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Originally Posted by vtec
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Wannabe you are correct.... That "tunnel extension" would have to be cut off....... More $$$
I just wonder if it would go 95mph, etc. Or if it has been done. |
Ask the people who designed and built the original hull. They are still in business.
http://www.oceanexpress.com/ |
That hull is heavy and not the greatest cat design. Takes big power to make those run. Even then they are not even close in speed to the same setup Skater, etc. The O/B 2.5's will be a big disappointment on that hull.
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I dont know anything about outboard cats but I would Think 2 400R outboards would be a much better choice. Half the weight and half the drag. Plus you could Bolt on Jack plates and go . I'm thinking Rigging that would take all of 8 Hours max. No need to modify anything.
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Also keep in mind when mounting OB's exposed to the tunnel you will probably need some sort of pod to deflect the water. They will not last long mounted in an open tunnel without it. You need to protect from the cav plate up
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Thanks for the replies. That is the Ocean Express I was thinking of (post 10). The other idea is inline arnesons with zf drop box. 750-800 supercharger BBC's. I don't want an interior, I'd probably just rip it out.
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It looks like somebody besides Skater is cutting flatdecks!
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Originally Posted by noli
(Post 4464081)
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I like the idea. If the pics below is the cat you're referring to, I think it's a nice cat with lots of potential. True it won't be very quick, but it appears you're already expecting that. The $10K asking is fair and would be a great base for doing a conversion. This cat is super wide with seating 4 across in the rear and 3 upfront! I would do the makeover in phases. The first year, I would ask Glassdave (OSO ID) to remove the hull-extension box. Put the quad motors and enjoy The second phase, a bit costlier, is to remove the deck and remove the interior beds, cushions, plumbing, etc and make it a simple 39' cat Then replace the deck with a lightweight flat deck with wrap windshield (Boat Customs) replace the interior with lightweight seating This would be a great setup with offshore wave crushing capabilities http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...ess/39/op1.png http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...ess/39/op2.jpg http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...ess/39/op3.png http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...ess/39/op4.png http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...ess/39/op5.png Flat Deck Conversion at Boat Customs http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...atcustoms2.jpg http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...atcustoms1.jpg http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...atcustoms5.jpg After the excess deck has been trimmed off http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...on/image-1.jpg http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...sion/image.jpg |
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Chris Mills at Boat Customs http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...general/bc.png Here is Sam's [OSO ID: Skate] thread on the conversion to flat deck utilizing JimLee Aerospace windshield http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...onversion.html |
Two 600 hp cummins, and joy life at 70 for 5 years of warranties boating
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