Speedster vs Daves F29 vs 28SS

[575cat]

I hope they run a #6...much faster and lighter.

I know , I guess for warranty they have to use an 8 .

 

[El Guapo]

I know , I guess for warranty they have to use an 8 .

#8 or MR8? The MR8 is supposed to be redesigned. I heard it was 2" shorter than the #6. Is the new MR8 same wight as the #6 or still much more heavy? The new MR8 is supposed to lower x-demension, which helps with lower center of gravity and engine hatch clearance. Love to get the real story.

 

[daveb1]

My RPM Redline 26 ran 123 MPH on GPS with a 750 HP NA BBC. This is with a massive Imco SCX drive. The video is on here somewhere, but I can find it if anyone is really that interested.

The RPM is a very large 26, much bigger than the Nordic 28 SS or Eliminator 27 Speedster on the water. The DCB F29 and 28 Speedster are wide beam boats in a different league.

 

[Singleton]

My RPM Redline 26 ran 123 MPH on GPS with a 750 HP NA BBC. This is with a massive Imco SCX drive. The video is on here somewhere, but I can find it if anyone is really that interested.

The RPM is a very large 26, much bigger than the Nordic 28 SS or Eliminator 27 Speedster on the water. The DCB F29 and 28 Speedster are wide beam boats in a different league.

They still building the RPM after the owner passed? Remember seeing the first one at the LA boat show in 07 and with a 525 it outran everything in that size

 

[Uncle Dave]

Which of these is vac bagged?

I know the Lavey is, but aren't sure about the Elim, Nordic or DCB?

The RPM is resin infused from what I hear- way cool, as long as you get it right, - the one I saw was very thin.


UD

 

[daveb1]

No, they are not building them since Steve died. I wish someone would have purchased the mold, it was an outstanding design. Probably, one of the fastest and best handling single engine cats ever. I was very impressed taking a demo ride with him when he turned his so tight that I had to really hang on to the grab rail. If I had tried that in my Mach 26, I would have hooked a chine and either spun out or turned over. The RPMs turn almost as well as a V bottom.

Mine is hull # 12. I think he made 2 boats after that before passing.

 

[G. Faulk]

They still building the RPM after the owner passed? Remember seeing the first one at the LA boat show in 07 and with a 525 it outran everything in that size

Last I heard they're not and the molds are up for sale. Total bummer the owner passing and there boats are no longer available.

If it were retirement time and I was sitting on a shit ton of money I would tremendously enjoy scooping these molds up and making a run at bringing back to the market RPM and hopefully as well as the owner made these boats. That 26 runs and it would be fun to try and get the 30 going.

 

[G. Faulk]

No, they are not building them since Steve died. I wish someone would have purchased the mold, it was an outstanding design. Probably, one of the fastest and best handling single engine cats ever. I was very impressed taking a demo ride with him when he turned his so tight that I had to really hang on to the grab rail. If I had tried that in my Mach 26, I would have hooked a chine and either spun out or turned over. The RPMs turn almost as well as a V bottom.

Mine is hull # 12. I think he made 2 boats after that before passing.

Your lucky you own one, if I were in your shoes it would be tough to ever sell it.

 

[BMABITY]

I know the guy that owned the F 29 with a single 700, cuddy, open bow. His name is Fred... He just sold it.
That boat ran 104 with a stock 700/NXT and went 110 after he Whippled it.

If you don't believe me, I will get you his number and you can call him...

Thanks

This is Fred, who is this?

I never got the boat to 110, but it did run 106 on the rev. I figured with a little more pitch the boat could have seen 110.

Most don't realize the difference with a cleaver prop vs. a bravo, they grab the water so much more efficient at higher speeds. Don't get me wrong, a bravo with huge power is going to move a single engine cat well but not like a properly setup cleaver will. The issue is getting them to work well for all around boating!

FYI, my 29 was vacuum bagged, with blue printed bottom and penski composite, light boat. But, it did have an open how and huge stereo with 3 batteries, it just worked well.

