Dave Hensley
Well-Known Member
Just watched a dvd of the record runs from 1987. Interesting to say the least. Allison dominated the number of boats but there were a few interesting Brand X combinations. A HydroStream with a Suzuki was hands down winner for unusual set up. I knew the 1987 Jaco XB2002 I had bought last year was the 150 Production outboard record holder from 1996 on Melton Hill. There it was again in 1987 setting a record with what looked like a 200 Mariner. 96 mph and change. Got me to wondering if any of the other boats that were there that day are still around. wonder what happened to Glen's boat? Speaking of which, given all the discussion around top speed for an Allison, how hard it is to do and watching these cats run 122-129 with carbed 2.4's 27 years ago makes you wonder. Not trying to rain on the parade but in 1996 the super light red XB2002 Jaco boat with a fire breathing factory 2.5 EFI only went 106. Just hard to imagine that nobody has come close. I do know one thing. When Reynolds comes through tall buildings shook and everybody else wet their pants. It is undeniable he was operating on a different level than Pou, Owen Borris and even a guy in a Champ boat.