88
    @soapbar88 9 месяцев назад

    truly incredible achievement, you guys @ factory billet are an inspiration to the entire motorsport and watersport world.

  • @ducnut
    @ducnut Год назад +3

    The production and content in this video are your best yet.

  • @JDxdger
    @JDxdger Год назад +5

    Awesome video! This is one of my absolute favorite boats to watch every year!

  • @robintaylor3860
    @robintaylor3860 Год назад +2

    Well done gentleman, and congratulations

  • @Fummins139
    @Fummins139 Год назад +21

    I smell 200 mph coming soon….

    • @AB-80X
      @AB-80X 5 месяцев назад +5

      Have you any idea how far apart 184 and 200 is in this case? The power needed alone + the setup of the boat for that increase is massive. They beat the previous record by less than 4 mph with all this work, and you think an additional 16 mph is coming soon?

  • @vehdynam
    @vehdynam Год назад +3

    Well done , great video ! An absolutely awesome performance by Factory Billet , unbelievable. Many thanks.

  • @TRich-sg9ux
    @TRich-sg9ux Год назад +4

    Absolutely stunning!
    Congratulations guys

  • @LTTUSA
    @LTTUSA 10 месяцев назад +1

    I was even cheering when they say 184! That’s awesome!

  • @myvalium1
    @myvalium1 9 месяцев назад

    WOW. I had chills as 184 was announced. Incredible job by a great team. Stay safe gents.

  • @garneauweld1100
    @garneauweld1100 3 месяца назад

    What a journey! I could feel the excitement and success is always nice icing on the cake. Congratulations!

  • @alexbuilds706
    @alexbuilds706 Год назад +6

    Amazing work guys.. Look forward to next year and even faster!

    • @speedonthewater
      @speedonthewater  Год назад

      Us too! What speed do you think they'll get on the next run??

    • @alexbuilds706
      @alexbuilds706 11 месяцев назад

      That's a hard one.. 184 if fast lol.. I know they said they were taking it home and not changing a thing. Would be awesome to see 190 taken. @@speedonthewater

  • @timmernator1
    @timmernator1 11 месяцев назад +1

    The constant journey to PERFECTION...Great video!!!

  • @brianbradley95
    @brianbradley95 11 месяцев назад +1

    Spectacular! I will be looking forward to the next run.

  • @jimjones8300
    @jimjones8300 Год назад +6

    Come on Reggie you gotta try

  • @BCB-Boats-Finland
    @BCB-Boats-Finland Год назад +3

    Absolutely amazing! Congrats for the Team!

  • @oldman103
    @oldman103 Год назад +1

    My compliments Mike, you got got this one!

  • @justinw1352
    @justinw1352 5 месяцев назад

    Mike has great knowledge of motors, he flew out to tune our sand car and did a great job.

  • @williambikash6645
    @williambikash6645 4 месяца назад

    A few years ago i got a ride in a 46' Outerlimits with modified 1075's. Went for a short ride and while heading back in another passenger said we didn't hit 100 mph! Owner went out again and with no effort hit
    117 mph with more throttle left. SMOOTH and very little drama. When the boat left the factory years ago the claimed speed with stock 1075's was 127mph. WIth the modified engines the boat should do 135 + Outerlimits has a great running hull. Another friend had a 41 Outerlimits with twin 700 Mercruisers with #6 drives that went 112 mph +.

  • @EverettCox-g8z
    @EverettCox-g8z 3 месяца назад

    My eyes watered when I heard the speed. Congratulations to all involved with this incredible speed number!!! Would be awesome if you could break 190!!

  • @marcwesley8513
    @marcwesley8513 Год назад +1

    Wow, beautiful boat, luv the sound of those engines..Many congrats on the team effort, gotta luv Mikes get-er-done attitude, especially when a complex part breaks and a simple fix ( although unorthodox), gets its done, at least temporarily…and your far away from your choice of spare parts, sometimes that hardware store stuff can be the difference of success or failure….not the optimal…
    but it gets-er-done….

  • @EdwardBarnes-z4w
    @EdwardBarnes-z4w 10 месяцев назад

    M- F is moving ! I raced speed boat's year's ago ! 23ft with 427 full blown rat motor - nitrous ! I love this !

