' Early Stage 29' Magnitude Pics......

[FRENCHIE]

Well here is a few pics, they are up and on it already!!!! not too much to see, but im gonna be with it every step this time around....i blinked and missed some of the process on the 25' ;last year!!!! :D
The top half:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/981mold1.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/981mold2.jpg
Bottom half:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/981mold3.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/981mold4.jpg

[FRENCHIE]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/981mold5.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/981mold6.jpg
thats all for this week!!! ;)

[Kachina26]

I wish I coulda watched my boat being built :(

[mbrown2]

Looks pretty cool....good luck on the build up Frenchie and looking forward to new pics.

[JackieV]

Very nice!

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Looks good so far is PETES'S paying for this one or what???

[FRENCHIE]

Looks good so far is PETES'S paying for this one or what???
yes and no!!!!! actually more no than yes!!!!
;) ;)

[FRENCHIE]

Very nice!
thanx j.v. see ya on the water this sat!!!
:D

[FRENCHIE]

Looks pretty cool....good luck on the build up Frenchie and looking forward to new pics.
thanx mb!!! :cool:

[FRENCHIE]

im interested to see how many views this thread gets as just a week ago someone was saying no one gives a SHI# about my new boat!!!!?? :idea: :rolleyes:
for those of you who love and appreciate all that goes into building a boat i will try to post em as the process evolves!!! ;) :cool:

[racecar.hotshoe]

Nice................. :rollside:

[Garrddogg]

Lookin good,congrats

[JackieV]

thanx j.v. see ya on the water this sat!!!
:D
For sure! Don't worry about those peeps, just think how much Hatoraid they consume....
This weekend will most definately be some fun! I sure do need to get out! :D
See ya!

[charlyox]

lookin good Leon

[Kachina26]

No drawings ? What colors and such?

[WILD LAVEY]

looking good! looking good!

[FRENCHIE]

For sure! Don't worry about those peeps, just think how much Hatoraid they consume....
This weekend will most definately be some fun! I sure do need to get out! :D
See ya!
ill have a cold one for art sat!!!
;)

[FRENCHIE]

No drawings ? What colors and such?
dont act like you didnt get the email weeks back with the colors etc!!!!
:idea:

[FRENCHIE]

lookin good Leon
at least its 'lookin'!!!!
;) :D

[cc322]

Looks nice ...congrats, and by all means keep us posted :D

[FRENCHIE]

Lookin good,congrats
...just got that dam wait like you had some weeks back!! sucks but will be worth it!!!

[termiteguy]

it was very exciting to watch my boat being built my wife and i went almost
every sat to see what was new done to it :D

[rivrbrat]

We watched our boat being built. Was out there every Saturday taking picture of the progress they were making. :mix:

[Kachina26]

dont act like you didnt get the email weeks back with the colors etc!!!!
:idea:
No, I didn't. I was starting to think I got kicked out of the circle of trust for that runaway thread I started :idea: :supp:

[racecar.hotshoe]

No, I didn't. I was starting to think I got kicked out of the circle of trust for that runaway thread I started :idea: :supp:
Wow Frenchie has a circle of trust.......... :coffeycup :D

[FRENCHIE]

No, I didn't. I was starting to think I got kicked out of the circle of trust for that runaway thread I started :idea: :supp:
i know ya didnt!!!
....hmmm now theres somethin to think about!!??...oh and dont forget the little...fire starting comments every now and then on that thread and others!!!!
a little defense always helps from ones pals!!!!???
:idea: i got it from some and not from others!!!

[FRENCHIE]

Wow Frenchie has a circle of trust.......... :coffeycup :D
yea ....just check your phone bill and youll notice my cell # on it alot lately...i think that pretty much means ya in it!!!!
;) :hammer2: :hammer2: ...'BEAUMONT BABY!!' :p

[racecar.hotshoe]

Thats right........................ :D

[Procraftkev]

Frenchie You work for petes tire if so do you work out of corona,I buy tires from petes for the fleet of trucks for my company, My salesmen is robert.

[purrfecttremor]

HELL i care im gonna go see it a few times.THERE FUN TO SEE DEVELOPE.i saw every step of mine being built last year that bd thought i was on the payrole.ya know what leon im ready to do it again!
.

