World's Fastest V-Bottom | Factory Billet

Since 2017, Factory Billet, the one-of-a-kind, 51-foot, canopied Outerlimits Offshore Powerboats V-bottom featuring twin 2,000-plus-hp Factory Billet Power turbocharged engines, automatic three-speed transmissions and sophisticated electronic management systems, has been raising the top-speed bar at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Central Missouri. This year, team owner Jim Schultz set out to break the boat's 166-mph three-quarter-mile course record it set in 2022 and hopefully top 170 mph, a mark Schultz has been eyeing since he started developing his own engine program for the boat the Rhode Island company built for him in 2008. What happened at the 35th annual top-speed competition was stuff of legends. Come along for the ride as Schultz, engine guru Mike Faucher and the rest of the Illinois-based Factory Billet team show off the boat's unmatched technological advancements at the world’s most famous aquatic speed contest.
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Chapters
00:38 Intro
01:48 Getting to know Factory Billet
03:05 Arriving at Lake of the Ozarks
04:42 Who is Jim Schultz?
07:47 Factory Billet HQ & Dyno Room
08:58 State-of-the-art cockpit
11:25 Building the team
13:32 The engines
15:35 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout - Saturday Check In
17:44 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Saturday Run
20:33 Fixing the boost control
21:46 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Sunday Morning
23:58 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Sunday Run - WORLD RECORD
25:02 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout - post-race reflection
25:48 What's next for Factory Billet?
26:28 Credits

[@ericrebhan8041]

I had that record 30 + years ago. Congratulations

[@btravassos1226]

That’s awesome. Out of curiosity... what was that number? I love seeing how different records relate over time

[@ericrebhan8041]

I ran the fountain boat Ohio Steel from 1990 to 1996. Reggie Fountain and I ran 126.71 mph

[@btravassos1226]

No Way! That's so cool. I remember seeing that boat and records in magazines as a kid. Famous boat. @@ericrebhan8041

[@nsh1980gmail]

@@ericrebhan8041my cousin had a Fountain express cruiser. Crazy fast and smooth boat with the stepped hull.

[@ericrebhan8041]

@@nsh1980gmailawesome brother

[@cmpthree]

I absolutley love how these guys have every single thing dialed in and are still having the same problems as every boater, a broken boat. My favorite line by far is "If it could just work".

[@ShuswapLivin]

Wow!!! Not many people know how much it takes to go fast in a boat. Congratulations.

[@ricbarker4829]

It takes money.....lots and lots of money. That's why the most exciting records and races are when the machines are matched and it comes down to the skill of the driver.

[@robintaylor3860]

Most people will never know what over 100mph on water feels like. Nor how scary 140mph is where everything becomes blurry and the pounding your body takes. Not that I know what the 180$ mph are like and don't intend to find out. I know my limit and I reached it in my 20'$

[@Fummins139]

I smell 200 mph coming soon….

[@FAKE-NAME]

Congratulations on 184MPH Wahooo world record speed!

[@ssoffshore5111]

I met these gentlemen at the KW poker run several years ago. Total class acts and were quick to show me much of the custom work they had done to the boat. Not only is it an incredibly beautiful boat, but the work they have done is top notch! Well deserved gentlemen!!! And great job with this SOTW!!!

[@speedonthewater]

Thank you! Class acts for sure and great to see someone push the limits in our industry. Appreciate your feedback and comment!

[@erikradzins]

This boat is perfection on the water of both engineering, build quality, and art.

[@brandonthorbahn2405]

Although I’m a fountain guy I gotta respect the passion and commitment. Great job

[@jamiebray8532]

Absolutely beautiful boat guys. A great marvel of technology to get a V bottom to go that speed. The tow rig is awesome as well.

[@christopherhuber2517]

Truely insane number. Congrats

[@Warandpeace569]

Impressive, very very fast boat ! Congratulations from TAHITI, French Polynesia.

[@nthdegreedesign]

Gives new meaning to Outerlimits phrase "Live Fast" great job!! Congrats!!!

[@speedonthewater]

Yes it does!

[@michaelhastie7324]

Success = Hard Work, Dedication, and money. Great video.

