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Zero Patience 06-01-2016 05:05 AM

Beautiful work

Double Rigged 06-01-2016 06:16 AM

Boat looks really really nice! Super clean and classy.
Great job! Now the real fun begins and as you get the fever get ready to spend more $$$$$$$$.

Nice Pair 06-01-2016 07:06 AM


Originally Posted by recoverycharters (Post 4444033)
Unreal....nailed it!!

Make sure to haul that beast to LOTO for the Shootout. We are planning an epic OB Skater event.


Originally Posted by sea2jet (Post 4444395)
Amazing Job....


Originally Posted by skate (Post 4444416)
Congratulations. Have fun!


Originally Posted by da*****rcury (Post 4444846)
Great job Steve! Happy for you!!!


Originally Posted by Zero Patience (Post 4444849)
Beautiful work


Originally Posted by Double Rigged (Post 4444865)
Boat looks really really nice! Super clean and classy.
Great job! Now the real fun begins and as you get the fever get ready to spend more $$$$$$$$.

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Thanks Guys, It felt really good to finish this thing up, I've got to lift the boat and finish the trailer .... I think that's a project for this winter. :-)

SkaterMike82 06-01-2016 12:41 PM

How come you didn't put jack plates to mess with height easier ?

Nice Pair 06-01-2016 06:14 PM


Originally Posted by SkaterMike82 (Post 4444994)
How come you didn't put jack plates to mess with height easier ?

I'm kinda done messing with stuff, I like the way the boat carries in the rough, a) with the Bravos, b) with them @ 1 1/2" (they don't come loose as much, lowers last longer, c) I am able to get on plane with one motor running.
When I run in salt water it's a 70+ mile run to it from where we launch, should I have a motor mishap I can still get home in the same day.

p.s. I did leave everything long ... In case I feel froggy. ;-)

Nice Pair 06-01-2016 06:19 PM


Originally Posted by da*****rcury (Post 4444846)
Great job Steve! Happy for you!!!

Thanks David, it turned out pretty nice, but I've only got 2) motors. ;-)

Nastybug 06-01-2016 10:02 PM


Originally Posted by Nice Pair (Post 4445119)
I'm kinda done messing with stuff, I like the way the boat carries in the rough, a) with the Bravos, b) with them @ 1 1/2" (they don't come loose as much, lowers last longer, c) I am able to get on plane with one motor running.
When I run in salt water it's a 70+ mile run to it from where we launch, should I have a motor mishap I can still get home in the same day.

p.s. I did leave everything long ... In case I feel froggy. ;-)


Great job on your rig. Its so cool to hear somebody talk about the set up the way you did. You know what you like from a comfort set up stand point and the boat is going to run where it basically is with it. Being new to this game Im trying a couple things as I need a second set of props for back up but Im pretty happy where she runs and Im not looking for much but I would like to improve the running attitude of the boat. Good luck with everything. She is awesome.

Nice Pair 06-01-2016 11:30 PM


Originally Posted by Nastybug (Post 4445206)
Great job on your rig. Its so cool to hear somebody talk about the set up the way you did. You know what you like from a comfort set up stand point and the boat is going to run where it basically is with it. Being new to this game Im trying a couple things as I need a second set of props for back up but Im pretty happy where she runs and Im not looking for much but I would like to improve the running attitude of the boat. Good luck with everything. She is awesome.

Thank-you, I've got to the point in life where the day on the water is more important than the speed, I also need to get myself,and my passengers home @ the end of the day.
I do enjoy putting the 28 on 75-80 mph and running down the river for an hour. (the 28 is very comfortable and predictable @ those speeds)
Yes, all I did was chase the brass ring for more than 50 years on the H2O

Your boat is an awesome example of what can be accomplished with today's technology. "Beautiful boat" :-)

bulletbob 06-02-2016 06:02 PM

Stunning execution Steve. I am with you on low to no maintenance. I have got 5 years out of two gearsets and only changed LU fluid regularly. I only changed the sparkplugs once in 5 years also. I try and usually do run every weekend year round. I think using a boat frequently vs letting it sit up is a big factor in reliability. We cruise at 80 in 3 foot lake slop and have a blast every weekend. Keep us posted on your fun and once again STUNNING BUILD!

P.S. Wear socks when it's 48* out. The wind can be nipply!!

SFOcean 06-02-2016 06:47 PM

Looks great, especially the red :drink:


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