Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > General Discussion > General Boating Discussion
SL44 ( Aluminum  Prototype) Running Pic >

SL44 ( Aluminum Prototype) Running Pic

Notices

SL44 ( Aluminum Prototype) Running Pic

Old 05-12-2006, 07:21 AM
  #31  
VIP Member
VIP Member
 
OldSchool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Cape Coral, Florida
Posts: 10,367
Received 342 Likes on 114 Posts
Default Re: SL44 ( Aluminum Prototype) Running Pic

Originally Posted by open72
props on the boat while towing


Explain this to me please. I've been boating a long time and have never damaged a prop while towing. Maybe I missed something??????
__________________
Happily retired and living in Heavens waiting room.
OldSchool is offline  
Old 05-12-2006, 07:43 AM
  #32  
Registered
 
monstaaa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: long island, newyork
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Re: SL44 ( Aluminum Prototype) Running Pic

nice ride. and yeah old, props look better than shafts any way
monstaaa is offline  
Old 05-12-2006, 08:49 AM
  #33  
Rob
VIP Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Strip Poker 388's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Ms
Posts: 21,632
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default Re: SL44 ( Aluminum Prototype) Running Pic

Originally Posted by Byrdman
I thought the copy thing was already put to bed...and the steps were different....this own guys design....if it puts up with wave pounding..and can fly straight....then this shop welder is the man......so far he is looking rather well....I bet ya this guy could pop out a monster of length....faster that anybody......just a little blue collar guy

It was.

I wonder if the price of aluminum is higher that fiberglass made boat??The way the price of metal going up so

I hope he makes it
__________________
.

The Only Time You Have To Much Ammo Is When Your Swimming Or On Fire.
Strip Poker 388 is offline  
Old 05-12-2006, 11:12 AM
  #34  
Registered
 
Semper Fi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Default Re: SL44 ( Aluminum Prototype) Running Pic

Originally Posted by OldSchool


Explain this to me please. I've been boating a long time and have never damaged a prop while towing. Maybe I missed something??????
Craig,
I have seen props get dinged/damaged from "road debris" while towing. It is extremely rare, but it does happen. I tow with the props on also, but I put the prop covers on to protect them and they stay on while towing.
Semper Fi is offline  
Old 05-12-2006, 11:28 AM
  #35  
Registered
 
GregP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Annapolis MD
Posts: 1,464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: SL44 ( Aluminum Prototype) Running Pic

What an achievement. Congrats.

-g
GregP is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rockit man
General Boating Discussion
0
09-20-2007 03:13 PM
rockit man
General Boating Discussion
39
03-30-2007 09:12 AM
Papache
Apache
15
12-08-2004 08:49 PM
The Menace
General Boating Discussion
18
09-27-2004 03:10 PM
FloridianSon
General Boating Discussion
4
02-06-2003 08:41 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Quick Reply: SL44 ( Aluminum Prototype) Running Pic


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.