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A new Cigarette in the HRPA!
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I have been looking a long time for the "right" boat.
Well I believe I have found it. Today I took delivery of a 2002 Top Gun TS w/ 575SCI's in it. Looks to be well cared for, although cabin & cockpit was dirty esp by my standards. Outside and motor box was spectacular. As I write this The details from Waxing Frenzy are cleaning and detailing the cockpit and cabin. Pics as soon as I get some. Been wanting a Cig since I was 12, and that was a looong time ago. Now anyone able to give me some tips on how much trim is needed when running? Any other tips will cetainly be appreciated |
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VERY nice!!!!
You will enjoy your new Cig, they are great boats! |
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Congrats!!! I cant wait to see more pics.
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Congrats Bill!!! :) Where did you end up finding it?
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Bill, that boat has your colors all over it .... nice and flashy just like your PQ :)
Be safe and enjoy the new ride. |
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Originally Posted by craig223
Congrats Bill!!! :) Where did you end up finding it?
Decent folks! |
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Congrats!!!
You can now change your Avatar from looking for a topgun to found a top gun :) |
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CONGRATS!!! You will never go to anything now. Welcome to the club. :)
LS JR. |
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Great looking boat. Those 575's are awesome engines.
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Enjoy! It's beautiful!
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Good for you.
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Now anyone able to give me some tips on how much trim is needed when running? Any other tips will cetainly be appreciated
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Originally Posted by BillR
Now anyone able to give me some tips on how much trim is needed when running? Any other tips will cetainly be appreciated
Pick up the July issue of "Boating" magazine. There is a good article in there on page 22 about driving stepped boats. It is not difficult, but totally different from straight vee's. |
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No, 3ed stepped hull.
just figured some TG owners could give me some insight on what trim level is about right. When I sea trialed the boat, I didn't feel the props break loose as I gave more trim. I am sure there is a point of over trim, I would like to know about where that is. |
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Atta boy! Love the colors.
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Originally Posted by BillR
No, 3ed stepped hull.
just figured some TG owners could give me some insight on what trim level is about right. When I sea trialed the boat, I didn't feel the props break loose as I gave more trim. I am sure there is a point of over trim, I would like to know about where that is. When I'm just out running around I usually leave it at 4 or so. When I'm running hard, I trim as far as 5 1/2. I used to be able to trim to 6 or so but I switched to Sportmaster Shorties. Anything past that is overtrimmed. |
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Life is good :)
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Congrats Bill! Will we see it on the Richmond Run?
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Kick A$$ Bill, I know you will love it. That is a nice looking boat.
Jan |
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Beautiful boat Bill....congratulations......
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Originally Posted by BillR
I have been looking a long time for the "right" boat.
Well I believe I have found it. Today I took delivery of a 2002 Top Gun TS w/ 575SCI's in it. Looks to be well cared for, although cabin & cockpit was dirty esp by my standards. Outside and motor box was spectacular. As I write this The details from Waxing Frenzy are cleaning and detailing the cockpit and cabin. Pics as soon as I get some. Been wanting a Cig since I was 12, and that was a looong time ago. Now anyone able to give me some tips on how much trim is needed when running? Any other tips will cetainly be appreciated Bill, My thought is you can never have too much trim when you are running the gun. I would start with four or five girls. If there is no problem getting on plane, then add two girls at a time until you feel a little overwhelmed, at that point, back off two girls. That should be enough trim. Good luck and let us know how it goes. You have a beautiful rig there, good luck. |
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CONGRATS!!!!!!
It's great to have a gun in the club. I also look forward to stretching the legs in the rough stuff.... |
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Congrats! Did you sell or trade your 34?
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I just left Bill at the marina doing what he does best......waxing with Frenzy! :D Beautiful boat! I am sure you will have it as clean as the PQ in no time. Those guys at Cumberland are going to be amazed when they see your boat.
