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Rob, congrats on the upgrades. Now you need to blueprint the bottom, get a shorty outdrive w/ a nose cone and a scoop through the the sunpad!
Looks like I'm going to have to Buy that Skater to keep up with you and Wally.
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Originally Posted by rainorshine
Rob, congrats on the upgrades. Now you need to blueprint the bottom, get a shorty outdrive w/ a nose cone and a scoop through the the sunpad!
Looks like I'm going to have to Buy that Skater to keep up with you and Wally.![Drink](/forums/images/smilies/drink.gif)
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Looks like I'm going to have to Buy that Skater to keep up with you and Wally.
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If you don't mind me asking what was the cost of the package through Crockett I've been thinking about doing it.
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Originally Posted by RJBBC
Vinny,
I agree trusted formulas are important in predicting accurate results. I ran the boat yesterday and achieved more realistic speeds but I am puzzled nevertheless. The first GPS run hit 71.8mph((5000rpm)7%slip) with just myself on the boat. I was convinced at that point we have a 72mph boat and couldn't wait for some friends to come down so I could show them. The boat pulled two more runs each with a passenger now resulting in 67.8 and 68.2mph both at 5000rpm and 12% slip. Certainly these numbers make more sense. I do have a theory on the higher GPS speeds. The max speed reading of 72.3 and 71.8mph was when we had a light load on the boat and rough water resulting in a significant amount of air time. The boat can achieve these higher speeds for few seconds out of the water but can not sustain these speeds for any length of time while moving in the water. I have concluded with this new data hydraulic steering can wait until the boat has more power.
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I agree trusted formulas are important in predicting accurate results. I ran the boat yesterday and achieved more realistic speeds but I am puzzled nevertheless. The first GPS run hit 71.8mph((5000rpm)7%slip) with just myself on the boat. I was convinced at that point we have a 72mph boat and couldn't wait for some friends to come down so I could show them. The boat pulled two more runs each with a passenger now resulting in 67.8 and 68.2mph both at 5000rpm and 12% slip. Certainly these numbers make more sense. I do have a theory on the higher GPS speeds. The max speed reading of 72.3 and 71.8mph was when we had a light load on the boat and rough water resulting in a significant amount of air time. The boat can achieve these higher speeds for few seconds out of the water but can not sustain these speeds for any length of time while moving in the water. I have concluded with this new data hydraulic steering can wait until the boat has more power.
Rob
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Rob,
Glad it all worked out well. You did the right thing with the steering.
I had my last run today. I had a great season. Put about 80 hours on it, most of them tough ones. Last year I had a bunch of drive problems, and got tired of letting the local "experts" get their hands in it. Last winter, I rebuilt it myself. I set-up new gears, bearings, seals, etc. I am happy to say that I did nothing to the drive except change the gear lube every 20 hours. Not bad for a first time drive rebuilder. Spent some money on tools, had Mr Gadgets on the phone a few times for advice, but it all worked out well. I should have the drive apart by next weekend for inspection. Even if the internals are junk, I am ahead of the game as compared to last year.![Evil](/forums/images/smilies/evilB.gif)
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Glad it all worked out well. You did the right thing with the steering.
I had my last run today. I had a great season. Put about 80 hours on it, most of them tough ones. Last year I had a bunch of drive problems, and got tired of letting the local "experts" get their hands in it. Last winter, I rebuilt it myself. I set-up new gears, bearings, seals, etc. I am happy to say that I did nothing to the drive except change the gear lube every 20 hours. Not bad for a first time drive rebuilder. Spent some money on tools, had Mr Gadgets on the phone a few times for advice, but it all worked out well. I should have the drive apart by next weekend for inspection. Even if the internals are junk, I am ahead of the game as compared to last year.
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RJBBC, did you order direct from IMCO or go thru a dealer? If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of the system? It is the complete system, correct? - full hydraulic from the helm to the dual rams at the drive? Did you install it? How long did it take to install? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Corbs
RJBBC, did you order direct from IMCO or go thru a dealer? If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of the system? It is the complete system, correct? - full hydraulic from the helm to the dual rams at the drive? Did you install it? How long did it take to install? Thanks
You can buy the steering systems direct or through various distributors. I installed a dual ram add on system, it wasn't too difficult but it is nice to have a extra set of hands to help with the install. After I did it once it will be very easy if I ever do it again. I am thinking about installing a full hydraulic helm next spring.
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Originally Posted by Corbs
RJBBC, did you order direct from IMCO or go thru a dealer? If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of the system? It is the complete system, correct? - full hydraulic from the helm to the dual rams at the drive? Did you install it? How long did it take to install? Thanks