  • @cjb8993
    @cjb8993 10 месяцев назад

    Incredible! I used to own a Formula 382 Fastech, and when you're running boats of this size, it's ridiculous how much power it takes to push past the 100MPH mark, let alone scratching 200. Insane performance!

  • @corneliusblackwood9014
    @corneliusblackwood9014 11 месяцев назад

    We have a 340 MTI and absolutely love it.
    While I’ve hit a genuine 210+ on both a bike and a car, I can’t,imagine going much faster than 140-150 on a boat.
    I can only hope someday I get the chance, looks like so much fun.

    • @dieseldog00
      @dieseldog00 10 месяцев назад

      Remember Gino's run against "Cat Killer"?? I don't remember Fountain's speed(172?) but Gino went 193 in his 2x1550hp 44MTI.

  • @randalljames1
    @randalljames1 11 месяцев назад +1

    Well this is fun.... I am one of the fortunate that have been 160+.. But... that was with Kurtis 500 with gobs of drag boat engine power.. Not even in the same class as a V bottom running this fast... Congrats that is pretty amazing... Have thrashed on Turbo boats a few times... what a blast they are when they step up on the power curve...

  • @keithk2926
    @keithk2926 Год назад +3

    All you can say is WOW Congratulations it’s just that need for speed

  • @pawtasticdadof532
    @pawtasticdadof532 Год назад +2

    That thing LOOKED FAST!!!! Holy hell did it pull up top.

  • @rickpriami6659
    @rickpriami6659 Год назад +2

    Great job guys !!

  • @AB-80X
    @AB-80X 5 месяцев назад

    Late to the party, but congrats.
    And I’m really happy to see the humbleness and appreciation these guys have for this achievement. Class act.
    Keep doing what you are doing. So glad that OL and Billet does not go about this like Reggie Fountain. Keep it real and stay safe🙌🏼

  • @michaelsteding7720
    @michaelsteding7720 2 месяца назад

    To keep the thing on the water is just amazing.

  • @Upgraydez
    @Upgraydez 7 месяцев назад

    Wow, when they pull those props out in suitcases like that. Artwork!

  • @waynewilliams8554
    @waynewilliams8554 6 месяцев назад

    Congratulations. That is crazy fast for a V bottom!!

  • @dieseldog00
    @dieseldog00 8 месяцев назад +1

    Somebody said 200 is coming soon. The boat needs more power for 200. Either put a third 1650/1950 in it or change out to twin Steve Morris 2500-3000hp engines. I would like to see what Morris can do in Factory Billet with a set of his twins.

  • @GilB561
    @GilB561 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love that boat soooo much.

  • @whatta7793
    @whatta7793 10 месяцев назад

    Most people don't understand how hard it is to hit even 100mph on water, but 182mph? Absolute insanity! Wow, that thing is one bad unit, awesome stuff.

  • @realmatriix
    @realmatriix Год назад +3

    awesome video! keep up the great work!

  • @Ray56z
    @Ray56z Год назад +7

    82mph on calibrated timing is the fastest I've been, I CAN NOT IMMAGINE adding 102mph to that. Some engineers and builders in this assembled group.

    • @alexbuilds706
      @alexbuilds706 11 месяцев назад +3

      Agreed.. I've been 112 in a 21' (or 23', can't remember) Team Shadow w/ twin 2.5's and I thought we were darn near flying.. This is next level.

    • @dieseldog00
      @dieseldog00 10 месяцев назад +1

      I've been 114 in an American Offshore 3100 cat. Awesome ride!!

  • @soflojit
    @soflojit 10 месяцев назад +7

    quit yappin and just run the boat

  • @dannyboy1964
    @dannyboy1964 Месяц назад +1

    YOU GUYS ROCK, HELLL YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BABY

  • @robormiston2841
    @robormiston2841 Год назад

    I was building Tunnel Hulls in the 80' s when people didnt know what they were or capable of. It was hard to sell them back then. Godd job.

    • @robertcain3426
      @robertcain3426 6 месяцев назад

      What are the advantages ofthe asymmetrical tunnel hull designs?

  • @jungletension2835
    @jungletension2835 3 месяца назад

    I met Mike Fiori and his mom at marathon boat race
    at the late 80s or 90s. I think he was driving a panther boat which I think was a hustler. My brother-in-law worked for him building his first out limits. Pretty sure Long Island.