 

[Joe mama]

It was time for the family and I to sell. We wanted something a tad more user friendly and that could pu the kids around on the tube. Nothing bad to say about the boat, it had just ran its course for us.

:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[CanadianNordic28SS]

I own a Nordic 28SS with a Mercury 700SCI / NXT Drive with the Whipple upgrade.
I love the boat, the ride, the styling and the Mercury Package is hard to beat.
Very user friendly getting in and out of and the guys at Nordic are second to none when it comes to Customer satisfaction.
For a single engine Cat I think this is the best boat built hands down.

 

[BigSteve]

Three great boats that can be powered many ways!

Several excellent ways to build

The newest outboard technology. A single Seven o/b motor produces 627 hp runs Herring props
That would push a 28 SS a buck ten and handle better

 

[CanadianNordic28SS]

I will ask you this can you sustain a steady speed of 60 or 70 without porpoise ??

My Nordic 28SS has no porpoise at any speed and neither do any of the other 28SS that I drove.
At 60-70mph my 28SS is just idling along not even breaking a sweat, this is a very comfortable cruising speed if you like to look at the scenery.
The 28SS is loads of fun at 100mph plus and still rides like a dream for a small Cat.
Trim any boat the wrong way and it won't ride properly.

 

[El Guapo]

No, they are not building them since Steve died. I wish someone would have purchased the mold, it was an outstanding design. Probably, one of the fastest and best handling single engine cats ever. I was very impressed taking a demo ride with him when he turned his so tight that I had to really hang on to the grab rail. If I had tried that in my Mach 26, I would have hooked a chine and either spun out or turned over. The RPMs turn almost as well as a V bottom.

Mine is hull # 12. I think he made 2 boats after that before passing.

Cats turn just as well if not better then v-bottoms, if you know what your doing. I always thought v-bottoms turned better until I took the Tres Martin Driving School. We now turn our 27' Speedster like a v- bottom ski boat. I bet your Mach 26 would have done the same.
I agree with you about the RPM being an outstanding boat. These boats are crazy fast. Steve was able to make the SCX 4 surface drive work on them too. Such a sad deal for Steve, his family and of course RMP Boats. I Wonder if anybody will buy the molds?

 

[JD D05]

I will ask you this can you sustain a steady speed of 60 or 70 without porpoise ??

That never happened to me. The only time I got it is when I would try and trim a little early coming up to speed it seems little bump back down and it would go away.

I no longer own my SS...

 

[575cat]

That never happened to me. The only time I got it is when I would try and trim a little early coming up to speed it seems little bump back down and it would go away.

I no longer own my SS...

Why did you sell ?

 

[JD D05]

Why did you sell ?

I have two little girls and I just wanted to go back to the V.

 

[McKay]

I have two little girls and I just wanted to go back to the V.



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Is that the 35 open bow that was for sale in Ogden for a while? Had 600 mercs right?

 

[JD D05]

Is that the 35 open bow that was for sale in Ogden for a while? Had 600 mercs right?

Yes it is.

 

[McKay]

Yes it is.

Sweet. Would like to check it out one day.
Mac

 

[JD D05]

Sweet. Would like to check it out one day.
Mac

Sounds good. Going to try and make it to the Monster Bash...

 

[Letsride22]

Is that the 35 open bow that was for sale in Ogden for a while? Had 600 mercs right?

Brett Kenley's old boat nice! Also better equipped for an overnighter should you find yourself tied off to a buoy at Lake Powell! Lol

 

[JD D05]

Brett Kenley's old boat nice! Also better equipped for an overnighter should you find yourself tied off to a buoy at Lake Powell! Lol

Yep that s the one, I am guessing it will always be Brett's old boat HA. Ya that would be a bit more comfy of course I would have never been tied off with a second spinny thing to limp home.

 

[McKay]

Sounds good. Going to try and make it to the Monster Bash...

I'm all done for the year. Just drained the boat and put it away last weekend. Birds start flying soon. Getting mud boats ready to go now.

