40 Skater with 800 or so HP
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40 Skater with 800 or so HP
We are looking at this as a project. We would add it to the stable to use as more of a cruising type boat. It looks like it will hold 6-7 passengers comfortably. I know the history of the boat and have spoken to the owner.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o55090-en.html
We would put on #6 drives but don't want huge power. Our current 40 Skater is fast enough if we ever feel the need.
I was thinking 800-900hp or so with some 33/34 props would be a nice accelerating boat with a top speed of 110ish.
like these
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o53874-en.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o54942-en.html
These are all just guesses. I would appreciate more "expert" input.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o55090-en.html
We would put on #6 drives but don't want huge power. Our current 40 Skater is fast enough if we ever feel the need.
I was thinking 800-900hp or so with some 33/34 props would be a nice accelerating boat with a top speed of 110ish.
like these
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o53874-en.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o54942-en.html
These are all just guesses. I would appreciate more "expert" input.
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With the 33s it came with when I bought it top speed was 127mph.
I would be more than happy with 110mph in the project boat.
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What motors has that boat had in it? Get some performance #'s from the owner and that'll get you a good idea of where to start. It would be nice to have a pair of motors you only had to open every two-three seasons.
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The whole idea with less power would be to get 300 hours or more between rebuilds.
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would need two of these as well:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o54186-en.html
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would need two of these as well:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o54186-en.html
Photo Credit: http://www.cobrapower.com
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Throw some Supercharged LSX SBC in that bad boy. Light weight cheap, relatively and cool.
Now that would be a fun project. Although I am partial, see my screen name? LOL
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Now that would be a fun project. Although I am partial, see my screen name? LOL
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An older 40 like that with some 900s should do about 120-125 I set up right
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agreed!
I believe the arneson drives need a flat continuous transom.
we'll need to fill-in the notch at the transom like this pic:
Photo Credit: http://www.arneson-industries.com
agreed!
I believe the arneson drives need a flat continuous transom.
we'll need to fill-in the notch at the transom like this pic:
Photo Credit: http://www.arneson-industries.com