  • @jamiegreenwood7996
    @jamiegreenwood7996 6 месяцев назад +1

    i reckon with a few more tweaks to engine your team might squeeze the 200mph mark out of this v bottom before it flips over

  • @MM-cg8wm
    @MM-cg8wm 10 месяцев назад

    Congratulations to both of you.

  • @FrankValchiria
    @FrankValchiria 2 месяца назад

    i didn't even know they made turbos that big 11:36

  • @markconnery2836
    @markconnery2836 11 месяцев назад +1

    🐐🐐🐐 FACTORY BILLET 🫡🇺🇸‼️

  • @johnmoore8800
    @johnmoore8800 Год назад +1

    Absolutely incredible... Let's see 200.

  • @bobgreenhalgh7324
    @bobgreenhalgh7324 Год назад +1

    Awesome work guys

  • @renefontanez1531
    @renefontanez1531 7 месяцев назад

    Wao congratulations
    It takes a good team
    And a good budget

  • @jiggyquinn5635
    @jiggyquinn5635 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @joeyho5134
    @joeyho5134 11 месяцев назад

    Absolutely fantastic. Wow.

  • @tomstclair961
    @tomstclair961 Год назад +2

    Now you guys better bring a case of beer back to that little country hardware store, and thank them for the lucky clamps and screws. 😅😅😅😅😅
    Congratulations gang. That's team work!!

    • @455buick6
      @455buick6 11 месяцев назад +1

      From what I can tell they didn't use those things, they brought it back and did better repairs to it, mechanical and tuning

    • @speedonthewater
      @speedonthewater  11 месяцев назад +1

      The parts were definitely used 👌🏼

  • @skillfulking4332
    @skillfulking4332 Год назад +1

    Damn that felt inspirational

  • @crimpinurpimpin
    @crimpinurpimpin 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yeah, that race has always amazed me. Every other Motorsport event going on these days is like how can we take away every single dangerous aspect and neuter the cars to an extent, the TT, NOPE. They’re absolutely like “Yeah so we’re doing this the same way we always have, if the bikes are quicker now, well I guess we’re gonna have some fast lap times.” 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

  • @curtis-thebicentennialist1776
    @curtis-thebicentennialist1776 Год назад +3

    Here's an idea...call up Steve Morris Engines and let Steve up your power game with his SMX Billet engines. Makes 4500+ HP EACH.
    Nice Boat!

    • @jamesgilbert9254
      @jamesgilbert9254 Год назад +2

      The lower units can’t handle that much horsepower you’d need a straight shaft

    • @DIARRHEA-PANIC
      @DIARRHEA-PANIC 11 месяцев назад

      Spoken like someone who has never owned a boat 😅

  • @chloehennessey6813
    @chloehennessey6813 5 месяцев назад

    TurboSmart makes a great little hose clamp for pesky waste gate lines.
    A dab of Blue 242, that’s all it takes.
    We run 6.60s at 210 mph in a pretty heavy car 😊

  • @streetfit909
    @streetfit909 10 месяцев назад

    Great Job! Great Moment!

  • @davidneilson3508
    @davidneilson3508 Год назад +3

    Congratulations she is definitely a bullet 🌴👍👍😎🌴

  • @bradking1685
    @bradking1685 Год назад +1

    That had to be an absolute rush!

  • @rhythminblues8
    @rhythminblues8 Год назад

    Loved the video and fully welcome more like it! Factory Billet is certainly a class act; reminds me of Tom Nelson who mentioned to me that he first started with offshore engines. You could see it pulling HARD crossing the beginning of the course; looked like they were going to post an impressive number from the beginning. Hell of a run and certainly motovation to go number chasing since the Kilo record is wellll within their grasp. One thing I’m curious about is, do they X-ray or image check the props after an event? I think that’d be part of my post run safety and data collection.