[FRENCHIE]

Frenchie You work for petes tire if so do you work out of corona,I buy tires from petes for the fleet of trucks for my company, My salesmen is robert.
yup i work out of home and the San Bernardino store (outside sales)!! i go to our corona store about 2 x per week, and Bob is a good freind of mine and salesman based out of fontana store!! WE both do alot of buis in corona!!
;)

[FRENCHIE]

HELL i care im gonna go see it a few times.THERE FUN TO SEE DEVELOPE.i saw every step of mine being built last year that bd thought i was on the payrole.ya know what leon im ready to do it again!
.
go see it and youll get the bug!!!!!
:jawdrop: :D :hammer2:

[phebus]

Frenchie, please post the entire build up. I find it exciting to see a boat built up from the ground up, whether it's mine or not. Thanks for the posts,
Rick

[redneckgirl]

Looking great Leon!!!!! Glad you stayed in the Shockwave Family!!! So let a sister in on the colors! :jawdrop: :D :D See ya at the regatta!!!
RNG

[FRENCHIE]

Looking great Leon!!!!! Glad you stayed in the Shockwave Family!!! So let a sister in on the colors! :jawdrop: :D :D See ya at the regatta!!!
RNG
p.m. sent your way!!!
:D

[dicudmore]

No, I didn't. I was starting to think I got kicked out of the circle of trust for that runaway thread I started :idea: :supp:
I see I'm kicked out of that circle as well :cry: :yuk:
but looking good Leon :D
oh, and I think I STARTED the Frenchie defense thread... :rolleyes:

[INSman]

dont act like you didnt get the email weeks back with the colors etc!!!!
:idea:
Are you kidding me, WTF ??!!?? :mad:
You best be sending me that same e-mail , REAL quick like !! :eat: :hammerhea :argue: :boxingguy :lightsabe :devil:

[FRENCHIE]

I see I'm kicked out of that circle as well :cry: :yuk:
but looking good Leon :D
oh, and I think I STARTED the Frenchie defense thread... :rolleyes:
yea you did!!!
:cool:

[Holland]

Looks good Leon... are you still gonna store it up here in the desert??? I need a supply house... he he he he he he

[FRENCHIE]

Are you kidding me, WTF ??!!?? :mad:
You best be sending me that same e-mail , REAL quick like !! :eat: :hammerhea :argue: :boxingguy :lightsabe :devil:
gimme a minute!!!!
:rolleyes: :cool:

[FRENCHIE]

Looks good Leon... are you still gonna store it up here in the desert??? I need a supply house... he he he he he he
nope...will be at havi!!!
:D

[INSman]

gimme a minute!!!!
:rolleyes: :cool:
tick tock, tick tock ...........

[dicudmore]

gimme a minute!!!!
:rolleyes: :cool:
should be real nice :cool:

[FRENCHIE]

tick tock, tick tock ...........
???? well???

[Goldilocks]

...just got that dam wait like you had some weeks back!! sucks but will be worth it!!!
At least yours will be ready in a couple of months. We still have until September :(
But it will be worth the long wait once it's done :)

[TrojanDan]

Cool deal. Congrats. :cool:

[GHTRIM]

Leon,
It looks good, but i noticed in the mold there weren't any spots??? WTF... Thought you were going for the cool look...
BTW... Don't forget... your my twin, and I think I know what your up to for this weekend... You know I have guessed it.... If it is what I think it will be funny as Sh1t.... Plenty of pics comin' up.... :) :D :D

[Mandelon]

They already got it all started? Geez they musta just been standing around waiting for some guy with a checkbook to walk in....(but not on Sunday) :p
Frenchie are you getting special treatment since you are #1 Shockwave cheerleader?

[Boozer]

I see I'm kicked out of that circle as well :cry: :yuk:
but looking good Leon :D
oh, and I think I STARTED the Frenchie defense thread... :rolleyes:
He doesn't need any chinks his chain buddy!
Congrats on the new ride Leon. Keep posting pics dude who gives a sh*t about what some people say I think most of us enjoy watching the progress on new boats. Especially those of us who dont get to go through the process ourselves.

[essexjet]

Looks good and like the lines of the gel, so what are the colors?

