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Helmwurst 04-08-2024 09:06 AM

Ugh! I guess there are no docks there and you have to beach it? That would make me cringe BIG TIME! You made a good purchase there; it is an awesome boat. I would drive by it almost everyday on the BT lot and just admire the quality and design. Congrats again!

thisistank 04-08-2024 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JaayTeee (Post 4895013)
Do you have the drives trimmed clear in when docking?

If yes, try try trimming the drives a couple clicks positive (past neutral)

I think you’re right. I was actually in a text thread with Kelly (payupsucka) and he recommended just this after I was complaining of the difference between turning in and out and how the boat reacted so. Much different around the docks with turning in. The next day we ran it was way better when I had the drives kicked out more. Still not as good as spinning out and being able ti
just walk it around the docks with the sticks (no wheel), but a lot more manageable with the drives kicked out so the thrust of the prop isn’t just pushing agains the transom.

thisistank 04-08-2024 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmwurst (Post 4895025)
Ugh! I guess there are no docks there and you have to beach it? That would make me cringe BIG TIME! You made a good purchase there; it is an awesome boat. I would drive by it almost everyday on the BT lot and just admire the quality and design. Congrats again!

That’s how they roll in havasu. Beach it up. Charmaine sand in that photo is super fine. I actually checked the keel when I got it on the trailer and it was good to go. But I get it. I try to just coast in real soft. I’m actually more worried about passengers bringing sand from their feet and walking on the deck. This, the yellow towel on the bow in the photo :D

thisistank 04-08-2024 10:08 AM


TexomaPowerboater 04-08-2024 12:59 PM

Bet that was pretty cool hitting 65-70 where the old boat topped out at and then realizing you still had 20-30+mph left in her.

thisistank 04-08-2024 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater (Post 4895043)
Bet that was pretty cool hitting 65-70 where the old boat topped out at and then realizing you still had 20-30+mph left in her.


for sure. It just purrs at 70. Barely into boost. :D

hit 90 for a short burst and it was not trimmed out well and only 46/4700 RPM. still plenty left.

Craney 04-08-2024 04:28 PM

That blower surge sounds Great!!!

TexomaPowerboater 04-08-2024 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thisistank (Post 4895050)
for sure. It just purrs at 70. Barely into boost. :D

hit 90 for a short burst and it was not trimmed out well and only 46/4700 RPM. still plenty left.

Sounds like you could benefit from a few trimsync buttons on the dash.

I bet you've ridden in a few top gun unlimited's or maybe a few twin step top gun's. What is the difference in ride at the higher speeds in a twin step cigarette vs a big power non-step cigarette?

thisistank 04-08-2024 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater (Post 4895068)
Sounds like you could benefit from a few trimsync buttons on the dash.

I bet you've ridden in a few top gun unlimited's or maybe a few twin step top gun's. What is the difference in ride at the higher speeds in a twin step cigarette vs a big power non-step cigarette?


trimming wasn’t the problem I just wasn’t running long enough to mess with it.

and maaaaaaaaan I ain’t getting into a “ford vs Chevy” debate lol. I will say, I’ve never been disappointed in a twin step cigarettes ride. Rough or calm. ;)

but I do love a big old school straight bottom big power, big drive cigarette (obviously). :D

Quinlan 04-09-2024 05:45 AM

W 6's to boot. Looks Great man.


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