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BigSilverCat 05-07-2016 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by AZMIDLYF (Post 4436321)
Saw a lot of pics of this boat on various sites and thought it had great lines! What is the actual length of hull, not including bustle?

I don't mind tax write off vacations. :D

The actual hull running surface length from tip of sponson to the bottom of transom is 29' 10" the overall length is 33' 4" The boat is pretty wide with the 12" widened tunnel so it feels really stable going across wakes at an angle. This thing feels really safe at 160 MPH. It has enough power to just power to the speed and not trim it up to the moon to try to get the speed.

kidturbo 05-07-2016 01:56 PM

Speaking of speed runs, what's the chance you could get a diesel class together for LOTO this year?

I happen to know a few guys that roll coal on the water. Tell em we'll double duty as mosquito control in the evenings for a diesel class...

BigSilverCat 05-07-2016 04:44 PM


Originally Posted by kidturbo (Post 4436350)
Speaking of speed runs, what's the chance you could get a diesel class together for LOTO this year?

I happen to know a few guys that roll coal on the water. Tell em we'll double duty as mosquito control in the evenings for a diesel class...

They have a diesel class. Tristan was the only one in it last year but through the years there have been a few diesel boats that have run.

risco 05-07-2016 08:16 PM

Love the thread love the boat spent the last week reading through on my spare time. Fabulous job you have done being a big time diesel truck guy and onwer of 24 skater this really is right at home for me.
The only real question i have is why no trim tabs especially for the rough water abilty

FREEDOM US1 05-08-2016 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by BigSilverCat (Post 4436319)
I have not been on here for a couple weeks because we had a vacation... You know, a vacation.... work on a boat all night to get it ready, spend a day loading all the skater clothing and displays, drive 3 days to show, spend all day cleaning boat for Skater party at West coast drives, spend all day the next day cleaning and displaying boat and Skater clothing line ( http://skater-apparel.com/ ) at Desert storm street party, Fill boat up with gas and spend all morning cleaning boat to take Pete out in it and to show it to a couple potential customers, next day repeat that, then tighten everything since its a new boat and get it ready to run shootout, tried wrong props then try to change them before shootout is over and truck spins tires for an hour trying to get up ramp, drive to another ramp to pull it out, out of time to make another pass, clean boat up and pack everything, then drive 3 days back to skater, spend a day cleaning the boat and truck again.... you know a vacation...

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LOL!!!! Sounds about normal for you guys!! :) Happy vacation :)

BigSilverCat 05-08-2016 07:03 PM

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I'm almost done with mounting and wiring the Simrad equipment.

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pstorti 05-08-2016 08:19 PM


Originally Posted by BigSilverCat (Post 4436631)
I'm almost done with mounting and wiring the Simrad equipment.

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I'm not claiming to be an expert but that looks like a shoddy installation! :)

AZMIDLYF 05-08-2016 08:25 PM

Before.....:cool-smiley-011:

phragle 05-08-2016 08:42 PM


Originally Posted by BigSilverCat (Post 4436315)
Ok, I'm back in Michigan to get some Monicas cookies so I guess I should start working on the boat again. I stopped by the store to get the cookies and there was a sign on the jar that says $1.95 each...... Seems awful cheep.... $1.95 for each jar full of cookies....I wish they would have had more then one jar of them.... needless to say the check out girl did not think that was as funny as I did.

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Back when I lived in Cali, they opened a womens only gym by a coffee shop I went to. Big sign painted on the window. "for women only.... $99" I walked in, threw a hundred dollar bill on the counter and said "i'll take 2 blondes, a brunette and a red head" She failed to see the humor in that too....

DFC 05-09-2016 05:53 AM


Originally Posted by phragle (Post 4436663)
Back when I lived in Cali, they opened a womens only gym by a coffee shop I went to. Big sign painted on the window. "for women only.... $99" I walked in, threw a hundred dollar bill on the counter and said "i'll take 2 blondes, a brunette and a red head" She failed to see the humor in that too....

LOL...meanwhile...driving from Toronto to Indianapolis next weekend to visit my sister. Thinking..."Ok, so Grand Rapids is too far out of the way, how much is shipping for Monica's cookies to Indianapolis?" This frickin' diet is getting old.:lolhit: Great thread.


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