The only thing better than a Skater.........is two!

Here is Jims and mine. Next time he is here, we can try for a side by side running shot. Both are same hull, different decks and power.

These pictures are great!! I didn't know you guys had palm trees in Michigan..............:drink:

I might call Peter to see if they can turn the 32 into a 40.....:evilb:

finnaly getting the boat back to florida on the 10 this month weather turned nasty had to post pone other trip cant wait will post pics from florida

going to be at skater fest who else is going

When and where?

the shoot out at lotto in august

Jim

Just got my 28 back from Pete after six months in the shop. Fixed the tanks, blue printed hull and installled water ramps. Hull looks better than new. Ready to put the 300X's back on and run it ragged. I have not done the LOTO since '97 (yeah one of the first to do it!). Where is the the best location to stay and keep the 28 on the water for the weekend?

Sam

there having skater fest at some bar and there is a hotel right there i willm post it when i find out

Skater Fest
WHEN-- August 27, 2010 Friday the weekend of Captain Ron's SHOOT-OUT @ Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

LOCATION-- Camden at the Lake. ( Formally The Horny Toad ) The resort is offering excellent rates for the weekend. They are honoring the rates 3 days before and after the event. King size rooms are $109.00 and the suites are $159.00 a night. Go to www.toadcove.com or call 1-888-365-5620 Refer to SKATER FEST when making reservations.

Event Schedule-- We are working on a full day of events. They will range from a Meet-n-Greet with Pete, other Powerboat Legends and Future Legends. Skater Boat Show, Miss Skater 2010 contest, Fire Power Hour, Photo Shoot, Entertainment and New and Used Skater Sales. There is also a Poker Run on Friday that you may enter.

thanks ryan

Skater fest
 

Thanks Ryan. The 27th is a Friday. So the event is the day before the Shootout correct?

Sam

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/q...erfestprsm.jpg

http://www.toadcove.com

http://www.lakeozarkboatrealty.com

Hay we made into the poker runs america mag page 20 nice pic

Well we havnt been out on the water we ran into some motor issuses but i think you guys know right from the start this engine package was a prototpe and the first two blocks out of the foundry so of course we were the ginny pigs we found out the problems for them we now have them all straightened out and should be back on th water soon ready to rock will post some picks of the piston oilers we added to the blocks i still think this motors will be a slick package it just takes time with any thing new and differnt but thats the way i build my boats dont like to pull up to the dock and see oanother one just like it thats to easy call me crazy i know my wife tells me everey day just put some stock powere in it and be happy but wew all know wew wouldnt be happy maybe for about a day

Jim,

Your boat is defiantly a truly, one of a kind. From the X-Power Drives, to the LS7 motors, to the paint.

Here are links to the photo shoot (49 photos) I did as you prepared and participated in the 2009 PRA Sarasota event.

30 Skater/LS7, 2009 PRA photo shoot, 49 photos


30 Skater/LS7, 2009 PRA photo shoot, 49 photos, slide show format

For best results, choose the slide show format, and the click on full screen

Here is one of them:

here are the pics of the reworked blocks you can see the piston oilers and the new sleeves have a larger receiver on the deck the old ones had only 1/8 of an inch on the deck the new ones have over a 1/4 inch and thicker walls more stable

Nice setup!

what pushes the oil thru the oilers, is it oil pumps?

...and was the block thinned out to accomodate the thicker sleeves?



thanks....noli

the oilers are drilled into the main oil galleys on both sides and the sleeves are thicker now now we had to take some bore out of it we cut down the bore size .030 on a side so the new power number will be interesting we are going from 460 cu in to 449 cu inch will post dyno pics and numbers when done

being that new and smaller pistons are gonna be used, are you gonna increase the compression ratio?

Jim, What is with the scoop on the minivan? Your Skater is awesome BTW. See ya out there, Bill Jolley

Is the steering indexed? or will the steering be off centered as one uses it because of the hydraulic steering?

someone told me to use a symetrical steering wheel because it will become off-centered during use.

