One of the five becomes a Six
03-26-2015, 08:57 PM
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God dayum that thing is dead sexy!
How's the rooster with the 6's?!
How's the rooster with the 6's?!
03-26-2015, 10:15 PM
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Props For Sale! Props For Sale!
Today was the day I've been dreaming about since December 6th when I began removing parts to start this project.
I took the afternoon off to do a couple of last minute items to get ready to finally water test the SSM VI drives. As I finished my tasks it was one eye on the tide chart and one on the weather radar. I hoped to get enough tide to run in the Crystal River before the storm line arrived.
We just made it back to ZP's, smiling ear to ear over our first test run, when the bottom dropped out. Washed in the rain as you can see in the pics..
It will need some new wheels to take full advantage of the Sixes, but at this point, NO WORRIES!!
Today was the day I've been dreaming about since December 6th when I began removing parts to start this project.
I took the afternoon off to do a couple of last minute items to get ready to finally water test the SSM VI drives. As I finished my tasks it was one eye on the tide chart and one on the weather radar. I hoped to get enough tide to run in the Crystal River before the storm line arrived.
We just made it back to ZP's, smiling ear to ear over our first test run, when the bottom dropped out. Washed in the rain as you can see in the pics..
It will need some new wheels to take full advantage of the Sixes, but at this point, NO WORRIES!!
Jon
03-26-2015, 10:21 PM
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I get 1.15@ 3500, 62 mph. Most Grady White, proline, contender, blackwater, etc, with twin 250 yamahahahas, get about the same, but at 35-38 mph. So in an hours time i will be 20 miles farther. The trip and quad boats are worse, not that it matters, as long as you are having fun.
The yellowfin 34, 36, and 42 i have been in show .8 mpg at 40-43 mph.
My Skater gets 4 mpg at 90 mph. Optimax outboards.
The yellowfin 34, 36, and 42 i have been in show .8 mpg at 40-43 mph.
My Skater gets 4 mpg at 90 mph. Optimax outboards.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/p...-t-f250tur.pdf
03-27-2015, 02:14 PM
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your attention to detail and the fit n finish on your boat is absolutely amazing. one of the nicest boats i have ever laid my eyes on. congrats on one beautiful boat, nice work, not many boats i would say that about. enjoy, kevin
03-27-2015, 09:23 PM
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Thanks all for the kind words and compliments.
The most gratifying was when it was all washed and put away after passing its water test.
ZP, with a big grin said " I guess you could afford it!"
We celebrated with a Rum drink, as is our custom!
The most gratifying was when it was all washed and put away after passing its water test.
ZP, with a big grin said " I guess you could afford it!"
We celebrated with a Rum drink, as is our custom!
03-28-2015, 12:02 PM
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First off, the pic of one dog on the chair and the other on the table...easy to tell who runs the shop!
Second - you best be careful backing into a slip with those things!! Jezuz, they look like they stick out half as long as the boat with the mini swim step and the extension boxes!!
Sh!ts bomb! Can't wait to come check it out in person at the dock in Key West.
Last time I saw your boat it was sitting in Phil's shop after coming back from the Bahamas. And it was BEAT!! Almost bought it but ended up buying my gun instead. Always glad to see a nice boat end up in the right hands instead of someone that ends up neglecting it.
Second - you best be careful backing into a slip with those things!! Jezuz, they look like they stick out half as long as the boat with the mini swim step and the extension boxes!!
Sh!ts bomb! Can't wait to come check it out in person at the dock in Key West.
Last time I saw your boat it was sitting in Phil's shop after coming back from the Bahamas. And it was BEAT!! Almost bought it but ended up buying my gun instead. Always glad to see a nice boat end up in the right hands instead of someone that ends up neglecting it.