 

[BHC Vic]

Just a suggestion, what ever you chose, get a walk off bow if possible.

How would this pull a tube or wake board. I was at cobra yesterday looking at the new Python deck and talking about maybe having one built. Live never ridden in a cat and that's one thing that was said. Great for kids and dogs unless u are doing water sports.

 

[Singleton]

How would this pull a tube or wake board. I was at cobra yesterday looking at the new Python deck and talking about maybe having one built. Live never ridden in a cat and that's one thing that was said. Great for kids and dogs unless u are doing water sports.

Not true. I pull my kids on tubes, wake-boarding and skis using my deck boat. I added tabs so I can stay on plane at 18mph. I think it comes to how the transom is designed for access.

 

[JD D05]

I'm all done for the year. Just drained the boat and put it away last weekend. Birds start flying soon. Getting mud boats ready to go now.

Nothing wrong with that. I will tell you this is my favorite month in Havasu the Monster Bash is a ton of fun. I will be leaving my boat down there, than come home and start praying for lots of snow for some 2 stroke tree dodging.

 

[BHC Vic]

Not true. I pull my kids on tubes, wake-boarding and skis using my deck boat. I added tabs so I can stay on plane at 18mph. I think it comes to how the transom is designed for access.

Got ya thanks. Thinking about it now the 3d transom on the 270 Python might make access pretty tough. I have to do a lot more research and figure out what exactly we want.

 

[McKay]

Nothing wrong with that. I will tell you this is my favorite month in Havasu the Monster Bash is a ton of fun. I will be leaving my boat down there, than come home and start praying for lots of snow for some 2 stroke tree dodging.

Probably will never get down there in October. I hunt about 80 days a year between first Saturday in Oct. through mid Jan. I only summer boat for something to do in the off season. My family loves Powell. We got down there 7 times this year and did a total of 34 days on the water this summer. Utah Lake pretty much sucked this year with the water levels. Had just a couple good days there.

 

[JD D05]

Probably will never get down there in October. I hunt about 80 days a year between first Saturday in Oct. through mid Jan. I only summer boat for something to do in the off season. My family loves Powell. We got down there 7 times this year and did a total of 34 days on the water this summer. Utah Lake pretty much sucked this year with the water levels. Had just a couple good days there.

Right on. You a member of one of those desert carp clubs out by the airport?

I never got on Utah lake this year.

 

[regor]

How would this pull a tube or wake board. I was at cobra yesterday looking at the new Python deck and talking about maybe having one built. Live never ridden in a cat and that's one thing that was said. Great for kids and dogs unless u are doing water sports.

I've done it V, but it's not the ideal boat for water sports, unless your riders like to haul ass of course.

You can drive it this weekend. :thumbup:

I'm thinking about an early morning run on Mojave while all the drunks sleep off their hangovers!

 

[McKay]

Right on. You a member of one of those desert carp clubs out by the airport?

I never got on Utah lake this year.

Ya two actually. One north of the airport about 5-6 miles and one at the end of 500 south in bountiful.

 

[JD D05]

Ya two actually. One north of the airport about 5-6 miles and one at the end of 500 south in bountiful.

Nice, went out to one once with a buddy, it's pretty cool out there.

 

[McKay]

Nice, went out to one once with a buddy, it's pretty cool out there.

Ya there is I think 7 clubs on the south shore with all different varying degrees of ammenties and success based on what you are willing to pay. We have a ball. On average we can shoot our limits and be back in the office by 8:30-9:00 most days.

 

[BHC Vic]

I've done it V, but it's not the ideal boat for water sports, unless your riders like to haul ass of course.

You can drive it this weekend. :thumbup:

I'm thinking about an early morning run on Mojave while all the drunks sleep off their hangovers!

I'll shoot u my number right now. Some of the older tubers like going fast and getting hurled across the water. My kids are young (1 not even out the womb yet [emoji13]) pretty sure I gotta start them slow [emoji4]