Merc helps set waterski record

Largest Human Pyramid

Sept 13, 2018

Largest Human Pyramid

Pyramid CrewMercury Marine was the power behind the Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team from Janesville WI in August attempted a Guinness World Record for building the largest-ever human pyramid on water skis. Two weeks later, they have made the Book and set a brand new record.

The towboats were powered by triple 300-hp Mercury Racing outboards for a total of 1,800 hp. The engines were spinning four-blade Revolution 15-inch pitch propellers.

CertificateTo overcome the drag that would be created getting all the skiers out of the water, the drivers built a quick-release system and used two boats for the initial pull. The pull boat was about 100 feet ahead of the main towboat and had a strap attached to the quick-release on bow eye of the primary boat. Once the skiers were up and on top the water, the quick release was activated and the entire pyramid was towed behind a single boat.

Here are some incredible videos of the accomplishment:

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and perhaps the most amazing:

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