[ULTRA28]

Looks great Leon. You know I like the graphics.

[Sane Asylum]

Leon,
BTW... Don't forget... your my twin, and I think I know what your up to for this weekend... You know I have guessed it.... If it is what I think it will be funny as Sh1t.... Plenty of pics comin' up....If we stay far enough apart only Jordy will think we're gay......See you there... :) :D :D
Should be a great weekend.......

[MagicMtnDan]

Pssst, hey Leon, it's M-A-G-N-A-T-U-D-E!
If you're gonna be the cult's ringleader it helps if you can spell the name of your boat :D
(Congrats on the soon-to-be new boat!)
Magnatude (http://shockwaveboats.com/boats/29-magnatude/)

[INSman]

MMD, official Ball Buster !! :D
Pssst, hey Leon, it's M-A-G-N-A-T-U-D-E!
If you're gonna be the cult's ringleader it helps if you can spell the name of your boat :D
(Congrats on the soon-to-be new boat!)
Magnatude (http://shockwaveboats.com/boats/29-magnatude/)

[RiverOtter]

It is amazing to me how those graphics guys do what they do in mirror image :cool:

[mike37]

keep the pics coming
love to see the process
and I need some motor and drive specs to
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/981mold5.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/981mold6.jpg
thats all for this week!!! ;)

[riverrunner]

Can't wait to see it out of the mold. Keep the pictures coming.

[FRENCHIE]

At least yours will be ready in a couple of months. We still have until September :(
But it will be worth the long wait once it's done :)
I will need a boat bitch..so get matt primed and you can just loook good int the cabin with the MRs!!!!!
:idea: ;)

[FRENCHIE]

Leon,
It looks good, but i noticed in the mold there weren't any spots??? WTF... Thought you were going for the cool look...
BTW... Don't forget... your my twin, and I think I know what your up to for this weekend... You know I have guessed it.... If it is what I think it will be funny as Sh1t.... Plenty of pics comin' up.... :) :D :D
you might have a slight clue!!!
;)

[FRENCHIE]

Frenchie are you getting special treatment since you are #1 Shockwave cheerleader?[/QUOTE]
common now.....but of course!!!!!
;) :D :hammer2:
but to be fair Barry treats everone like his #1 customer and im not joking either!!!! ;)

[FRENCHIE]

Looks great Leon. You know I like the graphics.
...dam you a smart cookie john!! will chat with ya on saturday...changed a few things up on it, but overall a complete compliment to you for sure!!!!!
:cool:

[FRENCHIE]

keep the pics coming
love to see the process
and I need some motor and drive specs to
hey brotha mike....i went with twin 496 ho's and xr drives...all the bells and whistles, dana, billet etcetc!!!!
:cool:

[dicudmore]

hey brotha mike....i went with twin 496 ho's and xr drives...all the bells and whistles, dana, billet etcetc!!!!
:cool:
but you forgot "lotsa cool sh#t" in that list :wink:

[FRENCHIE]

but you forgot "lotsa cool sh#t" in that list :wink:
BD is reading this thread right now...i was gonna leave that to him!!!!!
:D

[dicudmore]

BD is reading this thread right now...i was gonna leave that to him!!!!!
:D
ah I see...
Morning Barry :D

[FRENCHIE]

ah I see...
Morning Barry :D
ya just missed him!!!!!
:hammerhea :wink: :p

[LaveyOne]

hey brotha mike....i went with twin 496 ho's and xr drives...all the bells and whistles, dana, billet etcetc!!!!
:cool:
Very nice ... Congrats !!! :D How fast do you think she'll do ?

