Guys, I'm 61 so I grew-up with 007 films. Live and Let Die is my favorite and has been since I was 15 and saw the movie 3 consecutive days in a row..
Ok, so what has all this got to do with my post? Since getting my own GT150 restore project in late August, I've been capturing images from photos and videos to aid me in the restoration. One particular video watched states that the record jump required 75 mph. I've watched the video several times now and nothing I've seen looks anything like 75 mph. I also don't buy the Evinrude 135 pushing the boat to that speed. Based on my math, even with a health 140 horse, 60 - 62 mph would be possible if the outboard could turn a 23" stainless prop 6,200 rpm.
Does anyone know or have that jump speed? Has anyone driven a GT150 to 75 mph, if so what horsepower did it take? Without a pad, I have my concerns that even 60 on one of these would be suicide.
I've owned an Allison XB2002/ProMax SS for 20 years now that is capable of mid-90's and I've owned dozens of boats that would do mid- 60's. None of the bassboats with 150 horses ever got to that speed. That claimed 75 mph is hauling butt! I have a hard time believing a cross-charged V4 and a Glastron GT150 ever got there.
On a humorous note, while watching those chase scenes now almost 50 years later - I see lots of editing bloopers...
Thanks, Gordon