[@jimjones8300]

Come on Reggie you gotta try

[@LTTUSA]

I was even cheering when they say 184! That’s awesome!

[@ducnut]

The production and content in this video are your best yet.

[@speedonthewater]

Thank you!

[@JDxdger]

Awesome video! This is one of my absolute favorite boats to watch every year!

[@speedonthewater]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@waynewilliams8554]

Congratulations. That is crazy fast for a V bottom!!

[@jonathanevans9257]

From the UK, awesome achievement and engineering brilliance. I would just love to get my hands on the towing rig let alone the boat!

[@Travis-lw4jm]

Congratulations to the factory billet team! Amazing boat and I am so happy to see it all come together. Thank you SOTW for putting another great video together for us.

[@speedonthewater]

Our pleasure!

[@Ray56z]

82mph on calibrated timing is the fastest I've been, I CAN NOT IMMAGINE adding 102mph to that. Some engineers and builders in this assembled group.

[@alexbuilds706]

Agreed.. I've been 112 in a 21' (or 23', can't remember) Team Shadow w/ twin 2.5's and I thought we were darn near flying.. This is next level.

[@dieseldog00]

I've been 114 in an American Offshore 3100 cat. Awesome ride!!

[@keithk2926]

All you can say is WOW Congratulations it’s just that need for speed

[@alexbuilds706]

Amazing work guys.. Look forward to next year and even faster!

[@speedonthewater]

Us too! What speed do you think they'll get on the next run??

[@alexbuilds706]

That's a hard one.. 184 if fast lol.. I know they said they were taking it home and not changing a thing. Would be awesome to see 190 taken. @@speedonthewater

[@TRich-sg9ux]

Absolutely stunning! Congratulations guys

[@pawtasticdadof532]

That thing LOOKED FAST!!!! Holy hell did it pull up top.

[@speedonthewater]

Sure did!! Cameras could barely keep up!

[@brianbradley95]

Spectacular! I will be looking forward to the next run.

[@vehdynam]

Well done , great video ! An absolutely awesome performance by Factory Billet , unbelievable. Many thanks.

[@speedonthewater]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@timmernator1]

The constant journey to PERFECTION...Great video!!!

[@speedonthewater]

Yes! Thank you!

[@oldman103]

My compliments Mike, you got got this one!

[@robintaylor3860]

Well done gentleman, and congratulations

[@BCB-Boats-Finland]

Absolutely amazing! Congrats for the Team!

[@speedonthewater]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it!

[@myvalium1]

WOW. I had chills as 184 was announced. Incredible job by a great team. Stay safe gents.

[@rickpriami6659]

Great job guys !!

[@user-ix5yj9ip9v]

M- F is moving ! I raced speed boat's year's ago ! 23ft with 427 full blown rat motor - nitrous ! I love this !

[@DJT-2024]

That was an awesome video. It makes you feel grateful for the things we take for granted. Awesome boat for an awesome guy built by some awesome people! Congratulations on your new boat! Have fun and enjoy! For the guys a W&W, good job, and keep up the good work!

[@Upgraydez]

Wow, when they pull those props out in suitcases like that. Artwork!

[@marcwesley8513]

Wow, beautiful boat, luv the sound of those engines..Many congrats on the team effort, gotta luv Mikes get-er-done attitude, especially when a complex part breaks and a simple fix ( although unorthodox), gets its done, at least temporarily…and your far away from your choice of spare parts, sometimes that hardware store stuff can be the difference of success or failure….not the optimal… but it gets-er-done….

[@soapbar88]

truly incredible achievement, you guys @ factory billet are an inspiration to the entire motorsport and watersport world.

[@tomstclair961]

Now you guys better bring a case of beer back to that little country hardware store, and thank them for the lucky clamps and screws. 😅😅😅😅😅 Congratulations gang. That's team work!!

[@455buick6]

From what I can tell they didn't use those things, they brought it back and did better repairs to it, mechanical and tuning

[@speedonthewater]

The parts were definitely used 👌🏼

[@jiggyquinn5635]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@joeyho5134]

Absolutely fantastic. Wow.