[FRENCHIE]

Very nice ... Congrats !!! :D How fast do you think she'll do ?
Based on some past boats theyve done with the twin ho's ...they are saying anywhere from 82-85 mph!!!!
;)

[LaveyOne]

Nice numbers !!! :cool: You should be totally stoked with that. Again, congrats !!! ;)

[INSman]

I don't want to burst anyones bubble, but I am only seeing 71-72 with the 496 MAGS. Can't see how the extra 50HP per motor is gonna get that boat to low to mid 80's, and I had my hull blueprinted :confused: :squiggle: :frown:
Maybe I just got (2) not so "HOT" 496 MAGS ??!! :idea:
Based on some past boats theyve done with the twin ho's ...they are saying anywhere from 82-85 mph!!!!
;)

[rivercrazy]

INS - Something doesnt sound right. i know one 29 that was running low 90's with HP500's

[dicudmore]

I don't want to burst anyones bubble, but I am only seeing 71-72 with the 496 MAGS. Can't see how the extra 50HP per motor is gonna get that boat to low to mid 80's, and I had my hull blueprinted :confused: :squiggle: :frown:
Maybe I just got (2) not so "HOT" 496 MAGS ??!! :idea:
71-72 :idea: me thinks you forgot to push the sticks the rest of the way forward :wink:

[dicudmore]

INS - Something doesnt sound right. i know one 29 that was running low 90's with HP500's
I think he is BS'ing us and I'm calling it :D

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

i know ya didnt!!!
....hmmm now theres somethin to think about!!??...oh and dont forget the little...fire starting comments every now and then on that thread and others!!!!
a little defense always helps from ones pals!!!!???
:idea: i got it from some and not from others!!!
ooooo come on now you know it was all in fun, I hope you are not referring to Plya and myself. You have to admitt some of that was funny.

[JackieV]

So your the one to blame....

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

So your the one to blame....
not I jackie, I just have been busy getting my house ready so I have not been out here that often. I just was making sure I guess thats why I have not heard from him mmmmmmmm I see who my friends are now

[rivercrazy]

Someone is afraid to go fast!
twin small block scorpion motors pushes that boat to 77-78!

[INSman]

INS - Something doesnt sound right. i know one 29 that was running low 90's with HP500's
That boat had "Extension Boxes", over 100HP per motor more and was a closed deck I believe, and heard it was "propped to the moon" :jawdrop:

[INSman]

Someone is afraid to go fast!
twin small block scorpion motors pushes that boat to 77-78!
Gary (Ifine) has the twin Scorps and had the hull blueprinted and I believe he IS NOT seeing over 75.

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Gary (Ifine) has the twin Scorps and had the hull blueprinted and I believe he IS NOT seeing over 75.
thats not good, I would think at least 80, INS what speed are you getting

[INSman]

I think he is BS'ing us and I'm calling it :D
NO bs'ing on this, I promise.
Trust me, I would love nothing more than to tell people I am in the high 70's or low 80's, but it ain't even close to happening at this point. Granted, motors not broken in yet, pretty heavy fuel load, maybe not trimmed to full potential, maybe over-propped at present and whatever else, but doubt all that is making that much of a difference. :messedup:

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

NO bs'ing on this, I promise.
Trust me, I would love nothing more than to tell people I am in the high 70's or low 80's, but it ain't even close to happening at this point. Granted, motors not broken in yet, pretty heavy fuel load, maybe not trimmed to full potential, maybe over-propped at present and whatever else, but doubt all that is making that much of a difference. :messedup:
I would think you would be in the high 70 or low 80,s mmmmmmm very interesting

[INSman]

I would think you would be in the high 70 or low 80,s mmmmmmm very interesting
Maybe Barry gave me the wrong "X" dimension !!??!! :2purples: :2purples: :hammerhea :D

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Maybe Barry gave me the wrong "X" dimension !!??!! :2purples: :2purples: :hammerhea :D
mmmmm well after the motors break in and you get your first service, you should pick up some more HP and speed

[LHC30Victory]

For reference only, in our 30 3step Victory w/ twin ho's, 28p bravo 1-4 blades, tach at 4950 and about 80gal and two adults with heavy cooler on board we can see around 80 if the wife can stand the chine walk :boxingguy
Our hulls and weights cant be that far off.... can it?
I cant wait to get the full hyd helm and tabs
Oh yeah, and a pair of Raylar kits ;)

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

For reference only, in our 30 3step Victory w/ twin ho's, 28p bravo 1-4 blades, tach at 4950 and about 80gal and two adults with heavy cooler on board we can see around 80 if the wife can stand the chine walk :boxingguy
Our hulls and weights cant be that far off.... can it?
I cant wait to get the full hyd helm and tabs
Oh yeah, and a pair of Raylar kits ;)
mmmm what is chine walk J/K I guess one good thing my 32 had was that it did not chine-walk :D

