David do you still have skegs on center motors of did you chop them off? I've seen a few fast triples without skegs in the center. Also did you get a set of dewalt props. Seems guys are having good luck with them on 28's with 300s I really love the colors they look even better on the water

Thanks for the compliments!

I'm going to keep trimming the skegs on the center motors until the last thing. I believe that I can easily reach my goal of 120+ with just switching outside drives, removing the 350lbs, and playing with engine height.
The 4 blade dewalds that I tried last fall didn't work very well as they increased the stern lift

Awesome project. Just so happy it's not CC or my work would be done........

What size and pitch Dewalds?

Very beautiful 36 David! I will be running Dewald's first set of CNC 36s on my 28 very soon and will let you know what speed/rpm they run. I think a set of four of them would get you closer to the 130 mark than your goal of 120 (with some setup changes to your rig). Have you ever thought about taking all that weight out of your boat and putting your motors on setbacks? I'd first call and talk to Pete about it, but that would certainly help your 36 carry the nose.

Thanks, the dewalds I tried were15x 34's, Dave said that he was working on cnc machining, but they weren't ready yet. Its great to hear he got it going,
I would be interested in knowing how they work out for you.
Set back probably would help, it's cool to know I've got more options available if I want to go faster.
I'm gradually removing weight as I go, I started with 500 lbs to see the effect. I had taken 150 out before the shootout, and I just took 100 out today for my next run

Thanks SS I ran 116
in the "jam packed" NCO4F4 class :)

Best of luck with it David, and I'll let you know the #s I get out of the 36s. You've done a beautiful job on the restoration of your 36!

Thanks, here are some some shots of my shootout run from Scott Porta, and Jay Nichols

Great speed numbers, Dave. your boat looks great in photos, but MUCH better in person! David

Hey Dave it was great meeting you at the loto this year , an thx for introducing me to
skate , hope to see al you guys next year also
thanks Tom

thanks Guys! I received several photo files from Pete Boden also. He also does great work, here is a sample

David,
Send me your best shot hes in email so we can work on the Skater Outboard Gang/Club shirts. Want to include your 4 engine monster!!!!
I need one for Tom K too. Craig has already sent one. If Skate has some he can send them too!

Check your pm

I was checking that thing out at Dave's, I remember it from his old shop when he was putting it together. It came out SWEET!! you have a hell of a boat man!

thanks!
Yeah glassdave got all teary eyed when I came pulling in his driveway. He spent a lot of alone time with the skater, I know it brought back fond memories.:drool1:

Sent pics to double David the shirts should
Be very cool!

Tom
Never received any other pics! Still would love to come up with something.
Need Pics

Ok ill get with it, sorry Ron

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It's time to start remembering warmer times, 100 degrees at Loto

Plenty warm down here. Was 80 today no wind. Could have run that Skater all the way to Key West!!!!!

Yea yea yea. Don't you need to be working on your man cave?

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David
That is a great pic! Need to get that in high res for the shirts!
do you have a high res version

For tee shirts? Lower res makes it look faster:rolleyes:

Its all about the quality my brother......
No short cuts for me!

I don't think that this was one was posted yet from LOTO

Nice Shot!

both great pics but I like the one with a clear shot of the quad set up best!

Ok well, hows this, the first mate is on board and ready for the ramp
By the way, what do you guys think of me repowering my skater with the new 400's? I'm wondering about the resale market for my 280's and what would be involved in the changeover concerning the gauge package difference. Just kicking it around

David,
You will have to change complete gauge package, wire harness to dash including wiring for key switches, alarms ect. Also it would require special throttle box for DTS as the new verado is electric throttle and shift.
Some sort of custom steering tiebar packge etc.
It would be a fun project but a big one!!!!!
Not sure what the 280's are worth but I am sure the guys on S&F will buy them.

that's what I'm talking about!!!! love the look of the 4- 280's but your first mate is outshining them in this one! :cool:

Amazing....This thread is 91 pages long and still going strong - and relevant.

That is one spectacular Skater project to be proud of!

I'm sure clean 280s like yours would bring at least 10k each on scream and fly. If the new 400's weigh around the 650 mark then with 4 that's a lot of weight on the transom. I would think it would run almost as well and resale would be just as good with 3 400's. I't wont sound near as good as the 280's but I would think it would be a lot more reliable and better on fuel. I would think overall resale would be much better with more modern power. Either way you have an outboard lovers dream boat

Yes re-rig would be a major pain x4. I need to hear a good dose of reality.
There would have to be a big reward at the end of rainbow to make it worth while. It will exciting to see how they perform on nastybugs skater

If I went with the new verodos and kept the engine count at four I would have an extra 800-1000 lbs hanging off of my transom! Seriously something to think about.
I do love the sound of the 4 x 2.5's. The mixing of the oil not so much. also at idle the exhaust is a bit smoky especially when using my favorite for high rpm engine protection, Klotz R50.
I dont think that selling my 2.5's will be a problem either, one was a brand new 05 when I got it (20 hours now) and one has 2014 powerhead just installed last July (12 hours now). Another was a fresh Diamond rebuild last July (12 hours now) The last one is a jay smith racing powerhead (20 hours now)
Except for the 2005, the other three mid-sections were completely disassembled and bead blasted and powder-coated so they all look pretty clean too. Lowers were completly gone through by Collabela.

I do have some unfinished business though. When I set out, I had a goal of 120+. Some things have recently come to light that could possibly extend that.

I love that word resale value!!! If you went with 4 Verados you would be investing at least another $100,000.00 dollars by the time your done. Something to think about. That is why I love this hobby so much. We just keep spending money and helping the economy! LOL I would wait and see how Nasty's boat runs to get a gauge on real HP numbers vs weight of the motors before I would pull the trigger!

I also be if you went with quad 300x motors you would have the sound you are looking for plus a ton of speed!!!!!!

how much re-rigging would that be?...I love spending other peoples money!:drink:

Let's do some math for him!!!
3 times $27K per motor = $81k. Add 3ea new Dewald props $2500.00ea =$7500.00 Add 2ea new Vessel View 7"s $1500.00ea = $3000.00 New throttle and Shift estimate $3000.00 Steering tie bars and system Latham at least $10.000.00 Wiring and Misc $6000.00 Total so far $104,500.00
Plus Labor ?????
Total PRICELESS!!!!!!!
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