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11-15-2018 | 12:42 PM

#391

thisistank

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You knocked both of those out the park man. Bad Azz. Can't wait to see the Tiger in the water, done.

11-15-2018 | 01:36 PM

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That’s crazy fast in these little things. I’ve got one stripped down and heading to the painter. Mine scared the chit out of me at 55 with the cable steering. I’m thinking a 525 will be plenty for me. BTW the tiger looks great

I have mine on an ITS box, lots of seesawing the wheel at low speed, but I had the tabs down like I would have in the Tiger. Rick told me tabs neutral and drive neutral for low speed and it should straighten up.. main thing is with the props when it goes in gear it jumps in the water, lol

11-15-2018 | 02:33 PM

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What, no build thread??? Thats needed now, more than ever, for us northerners .

11-15-2018 | 03:06 PM

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I’m doing a ITS box for sure just not sure of power yet. I have an old all aluminum 400 small block that I think would be really cool in this boat. Just not sure if I can get it to 500 horse. I was thinking 280 tabs would be fine in a 80 mph boat, or should I do 380’s?

11-15-2018 | 03:07 PM

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What, no build thread??? Thats needed now, more than ever, for us northerners .

I have a bunch of pics, just don’t know how to post them haha

11-15-2018 | 03:55 PM

#396

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Send'em!! Ill post! [email protected]

11-15-2018 | 04:24 PM

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i have 280s and mounted them flat over the last lifting strake, see the pic above, it makes the water think the boat is longer and its very sensitive to tab, I really have to get used to it. but I'm sure it will be fine once i learn the boat more and test and tune.

11-15-2018 | 04:44 PM

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I finally got my 20 in after nearly 10 years... 86 mph and lots of stick left to play with and tune.. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...lUZFhZNkhoYzFB

Damn Rob, you did squeeze your self into that seat !!!!

11-15-2018 | 05:37 PM

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Damn Rob, you did squeeze your self into that seat !!!!

and it was comfy, i fit easily 9 years ago, but they were great for the 3 hours we were out playing and i even had some layers on.

12-26-2018 | 01:59 PM

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Rob,

Congratulations on Bad Girl and the 20, they are Beautiful !!

Amazing perseverance “Over, Under, Around or Through ! “

Merry Christmas and have a Happy Boating New Year Buddy !

All The Best,

Victor

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