[LHC30Victory]

mmmm what is chine walk J/K I guess one good thing my 32 had was that it did not chine-walk :D
Yeah, I think that your hull had too many rocks attached to it to walk :eek:

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Yeah, I think that your hull had too many rocks attached to it to walk :eek:
ok here you go LMAO, do your props rotate in or outward

[INSman]

I would think our hulls are fairly similar and I am running 26's, just didn't make exact note of where I was at on the tach, other than I know I was not bumping the rev limiter. My props rotate out, if that matters. 80 seems very strong, but I could certainly do without the chine walk :hammerhea
For reference only, in our 30 3step Victory w/ twin ho's, 28p bravo 1-4 blades, tach at 4950 and about 80gal and two adults with heavy cooler on board we can see around 80 if the wife can stand the chine walk :boxingguy
Our hulls and weights cant be that far off.... can it?
I cant wait to get the full hyd helm and tabs
Oh yeah, and a pair of Raylar kits ;)

[dicudmore]

I would think our hulls are fairly similar and I am running 26's, just didn't make exact note of where I was at on the tach, other than I know I was not bumping the rev limiter. My props rotate out, if that matters. 80 seems very strong, but I could certainly do without the chine walk :hammerhea
me too... actually I've never ridden in a boat that chine walked bad...
been in a few that just rode poor, but never really a chine-walker...
oh, and for the record, no offense to anybody, I have never ridden in a Lavey-Craft ;)

[dicudmore]

mmmm what is chine walk J/K I guess one good thing my 32 had was that it did not chine-walk :D
one good thing my azz...
I can NAME more than one good thing I saw on that boat :cool: Mrs Kilrtoy just for one :D

[LHC30Victory]

My props rotate in now to help with the bow lift. I have experimented with them out and the "dock speed" handling is greatly improved. I plan to try the Hydromotive P5X props and have them tweeked for a little more bow lift and then run them out.
And Dicudmore you are welcome on the boat if ya can handle it :D
AND Mel, you do have some great eyecandy on that ride = makes me jealous
Oops dont tell Mimi :messedup:

[dicudmore]

My props rotate in now to help with the bow lift. I have experimented with them out and the "dock speed" handling is greatly improved. I plan to try the Hydromotive P5X props and have them tweeked for a little more bow lift and then run them out.
And Dicudmore you are welcome on the boat if ya can handle it :D
AND Mel, you do have some great eyecandy on that ride = makes me jealous
Oops dont tell Mimi :messedup:
Ted I'll take that demo-ride anytime :D
Sheyot, we were tied up a couple boats away in steamboat poker run weekend but I never got up off my azz to go say hi to anybody...

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

one good thing my azz...
I can NAME more than one good thing I saw on that boat :cool: Mrs Kilrtoy just for one :D
yeah thats true my babys momma I mean Mrs Kilr does look good when shes on my boat.
INS the difference in the props rotating in or out is speed vs slow speed control. If the props rotate out you have more slow speed control at the docks if they rotate in you will get alittle more lift=speed but less slow speed control. I hope I got that in the right order. HH jump in here am I right

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

My props rotate in now to help with the bow lift. I have experimented with them out and the "dock speed" handling is greatly improved. I plan to try the Hydromotive P5X props and have them tweeked for a little more bow lift and then run them out.
And Dicudmore you are welcome on the boat if ya can handle it :D
AND Mel, you do have some great eyecandy on that ride = makes me jealous
Oops dont tell Mimi :messedup:
ooooo so I was right I bet if you rotate your props in the chine walk will go away

[LHC30Victory]

ooooo so I was right I bet if you rotate your props in the chine walk will go away
YOU LOOSE! the chine walk is not affected much if at all by the rotation of the props in this case. I am not that much of an expert to say that is true in all cases though.
It is a matter of a V hull that is way out of the water and rolling onto the chines. Could be a low X dimension, the play in the cable/hyd steering or a couple of other things - dare I say the hull design comes into play as well :eek:
I have spent a lot of time on Offshore Only.com on this topic and talked to many knowledgable folks about it. Complicated subject it turns out. Lots of trial and error. Most folks (according to two sources) "Cheat" by using tabs to cure the walk..

