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#11
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From: McHenry IL /Duck Key FL
Originally posted by cig1988
Hey Klaw, how did the boat come out? got some pics?
What size props were you running with the 365's?
Hey Klaw, how did the boat come out? got some pics?
What size props were you running with the 365's?
#13
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From: McHenry IL /Duck Key FL
I keep mine on a lift behind the house and run it pretty low on fuel then trailer it to a gas station save about 75 cents a gallon.
so one day I am at the ramp and the boat runs out I go to the gas station put 30 gals diesel in my truck then 174 gals in the bullet. So the 180 is probably a good number
The funny part of the story is I leave the gas station and forget to pay. I am cruising down the street and realize this just as I see the attendant behind me flashing her kights. Good thoing I new her it was agood laugh
when I did one vacatio I did a real close milage calculation GPS miles and actual fuel used the number for me and my buddies 31 scarab excel
Trip recap
Miles travelled Escape Klaws-579.9 Fuel 484 MPG 1.198
Miles travelled Hydrotherapy-491.8 Fuel 359 MPG 1.37
so one day I am at the ramp and the boat runs out I go to the gas station put 30 gals diesel in my truck then 174 gals in the bullet. So the 180 is probably a good number
The funny part of the story is I leave the gas station and forget to pay. I am cruising down the street and realize this just as I see the attendant behind me flashing her kights. Good thoing I new her it was agood laugh
when I did one vacatio I did a real close milage calculation GPS miles and actual fuel used the number for me and my buddies 31 scarab excel
Trip recap
Miles travelled Escape Klaws-579.9 Fuel 484 MPG 1.198
Miles travelled Hydrotherapy-491.8 Fuel 359 MPG 1.37
#16
Dono, it's the same boat I looked at, I'll guarantee it. I saw it over in Shelby Township sitting on a dual axle Myco trailer. As you saw, the boat looked pretty clean from the outside. Trailer had a couple of rust spots, but it looked like surface rust at most - plus it's a Myco!
The hull was notched. Notching the hull means that the the V doesn't go straight through from the bow to the stern - about a foot before the transom, there's an L shaped notch cut out. It lets the drives be mounted higher, reducing drag while still getting clean water to the props. Damn near every boat made has a notched transom these days.
Be interested in hearing more about this boat, if you pursue it further. We considered it, but I think we're going to look into moving into a bigger house and hold off on a boat for another year or two.
One thing that would concern me on the Bullet - wind protection, especially for the Admiral. I don't mind getting the wind in my face, but the Mrs liked having the option to duck behind the windshield on the Powerquest. Not sure if this is an issue for you or not, but something to think about. We all know, if Momma ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy!
The hull was notched. Notching the hull means that the the V doesn't go straight through from the bow to the stern - about a foot before the transom, there's an L shaped notch cut out. It lets the drives be mounted higher, reducing drag while still getting clean water to the props. Damn near every boat made has a notched transom these days.
Be interested in hearing more about this boat, if you pursue it further. We considered it, but I think we're going to look into moving into a bigger house and hold off on a boat for another year or two.
One thing that would concern me on the Bullet - wind protection, especially for the Admiral. I don't mind getting the wind in my face, but the Mrs liked having the option to duck behind the windshield on the Powerquest. Not sure if this is an issue for you or not, but something to think about. We all know, if Momma ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy!
#17
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From: McHenry IL /Duck Key FL
birdog
I know that problem
I finally found a station that has pumps close enough to fill both tanks makes it tons quicker
I know that problem
I finally found a station that has pumps close enough to fill both tanks makes it tons quicker
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Kept the Bullet and the condo and joined the cig 20 restoration club.
Kept the Bullet and the condo and joined the cig 20 restoration club.
#18
Originally posted by dockrocker
One thing that would concern me on the Bullet - wind protection, especially for the Admiral. I don't mind getting the wind in my face, but the Mrs liked having the option to duck behind the windshield on the Powerquest. Not sure if this is an issue for you or not, but something to think about. We all know, if Momma ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy!
One thing that would concern me on the Bullet - wind protection, especially for the Admiral. I don't mind getting the wind in my face, but the Mrs liked having the option to duck behind the windshield on the Powerquest. Not sure if this is an issue for you or not, but something to think about. We all know, if Momma ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy!





