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I was just wondering which is faster, if there is one thats faster.
03 1300 (stage II) E.F.I. controller Riva heads + Extra bolts Power filter Free flow D-plate/chip Riva single loader grate R&D 800 grate Riva ride plate (I.R angle mod) Solas 14-20 rebent12-20(I.R.) 1200 reduction nozzle Protec 20mm steering nozzle Stepped blades PPK Blueprinted pump & housing Tiny Tach Installed on lid Riva bars Waveeater kit 5 degree pump cone 01 lightning (12.9) |
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NOT SURE BUT THE SALT CONTENT HAS ALOT TO DO WITH BOUANCY. THE MORE SALT CONTENT THE HIGHER YOU FLOAT.
http://yamadawgs.homestead.com/suckmywake.html 2000/2003 gp1300R 2002 xlt800 55mph 2005 gp1300r EAST COAST SPEEDFREAX |
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Thats true so salt water has to be denser so more friction and slower speeds, thats why everyone is faster then me there all running in that nice clean lake water
 03 1300 (stage II) E.F.I. controller Riva heads + Extra bolts Power filter Free flow D-plate/chip Riva single loader grate R&D 800 grate Riva ride plate (I.R angle mod) Solas 14-20 rebent12-20(I.R.) 1200 reduction nozzle Protec 20mm steering nozzle Stepped blades PPK Blueprinted pump & housing Tiny Tach Installed on lid Riva bars Waveeater kit 5 degree pump cone 01 lightning (12.9) |
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I have found that fresh water is good for maybe an extra mph easily, ride in both regularly.
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rich,
where do you go for fresh water? |
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not true-salt water is faster. there was a lengthy article in pwi not long ago by kevin cameron(very knowledgeable) on salt vs. fresh and warm vs. cold. i will pull it up and get back for reference. several boat and watercraft experts all came to same conclusion-salt water is 1-2mph faster.(more buoyancy-less friction)
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This is true when dealing with exposed props. With jet drives the opposite is true. We've done back to back testing for verification. RIVA CREW Please post and ride responsibly!!! |
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So, what everyone is saying here is... Salt water provides more bouancy, but has a higher density. With fresh water, you don't have as much bouancy, but make up for it with the lower density. Also, the fresh doesn't do as much damage to the equipment, so even if salt was faster, you're better off in fresh. Less work, less damage... now with added bonus of less density and higher speeds!!
Of course, none of this applies if you are from Texas or New York...  This message has been edited. Last edited by: Josh, 96 WaveRaider 1100 with Riva Flame Arrestors, Boyesen Reeds, Solas 13/19, Top Loader Grate, Pro-Tec Shortie Ride Plate (speedo intact), Riva milled 150 psi head, Primer Kit, Pre-mix 50:1, Pro-Tec Sponsons. Won't run with the big bores or triples, but it's paid for and fun to ride! |
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October,2003 personal watercraft illustrated: one of the original fathers of watercraft, gary robison, at novi products says that testing on fresh water lakes versus the nearby ocean gave the advantage to the ocean- by about 1-1.5mph. he attributed this to the 2.5 percent denser ocean water's lifting slightly more of the WATERCRAFTS HULL out of the water, thereby reducing skin friction. In this example, water temp would be the same and the only variable would be water density. once again i guess you cant believe all you read, huh?
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