The helm. Just needs a wheel and throttles. :D

A distinct lack of gauges but everything we need to know and more can be found on those screens. :D

That's all for now.

Bob

beautiful Bob, congrats.
Can't wait to see it this summer, we have done a weekend schedule of day runs etc that I will send over to you, please feel free to comment or make changes to it. My motors are being picked up today to leave for Ron Potter's for complete re-build so I will be ready to do some good runs.......:D
Take care and talk to you soon;

Jay

Cool "glass cockpit" Bob. You are right, it looks like all the gauges are missing :)

As for the motor department, wow there's alot of room in there for oil and water leak inspection diving. Not like hanging upside down and squeezing in between the 850's to see where its coming from. :)

Maybe you can get some nice stainless motor covers made up so it looks "sexy" again.

Hey, Jay. Ron will do you right on your re builds. He does great work.
Look forward to seeing the summer schedule. I have a feeling I am going to have another busy summer. Lets see...... will we do this run with gas or diesel ?? LOL Tough job I have!!:D
See you soon,
Bob

Hi Sean,

The engine compartment will still be pretty tight. There is a genny to go in yet and exhaust etc for ctr motor. I had inquired about having the engines painted to give it a bit of bling but they were not going to go there. I was told they did have a bit of a chrome package for on top but in the end decided there is no real way to make the whole engine package look overly sexy so will have to be satisfied with the industrial look. So unlike me !! LOL
When at the dock I will leave the hatch down and and when some kid wants to see my motors I will say " sorry son, but the engine hatch is broken " !! LOL :D

Bob

Bob.
What kind of instrument rating do you need to have to fly that thing?:D

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Bob,
When your at BoyneThunder we want you to have the hatch open. That is the MEAT AND POTATOES of that thing.
Those motors will get more attention then chromed out blower motors.
That boat is the wave of the future.

Bob, dash looks awesome...Which throttles are you going with..the new version Livorsi, have they got them syncroed yet. Dash looks great..your making me want to do another project..:D:D:D

Bob, very nice dash, start button panel looks cool, enjoy your new 50v

VFR I guess since I did not include radar. That would be IFR if I'm not mistaken ! LOL:D

Livorsi, Jeff. No sync yet which would have been nice. Ya, your about due for another project, Jeff. What has it been - 6 mos? LOL:D

Bob,

That reminds me - weren't you talking about an arch to do a radar, satellite TV, etc? Or was I imagining things?

Can U get the Porn chanels on that contraption?

I am very curious about the diesel installation and performance. Are there ASD's or VI's involved ?

ASD 8's. Boat will run in the mid 70's. Range of 600 miles while cruising in the high 60's. We are 2 weeks from launch and hope to run the boat in PRA Ft. Myers Poker Run on April 19th.:D
Bob

A couple of pics taken Tuesday. Neat rigging. Good access to batteries, fuel and sea strainers. Motors c/w exhaust and Genny are in. Soon be time to go cruisin !:D
Bob

Craig. I did consider an arch w radar but in the end decided against it. I did go with XM satellite weather and radio as I could hide those antenaes.:D
Bob

Bob, your new toy looks killer! And she has a bow thruster! That will be nice around the docks!

I am very stoked for you!

DK

Thanks Darren. Call me next time your on Marco. The season is soon winding down. Looking forward to summer.:D
Bob

Bob, that engine compartment looks fantastic. Can't wait to see it up close and personal.

Too cool . You are definitly a pioneer developing the future in performance boating . Nice to know you have a great team that will give you all the support you might need with NorTech .That engine compartment looks great .Thats a whole lot of metal back there . Best of luck and I know you will be racking up the miles on this one . Will it have an odometer ( in knots of coarse ) .

Paul :D

very nice rigging Bob, wow 600 miles on 1 tank,

What happened to your diesel package Jim Darr?

Hey bob it was good meetin you at the run, i got a few good pics of your boat. I thought I recognized the predator name but it didnt dawn on me who owned it til after we spoke at the awards banquet. You gonna make it to tickfaw?

Great meeting you to. No Tickfaw this year but it is on my list of must do poker runs. I hear it can be fun !! :cool-smiley-026: Maybe next year.:D
Bob

I showed pictures of the dash but not what is hidden in behind. I had Nor Tech take these pics for a reference in the future in case we have to go looking for a problem.:D

Last ones. Neat job Tim !!

come on over, we've got room for you Bob, and you can stay at our home the night before and we'll leave about 8am the following morning. 6 going at this point. .:cool-smiley-011:

Bob,
Simply Beautiful !
Jim

Thanks Jim. 8 or 9 days till launch. Call me when you are in the area Jim.:D
Bob

That would be cool Jeff. Very kind of you. Just too much going on to do this year but will plan on it for next year.:D
Bob

Bob, have SLOBO dust those a bit 4 ya!!!!!!!:evilb:

Very nice! Love the colors!!

One of our club members owned a 50 with trip deisels. Recently sold it though. He did not have surface drives. You gotta post some pics of the wicked rooster tails that thing will throw! :D

Bob, beautiful boat:cool-smiley-011:

I'd say the motors are in.
New thread time!

crab azz:p

What's the weight difference? New boat sits much lower in the water.

No Lie, get laid Dude!!!!!!!!!!:evilb:

Geeeeeez, just stating the obvious! :Whatever:
Fine, I'm moving to the Concept forum.

Weight is about 1000lbs more but it's also further aft than the gaz motors.

Long time no see Bob
 

Bob, I hope they reinforced the windshield on your new boat for the waters on Lake Ontario ?......will make sure we are rolling film next time :D

If you are going to leave the "old" Predator in Canada, I know a good marina that would take care of you.......

Talk to you soon.