LOTO Dam to Dam Run

[RVRKID]

Anyone else see this? Any new updates?

 

[RVRKID]

Well that sucks:
DAM-TO-DAM RUN… DONE!
After losing a couple of blades on one (or both) of their propellers with only 40 miles left to complete, the Millers’ attempt to beat the Dam-to-Dam record fails.

 

[HighVoltage329]

How many miles is it? What is the record?

 

[HST4ME]

Outboards ftw

 

[RVRKID]

How many miles is it? What is the record?

 

[Racer56]

How do you have mechanical issues with outboards? I thought they were supposed to be Maintenace free and never breakdown.

 

[CLdrinker]

Wasn’t that last year?

 

[Singleton]

Wasn’t that last year?

He tried again this year and said he will try again next month.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

How do you have mechanical issues with outboards? I thought they were supposed to be Maintenace free and never breakdown.

Prop shaft broke.

 

[CLdrinker]

He tried again this year and said he will try again next month.

I thought they broke a prop last year. Hence why I thought but was an old story.

 

[RVRKID]

Looks like the FASS Wright Performance 420 set the record this morning, 1:39:23, the M CON boat thru a blade but I haven't heard when/if they finished.

 

[MPHSystems]

Damb!

 

[HNL2LHC]

Damb!

No…..dam to dam!!!!

 

[Singleton]

Looks like the FASS Wright Performance 420 set the record this morning, 1:39:23, the M CON boat thru a blade but I haven't heard when/if they finished.

They finished - apx 2:30 hrs. Only boat that did not finish with the MTI (had to stop prior to the turn around point)

 

[RVRKID]

After an issue yesterday it looks like the Scism's went out in their MTI this morning and broke the record, 1:37:05...

 

[lake p.a.l.]

After an issue yesterday it looks like the Scism's went out in their MTI this morning and broke the record, 1:37:05...

Yep saw them fly by this morning with the chopper chasing them. Congrats to MTI & all three teams for their efforts & donations to charities. I'd be curious to learn the fuel burn of the 390 MTI vs 420 Performance Powerboats vs 368 Skater. They all run 450R. I'd guess the MTI has the best mpg even though they had a much higher mph average. Wonder what the weight difference is between the 3 boats? Guessing the Skater is the heaviest, even tho its a smaller boat.

 

[renodaytona]

Cool to see this happening.

 

[Singleton]

Yep saw them fly by this morning with the chopper chasing them. Congrats to MTI & all three teams for their efforts & donations to charities. I'd be curious to learn the fuel burn of the 390 MTI vs 420 Performance Powerboats vs 368 Skater. They all run 450R. I'd guess the MTI has the best mpg even though they had a much higher mph average. Wonder what the weight difference is between the 3 boats? Guessing the Skater is the heaviest, even tho its a smaller boat.

MTI was a canopy race boat. Most likely the lightest boat and burned similar fuel to the DW.

 

[Crazyhippy]

Predicting this record will last less than a month... One of the big dogs will go out with a few thousand more ponies and crush it.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Predicting this record will last less than a month... One of the big dogs will go out with a few thousand more ponies and crush it.

Been several rumors around the lake the BIG boys are all joking about the cute lil outboards breaking records. People way smarter than me would need to chime in if big turbo or blower motors can run that hard for that long. Will #6/8 drives live thru that? Do they carry enough gas?

 

[Bpracing1127]

Been several rumors around the lake the BIG boys are all joking about the cute lil outboards breaking records. People way smarter than me would need to chime in if big turbo or blower motors can run that hard for that long. Will #6/8 drives live thru that? Do they carry enough gas?

they race for hours so i dont see why they couldnt do this too. why couldnt a DCB with 1350's avg 120 mph for hour and half?

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Been several rumors around the lake the BIG boys are all joking about the cute lil outboards breaking records. People way smarter than me would need to chime in if big turbo or blower motors can run that hard for that long. Will #6/8 drives live thru that? Do they carry enough gas?

Now that you own a big power IO boat, you should try it!

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Get Predator over there with those Brummett 2500hp motors. If they can carry enough E85 (Vern said something like 300 gallons) I don’t see why they couldn’t do that if they can get it down to like an hour of running.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Now that you own a big power IO boat, you should try it!

U got the wrong fat guy!! Our cruiser may not hold enough booze to make that trip with HydroSkreamin behind the wheel.

 

[Crazyhippy]

If the boat will run 200+, 150-160 should be cruising speed...

