SPEEDING BULLET...

1791 Views 26 Replies 12 Participants Last post by Joey, Aug 27, 2009

VISHUS

Discussion Starter · Aug 26, 2009

NEW RECORD, 11HRS and 14MIN...

he averaged around 58.04MPH and that includes locking through 9 Dams and re-fueling (the specific Bullet that Paul ran is capable of 105ish, and he was going to try to keep it under 90 unless he needed to make up time...)

652 miles in 674 minuets in a Bullet!!!

http://chattanoogafishingforum.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=35558&start=26

http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_154582.asp

http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread/437734-paul-nichols

KILLER RECORD!!! Paul has been the BULLET KING for the longest time, he has run 119+ mph in a light layup 20CC bullet with a HOT Merc Drag motor...

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The Lite

· #2 · Aug 26, 2009

That is just flat out awesome. Once you take into consideration how long it takes to lock, you then realize He Was Smokin'

The Lite

· #3 · Aug 26, 2009

Straight up Chine Walking

VISHUS

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 26, 2009

The Lite said:
Straight up Chine Walking

NOT PAUL, he's one of the best "bassboat" drivers out there... now me, I can't even keep my lil ally on the pad...

The Lite

· #5 · Aug 26, 2009

Yeah seat time will fix that, I just figured at that speed for that long, there'd be some walking.

Gotta give it to him, incredible.

Jerkbait

· #6 · Aug 26, 2009

How many fish did he catch....: Jerk-it

justfishin

· #7 · Aug 26, 2009

I can only imagine what your body would feel like after 11+ hrs. in a bass boat! Ouch!!!

Radar66

· #8 · Aug 27, 2009

Pretty cool tracking his progress on fastbass yesterday. People reporting from the river banks as he flew by. Even one report from the boat when they were 16 miles from the finish.

Dave N

· #9 · Aug 27, 2009

How much does it cost to insure a boat like this per month? Ghetto?

Joey

· #10 · Aug 27, 2009

Paul is a badass.

VISHUS said:
NOT PAUL, he's one of the best "bassboat" drivers out there... now me, I can't even keep my lil ally on the pad...

I can't keep the bass cat from walking either

gets around 67-69 and it starts

Skeeter Boy 181

· #11 · Aug 27, 2009

raise the plate

Joey

· #12 · Aug 27, 2009

Skeeter Boy 181 said:
raise the plate

Seat time is the solution to my problem. Please do not give me advice when all of your experience is gained through reading a forum.

Raising a plate CAN help, but my inexperience with fast boats is the reason why I cannot handle it above 69mph.

Skeeter Boy 181

· #13 · Aug 27, 2009

drop the throttle you pus**!

Radar66

· #14 · Aug 27, 2009

Speed takes seat time. Mine starts walking about 60-65 depending on the load. I've been practicing at 65-70. It's all in the timing of short quick inputs to the wheel. If you go hammer down and it starts walking you have to slow down way too many mph to get it back under control and dieing at the lake is not cool.

Skeeter Boy 181

· #15 · Aug 27, 2009

Radar66 said:
Speed takes seat time. Mine starts walking about 60-65 depending on the load. I've been practicing at 65-70. It's all in the timing of short quick inputs to the wheel. If you go hammer down and it starts walking you have to slow down way too many mph to get it back under control and dieing at the lake is not cool.

yeah i dont have a big hp boat so i just ''hammer down'' and 'trim it up'':biggrin:

justfishin

· #16 · Aug 27, 2009

Skeeter Boy 181 said:
drop the throttle you pus**!

What a smart ass! You running a 4 stroke 125 on yours? I agree it takes seat time but it helps to know a little. Joey, have you ever had someone take you out and show you how to drive out of them? That was the best thing i ever did when i got my boat. I dont even know how to do it anymore. I just do it scare my friends or show them how easy it is to drive out of. I dont have a bass cat but maybe one of the boys on here that does can give you some pointers or a demo ride, you'd be set.

Skeeter Boy 181

· #17 · Aug 27, 2009

justfishin said:
What a smart ass! You running a 4 stroke 125 on yours? I agree it takes seat time but it helps to know a little. Joey, have you ever had someone take you out and show you how to drive out of them? That was the best thing i ever did when i got my boat. I dont even know how to do it anymore. I just do it scare my friends or show them how easy it is to drive out of. I dont have a bass cat but maybe one of the boys on here that does can give you some pointers or a demo ride, you'd be set.

2 stroke 115,im ****ing around with joey

Joey

· #18 · Aug 27, 2009

justfishin said:
What a smart ass! You running a 4 stroke 125 on yours? I agree it takes seat time but it helps to know a little. Joey, have you ever had someone take you out and show you how to drive out of them? That was the best thing i ever did when i got my boat. I dont even know how to do it anymore. I just do it scare my friends or show them how easy it is to drive out of. I dont have a bass cat but maybe one of the boys on here that does can give you some pointers or a demo ride, you'd be set.

I've asked a few guys to show me the ropes, and I know it takes time. I am willing to be patient and learn my boat.

Also, my jack plate is very close to the typical "perfect" spot for my boat.

justfishin

· #19 · Aug 27, 2009

Have they helped you out? You should be able to get your boat dialed in pretty quick. If not i can help you out. Like i said, i dont run a bass cat but i do run a 03 toon that are known walkers, but i wouldnt know.

Joey

· #20 · Aug 27, 2009

Not yet, my truck was totalled 2 weeks ago, and I was at the delta last week. Just been to busy to get out at all...

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