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Originally Posted by vdrsnk04
(Post 4917986)
that paint job on the ob setup is really sleek. I like that!
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Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4917981)
No comparison, my 30 was an incredible boat for its size with the Sterling NA 800s/ASD 7s combination. The problem was that we couldn't stop the drives from having catastrophic failures that I was afraid were going to kill me at some point, especially seeing as the boat was capable of 150+ mph speeds. It was still a very good boat for an outboard boat of its size with the tuned 400Rs (127mph best), but absolutely no comparison in performance or ride quality after it was converted.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8eae7a05f5.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...34cdb92c49.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d3bff12ff3.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...dcb2af76a6.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...032c69f505.jpg Is that the type of catastrophic issues you're experiencing? Or other faillures that would be a problem at the speeds you're runnning? I've never really liked the outside thread plastic nut that holds the drive socket in place. |
Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4917981)
No comparison, my 30 was an incredible boat for its size with the Sterling NA 800s/ASD 7s combination. The problem was that we couldn't stop the drives from having catastrophic failures that I was afraid were going to kill me at some point, especially seeing as the boat was capable of 150+ mph speeds. It was still a very good boat for an outboard boat of its size with the tuned 400Rs (127mph best), but absolutely no comparison in performance or ride quality after it was converted.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8eae7a05f5.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...34cdb92c49.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d3bff12ff3.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...dcb2af76a6.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...032c69f505.jpg |
Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4917981)
No comparison, my 30 was an incredible boat for its size with the Sterling NA 800s/ASD 7s combination. The problem was that we couldn't stop the drives from having catastrophic failures that I was afraid were going to kill me at some point, especially seeing as the boat was capable of 150+ mph speeds. It was still a very good boat for an outboard boat of its size with the tuned 400Rs (127mph best), but absolutely no comparison in performance or ride quality after it was converted.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8eae7a05f5.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...34cdb92c49.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d3bff12ff3.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...dcb2af76a6.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...032c69f505.jpg hope things are good Dale. |
Didn’t know that was your old Skater.
Just me but the red and silver version was one of my favorite Skaters. |
The reason for the conversion from IO to Outboards for me is simple--less and easier maintance-- with my 700's the boat was very reliable and pretty fast. The ASD7's with the 700s never missed a beat and Rik and the many others--Dale were huge help in getting the boat right with them. I am on Lake St Clair and a 30 FT with outboards is just fine... Bigger lakes it would be too small and give up too much in the ride without the IO. I miss my 28'!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4917981)
No comparison, my 30 was an incredible boat for its size with the Sterling NA 800s/ASD 7s combination. The problem was that we couldn't stop the drives from having catastrophic failures that I was afraid were going to kill me at some point, especially seeing as the boat was capable of 150+ mph speeds. It was still a very good boat for an outboard boat of its size with the tuned 400Rs (127mph best), but absolutely no comparison in performance or ride quality after it was converted.
Originally Posted by Tartilla
(Post 4917998)
I've seen the vids of the ay speed Arneson drive failing and turning the boat into a collision with the boat next to him.
Is that the type of catastrophic issues you're experiencing? Or other faillures that would be a problem at the speeds you're runnning? I've never really liked the outside thread plastic nut that holds the drive socket in place. |
Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4917969)
For someone in the industry such as yourself, posts like this are certainly not going to help your reputation in this very small industry. It makes you look arrogant and foolish at the same time. Here is a picture of Mike's 2016 308 w/ ASD 7s on it - I've seen the boat personally when I was at Skaterfest a few years ago. Mike has also reached out to me recently with questions concerning his re-rig, as he knows I have already gone through the process w/ my former 30/ASD7 rig. He's a very nice, knowledgeable Skater owner and certainly doesn't deserve a disrespectful post put up about his boat that is a fully legit, built-and-rigged at the Skater factory, 308/ASD7 rig.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...7e14cc531.jpeg I by NO MEANS was calling this boat lame. I just realized I accidentally “quoted” the wrong post. I meant to quote “I’m removing my arnesons and going outboard” none the less. Even my customers who have OB boats here in my possession laugh at my canter regarding the outboard fad. Sorry dis liking outboards apparently makes me ignorant and foolish ? Thanks though, I’m fairly certain it is well known at this point regarding my reputation To not call me if you want to convert to outboards because I won’t answer the phone 😂 |
Originally Posted by 315duramax
(Post 4918128)
Dale, it’s no secret that my personal opinion of taking apart stern drive boats to make outboard boats is lame.
I by NO MEANS was calling this boat lame. I just realized I accidentally “quoted” the wrong post. I meant to quote “I’m removing my arnesons and going outboard” none the less. Even my customers who have OB boats here in my possession laugh at my canter regarding the outboard fad. Sorry dis liking outboards apparently makes me ignorant and foolish ? Thanks though, I’m fairly certain it is well known at this point regarding my reputation To not call me if you want to convert to outboards because I won’t answer the phone 😂 |
Originally Posted by cheech
(Post 4918116)
Curious also to the failures.
Failures: Seals. |
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