Can't wait for the weekend so I can hear you go by!! :( Congrats Bro!!!!!! |
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Originally Posted by BillR
No, 3ed stepped hull.
just figured some TG owners could give me some insight on what trim level is about right. When I sea trialed the boat, I didn't feel the props break loose as I gave more trim. I am sure there is a point of over trim, I would like to know about where that is. Awesome boat, have fun!! |
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Thanks for the advice!
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That is a great looking boat. I saw it when I bought my Gladiator from Lake Cumberland. Aren't they good people to deal with!!
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mcraymond will you be going to the SBI races in Washington, NC during August?
I'm planning on going up and hopefully we will have a spot set up to sell the offshoreonly stuff with one of the race teams. My dad works right near Jacksonville at Henry's Tackle Co. I think their office is actually in Swansboro or one of those little towns right there south of Morehead. Once they move up there full time I will probably be spending more time there when I can. |
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Bill, Glad to see your dream come true, You have a great looking Boat there!!That thing should be getting you up in the high 80's to 90's :cool:
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bill, good stuff. good luck with her...
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Wow, of course I wanted to see the pictures but my Gold membership ran out but I thought someone renewed it, crazy... time to save up, in the mean time can someone just upload these at www.imageshack.us so I can see them?!
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Bill nice boat! I like the colors :-)
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I'm with thedonz, the more trim in the boat the better!
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Congrats! I especially like the purple in the paint scheme!! :) :) :)
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Its not as simple as the more trim the better. You will obviously get to a point where the props are blowing out. I assume you guys are recommending a lot of trim to keep the ass end/steps in the water. First of all, trimming it out that far will launch the boat nose high on the right wave, especially if the props are still punching through the water as the nose is leaving the water. That will hurt someone. Second, you will get to a point where the boat will porpoise and will actually be lifting the weight carrying capacity of the first step out of the water, which will make the boat extremely unstable in turns.
Bill, you are going to have to find the sweet spot. Stick this up on the Cig Owners forum and get some more pure input. I have posted this before, and I like this threory. Thank you Pat from AT. A twin step (or more) boat will have indecisive issues on turning at times. Depending on fuel, gear, and people aboard; wind, water, and wave conditions, the boat will decide upon a different step than you expect; to pivot on in a turn. This is commonly when folks get bent out of shape and in trouble, as the boat will be turning sharper or wider than you expect with your throttle position. A single step boat is less prone to this, as it is a bit more predictable in turns; as it will always pivot on that one step. Turning overly hard in a boat when it just is not stuck to the water, in any bottom will also get you out of shape. (That should stir up some ruckus. :D However, in my experience, I believe it to hold water; pun intended.) OR, you could just keep trimming until you get to the trailer postion; and see what happens. :D You may hit 110. :D |
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No, If you read "thedonz's" post, he was making a funny about "trim/beaver". The more "in the boat" the better.
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SR-24, I missed that. :D :D
thedonz... Good one! |
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Bill,
Awesome boat! Glad our guys were able to get her shining like new! We'll be sure to get lots of pics of her at our Poker Run next month! Fits you two to a tee! A great addition to HRPA. |
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Originally Posted by jtmiller02
mcraymond will you be going to the SBI races in Washington, NC during August?
I'm planning on going up and hopefully we will have a spot set up to sell the offshoreonly stuff with one of the race teams. My dad works right near Jacksonville at Henry's Tackle Co. I think their office is actually in Swansboro or one of those little towns right there south of Morehead. Once they move up there full time I will probably be spending more time there when I can. |
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frenzy: sounds good, I look forward to meeting more folks from Offshoreonly.com all the time. A lot of folks are stuck on whos competing with who with what products, as long as things are selling and the customers are happy I'm happy. I wish you guys all the best and how to meet you soon! I don't care if someone is buying from me, as long as they are buying from somone who treats them well and the products do what they should I am happy for them. I get tired of the petty pissing contest attitude.
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