[DAB]

NO bs'ing on this, I promise.
Trust me, I would love nothing more than to tell people I am in the high 70's or low 80's, but it ain't even close to happening at this point. Granted, motors not broken in yet, pretty heavy fuel load, maybe not trimmed to full potential, maybe over-propped at present and whatever else, but doubt all that is making that much of a difference. :messedup:
INSman, what RPM's are you turning with those props? Also, on your trim indicator where are you running it? i.e. 5,6,7?? Just curious...

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

YOU LOOSE! the chine walk is not affected much if at all by the rotation of the props in this case. I am not that much of an expert to say that is true in all cases though.
It is a matter of a V hull that is way out of the water and rolling onto the chines. Could be a low X dimension, the play in the cable/hyd steering or a couple of other things - dare I say the hull design comes into play as well :eek:
I have spent a lot of time on Offshore Only.com on this topic and talked to many knowledgable folks about it. Complicated subject it turns out. Lots of trial and error. Most folks (according to two sources) "Cheat" by using tabs to cure the walk..
well i was close if you use tabs to stop the chine walk you will also use speed :idea: I know you dont wont to go any slower :D what am I saying the pontoon will almost do 40 :confused:

[dicudmore]

well i was close if you use tabs to stop the chine walk you will also LOSE speed :idea: I know you dont wont to go any slower :D what am I saying the pontoon will almost do 40 :confused:
you guys and your fast boats...my pontoon will do 18.3 all day and that's it :D
true on the tabs, like driving with the parking brake on... I can slow my boat down 10mph by dropping the tabs

[LHC30Victory]

what am I saying the pontoon will almost do 40 :confused:
Yeah, but you and the baby mommas will look good doing it (whatever "IT" is) :sqeyes:

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Yeah, but you and the baby mommas will look good doing it (whatever "IT" is) :sqeyes:
they dont call me a mother F-er for nothing :devil:

[FRENCHIE]

ooooo come on now you know it was all in fun, I hope you are not referring to Plya and myself. You have to admitt some of that was funny.
this was to my bud kajunka!!!! Me and him is all cool though!!!

[FRENCHIE]

I saw your "boat" today, looking good.
....well it is at least startin to look!!! btw ...thanx!!!
;) :D

[FRENCHIE]

blane you dont have your trim set right at top speed!!! get it right and youll see 75 or 76 mph!!! :cool:

[INSman]

INSman, what RPM's are you turning with those props? Also, on your trim indicator where are you running it? i.e. 5,6,7?? Just curious...
I know I was at 5+ on the trim every time I went to run hard and was fairly high on the rpm's, just forgot the exact number and will pay very close attention next time out, guessing at 4,800 or so.

[INSman]

blane you dont have your trim set right at top speed!!! get it right and youll see 75 or 76 mph!!! :cool:
Maybe, but I somewhat doubt it. I'll run it and keep trimming till I start losing speed next time and let you know what I get.

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Maybe, but I somewhat doubt it. I'll run it and keep trimming till I start losing speed next time and let you know what I get.
after your first service you will pick up a few more RPMs

[FRENCHIE]

I know I was at 5+ on the trim every time I went to run hard and was fairly high on the rpm's, just forgot the exact number and will pay very close attention next time out, guessing at 4,800 or so.
YOU GOTS ABOUT 300 RPM TO GO STILL!!!???
:confused: TRIM IT UP!!!!! :confused: ;)

[Phat Matt]

I have pics of mine, but I'm not posting them! :D

[FRENCHIE]

I have pics of mine, but I'm not posting them! :D
I LIKE THE TEASE IN YOU!!!
:D :hammer2:

[dicudmore]

Maybe, but I somewhat doubt it. I'll run it and keep trimming till I start losing speed next time and let you know what I get.
Blane it prob won't lose speed as you hit the point of over-trim, but look out the back, it WILL start to throw a roost (prob over-trimmed at that point :wink: ) you might also get some porpoise...

