Start to Finish: Building Our 50' Skater

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03-23-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lake p.a.l.

Im certain he's WELL beyond a million $$$ on this. I haven't done any ocean endurance runs but did the entire 1000 miles of the Ohio River from the Mississippi River to Pittsburgh, PA in 5 days in a single big block 25' Eliminator Daytona.

If it's anything less that $2MM I'd be surprised. But hey... can't take it with you!

Many thanks to Tysan and Tristan. I have been enjoying this thread since the first post and always look forward to reading the latest updates.

03-23-2018, 11:43 AM

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So many pages so I haven't gone threw them all , so here are a few questions, and sorry if the have been posted and I didn't see them .

what motor's and any hp upgrade to them ?

what cruise speed is the boat running ?

what gph at cruise speed ?

how many gallons can the boat hold ?

Thank's
mike

03-23-2018, 12:02 PM

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cummins , everything
we want to be able to cruise at 110-115
50 gph each
1400 gallons

03-23-2018, 12:22 PM

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You should put that on the back of your t-shirts ! LOL

Cummins, EverythingCruises at 100-115 mphUses 50 Gallons Per HourHolds 1400 GallonsAnymore questions?

03-23-2018, 06:58 PM

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Andy--- thanks for all your input--- very valuable🤡

03-23-2018, 08:26 PM

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Andy--- thanks for all your input--- very valuable🤡

?, My input on this mans traverse of the globe is nothing more than an observation. He is thinking out side of the box. My passion also. As stated, I didn't read the total post, me error. His travels are well noted and I have apologized for my statement. Anything else?

03-23-2018, 08:53 PM

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Andy, still a little testy. Calm it down.
Thanks

03-23-2018, 10:18 PM

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Back to our regularly scheduled problems.

i need to cut the front steps off the trailer and make them a little different or change the location so I can turn sharper without hitting the truck