30' Skater Project Let the Journey Begin
10-21-2015 | 04:27 PM
#91
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From: Columbia S.C.
Would you really want a 388 over the outboards you have had Ron? I got to spend a few years running/driving a 36 Skater with big power. Honestly it was boring except when running 150 to 160 mph or 3' to 5' seas. The best drive I had in it was 2012 KW poker run. I ran 90 to 100 mph for 40 miles in 3's slowing only to take a 5' rogue wave. I got out of the drivers seat and my friend ran the same water at 120. I enjoy getting thrown around and making course corrections at 90 mph in a small cat to cruzing at 120 in the beast.
I think your 28 would be perfect for me. Seeing the speeds your getting with the 30 could win me over though.
I think your 28 would be perfect for me. Seeing the speeds your getting with the 30 could win me over though.
10-21-2015 | 06:38 PM
#92
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From: Wichita, KS
316-648-2414 Jim Lee, I hope Johnny runs it by Friday . Then I'll be down for the boat show and run around in the 28.
10-24-2015 | 04:52 PM
#93
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From: Pompano Beach, FL
Passenger Side Upgrades
Here is a shot of the original dash with the original stereo system.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546867[/ATTACH]
Removed stereo and grab rail. Install Garmin 7610, Black Box and had trim switch panel made. Installed smaller grab handle in more comfortable spot. Also installed Mercury Eng Gateway to be able see gauges from passenger side.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546868[/ATTACH]
Left space above trim panel for future pyrometers.
Here is a shot from behind
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546869[/ATTACH]
N2k Back Bone Multiplex
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546870[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546871[/ATTACH]
New JL MHD900/5 amp and BB300r
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546872[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]546873[/ATTACH]
Also replaced 4ea spks and 1ea sub with JL M770s and Mi0IB5 Sub.
Plan on raising the motors 1/2" to 2 3/8" and massage pick up channels. Hope to bump it up a couple MPH.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546867[/ATTACH]
Removed stereo and grab rail. Install Garmin 7610, Black Box and had trim switch panel made. Installed smaller grab handle in more comfortable spot. Also installed Mercury Eng Gateway to be able see gauges from passenger side.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546868[/ATTACH]
Left space above trim panel for future pyrometers.
Here is a shot from behind
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546869[/ATTACH]
N2k Back Bone Multiplex
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546870[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546871[/ATTACH]
New JL MHD900/5 amp and BB300r
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546872[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]546873[/ATTACH]
Also replaced 4ea spks and 1ea sub with JL M770s and Mi0IB5 Sub.
Plan on raising the motors 1/2" to 2 3/8" and massage pick up channels. Hope to bump it up a couple MPH.
10-24-2015 | 04:56 PM
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Isn't this the boat that was originally delivered to someone out here in Northern California? Same colors and graphics, but the interior had all the color as well. Was the interior changed since new to make it more neutral?
10-27-2015 | 06:35 PM
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From: Wichita, KS
Here is a shot of the original dash with the original stereo system.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546867[/ATTACH]
Removed stereo and grab rail. Install Garmin 7610, Black Box and had trim switch panel made. Installed smaller grab handle in more comfortable spot. Also installed Mercury Eng Gateway to be able see gauges from passenger side.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546868[/ATTACH]
Left space above trim panel for future pyrometers.
Here is a shot from behind
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546869[/ATTACH]
N2k Back Bone Multiplex
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546870[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546871[/ATTACH]
New JL MHD900/5 amp and BB300r
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546872[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]546873[/ATTACH]
Also replaced 4ea spks and 1ea sub with JL M770s and Mi0IB5 Sub.
Plan on raising the motors 1/2" to 2 3/8" and massage pick up channels. Hope to bump it up a couple MPH.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546867[/ATTACH]
Removed stereo and grab rail. Install Garmin 7610, Black Box and had trim switch panel made. Installed smaller grab handle in more comfortable spot. Also installed Mercury Eng Gateway to be able see gauges from passenger side.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546868[/ATTACH]
Left space above trim panel for future pyrometers.
Here is a shot from behind
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546869[/ATTACH]
N2k Back Bone Multiplex
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546870[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546871[/ATTACH]
New JL MHD900/5 amp and BB300r
[ATTACH=CONFIG]546872[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]546873[/ATTACH]
Also replaced 4ea spks and 1ea sub with JL M770s and Mi0IB5 Sub.
Plan on raising the motors 1/2" to 2 3/8" and massage pick up channels. Hope to bump it up a couple MPH.
Great Work Ron!!!
10-27-2015 | 07:46 PM
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From: OKlahoma City, Lake Tenkiller, OK
Absolutely the best in the business! Hopefully, with Ron's help, I can get my self-rigged boat near that standard! Or bring my boat to sunny FLA and get it right! All I can is say is "WOW" as my young wife would say. I guess I have something going for me with her!. DK