  • @erikeriksen2336
    @erikeriksen2336 Год назад +1

    Amazing. Talent + money 🙏

  • @joeltee9894
    @joeltee9894 Год назад +3

    Reggie already did it

    • @weselmendorf2195
      @weselmendorf2195 11 месяцев назад

      ** nope ---> 177 max and 171 avg 2 way on kilo back in 2004 but not 3/4 top speed shootout which is still obtainable by Fountain though - I agree to that. GOD Bless

  • @sneezinhatch
    @sneezinhatch 4 месяца назад

    Fact that it has a 3 speed transmission is amazing

  • @djh-zf2hi
    @djh-zf2hi 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video

  • @janemf
    @janemf 4 месяца назад

    3d printed inconel headers is frickin bananas, what the hell guys

  • @aaronwelch6790
    @aaronwelch6790 Месяц назад

    In oz we have a 6cyl turbo in circuit racing doing 130mph - look up xplicit circuit boat

  • @robertphillips3078
    @robertphillips3078 Год назад +4

    What , looking 4 170 mph & blow by that ar 184 mph . Oh my Gosh . The fella who made the changes requires a massive pay rise $$$$$ asap

  • @tcrutch65
    @tcrutch65 Год назад +1

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @CasinoSquareCafe
    @CasinoSquareCafe 11 месяцев назад +1

    like to have seen the onboard shots of this run

  • @NOBEAUNOO
    @NOBEAUNOO 4 месяца назад

    If corvettes were boats the owners would be the exact same.. still badass I love it! closest I’ve ever gotten to this feeling is in a Baja we grew up in as kids and I’m sure that wasn’t even close lol

  • @Matt-xy6cf
    @Matt-xy6cf 10 месяцев назад +1

    I made valves with inconel core and the inconel portion has a .02 pentagon i.d. on valve stem portion , then 2 other exotic metals used on the valve. Capable of lasting in a top fuel dragster engine a full season but no one cares to try them as they think its bs. People do not even know there is a 90ft powerboat the billionaire friend machined mold to in 2022 and this mofo has 3 4000hp turbines . Its purpose is to run over 150mph through a haulover chop to ocean which will happen this summer in miami Fl . The seats to boat are bad ass with 4 feet of suspension travel total (2ft up ,2ft down) and axial up too +/- 30 degrees of axial suspension . Safe for a front end stuff at 150mph on back injury prevention tested so far in seat suspension test center in certain location.

  • @TheChaz81
    @TheChaz81 5 месяцев назад

    I never expected this guy to hammer 184!

  • @EricOvereem
    @EricOvereem 10 месяцев назад

    going fast in a boat can be super scary, just imagine shoving the throttle and holding on!!

  • @robertnorkus5582
    @robertnorkus5582 7 месяцев назад

    Teamwork...awesome

  • @timothycripps2721
    @timothycripps2721 10 месяцев назад

    Was that a mooring line being disconnected and 16:10?

  • @tylergood9168
    @tylergood9168 Год назад +3

    nice video. well done.

  • @MarkWork-fd5tt
    @MarkWork-fd5tt Год назад +1

    GREAT ARTICLE

  • @brandondimmitt8467
    @brandondimmitt8467 Год назад +1

    Pretty sure they drilled some holes in the waste gate lines lol!

  • @TheBonesevil1
    @TheBonesevil1 8 месяцев назад

    Painted that boat!

  • @peggymorgan6355
    @peggymorgan6355 4 месяца назад

    60mph in a boat is fast.100mph is like hyper fast and fastest I’ve ever been was in a 21 ft shockwave with a supercharged 502 HO merc in Laughlin and went 116mph and thought I was going speed of light!!!!so so fun!!

  • @dimmacommunication
    @dimmacommunication 9 месяцев назад

    Are those engines on an LSX block ?

  • @andrewyoung9751
    @andrewyoung9751 9 месяцев назад

    Great video 👏

  • @davidheitman7004
    @davidheitman7004 10 месяцев назад

    nice props. why don't you have a pad? it would seam to break friction? fly the boat!

  • @josemaldonado8073
    @josemaldonado8073 8 месяцев назад

    Great video

  • @joshawageorge2122
    @joshawageorge2122 4 месяца назад

    What are the gear ratios in those lower units ?😏

  • @edwardkesock216
    @edwardkesock216 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome just straight Awesome spectacular dammit man that boat was shitting and getting it

  • @waynebynoe99
    @waynebynoe99 11 месяцев назад +1

    HEY!? SO WHAT PERSUADED WHOM! TO ADOPT THIS QUEST OF EXPRESSING THE MOTION OF WATER IN THE DYNAMICS OF THE BOAT'S DESIGN!!? [IT HAS A NICE LINE!!..

  • @chrishatton2642
    @chrishatton2642 11 месяцев назад

    Kinda interesting, most record runs take the whole day and multiple runs to dial in the vehicle/boat just right.