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Discussion in 'Projects & Proposals' started by garrybull, Sep 11, 2013.

  1. garrybull
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    garrybull Senior Member

    its in.

    got couple bits to sort out like engines sit to low and props need changing.

    got to run the engines in for 10 hours now.

    boat sits perfect and is really stable for its size.

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    you can see in the next 2 pics that with out people on and with 3 onboard it makes no difference to where it sits in the water.

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  2. JSL
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    JSL Senior Member

    Congratulations - she's sitting pretty!
     
  3. Mr Efficiency
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    Huge job well done. I hope it lives up to your expectations.
     
  4. garrybull
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    thanks mate.

    sits perfect.

    exactly where i thought it would.
     
  5. garrybull
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    thanks mate.

    few bits to sort out like engine height and props and then can go for proper sea trials.
     
  6. jorgepease
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    Looking really sweet!!
     
  7. garrybull
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    thanks mate.

    trying to source a trailer i can borrow to get the boat back out so i can lift the engines to get them at the correct height.

    hopefully once sorted and engines run in should perform really well.
     
  8. jorgepease
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    That's what I love about Jackplates but overkill I know )) ... Looks great in the water. can't get over how much space you got in back there!! What props did you try with? I would guess 17-19 pitch range
     
  9. JSL
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    If you get a chance, test out some 4 blade props. The increased blade area could be more efficient.
     
  10. garrybull
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    can't really afford to go for jack plates.

    it will also mess with the steering arms and i would have to get new ones made up.

    at the moment the engines have 19p props fitted.

    the engineer will bring down a few different size props to try out until we get the right ones once i have the engine height sorted.

    deck space is huge for the size of the boat.

    had 4 people on the deck at one point and no one got in anyone's way so plenty of fishing room.
     
  11. garrybull
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    i'll ask the engineer to see if he has got any 4 bladed props but i don't think i will get much choice on the props as which ever 3 bladed props work best are whats included in the deal when we bought the engines.

    got to be worth asking though.
     
  12. garrybull
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  13. jorgepease
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    Really like it!!
     
  14. garrybull
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    thanks mate.

    can't wait to get the engines lifted , props sorted and engines run in so can see how it really performs.
     

  15. jorgepease
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    yeah the engines look a bit low and I know you can't rev her up yet but she just about got on plane, I'v a feeling that boat should scoot along pretty good.
     
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