 

[Bpracing1127]

Get Predator over there with those Brummett 2500hp motors. If they can carry enough E85 (Vern said something like 300 gallons) I don’t see why they couldn’t do that if they can get it down to like an hour of running.

ehhh more reliable boats out there.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Fass 42 Performance Powerboat should be pulling into Neon Taco right now trying to break record again today

 

[Singleton]

Fass 42 Performance Powerboat should be pulling into Neon Taco right now trying to break record again today

They ran 1:42 today. Sounds like guardian mode and a few blades were thrown.

 

[FROGMAN524]

Is this a closed course event? Or are they dodging bystanders the entire time?

 

[RiverDave]

Is this a closed course event? Or are they dodging bystanders the entire time?

They just do it early in the morning when there isn’t much lake traffic. I watched Taylor go by our condo at 6’ish am when they broke the record yesterday

You would have to close down the whole lake for it to be closed course.. it’s almost 100 miles each way I believe?

 

[RogerThat99]

They just do it early in the morning when there isn’t much lake traffic. I watched Taylor go by our condo at 6’ish am when they broke the record yesterday

You would have to close down the whole lake for it to be closed course.. it’s almost 100 miles each way I believe?

Correct. I Read it is 188 miles round trip.

 

[Skinny Tire AH]

Yep saw them fly by this morning with the chopper chasing them. Congrats to MTI & all three teams for their efforts & donations to charities. I'd be curious to learn the fuel burn of the 390 MTI vs 420 Performance Powerboats vs 368 Skater. They all run 450R. I'd guess the MTI has the best mpg even though they had a much higher mph average. Wonder what the weight difference is between the 3 boats? Guessing the Skater is the heaviest, even tho its a smaller boat.

That 368 was in rigging when I picked mine up. It’s not a race boat, so I’d tend to agree with you.

Without the knowledge of being sure, the 42 DW is probably close in weight to the smaller 390x race boat.

 

[Skinny Tire AH]

I’d like to see what a shootout boat like P3 could do?

I get his is set up for a “drag race” but running 118 is a very low effort affair for that boat. Think of the time he could make up in some long flat sections at 150-160, which also is not a huge effort in that boat. He’s not even propped for that type of run.

@Duramax

 

[attitude]

I’d like to see what a shootout boat like P3 could do?

I get his is set up for a “drag race” but running 118 is a very low effort affair for that boat. Think of the time he could make up in some long flat sections at 150-160, which also is not a huge effort in that boat. He’s not even propped for that type of run.

@Duramax

It seems hardware has been the limiting factor, lots of props not holding together.

 

[KingofBeers]

It seems hardware has been the limiting factor, lots of props not holding together.

Most failures have been from hitting shit in the water.

 

[attitude]

Most failures have been from hitting shit in the water.

Is that normal for LOTO?

 

[rivrrts429]

Is that normal for LOTO?

I’d imagine when you’re traveling the distance in this contest you’re bound to come across something in the water. To break the record I’d wager there’s some luck involved.

 

[KingofBeers]

Is that normal for LOTO?

I see lumber almost every time I go out. With the amount of rain that comes down here lots of crap gets washed into lake. Ive seen some scary big chunks bobbing just below the surface.

 

[attitude]

I’d imagine when you’re traveling the distance in this contest you’re bound to come across something in the water. To break the record I’d wager there’s some luck involved.

From what I’ve seen on RDP from Bully and the outboard church who run a ton of miles they don’t speak of hitting many things. Then again failures are usually the prop shafts.

I’d agree luck has a lot to do with it, 188 miles at 100 plus is a lot to ask from a boat.

 

[attitude]

I see lumber almost every time I go out. With the amount of rain that comes down here lots of crap gets washed into lake. Ive seen some scary big chunks bobbing just below the surface.

Hopefully the weekend warriors out there have some better luck this weekend.

 

[H20 Toie]

Lake cumberland and LOTO both have lots of things floating around, sometimes you see them and just go around but at 100+ not like you are going to have any time to miss something. 188 miles is a long ass way. also i imagine there is a huge difference hitting a branch at 50 and 100

 

[rivrrts429]

From what I’ve seen on RDP from Bully and the outboard church who run a ton of miles they don’t speak of hitting many things. Then again failures are usually the prop shafts.

I’d agree luck has a lot to do with it, 188 miles at 100 plus is a lot to ask from a boat.

LOTO has a lot more floating around in it than Havasu. Havasu is primarily surrounded by desert shrubbery. Aside from the flash flood debris Havasu overall is pretty free of debris. LOTO has woods and forests. Probably some decent size debris ends up in it.