That is true wheel never comes back to same spot and as to comp ratio we are not changing cause the amount we are decreasing the bore size is so small will not effect it and right now im in hawai will be back on the 29th and start the build up will post picks of the the assembly guys

Well got back started building rods ran into piston oilers so was back to the drawing board had to totaly redesign them took all week then sterted the build on friday night at 11.30had them short blocked by 3.00 am saturday me and rob my engine proffessor finished them on saturday after noon ran them both on sunday made good power 720 at 6500 only 8 hp less than last time with 15 cubic in less and we took 1/2 of point of compression out of them ran the hell out of one on the dyno tryed to break it couldnt thats good here are some pics going back in boat and testing before lotto








nd then started the build on friday night at

Loooks great. Can't wait to see ya there. Sam

wow you guys really work quickly.

Let us know how they run...more pics of the install pleez :grinser010:

Will do in florida now will be home on sunday start dressing them out on monday in the boat on tuesday testing thursday will post more pics

back on the water and down at lotto

Saw it. VERY nice.

I'd luv to see her also :grinser010:


Any pics yet?

was out yeasterday on lake st clair good time boat ran awsome loving the boat more each day

We ran the leopoa poker run yeasterday on lk st clair had a good time got some time before we broke a splined input shaft to the coupler on the flywheel we knew it was the weak link took a look at them with just 20 hours on them and already twisted one so changed them both and was going to keep and eye on them well we tested it in the rough stuff and it failed back to the drawing board like i said this boat is really the true prototype 30 with a lot of innovation and we are getting it sorrted out but this half the fun will post pics of the ****ty merc part on monday

here is the pics of the broken part

Winner!

p.s. who is that in the picture on the desk?

Jim what diameter is that spline? You have some pretty good torque
there.
Dont know if there still around but Zeiger industies in ohio could make that up.

Knowing Merc, the part is probably cast...


I love the boat/project!

You Sure Had The Lap Top On That Alot At LOTO ,,,You Get It Squared Away?? We Had The 28 That Was Next To You,,,,

Hey Jim, It was great meeting you and your crew at the P/R. I'm very impressed with the boat and can't wait for my ride!:drink: P.S. there is a funrun on the 23rd on St. Clair if you can make it. PM me if interested and I'll email ya the info... CHEERS

i have a company making me some right now out of flexor steel its hard but not brittle perfectfor this mercurys were soft

that picture was me on the drag sleg i won the michigan state grass drag championship in 1980 was on michigan out doors interveived by jerry chipetta

FYI FLEXOR Steel
 

FLEXOR steel is both unique in its chemistry as well as its wide variety of properties. FLEXOR steel is a Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten alloy steel which exhibits a fine grain microstructure. All FLEXOR steel heats are a vacuum degassed, ladle refined, electric arc furnace melt (EAF & LF & VD). All FLEXOR steel is forged or rolled from bottom poured ingots. FLEXOR steel has a minimum ingot reduction ratio of 3.5:1.

FLEXOR steel's unique residual chemistry is a special blend that adds to machinability without sacrificing properties.

FLEXOR is typically stocked in an as rolled condition. This means that when FLEXOR is rolled or forged from an optimal reduction ratio and cools in open air from 1700 F a fine grain microstructure is formed. This also gives the bar a consistent toughness measuring 28-32 HRC throughout the bar.

It is important to note that FLEXOR steel does not need to be normalized or annealed prior to hardening from this condition. This makes FLEXOR extremely versatile especially when it comes to thermal treatments.


Typical Chemistry Composition
C Cr Mo W Mn S Si P
.34 .85 .50 .50 .80 .015 .30 .015

Physical Properties
Density 7.543g/cm3 per ASTM B311
Specific Heat .16 Btu/lb/°F




Mechanical Properties 30 HRC 40 HRC 45 HRC
UTS(ksi) Per ASTM E8-04 147 183 225
YS 0.2% offset Per ASTM E8-04 134 171 205
V-Notch Charpy Impact Per ASTM E23-06 80 45 21

RA% Per ASTM E8-04 64 60 50

Elongation Per ASTME E8-04 21 18 12

Poisson's Ratio per ASTM E111-04 .282

Young's Modulus per ASTM E111 30900 (ksi)


Properties may vary depending on microstructure, grain size, chemistry, hardening technique and overall ingot reduction.



:angry-smiley-038: Hopefully they won't fail !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!