Start to Finish: Building Our 50' Skater
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We wanted as much lift as we could get since the cummins we were going to use only had 570 hp and 1200 ft lbs of torque but now we have over double that power so we might have too much lift.
I did not want a canopied boat, we are going to use the boat as a pleasure boat some and with the suspension seats the canopy would have to be really tall. When we are trying to set an endurance record and were against the clock I need to be able to jump up and move around quickly if there is a problem with something.
Last edited by BigSilverCat; 03-11-2016 at 08:59 PM.
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Wow, this is beyond impressive.
Just me being honest but I don't have the balls to do an around the world trip in a 50' boat. Can't wait to see the attempt, and hopefully the completion.
This should surely silence the Skater vs. MTI/Nortech talk.
I'm cheering for Skater nation.
Just me being honest but I don't have the balls to do an around the world trip in a 50' boat. Can't wait to see the attempt, and hopefully the completion.
This should surely silence the Skater vs. MTI/Nortech talk.
I'm cheering for Skater nation.
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Are the 2 tubes that run from the rear of the cockpit over the bustle for self bailing the cockpit??
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]552230[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552231[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552232[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552233[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552234[/ATTACH]
Last edited by BigSilverCat; 03-12-2016 at 08:19 AM.
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I have a machine shop so we designed and machined a lot of parts for the boat. Here are the trim pieces and covers for the cockpit drains. Most of the time we will have the covers on unless its going to be rough water or raining to make sure nothing goes out the back if you drop something like a phone.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]552235[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552236[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]552235[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552236[/ATTACH]
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The 2+ yrs of planning that's gone into preparing for this event and boat construction become so evident as you share the many unique features you've incorporated into the build as well as the explanations why. As a details guy I truly appreciate the attention to detail that's going into this project. Like many others I'm sincerely enjoying this thread and your willingness to share.
Last edited by NASCAT; 03-12-2016 at 12:15 PM.