[@robertnorkus5582]

Teamwork...awesome

[@bobgreenhalgh7324]

Awesome work guys

[@speedonthewater]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rhythminblues8]

Loved the video and fully welcome more like it! Factory Billet is certainly a class act; reminds me of Tom Nelson who mentioned to me that he first started with offshore engines. You could see it pulling HARD crossing the beginning of the course; looked like they were going to post an impressive number from the beginning. Hell of a run and certainly motovation to go number chasing since the Kilo record is wellll within their grasp. One thing I’m curious about is, do they X-ray or image check the props after an event? I think that’d be part of my post run safety and data collection.

[@realmatriix]

awesome video! keep up the great work!

[@speedonthewater]

Thanks! We'll keep them coming!

[@GilB561]

I love that boat soooo much.

[@skillfulking4332]

Damn that felt inspirational

[@cjb8993]

Incredible! I used to own a Formula 382 Fastech, and when you're running boats of this size, it's ridiculous how much power it takes to push past the 100MPH mark, let alone scratching 200. Insane performance!

[@streetfit909]

Great Job! Great Moment!

[@markconnery2836]

🐐🐐🐐 FACTORY BILLET 🫡🇺🇸‼️

[@MM-cg8wm]

Congratulations to both of you.

[@whatta7793]

Most people don't understand how hard it is to hit even 100mph on water, but 182mph? Absolute insanity! Wow, that thing is one bad unit, awesome stuff.

[@randalljames1]

Well this is fun.... I am one of the fortunate that have been 160+.. But... that was with Kurtis 500 with gobs of drag boat engine power.. Not even in the same class as a V bottom running this fast... Congrats that is pretty amazing... Have thrashed on Turbo boats a few times... what a blast they are when they step up on the power curve...

[@corneliusblackwood9014]

We have a 340 MTI and absolutely love it. While I’ve hit a genuine 210+ on both a bike and a car, I can’t,imagine going much faster than 140-150 on a boat. I can only hope someday I get the chance, looks like so much fun.

[@dieseldog00]

Remember Gino's run against "Cat Killer"?? I don't remember Fountain's speed(172?) but Gino went 193 in his 2x1550hp 44MTI.

[@djh-zf2hi]

Fantastic video

[@bradking1685]

That had to be an absolute rush!

[@andrewyoung9751]

Great video 👏

[@josemaldonado8073]

Great video

[@crimpinurpimpin]

Yeah, that race has always amazed me. Every other Motorsport event going on these days is like how can we take away every single dangerous aspect and neuter the cars to an extent, the TT, NOPE. They’re absolutely like “Yeah so we’re doing this the same way we always have, if the bikes are quicker now, well I guess we’re gonna have some fast lap times.” 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

[@__m37]

amazing

[@killyourtelllievision]

That was sofa king kuul! Back to the drawing board for the 166mph competition! My father built a split 2500sq ft lakefront lodge we came from Ohio to visit every summer. I too learned there at four years old to waterski. What a great place to gather lifelong memories

[@erikeriksen2336]

Amazing. Talent + money 🙏

[@tcrutch65]

Congratulations 🎉

[@MarkWork-fd5tt]

GREAT ARTICLE

[@speedonthewater]

Thanks!

[@TheBonesevil1]

Painted that boat!

[@curtis-thebicentennialist1776]

Here's an idea...call up Steve Morris Engines and let Steve up your power game with his SMX Billet engines. Makes 4500+ HP EACH. Nice Boat!

[@jamesgilbert9254]

The lower units can’t handle that much horsepower you’d need a straight shaft

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

Spoken like someone who has never owned a boat 😅

[@davidneilson3508]

Congratulations she is definitely a bullet 🌴👍👍😎🌴

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

i reckon with a few more tweaks to engine your team might squeeze the 200mph mark out of this v bottom before it flips over

[@Matt-xy6cf]

I made valves with inconel core and the inconel portion has a .02 pentagon i.d. on valve stem portion , then 2 other exotic metals used on the valve. Capable of lasting in a top fuel dragster engine a full season but no one cares to try them as they think its bs. People do not even know there is a 90ft powerboat the billionaire friend machined mold to in 2022 and this mofo has 3 4000hp turbines . Its purpose is to run over 150mph through a haulover chop to ocean which will happen this summer in miami Fl . The seats to boat are bad ass with 4 feet of suspension travel total (2ft up ,2ft down) and axial up too +/- 30 degrees of axial suspension . Safe for a front end stuff at 150mph on back injury prevention tested so far in seat suspension test center in certain location.

