48's...ROLL CALL!
 

Ross says OE built seventeen (17) 48's....where are they now?
(Location, owner, photo)

48's...ROLE CALL!
 

...to start this off...

Paul Robinson
TEXAS
Currently in refresh on a May 2011 target...took off solid fairing and converted OE windshield (Ross had the last new one still in the box) to the cockpit, and updated engine hatch with custom scoops from John at Superboat.
Changing the shafts to 26 spline, and looking forward to some 21-degree rake props in the spring.
(The truck doesn't even know the boat is on the hitch!)

That wasnt the triple boat converted to twin was it? There's one thats been sitting here in CT un-used for 6-7+ years. Its the one with the checkered all over the bow.

48's...ROLE CALL!
 

I purchased this boat last year in Texas...it's been in the area for about 6+ years, no triples.
Re-painted, (graphics still in design), new fuel tanks, 572's refreshed, new carbon fiber style interior, gauges re-faced, new #6 props, and back into the water in the spring.
Photos show boat as purchased, and new cockpit update.

What speeds did you see before the refresh?

Did not push motors when boat purchased last year.
(Internal condition not verified)
Refresh, dyno, then baseline next spring.
Old school ASD8 shaft design (25 spline prop selection limits) has now also been updated so I'm interested in tracking Dave's 21 degree rake combination.

(Photo shows engines just removed, getting ready to be refreshed.)

(Additional photos show what it takes to love this boat hobby...good friends with skills!
(Preferably ones that can weld and have a fork-lift), and the do-it-yourself attitude when you need to build something you need and don't have....such as the first and only golf cart frame, steering wheel welded in backwards, ASD service cart!

Looking good Paul! That's big pimpin' for sure! :drink:

Hopefully, I'll be out your way sometime next spring. Looking forward to a ride in that beast!

Kurt

I swear that boat was in the Sandusky, Ohio area a few years back... Boat looks great!! They are some big sob's...... :)

Nice truck where'd you get it? Here's Chasin' The Deal;

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o31563-en.html

Chasin the Deal
 

Well i got blessed being the 2nd owner of this 48, Steve Gordon was the original owner and it was the factorys flag ship for years,its been a long road 6ish years bought it with out power but had the Arnie 8's on back and all the riggen, thanks to my buddy who had a mishap with his 50 hustler i inherited 3 622ci DRCE olds 1000hp naturally aspirated power plants which are just waiten for paint and then install the massive pile of new goodies Demon carbs,1550 dry sump trannys,msd's,new steffs dry sump pumps,hardine marine coolers and the list goes on,took the bilge down to the glass and recoated with white SHERWIN WILLIAMS HIGH SOLIDS POLYUREATAHNE INDUSTRIAL COATING,THIS STUFF IS AWESOME AND UNBELIVABLE GREAT PRODUCT. so with alllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the set backs kids in college,double hip surgery,building choppers,etc etc etc its finally getten closer to the big splash once in a while just want to bail on the project then i go have a cocktail and think about 2000hp sprayen rooster tails out of the arnies 100 yds in the air and i get a new burst of energy to "getr done" heres some pix if i can fig out how to get them on here.lllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaater cyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaa:signs069::signs069:

anyone know how to post pix on this site??????

Your project sound awsome!
To post a pic you have to be a paying member. Then go to the advanced tab, manage photo's, select photos from your computer and upload them.

Another 48' Located
 

Is there something in front of the center drive to protect it from the water?

theres an aluminum pod that starts about 8ft in front of the drive

Paul Looks SICK buddy. I am really looking forward to this summer it will be a good season for the Express Cats