Any Updates on Refurb 20' Projects?
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Hi all.
For all those (ktron, klaw, offshoredrillin, others?) that have refurbs underway on 20's, any updates, any details?
I have a 20' that I added an ITS and XR to 2 years ago and am now thinking about new power... looking for inspiration from those already underway. Always nice to see the progress of others!
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Yoryi
For all those (ktron, klaw, offshoredrillin, others?) that have refurbs underway on 20's, any updates, any details?
I have a 20' that I added an ITS and XR to 2 years ago and am now thinking about new power... looking for inspiration from those already underway. Always nice to see the progress of others!
Best regards,
Yoryi
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Dave's been plugging away on mine, he has been running around in a couple different states this winter. how do you like the ITS? what power are you looking at? post some pics. you can host them free on photobucket...
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Got a great deal on the ITS and XR/Shorty so I went with it. Steering is amazing (no slop) and boat runs well at all speeds (no chine walk, stable in the waves), but my drive is low. I have an early '90s (getting tired) Merc 454 with (not Mag) a Weiand 177 and Stainless Marine exhaust... probably 450hp. Runs 73-75 right now with too much prop. Money no object I'd like an Ilmor, but love that SC whine. Something around 600-650 horse to make sure I'm not looking for more later... like to get into the high 80's (funny, I said the same thing about the mid 70's when I was in the mid 60's). Don't have too many pics... black with red stripes 1986 model, white original-style interior with black piping... I'll post the few I have when I figure it out.
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Freshen the motor and look into a blackhawk drive. Might be the right combo. Shorter than your short but the setback of the ITS might put it inbetween where you ar enow and full surface set-up. I'm sure there are a few guys that will chime in.
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+1, that would be the ticket, worse case scenario you may have to raise x, does yours have round keel or pad bottom?
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I have a round bottom hull. I considered the Blackhawk before I bought the ITS/XR/Shorty, but my X would need to go way up to make it surface (+/- 4" I think) and my flame arrestor is already at the hatch. Also, the limited prop availability scared me longer term.
Maybe a stroked 500efi... around 600hp and low profile so I can take the X up later if I want. There are two Lip****z re-dos on my lake that have them and while I don't know the owners, I hear they're bloody fast!
Maybe a stroked 500efi... around 600hp and low profile so I can take the X up later if I want. There are two Lip****z re-dos on my lake that have them and while I don't know the owners, I hear they're bloody fast!
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I have a round bottom hull. I considered the Blackhawk before I bought the ITS/XR/Shorty, but my X would need to go way up to make it surface (+/- 4" I think) and my flame arrestor is already at the hatch. Also, the limited prop availability scared me longer term.
Maybe a stroked 500efi... around 600hp and low profile so I can take the X up later if I want. There are two Lip****z re-dos on my lake that have them and while I don't know the owners, I hear they're bloody fast!
Maybe a stroked 500efi... around 600hp and low profile so I can take the X up later if I want. There are two Lip****z re-dos on my lake that have them and while I don't know the owners, I hear they're bloody fast!
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