31 AO outboard
10-26-2006 | 01:28 PM
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31 AO outboard
do these boats have the same layup and stringers/ bulkhead spacing as the IB/OB boats? I am wondering on a future conversion of this boat... run it as is for now and build power... then when the OB's run out of steam change to an IB/ arneson setup...... what do they run like with the surface drives?
Ernie
Ernie
11-20-2006 | 10:16 PM
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Re: 31 AO outboard
4000 to 5000 lbs depending on the construction schedule. ie balteck pannel bulkheads and flooring vs acquaply. also what layout is in the cabin and what layup schedule is used for the cockpit liner and hatch.
11-21-2006 | 06:28 AM
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Re: 31 AO outboard
Originally Posted by TopSpin80
ANYBODY???? where are the AO guys?
what does this boat run like with the Outboards?
what does this boat run like with the Outboards?
'I emailed the guy who owned that boat and he said it ran between 80 and 90. I would still like to hear some more more input on the boat myself though.
11-21-2006 | 05:10 PM
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Re: 31 AO outboard
Hey 'quest', what do you think my 2002 31ao weighs with the 300X's on the back. The mercs are about 475 lbs each. Cabin is no frills, just basic carpet and bed pads.
jeff
Did you get my shipping charge money?
thanks
jeff
Did you get my shipping charge money?
thanks
Last edited by Rocco; 11-21-2006 at 07:00 PM.
11-24-2006 | 09:40 PM
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Re: 31 AO outboard
The 1992 AO is mine I gps'd it at 83 mph. The cabin has a refridg, microwave, and sink. The original boat had triple 2.4's and the gauges and throttles are still set up. It was repainted and upholstered in 2000 along with the rigging. It is definitly a heavy, solid ride. The main reason I am looking to sell it is because it is a pain a++ to fill up with gas. In CA they don't sell 92 octane so I have to bring it to the airport and I fill it around 60 % 91 octane and 40 % 100LL. Also it's time for me to join the 100 mph club and I would rather buy a boat that is already there. This is a great, stable boat but if the water is flat it porposes at 75 to the top. If the water is rough with boat chop or windy it runs great.
