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Old 06-07-2010, 11:25 AM
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On older off shore boats, like the formulas is it possible to step the hull like the new ones?

Would this cause structural problems, and if its possible would it be worth it?
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Old 06-07-2010, 12:23 PM
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Sure, go right ahead
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stop thinking about this now LOL. It's impossible to do
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why would you want to?????just add more hp to go faster
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Originally Posted by DollaBill
stop thinking about this now LOL. It's impossible to do
Come on bill..it's fiberglass, anything is possible. But if your not a good glassman it's going to cost you mucho dinero
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Not worth it IMO.
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Originally Posted by phragle
Come on bill..it's fiberglass, anything is possible. But if your not a good glassman it's going to cost you mucho dinero
I maintain it's not possible. CG's change etc etc etc. I think you'd be nuts to attempt that. AND can you imagine what that would cost??
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If you want a stepped boat, buy one that came from the mold that way.
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Originally Posted by DollaBill
I maintain it's not possible.
Bring me an old formula and Bill Gates checkbook and I will make you one hell of a boat.......
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there was a fountain 33 that started life as a straight bottom boat but GREAT LAKECASTERS I think it was after a few seasons racing and to run against harry in his OUTERLIMITS 37 and Phantom 34 both stepped bottom they stepped there boat so there is at least ONE that was done but your right about cg being reset it would be cheaper to buy a newer hull. you just need to make more power or better drive height.
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