[dicudmore]

YOU GOTS ABOUT 300 RPM TO GO STILL!!!???
:confused: TRIM IT UP!!!!! :confused: ;)
turning 26-pitch props that might be all there is to be had... ;)
I'm just touching 4800 w/my 23-pitch... I think I was 4900-5000 in the ocean :wink:

[Phat Matt]

I LIKE THE TEASE IN YOU!!!
:D :hammer2:
I just don't want to see my gel on some other boat before mine is on the water. There could be lots of boats built by the time mine is done.

[phebus]

I had a boat with a single engine that would chine walk at speed. If I tucked the drives a little, the chine walk would go away, but I couldn't achieve the maximum speed.
Does trimming yours in effect the chine walk? Kinda like a cat that porposis (sp?), tuck the drives and it sometimes goes away.

[FRENCHIE]

I just don't want to see my gel on some other boat before mine is on the water. There could be lots of boats built by the time mine is done.
hell by the time yours is done...a 29' will be small out there!!!!!
:hammer2: :hammer2: :p :D

[Phat Matt]

hell by the time yours is done...a 29' will be small out there!!!!!
:hammer2: :hammer2: :p :D
No kidding.

[INSman]

No kidding.
Quality takes time Matt !! :cool:

[Steamin' Rice]

Looking good.. What colors did you go with??

[INSman]

after your first service you will pick up a few more RPMs
The motor upgrade will be done LONG before the first service :jawdrop: :D :D

[dicudmore]

The motor upgrade will be done LONG before the first service :jawdrop: :D :D
no messing around... I like it :D

[DAB]

I know I was at 5+ on the trim every time I went to run hard and was fairly high on the rpm's, just forgot the exact number and will pay very close attention next time out, guessing at 4,800 or so.
Blane, take that trim up to 7-8 ish+, you should feel it break from the water As far as the RPM's, don't know what the rev limiter is on those motors... but trimming it high you'll notice a difference...

[FRENCHIE]

Blane, take that trim up to 7-8 ish+, you should feel it break from the water As far as the RPM's, don't know what the rev limiter is on those motors... but trimming it high you'll notice a difference...
.........
YELLOW AND BLUE FADE!!! :D

[LHC30Victory]

I had a boat with a single engine that would chine walk at speed. If I tucked the drives a little, the chine walk would go away, but I couldn't achieve the maximum speed.
Does trimming yours in effect the chine walk? Kinda like a cat that porposis (sp?), tuck the drives and it sometimes goes away.
If I tuck the drives on a triple step V I run the risk of not only bow steer but spinning out on turns - Steps need positive trim. If I trim way up, the walk gets worse because more of the hull is out of the water....
Blane, I will loan ya my 28's for a couple of hours on the weekend of the 20th if ya like and will share my experience in driving my V. May be a little different but not too much.

[DECKKAT]

Nice Frenchie...

[INSman]

YOU GOTS ABOUT 300 RPM TO GO STILL!!!???
:confused: TRIM IT UP!!!!! :confused: ;)
Max RPM at WOT on the MAG is 4,400-4,800, HO is 4,600 - 5,000

[INSman]

Hey Ted,
I am looking for a pair of 28's that rotate out to run the boat with the new Raylar 600 motors the week just before Memorial. Are yours 28's Bravo 4 blades ??
If I tuck the drives on a triple step V I run the risk of not only bow steer but spinning out on turns - Steps need positive trim. If I trim way up, the walk gets worse because more of the hull is out of the water....
Blane, I will loan ya my 28's for a couple of hours on the weekend of the 20th if ya like and will share my experience in driving my V. May be a little different but not too much.

[FRENCHIE]

Max RPM at WOT on the MAG is 4,400-4,800, HO is 4,600 - 5,000
not sure where you get those #'s but my last HO was 5150!!! and i hit that all the time!!!!!!
;) :D

[INSman]

not sure where you get those #'s but my last HO was 5150!!! and i hit that all the time!!!!!!
;) :D
Just cracked open the MERC manual sitting right in front of me my friend

[LHC30Victory]

Why, of course they are 4's. that's why I'm looking for P5X's :)

[INSman]

I don't think the manual is saying you can't reach that number, but the computer will probably register some codes in the ECM, as was evident with mine when I took it in for the 50 hr. service.

