32 Skater project
 

Sold the red Fountain and bought this Skater for the Chain-o-Lakes. This is (was) the worlds fastest 32 Skater called B'Yond Reason. The GPS recall was at 170. :eek: Since I wanted a minivan for cruising the engines came out. These low hour 525's are finally installed (by me) and ready to fire. Just need the tailpipes and ready to rock. Notice the mockup PVC tailpipe that will exit below the water line for noise reduction. The transom tips will have flaps for reversion and 90 degree turn downs to route the exhaust down for even further noise reduction.

Here is the boat.

wow nice ride!

Brad, you should take the old exhaust holes and install flame throwing pipes like an after burner on a turbine.:eek:

So I see you were able to install the port motor. Did you angle it in the garage door?

I still think you're going to be very happy with the 525's. Looks real nice!

I was able to angle the boat just enough in the garage to drop that port engine in. The old exhuast holes will have a painted flap to relieve the air pressure in the bilge. It should look nice.

looks like you have enough room for a 3rd motor

Nice.....your boat will be wondering what happened when it will only run 120 mph - haha.

Not funny Brian...Brad gets very upset if he's under 130 MPH. He throws a tantrum like my 3 year old - kicking, screaming, etc... It is a sight to see!!!!

Brad, I like your projects.:evilb: :cool:

The boat had 1200's. The seller kept them per our deal. I have a MTI with big power for those days when the urge to go really fast hits me. I wanted a reliable, cool looking 2nd boat. To me this is sort of like a minvan to go the lunch with the wife and not worry about wrenching on it all the time. I have owned too many fast boats that break down. Number Six drives and 525EFI are about as reliable as you can get for power. It is funny all my V-hull friends say the boat will be fast, cat friends think I am a wimp for using such small power.

It will be fast enough for you...vee hull guys (Pantera guys) don't need to impress with fast boats. It's our charming personalities and rugged good looks!!! :rolleyes:

WIMP:p

rough life

What are your expectations for top end with the 525/#6 package?

This may sound funny but I do not really care about the top speed on this boat. I will be happy with 100mph, but more likely it will be 120. The Chain-O-Lakes where we play there are not a lot of boats over 100mph. My last six boats (cats) were 100+ and seldom ever was passed. I really just want a nice looking boat that my wife and I can cruise around and not scare the heck out of her by telling her to close the hatch, put on the seat belts and hang on like the other boat.

I was at the Chain of Lakes for a Poker Run Sam Baker put on a few years back. Nice Lake! 100 in a 32 should be enough for that lake. I'm just interested in the project because that is what I always wanted to do. I like the idea of a "bullet proof" set-up. 500hp's or 525's with #6's are perfect!

Keep us posted!

dd

I was at the Poker Run. We ran the 30'Motion with triple 280's rigged by Baker Marine.

Are you adding a standard exhaust tip and attaching your tails with rubber hoses? Probably better to have the pipe solid through the transom and have the hose well above the water line just in case.

I wouldn't mount them solid like the mock up, you need rubber in there somewhere.

There will be exhaust tips just like a Bravo setup with a tail to rubber to transom tip. The mockup is just to give me an idea of the exit location. I want them underwater just like a direct drive cruiser boat. My goal is to have the tips about 4" under water at idle. The tips will have flaps to prevent reversion backing up. On plane it will free flowing.

Hopefully I won't sink. :D

My only concern would be the rubber failing and it being below the waterline.

We were at the poker run with a red and white 21 Skater that had a 300 Pro-Max.

Good luck with the project.

Dd

How long until you're in the water Brad?

I pulled new lines for my gauges today. Hope to get steering hoses made and get that compete this week. Headers should be here Tues and tails on Firday!!!

75 today...getting excited about boating season!