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Originally Posted by Skater30 (Post 4511583)

Oh no, it will still be liking offshore! I plan on using the large fuel capacity as ballast - I will fill the tanks when I plan on running in big water. Trust me, 1,200#s of fuel on board will make a huge difference in how the boat runs in the big water after the conversion to outboards. Especially in my 30, as my rear bulkhead (which is the rear/start of the fuel tanks) is 9" further forward than the 318s Pete is building specifically for outboards. It may hurt my top speed a little when I have full tanks, but will help me in the rough. When the tanks are low on fuel, it will have minimal effect on top speed. As for LOTO, my boat will never make it back there - it's just way too far of a haul for me.

Balance will be changing as fuel burns off with no way to adjust though. Luckily these 400s won't burn through it like the mills you had previously.
When will this rig be completed? You can just tow it over from Douglas to LOTO in August for an outboard showdown.

Sorry...no more hijack LRR. You have one of the best looking Skaters by the way. :ernaehrung004:

thanks for the compliments guys. looking forward to running the boat in warm weather very soon!!
Mike we're not down there yet.... won't be leaving the La. swamps till after Christmas.

How'd it run?

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Originally Posted by LAriverratt (Post 4511726)

thanks for the compliments guys. looking forward to running the boat in warm weather very soon!!
Mike we're not down there yet.... won't be leaving the La. swamps till after Christmas.

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Originally Posted by 28skater (Post 4515154)

How'd it run?

I think he is grinning all the way home!

boat ran excellent!!!!...wouldn't have been able to enjoy the new power without someone loaning me their props though.:party-smiley-004: the added HP is nice!

Boat looked great Craig. Looks really but really clean with the interior. :ernaehrung004:

thanks Mike...nice finally running into you :poopoo::lolhit:

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Originally Posted by LAriverratt (Post 4515846)

boat ran excellent!!!!...wouldn't have been able to enjoy the new power without someone loaning me their props though.:party-smiley-004: the added HP is nice!

What are Skater Brothers for!

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Originally Posted by LAriverratt (Post 4515929)

thanks Mike...nice finally running into you :poopoo::lolhit:

LITERALLY :lolhit:...On a serious note it was great to hang out. I totally understand why Sam likes yall so much. Looking forward to the next one.