Episode 24 - Powerboat Talk with Jim Schultz owner of Factory Billet Outerlimits, fastest V-bottom ever at LOTO Shootout

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Jim Schultz, proud owner of the record-breaking Factory Billet 51 ft. Outerlimits GTX, achieved an astonishing 184 mph at this year's Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, setting a new benchmark for the fastest V-bottom. This impressive feat not only obliterated Schultz’s previous best of 166 mph on the 3/4 mile course but also exceeded the all-time LOTO V-bottom record of 180 mph, initially set on a one-mile course!

Schultz, a seasoned machinist, is the founder of Geremarie Corporation, a notable manufacturer of billet aluminum parts for internationally acclaimed boat brands like MasterCraft and Cigarette. Additionally, he owns Factory Billet Power, a specialist in enhancing drive and engine performance for the world's elite boat racers.

Dive into this episode of Powerboat Talk as Schultz unravels the engineering nuances of his Outerlimits, fueled by twin, Brummet Marine-built, 605 cu. in. twin-turbocharged, Big Block Chevys, each boasting nearly 3000 hp. Discover the surprises and challenges Schultz faced during his extraordinary, record-smashing run, surpassing his initial goal of 170 mph by a staggering 18 miles per hour.

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