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Forum: Midnight Express
02-15-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Hey Pete - I just got the diagnosis on the Magnum...

Hey Pete - I just got the diagnosis on the Magnum tank, it has a 2" crack on the bottom right under one of the baffles. The baffle location, open distance to the bottom and the welding technique were...
Forum: Midnight Express
02-12-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Looking forward to warmer times again...

Looking forward to warmer times again...
Forum: Midnight Express
12-05-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Hmm, thanks, I'll look into that.

Hmm, thanks, I'll look into that.
Forum: Midnight Express
12-02-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

The boat planes out pretty easily with no tabs...

The boat planes out pretty easily with no tabs needed. There is a small lag but its slightly over propped with 24" bravos that are not vented. When cruising I run a little tab to stop porpoising but...
Forum: Midnight Express
11-29-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Thanks for the info. Yes I blocked off the top 5...

Thanks for the info. Yes I blocked off the top 5 water intake holes on the inboard side and 4 on the outboard side of the lowers. I did also have low water pickups but only had 8lbs of pressure....
Forum: Midnight Express
11-20-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

After a largely successful season, had a pretty...

After a largely successful season, had a pretty bad ending when I blew up both lower units on an "Around Manhattan Fun Run". Kicked a hole in the side of my LH aftermarket lower and an hr later...
Forum: Midnight Express
11-20-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Hey Craig, She still tends to porpoise a bit and...

Hey Craig, She still tends to porpoise a bit and also wants to fly a bit in a chop but actually raising the motors helped. Now the prop shafts are about even with the bottom.

- M
Forum: Midnight Express
08-02-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Got ahold of a set of B1 24's and they perform...

Got ahold of a set of B1 24's and they perform well. Could only turn 5700-5800 rpm and 68mph but pretty good slip #'s and generally good handling. Surprised how much the boat likes to porpoise which...
Forum: Midnight Express
07-19-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

turbo, Do you run bravo 1's on your Powerplay?...

turbo,
Do you run bravo 1's on your Powerplay? Is it blue with 300 opti's?
thanks
Forum: Midnight Express
07-16-2016, 10:02 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

You might be spot on. The 21" 4 blades are too...

You might be spot on. The 21" 4 blades are too small and are only 14" diameter. I tried a set of 27" Mirage plus but that was too much pitch, (only got to 5000 rpm or so with no trim), and I didn't...
Forum: Midnight Express
07-14-2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Finally

got things wrapped up and launched the other day for the first time! Couple little setbacks but nothing major. Water pressure on stb motor is low for some reason, around 7lbs. and does not improve...
Forum: Midnight Express
06-17-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Mac - I only bought the boat because it was...

Mac - I only bought the boat because it was changed to outboard. I've thought about how cool it could have been with a couple of Ilmores or something but my excuse for undertaking this was to have...
Forum: Midnight Express
05-18-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

I didn't hear it strait from Bing but an old...

I didn't hear it strait from Bing but an old thread here said it went like this. Tommy Adams from Signature had his 28' that came from the Magnum 27. That hull mold was cut in the middle and...
Forum: Midnight Express
05-15-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

I think the story went something like this. My...

I think the story went something like this. My boat was customer ordered and built 82'-83' by Bing Goode at Midnight Express. Sometime around 85' ish he got pinched by the govt. and in a deal made...
Forum: Midnight Express
05-13-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Some current pics.

Some current pics.
Forum: Midnight Express
05-13-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

That's awesome. I didn't realize til I looked...

That's awesome. I didn't realize til I looked back at your old picture that you got rid of the "on the edge" graphics. Is that added reinforcing on the transom for the new power? The LED trim display...
Forum: Midnight Express
05-13-2016, 08:32 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Wow! Sweet. Nice repower, what numbers are you...

Wow! Sweet. Nice repower, what numbers are you seeing with the 350's? Need more details, props etc. Looks like you have 4 fuel tanks, where are they located and what capacity? Just curious how this...
Forum: Midnight Express
05-03-2016, 09:51 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Still trying to get the interior upholstery and...

Still trying to get the interior upholstery and carpet done... Got a new lower unit to match the newer fat shaft fleetmaster and having them both painted now. Get those on and finish up the lighting...
Forum: Midnight Express
11-07-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Thanks, its been a big project. Not many of these...

Thanks, its been a big project. Not many of these Midnights around as far as I can tell. Only 12-15 or so were made I think and I've only seen/heard of 4. Seems like there are a couple 37's around....
Forum: Midnight Express
09-19-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

I'm surprised at 23"pitch, do verado's have...

I'm surprised at 23"pitch, do verado's have 1.75:1 gears? I was thinking I would need 26-27" pitch. You know what his fuel cap is? Was his always an OB boat?

Any more pictures?

Thanks
Forum: Midnight Express
09-05-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Progress has been slow this summer...Rigging in...

Progress has been slow this summer...Rigging in progress, tabs are mounted, steering lines run, battery wiring etc. Main setback has been with interior/ upholstery work, meeting with new guy this...
Forum: Midnight Express
07-18-2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Got the jackplates and motors mounted, trim tabs...

Got the jackplates and motors mounted, trim tabs next.

Intotwins - you turn your props outward? Just looking ahead...
Forum: Midnight Express
06-20-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

A pair of freshly rebuilt Promax 300's

A pair of freshly rebuilt Promax 300's
Forum: Midnight Express
06-20-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Thanks, trying to make it down to Key West this...

Thanks, trying to make it down to Key West this year. Hopefully start mounting/rigging next week.
Forum: Midnight Express
06-17-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 212,058
Posted By MDonziM

Here is the debut of the new paint, took her out...

Here is the debut of the new paint, took her out of the shed and cleaned her up.
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