Thanks everyone! I'll try to get some good video this weekend and some better pics. I'll also try to dig up some more build pics.

I ended up moving the dash 6 inches. At some point in this boat's former life the dash was broke somehow so it didn't look to good to start with and I really wanted to get the weight distribution right.
I figured what better way than to move my fat arse forward a little.

The batteries are right in front of the liner now and CG is about 1/2 inch further forward than with outboards.

Anyone ever been on a tube behind a 24 Skater?

Keep in mind this project isn't finished, just far enough along to start to enjoy. Still need to build hatch doors and scoops, etc.

http://www.csystemssoftware.com/TM/skatertube.jpg

Very cool!!!

Wow, nice job, what was the motivation for this huge undertaking?

Excellent job , dont roost the kids !!

So that's what the green thing was in the first picture.... The rope protector/guide :):) More pics when you can. I would love to do something like this to my 25 Ocean Express............... Maybe someday :):)

I put the tow rope through some green noodles to try to keep it out of the props... seemed to work.

BTW... my buddy that helped me do a lot of the work did get roosted on the tube!!!

My Bridgeports were very tired and the transom was soft. Kind of got a bad taste in my mouth for outboards trying to keep the bridgeports running.
I had to buy some motors and replace a transom so I figured I might as well be different and make it easier to work on too.
I'm pretty familiar with the LS platform and all the EFI stuff.

It's taken almost 2 years to get it to this point...

Ls sound !
 

Sorry for the Hijack but here s some ls sound at 6500 rpm !

this is my 21 ft toy ,whit a blackhawk on it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh1AVt_vc28


Nice project !! we are gonna convert a 27 sonic from one BB to twin ls this winter and see what happens !


good luck !!

Bor

One of the cooler projects going on right now. And looks very usable. Keep rocking man