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Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-19-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,229
Posted By ttuton

I would never buy a performance boat with bottom...

I would never buy a performance boat with bottom paint. It will be nearly impossible to resell. That boat also has a poorly redone rear seat and a drive that will probably not hold up to that kind...
Forum: Sonic
09-26-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,027
Posted By ttuton

I asked about this before as I considered doing...

I asked about this before as I considered doing the same thing on my 1999. The feedback I got was all negative. You may be able to do a search and find the thread.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-20-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By ttuton

I had something similar happen to me and I...

I had something similar happen to me and I thought for sure that I had blown up another bravo. It turned out to be a drive coupler.
Forum: Cigarette
09-12-2023, 07:00 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 41,060
Posted By ttuton

What the hell kind of comment is this? What does...

What the hell kind of comment is this? What does this have to do with the progress on his boat? GFYS!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-28-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,382
Posted By ttuton

The further away from the center line that the...

The further away from the center line that the point of thrust is applied the worse the yaw will be when the thrust is lost.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-13-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,442
Posted By ttuton

We always launched at the East Chicago Marina. ...

We always launched at the East Chicago Marina. It’s less busy than Hammond, cheaper, easier to get to, and has 5 launching lanes.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
07-04-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By ttuton

I had a buddy that had it on Camaro. It worked...

I had a buddy that had it on Camaro. It worked great until it didn’t. I also have a buddy that runs a speed shop and he said any of the fuel injection units that have the computer attached to them...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-04-2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,334
Posted By ttuton

That awful looking bustle and the bow anchor! It...

That awful looking bustle and the bow anchor! It ruins the classic Apache lines!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-03-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,334
Posted By ttuton

Yea, someone ruined that boat. My guess is...

Yea, someone ruined that boat. My guess is whoever bought it got it cheap enough to cover the cost of fixing all the hideousness.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-03-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,343
Posted By ttuton

The 31’ sonic I had was a good ride in rough Lake...

The 31’ sonic I had was a good ride in rough Lake Michigan water. The build quality seemed very good also. They are available with all the amenities you are wanting too. The seats in the cabin...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-02-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,343
Posted By ttuton

The cabin of a 31’ Sonic is hard to beat!

The cabin of a 31’ Sonic is hard to beat!
Forum: Cigarette
03-07-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,946
Posted By ttuton

At first I thought the same thing. After looking...

At first I thought the same thing. After looking a little harder, I think the starboard lower had the bottom few inches knocked off from some kind of impact.
Forum: Active Thunder
02-20-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By ttuton

Looks like the boat behind the AT has outboards....

Looks like the boat behind the AT has outboards. The AT looks to have bravos hanging off the back.
Forum: Pantera
02-12-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 84,840
Posted By ttuton

14 years later, I doubt it.

14 years later, I doubt it.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
02-06-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,963
Posted By ttuton

Can u find a way to register it in Illinois? Our...

Can u find a way to register it in Illinois? Our plates are $150/year with no personal property taxes.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
02-04-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,963
Posted By ttuton

The 460 is one of the most durable engines ever...

The 460 is one of the most durable engines ever made. It could really benefit from a cam swap as the stock cam is awful! This is an interesting read from Jon Kaase about the BBF. ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-12-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,658
Posted By ttuton

Salt or freshwater use would be a question I...

Salt or freshwater use would be a question I would be concerned with. If they were in salt and not properly flushed and left for years, the motors are probably done. If freshwater I would still...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-11-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,215
Posted By ttuton

Seems to me that a more efficient head with...

Seems to me that a more efficient head with bigger valves and a smaller cam would be more reliable. I can’t imagine a .825 lift cam not wreaking havoc on the valve train.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-10-2023, 06:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,223
Posted By ttuton

I just heard Jon Kaase talking about doing a...

I just heard Jon Kaase talking about doing a bunch of work on Merc turbo motors. He also spoke of being involved with the Geico team at some point.
Forum: Cigarette
10-19-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,127
Posted By ttuton

Dan, I’m pretty sure that tunnel rams perform...

Dan, I’m pretty sure that tunnel rams perform their best in N/A or nitrous applications. I don’t think you will see much if any decrease in power in a boosted application running a traditional...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-27-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
Posted By ttuton

That is really cool! Nice to see the behind the...

That is really cool! Nice to see the behind the scenes people getting some time for fun and for recognition!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-25-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,795
Posted By ttuton

Most of the fast jets are tunnel bottom boats. ...

Most of the fast jets are tunnel bottom boats. The bottom that feeds the jet has a rounded keel that helps feed the jet just like holding a spoon under running water.
Forum: Fountain
08-10-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 34,456
Posted By ttuton

My friend had a 1998 29’ fountain with a single...

My friend had a 1998 29’ fountain with a single 500hp. The boat ran best with a 24 lh hydromotive. We routinely saw 74gps
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-08-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By ttuton

Why not just remove the engine hatch all...

Why not just remove the engine hatch all together? It will save weight and allow more fresh air around/into the engine. I don’t think any other form of boat racing besides offshore encloses the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-23-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By ttuton

You may want to try a thread in the fountain...

You may want to try a thread in the fountain section. I had a straight bottom 27 fever that ran 70 without hydraulic steering and don’t recall much chine walk. I did run a left hand prop as do most...
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