[@joeltee9894]

Reggie already did it

[@weselmendorf2195]

** nope ---> 177 max and 171 avg 2 way on kilo back in 2004 but not 3/4 top speed shootout which is still obtainable by Fountain though - I agree to that. GOD Bless

[@renefontanez1531]

Wao congratulations It takes a good team And a good budget

[@robormiston2841]

I was building Tunnel Hulls in the 80' s when people didnt know what they were or capable of. It was hard to sell them back then. Godd job.

[@robertcain3426]

What are the advantages ofthe asymmetrical tunnel hull designs?

[@tylergood9168]

nice video. well done.

[@speedonthewater]

Thank you very much!

[@johnmoore8800]

Absolutely incredible... Let's see 200.

[@robertphillips3078]

What , looking 4 170 mph & blow by that ar 184 mph . Oh my Gosh . The fella who made the changes requires a massive pay rise $$$$$ asap

[@CasinoSquareCafe]

like to have seen the onboard shots of this run

[@dieseldog00]

Somebody said 200 is coming soon. The boat needs more power for 200. Either put a third 1650/1950 in it or change out to twin Steve Morris 2500-3000hp engines. I would like to see what Morris can do in Factory Billet with a set of his twins.

[@user-bp1ye9yw6x]

going fast in a boat can be super scary, just imagine shoving the throttle and holding on!!

[@brandondimmitt8467]

Pretty sure they drilled some holes in the waste gate lines lol!

[@158shm]

Very cool 🏁🏁🏁🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@timothycripps2721]

Was that a mooring line being disconnected and 16:10?

[@edwardkesock216]

Awesome just straight Awesome spectacular dammit man that boat was shitting and getting it

[@thegreek8962]

Whuuuuuuuu Whooooooooooo

[@nitrozack3062]

What type of block?

[@dimmacommunication]

Are those engines on an LSX block ?

[@weselmendorf2195]

** respectable and I certainly tip my hat ... but ---> not 2 way ( 5/8 mi ) kilo #'s for the record's people which was done by Mike Fiore in front of Reggie's house in 2014. 180 mph avg 2 way - these are one way shootout top speeds ( 3/4 mi ) so calm down ... shootouts and kilos are very different for speed endurance differences. ** Still none the less ---> YES - Bad Ass ! GOD Bless

[@speedonthewater]

Totally understand, and thanks for watching, but if Factory Billet wants to chase the kilo record, they could likely break that record, too.

[@waynebynoe99]

HEY!? SO WHAT PERSUADED WHOM! TO ADOPT THIS QUEST OF EXPRESSING THE MOTION OF WATER IN THE DYNAMICS OF THE BOAT'S DESIGN!!? [IT HAS A NICE LINE!!..

[@martinfromseacity2010]

WOW

[@justski40]

FUCKING LOVE IT !!!!

[@jebb125]

180 plus??? would of loved to be part of that, congrats..........

[@davidheitman7004]

nice props. why don't you have a pad? it would seam to break friction? fly the boat!

[@chrishatton2642]

Kinda interesting, most record runs take the whole day and multiple runs to dial in the vehicle/boat just right.

[@richardnotestine7333]

Imagine if you stretch that keel sharper how much faster you go...

[@AllHandlesHaveBeenTaken]

Those propellers cost more than my car

[@richardforest4708]

Got to be very very rich!

[@miketee2444]

May have played with the waste gates a little too much. Don't want a motor failure at that clip.

[@OFFSHOREJOJO]

Super fast beat Fountains record good luck

[@wisconsineaglesfan7925]

13:00 It's a Nissan GTR on the water.

[@tomtierney3812]

WOW.....ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR MILES PER HOUR !!!!

[@bamajeff9041]

Didn't Reggie Fountain already did it