Project: 46 Rough Rider
 

Just bought this boat. It was one of the boats siezed from National Marine. It was rigged with triple 575's. I need three engines and one drive. Anybody know anything about this boat?

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I might...can you post a pic so I can see it......I am sure Tim G. will also be able to give you some background.....

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My telepathic ability is in the shop right now. Gonna need a pic. :D :D

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Are you back in Oklahoma now Brandon?

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Yeah, need a pic :drink: :D

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The pics I have won't post for some reason. Going to get batteries for the camera. I wish it were that boat LS Jr. It is the first TS Rough Rider that Cigarette built. Pics coming soon.

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oh oh oh!!! I know it :D !! It was the one Bill used as a pace boat. Can't find any pics though :(. It may be in one of the National Marine adds in powerboat Mag, Poker Run America, or Doupont Registry.

LS JR.

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This one???

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Tell me if it's not I'll take them out

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All of them!!!

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Yahh know.

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Yep....that is the one I was thinking of......dont you have any more pics of that thing G???? :drink: :drink:

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Did you have those saved from National's site/boat trader add?

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That is the one! It looks new in those pics. It needs a little TLC but can't wait to get it running. What would you do for power? My goal is 80+ mph and reliablility! GLH, thanks for the pics.

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Easiest would be to just put triple 575s or 525s in. Will get you high 80s-low 90s. Or, since you have the #6s, turn it into twins. Nice boat, congrats! Any luck with the Gladiator?

My $.02
LS JR.

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big pimping mat, your killing... when can i come down for a winter run... very sweet. good luck with her and keep glh away from it. my pop will get the itch again, and come home with a big dog...... very nice....

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I don't remember where I got them, you know us boaters we're always shopping!

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SWEEEET...congrats on the Rough Rider. You won't run into many people with one of those on the water :D

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Awesome ride!! Congrats bro!

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Thanks guys! LS Jr., I am pretty sure that the Gladiator is sold.

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Mat,

Hope you're enjoying your new project. Call me if you need anything else. I'm working on the trailer title.

-
Colin

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What to do for power? 1st option: 3 brand new complete 525 engine/ drive package. 2nd: Have a local guy here build 3 engines out of Donovan alum. block/ alum. heads. 660 c.i. roughly 700 h.p., and 800 lbs of torque, three imco drives. Or 3rd choice have Joey Griffen build 3 600 hp motors and imco drives. Choice one is most cost effective followed by choice two is only 3-4k more and choice 3 is about 13k more than the 525's. What would you do?
Thanks for the input.
Mat

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Great Cigarette!
Best of Luck

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I would go for the 525's, get your warrantee's, and run every weekend.

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Congrats,Looks like an awesome boat-
525's sounds like the way to go,they will run forever!!

After the "Tiger 1" project-I've learned a lot !!!
Call with any questions 410-213-7166 Rob

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If you want reliability and less cost go with the 525's for sure. If money is no object and you want WILD...stagger some 1350's in the bad boy and hook up some SSM #6's. :D Either way you go...it's a Rough Rider :cool: :)

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[QUOTE=clearcut3 Either way you go...it's a Rough Rider :cool: :)[/QUOTE]

Aint that the statement of the thread!! Sweet a$$ boat right there! I'd do the 525's for the reliability and you'll still get your 80 out of it.

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mat...i think you and i exchanged emails about the Hustler that was for sale at Falcon...if that is true, i'm glad to see you finally found your "project" :) awesome boat...congrats! my .02 would be fo go for the 525s from mercury...hands down...i too have learned...you'll spend more time on the water and less time at the dock.

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Sean. you are right. I did like the 50ft Hustler that was for sale at Falcon. Who ended up with that boat? Do they have it running yet? The high performance boating world sure is small. Take care.
Mat

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:D Save a lot of money and a real lot of problems 525s...that is a nice find.

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2100 horses sounds good

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How about three 600 efi innovations???

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Yea, you will have some warranties...post some pics!!!!!!

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McR found this riffling thru my pics tought you'd like it. The one on the side is a little bigger.

The original


http://www.dupontregistry.com/vmimg/...200104-127.jpg

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Another in the Dupont Registry archive

http://www.dupontregistry.com/vmimg/...200106-010.jpg

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GLH, you are right! I like those pics a lot! Where do you keep all this stuff? Thanks!!!

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Here is a pic of the motors that are going in the boat. It is by Innovation, 540 c.i., 600 hp, efi, closed water cooling. I have sold the Eickert exhaust and will replace with CMI. What else can be done to these motors to dress it up a little??

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you told me you were going low key... your a nut....... very nice rig you crazy man.....

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Nothing, there fine...don't touch them...you know what happens when you start touching them right? What else is going on with the boat?

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Seatek 800s with Arneson ASD 11s. Call me the contrarian.