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Old 07-26-2012, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by waterboy222
I am blown away by this project! Congrats, thats the first I've seen like this! I didnt think there was enough room, would love more engine compartment and build pics!! Its completely understated how much work is involved in this.. "moved the dash forward a few inches", no easy feat!
Thanks everyone! I'll try to get some good video this weekend and some better pics. I'll also try to dig up some more build pics.

I ended up moving the dash 6 inches. At some point in this boat's former life the dash was broke somehow so it didn't look to good to start with and I really wanted to get the weight distribution right.
I figured what better way than to move my fat arse forward a little.

The batteries are right in front of the liner now and CG is about 1/2 inch further forward than with outboards.
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Old 07-26-2012, 07:37 AM
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Anyone ever been on a tube behind a 24 Skater?

Keep in mind this project isn't finished, just far enough along to start to enjoy. Still need to build hatch doors and scoops, etc.

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Very cool!!!
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Old 07-26-2012, 11:39 AM
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Wow, nice job, what was the motivation for this huge undertaking?
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Old 07-26-2012, 11:42 AM
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Anyone ever been on a tube behind a 24 Skater?

Keep in mind this project isn't finished, just far enough along to start to enjoy. Still need to build hatch doors and scoops, etc.

Excellent job , dont roost the kids !!
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Old 07-26-2012, 12:37 PM
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So that's what the green thing was in the first picture.... The rope protector/guide More pics when you can. I would love to do something like this to my 25 Ocean Express............... Maybe someday
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Old 07-26-2012, 12:47 PM
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So that's what the green thing was in the first picture.... The rope protector/guide More pics when you can. I would love to do something like this to my 25 Ocean Express............... Maybe someday
I put the tow rope through some green noodles to try to keep it out of the props... seemed to work.

BTW... my buddy that helped me do a lot of the work did get roosted on the tube!!!
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Old 07-26-2012, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dd24skater
Wow, nice job, what was the motivation for this huge undertaking?
My Bridgeports were very tired and the transom was soft. Kind of got a bad taste in my mouth for outboards trying to keep the bridgeports running.
I had to buy some motors and replace a transom so I figured I might as well be different and make it easier to work on too.
I'm pretty familiar with the LS platform and all the EFI stuff.

It's taken almost 2 years to get it to this point...
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Old 07-26-2012, 04:03 PM
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Default Ls sound !

Sorry for the Hijack but here s some ls sound at 6500 rpm !

this is my 21 ft toy ,whit a blackhawk on it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh1AVt_vc28


Nice project !! we are gonna convert a 27 sonic from one BB to twin ls this winter and see what happens !


good luck !!

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Old 07-26-2012, 04:10 PM
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One of the cooler projects going on right now. And looks very usable. Keep rocking man
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