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Forum: Saber
11-30-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,959
Posted By hotjava66

I’m still surprised that people use/like the 4...

I’m still surprised that people use/like the 4 blade Bravos on a twin 28. I tried them and despised them for everything other than getting on plane. Went from 7-8% slip on 3 blades to 18% on...
Forum: Saber
04-29-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,315
Posted By hotjava66

No worries about speed wall with the rocker....

No worries about speed wall with the rocker. These hulls run very high once you get above 50 or so. The main concern is running props that keep the bow up and carry it at speed. They are all prone to...
Forum: Saber
04-29-2022, 04:52 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,315
Posted By hotjava66

I don’t believe the Offshore and Cyclone are...

I don’t believe the Offshore and Cyclone are different molds. I think what you are referring to is that they changed the bottom design after the first few boats. I don’t remember exactly but I think...
Forum: Saber
07-18-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 74,214
Posted By hotjava66

Sold a few years ago, I believe it has been...

Sold a few years ago, I believe it has been resold since. Miss it, but season is short here and have other obligations with the kids these days. Was a great boat, may have another one in the...
Forum: Saber
07-15-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,241
Posted By hotjava66

I can’t find his contact info it’s been quite a...

I can’t find his contact info it’s been quite a few years
Forum: Saber
07-15-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,241
Posted By hotjava66

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

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Forum: Saber
05-26-2021, 05:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,241
Posted By hotjava66

I had a full width deflector made for mine like...

I had a full width deflector made for mine like on newer Cigarettes etc, Was Lexan about 6” tall but could do whatever you like for height. Made a big difference vs the flip ups. The guy that did...
Forum: Saber
02-25-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,763
Posted By hotjava66

Probably whatever they could get the best deal on...

Probably whatever they could get the best deal on lol.
That being said, when these boats were built the selection of props was way more limited than today, and once you ran out of pitch/diameter the...
Forum: Saber
07-20-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,667
Posted By hotjava66

I dont have the boat anymore but I can tell you...

I dont have the boat anymore but I can tell you my hatch was not raised and prop shift centerline was about 6.5" below the bottom at drive location using a long straight edge
Forum: Saber
07-16-2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,667
Posted By hotjava66

Yeah thats a nice number. Would keep eyes open...

Yeah thats a nice number. Would keep eyes open for a set of 31's if you can buy right, was told they are actually more like 32's or 33's might be the ticket. I thought hard about shorties, I don't...
Forum: Saber
07-16-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,667
Posted By hotjava66

Have you tried running 3 blade props? I know...

Have you tried running 3 blade props? I know everyone turns their nose up at them these days but as low as the drives are on most 28's they do work better imho. Slip #'s on my 28 were crazy low...
Forum: Saber
07-08-2019, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,608
Posted By hotjava66

If you are looking for soft ride when slow drag...

If you are looking for soft ride when slow drag about 3/4 tab, a 28 will plow through just about anything with tabs down. Thata what I did when my kids were small and riding along
Forum: Saber
07-08-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,608
Posted By hotjava66

Duplicate

Duplicate
Forum: Saber
07-08-2019, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,608
Posted By hotjava66

Mine would porpoise under 40 or so if you ran any...

Mine would porpoise under 40 or so if you ran any trim at all. I would just keep drives down all the way until 45 and that pretty much eliminated it. Not worth trimming up for an extra mph or 2 at...
Forum: Saber
10-24-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,036
Posted By hotjava66

There have been a couple of boats with 650 a side...

There have been a couple of boats with 650 a side both ran low to mid 90's from what I have heard.
Forum: Saber
10-06-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,036
Posted By hotjava66

Based on what I have heard and checked into when...

Based on what I have heard and checked into when I had my 28 it will probably take 750 a side minimum to reliably break 100.
Forum: Saber
07-04-2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,483
Posted By hotjava66

What dates are you in Traverse City? We try to...

What dates are you in Traverse City? We try to get up there a few times a season.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-10-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,468
Posted By hotjava66

I understand this concern, but why no outcry...

I understand this concern, but why no outcry about the ongoing pollution issues? Every time we get heavy rains hundreds of millions of gallons of raw or partially treated sewage gets dumped in the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-10-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,468
Posted By hotjava66

I believe we need to do a better job stewarding...

I believe we need to do a better job stewarding the lakes. That being said, after briefly looking into these cuts I could not find much about if or what that 300 million had been earmarked for or...
Forum: Donzi
03-01-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,869
Posted By hotjava66

A little, it's clear but the grit in it makes it...

A little, it's clear but the grit in it makes it show some. Not too noticeable being in strips and worth it for what it does. I literally hurt myself several times slipping on the freshly painted...
Forum: Donzi
03-01-2017, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,869
Posted By hotjava66

I used some clear 3m non skid in a spray bomb for...

I used some clear 3m non skid in a spray bomb for showers etc. Taped off so it is in strips, works great rough enough for grip but fine on bare feet.
Forum: General Q & A
02-24-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 31,866
Posted By hotjava66

^ you would be the only boat with a life size...

^ you would be the only boat with a life size bobble head on board
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-18-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,422
Posted By hotjava66

Yes, been thinking about it for a while. Not...

Yes, been thinking about it for a while. Not ready to spend the $ yet, a pair of Verados is probably more than the boat is worth. I should call him and get a ballpark number, maybe it's cheaper...
Forum: Fountain
02-18-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,584
Posted By hotjava66

Infinite unless you are going to build airtight...

Infinite unless you are going to build airtight boxes and have the required airspace per their specs. I have 3 JL 10's in my seat bench sound pretty good. Ran tonneau cover Velcro around the seat...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-18-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 25,192
Posted By hotjava66

I like the idea that most of the rebuild or wear...

I like the idea that most of the rebuild or wear parts are likely off the shelf stock. I imagine new cost for the complete unit is pricey with the block etc being semi custom but even buying double...
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