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Details make the difference on this "Extreme Machine".

Steve knows how to make a boat run fast and look good.

The wild paint scheme was shot over the original plain white gel coat by Chris Stemmer of Air Magic. Custom lettering was painted by George Williams of Visual Edge.

Steve uses all Gaffrig gauges including 120 MPH GPS speedo with recall, 12,000 RPM tach with recall, dual EGT, trim, water pressure, and fuel. Sea Star Pro hydraulic steering is topped off with a CRT three spoke steering wheel and trim system. Hanging off of the Hydrodynamics jackplate is a '97 2.5 EFI SS Merc that's been ported by G-Force Technologies. The Brucato SVS has been modified to run the nitrous/alcohol/lean burn by Nitrox. The motor also features a lightened flywheel,Taylor Marine reed cages, and a Steckbauer gearcase.

The show quality look extends to the trailer as well with custom fenders, step pads, plating, swing away tongue, paint, and tool box by Bill Roller Trailers.

Don't be fooled into thinking this is just a show boat. Steve runs in the KDBA and has clocked a 9.70 ET @ 116 MPH.

Steve just picked up a Quartermaster as his next project, and needs a good home for his Jaguar. email Steve.

Larry subscribes to the "Bigger Hammer" theory.

Starting with a cast off 225 3 litre "fishing" motor as a foundation, Larry used all his experience and tricks learned from his winning 2.5 motors.

Lightened crank, rods, pistons, and flywheel.
A6 ECU, and stator ignition modified by Sean Hill of Rapair.
Crankcase injection with Kinsler injectors and fuel rail.
Special Boyesen reeds and custom made Brucato SVS.
"Secret" porting and exhaust tuner.

All this power sits on a custom made adapter plate mated to a Taylor Marine 12 inch exhaust housing and Mercury champ swivel bracket.

Larry has on hand 3 Steckbauer gearcases with different ratios to choose from.

Larry gives big thanks to Danny McManis, Danny Ludwig, Dorsey Frabott, and Doc Weizenecker who've supplied constant help, and special thanks to Karen Smith who shares his dedication to this wild project.
Smith Racing is sponsored by Credit Auto Sales of Eustis, FL.

Look for big things out of Larry in 2001. He's a 1996 APBA Hall of Champions Driver and he's taking his efforts to a new level.

This clean 1992 Mirage Jaguar is a real sleeper with it's 2.4 EFI.

The lightweight layup and SVS enhanced motor have put the hurtin' on a lot of "fast" boats.

With a 30 inch prop Andy finds 110 mph with ease, not bad for an old 2.4!

Andy can be found (but seldom caught)at most hot boat gatherings in Florida.

When Frank began his restoration of this 1978 Viking it was a basket case.

Starting with a hull that looked like 80 grit sand paper, Frank spent months repairing, filling,and sanding it back into shape. When he was satisfied, he shot the beautiful paint scheme himself.

No detail was overlooked in the rigging. The modified short shaft 2.4 Drag motor sits on a Bob's Machine Shop hydraulic jack plate and runs a Sportmaster gear case. Future plans include upgrading to a 2.5 powerhead.

On most weekends that Frank isn't working on his boat, He can be found tearing up the water with his friends on the Caloosahatchee river.

This boat is for sale. For info: fbfhiperf@earthlink.net.

Yes, that's a real 2.5 Merc EFI shoehorned into this Polaris.

DeWayne Ogden who is a long time truck pulling champion, believes anything can be improved with more horsepower! He's got just that with a Merc V6 built by Larry Mumford of Outboard Performance.

Look close and you'll see that the motor has to lay on its side to fit under the seat. Besides adding more power, the addition of a Brucato SVS also helped solve some clearance problems. Power is transmitted to the stock pump through a gilmer belt drive.

If the sharp looking graphics don't give this rocket ship away, The unmistakable rumble of the monster Merc puts all other water rats on alert.

The acceleration of this water toy has to be seen to be believed.

DeWayne says top speed is whatever it takes to be in front!

The father and son team of Larry Mumford and Kevin Mumford set the standard for outboard drag racing in the deep south. Kevin makes it look easy, driving through the quarter mile in less than 10 seconds at speeds approaching 120mph ( Don't try this at home ). The Mumfords race in the Pro Fuel Division at a weight of 1250 lbs. As chief mechanic, Larry keeps Kevin winning with 380 horsepower of alcohol burning Mercury power! Kevin's been known to wind it up to 10,800 rpm when necessary! Always looking for an edge, they've been running and winning with the Brucato SVS since our first prototype in 1995.

Kevin's 1998 accomplishments include:

Induction into the 1998 APBA Hall of Champions

APBA National Champion

APBA High-Point Champion

Regional & Divisional Champion

Tennessee Drag Boat Association High-Point & Grand National Champion

Larry keeps busy building Hi-Performance motors at his business: Outboard Performance in Baxley, Georgia (912) 367-5365

This sharp looking Gambler is powered by a Merc 225 EFI 3.0 litre.

Charles' need for speed led him to install a Brucato SVS,Boysen reeds, high compression heads, and modified exhaust. He is currently hammering the rev limiter while turning a 29 1/2 Spinnelli prop.

Future plans include a Sportmaster lower unit and a 31 Spinnelli. If you want to run with Charles down the lake, you'd better be packing some serious Horsepower!

This 1987 vintage bass boat owned by Yours truly, has been reincarnated as a lake rocket.

The hull has been blueprinted, with strakes added for better lift and handling. The transom and stringers have been replaced and reinforced to handle big power, and weight was removed wherever possible.

The 1997 225 PRO MAX features a Rapair 16 amp charging system, Lightened flywheel by JSRE, Mercury forged pistons, SPS rod bolts, Mild porting, and of course an SVS intake.

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