New 338 for Skate
 

Sam, what is the latest news? Any pics?

[ATTACH=CONFIG]501237[/ATTACH]A few set backs but going good. In rigging.

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Can't wait to see this boat finished an on the tilt!!

Boat looks great, care to share any information on the LSA power such as who built them and the estimated output?

Well since you asked..... It's a long story but The LSA's are no more. I'm having Brad Smith build motors. This put a major delay in the build but we should be on Brad's dyno next week.

Good move, Brad can flat out get it done and make it last.
Your Skater is going to be a BEAST. Congrats!!

Wow that is quite the change, I'm sure the boat will run great. Are you have Brad build you naturally aspirated motors or with blowers?

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Was at Skater yesterday looking at it while I changed the drive ratio's for the new engines. :D

Yes and thanks for taking care of that with no issues!

We had to change gear ratios when we upgraded the power. Rik flew to Skater and took care of it. Great customer support!

What size whipple is that, 5.0??

Wow talk about upgraded power, it just picked up probably 40 mph lol.

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incredible, please keep the pics comin'

The engine is hot!

and the wrap-around windshield is another masterpiece.




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Awesome! Love the 338

Great move Skate while you're still in the process! You wont be kicking yourself later

The crew from Skater is putting the finishing touches on my trailer. They sent these pictures thought I would share.

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Brad Smith is bringing the motors up to meet me and my son during our visit Monday. He has been a pleasure to work with. A real class act!

Looks awesome, can't wait to see it finished

Thanks. Me too. Been a long build!

When did u start the build?

awesome ride man!!

5/12. But we had issues not related to Skater.

Wow skate you truly have something special there, the tilt just sets it apart and I am a big fan of the simple skater logo on white boats. Just out of curiosity what type of goals do you have performance wise out of the boat? Speed wise with the Brad Smith motors I have to imagine it will be in a completely different league when compared to the LSA power or outboards.

Beautiful motors!

The goal is to beat Louie!:evilb:

Seriously my only goal is to get it on the water ASAP.

I saw them on the Dyno Stands this morning, love the black whipples. Super nice package.

Sounds like you need come to the LOTO shootout,then we can see who has the bigger set between our legs,,,

I hope u both go!! That would be fun to see!!

Ill be there. But if I run the Shootout the Wife will have my "Set" in a mason jar:eekdrop:

But I am the proud owner of two new Lifeline jackets!:evilb:

Maybe I can sneak a run in disguised as Denis Pool.

Let me know how it goes when you run yours.

Hay Sam looks good motors look awesome the only place you will be kicking your self is at the gas pump with those motors good luck can't wait to see it run

Ur killin us Skate, how bout I run the boat for u? Lol...

Thanks Jim. You blazed the 308 trail or us. I appreciate all your advice and pointers.

Precision. You are gonna have to wait until August 24 & 25th. I'm gonna have to work on the kitchen pass for one more Shootout run!

Lol!! U got it, can't wait to meet u!!!

Hay Sam you better get your pilots license she is going to fly I will be out at Pete's on wendsay will get them going on it lol

Did I miss the part where Skate said what the Horsepower in the Smith engines are? Just curious. Same as Louie's? Awesome Boat. Congrats

Mine were on the dyno last week,they made 1205hp 1177lb tq at 13lb boost at 6400rpm on pump gas. I picked them up from Eddie last friday,should have them in by the end of the week and hope to get it to the water by the weekend if all goes well.

Hope to see u an the boat at Ron's in a few weeks Louie!

Lookin forward to being there...