[INSman]

Okay, so I just switch to rotate out and should work ??
Why, of course they are 4's. that's why I'm looking for P5X's :)

[Kachina26]

I don't think the manual is saying you can't reach that number, but the computer will probably register some codes in the ECM, as was evident with mine when I took it in for the 50 hr. service.
It is 5150 my friend, that is the magic number I'm searching for with my new prop :D As far as codes go, hit me up. I have the scan tool for this thing.

[DryHeatOnly]

Hey Frenchie...is that your boat? :D :D
Congrats to you and Niki :cool:
( I guess I missed a few things since March?!?! :confused: )

[INSman]

It is 5150 my friend, that is the magic number I'm searching for with my new prop :D As far as codes go, hit me up. I have the scan tool for this thing.
I think I was hitting that 5150 in my DANA with an HO too and I have heard that these motors will actually take close to 6,000. But no way in you know where is Merc gonna' set them up to run that !! :supp:

[77charger]

im interested to see how many views this thread gets as just a week ago someone was saying no one gives a SHI# about my new boat!!!!?? :idea: :rolleyes:
for those of you who love and appreciate all that goes into building a boat i will try to post em as the process evolves!!! ;) :cool:
I still think no one really cares as the survey said BUT
I do find this post informative since it shows the process of the boat building and stages makes it pretty interesting for those who always wondered how they are built.Do post more of this.

[LHC30Victory]

Okay, so I just switch to rotate out and should work ??
The props can work on either side and just shift the Bravos in the direction ya want. i.e. if they turn out now and ya want to try in, switch props side to side and shift in reverse to go forward and vice versa. When ya figure out how ya want them to run, change the shift cables cause the Bravos can run forward or back - no difference.

[INSman]

Are the 28's on your boat now, or are they resting comfortably elsewhere ??
The props can work on either side and just shift the Bravos in the direction ya want. i.e. if they turn out now and ya want to try in, switch props side to side and shift in reverse to go forward and vice versa. When ya figure out how ya want them to run, change the shift cables cause the Bravos can run forward or back - no difference.

[FRENCHIE]

Hey Frenchie...is that your boat? :D :D
Congrats to you and Niki :cool:
( I guess I missed a few things since March?!?! :confused: )
but of course!!!!
:p :D

[mike37]

good morning :coffeycup

[FRENCHIE]

good morning :coffeycup
morning sir....long time no see!!
:wink:

[mike37]

morning sir....long time no see!!
:wink:
cant wait to see every one in jun
ben looking forward to that all winter

[FRENCHIE]

cant wait to see every one in jun
ben looking forward to that all winter
the wifey has new beeds for ya!!!!
:eek: :wink: :wink:

[LHC30Victory]

Are the 28's on your boat now, or are they resting comfortably elsewhere ??
G'Morning - they are on the boat, dont mind taking them off for awhile, it's easy with the 3/4" breaker bar I have :lightsabe

[FRENCHIE]

G'Morning - they are on the boat, dont mind taking them off for awhile, it's easy with the 3/4" breaker bar I have :lightsabe
see ya in a few ted!!!!
:wink: :cool:

[LHC30Victory]

Wont be out this weekend :cry: We have some things that cannot be put off. But I will be there next weekend from the 18 th on.

[shockwavebd]

Blane running your boat at 5 on the trim gauge you are plowing the bow .......you need to free it up you should be running 7 0r 8 on the trim gauge ....... all boats are not the same so feel it out so to speak..............GET ER UP..................

[INSman]

Blane running your boat at 5 on the trim gauge you are plowing the bow .......you need to free it up you should be running 7 0r 8 on the trim gauge ....... all boats are not the same so feel it out so to speak..............GET ER UP..................
Next time out, I'll trim it to the moon !!

[FRENCHIE]

Next time out, I'll trim it to the moon !!
I GAVE YOU A MOON LAST TRIP AND YOU STILL DIDNT TRIM IT UP1!!!!
:confused: :hammer2: :D

[dicudmore]

Next time out, I'll trim it to the moon !!
just keep tapping up on the switch Blane and see what it does :wink:
key thing though make small adjustments
When is the next trip?

[INSman]

just keep tapping up on the switch Blane and see what it does :wink:
key thing though make small adjustments
When is the next trip?
Not till Memorial unfortunately :mad:

[Sportin' Wood]

Anybody miss Frenchie? :)