Finally have a few pics,

[40FlatDeck]

if someone can help me post them!:D We have done a ton of work to the Skater this winter and I just wanted to shoot you guys a few pics. The paint is not done yet but the motors and things are. If someone could give me a email I will send them to you. Thanks guys.

[boatnam2]

down load them on hotboatpics.com

[40FlatDeck]

My work blocks it so I cant.:mad:

[andy01]

You can send them to me but I can't put them up till later one, I am walking out the door! Andy871@msn.com
Andy

[40FlatDeck]

I will, thanks Andy.

[andy01]

Looks like a lot of work, did you guys do most of it yourselfs? Man I really liked that boat. I look forward to seeing finished.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22750&d=1169762814
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22751&d=1169762829

[andy01]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22752&stc=1&d=1169762956
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22753&stc=1&d=1169762975

[andy01]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22755&stc=1&d=1169763115
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22754&stc=1&d=1169763093

[boatnam2]

14-71 with a couple of domi's looks like it will be making some serious horsepower.

[40FlatDeck]

Everything except for the paint work is done at Larry's Engine and Marine. Larrys lead rigger Jeff does all of the work. He has had so much experience with Predator that it really benefits anyone with a boat like this. Like you said, once we really got into it, alot of things had to change. Not just for more speed but reliability AND safety. This boat can produce a big number and it really helps your confidence when you know everything is done exactly right. Andy, when you do your new Quad Rotor make sure you get the new compressors Whipple is producing. Larry has tested them on the Predator motors and they are awesome.:jawdrop:

[40FlatDeck]

14-71 with a couple of domi's looks like it will be making some serious horsepower.
1157hp and 1080ftlbs :D

[andy01]

Everything except for the paint work is done at Larry's Engine and Marine. Larrys lead rigger Jeff does all of the work. He has had so much experience with Predator that it really benefits anyone with a boat like this. Like you said, once we really got into it, alot of things had to change. Not just for more speed but reliability AND safety. This boat can produce a big number and it really helps your confidence when you know everything is done exactly right. Andy, when you do your new Quad Rotor make sure you get the new compressors Whipple is producing. Larry has tested them on the Predator motors and they are awesome.:jawdrop:
Right on, well keep the pictures coming.
My qaud rotor is already together, it was going in the 26 but I figured a qaud and 6 set up was just to much for a 26.

[boatnam2]

1157hp and 1080ftlbs :D
solid solid....

[40FlatDeck]

Right on, well keep the pictures coming.
My qaud rotor is already together, it was going in the 26 but I figured a qaud and 6 set up was just to much for a 26.
Good choice on the 26, that thing would have been a monster.:D The 29 will be sick though. That is such a bullet proof combo.:)

[40FlatDeck]

solid solid....
Thankyou sir.

[JryLineman]

Did you buy that boat from Scot Conrad at SC

[andy01]

Did you buy that boat from Scot Conrad at SC
He did.

[acatitude]

thought that looked liked Larry's shop. great pics and you know its done right if Larry does it. He built the 588 in my howard. keep us posted. looks awesome.:D

[soupersonic]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22752&stc=1&d=1169762956
This place looks a little familiar, does predator know your in its spot? :D
Nice looking rig,look forward to seeing it up close.

[Phat Matt]

Looks like you'll be flying. What speed numbers are you shooting for?

[Todd969]

Looks great Eric. Looking forward to seeing you in Havasu this year.
Todd
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[40FlatDeck]

Looks great Eric. Looking forward to seeing you in Havasu this year.
Todd
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We will be staying the whole week at the Nautical. Extreme Boats mag is also going to take some pics for a write up so it should be a fun week.:D I'll see you there Todd.

[40FlatDeck]

Looks like you'll be flying. What speed numbers are you shooting for?
We really dont have a goal. I'm sure Jeff and will do some runs soon and see what it will do. The only thing I'm really concerned with is trying to make it reliable as possible. Thats why it's only at 10# of boost. Sitting on the beach is no fun. As for numbers, a little more than the Eticket, a little less than the Predator.:D

[Three Days Only]

Finally a thread with something other then a DCB or Force. Thank god there are still some people out there with some taste. LOL :D
Morning Charley (King DCB Cheerleader!!!!)
40Flat.............Looks like she's coming together nicely!!!! Congrats

[sigepmock]

Boat looks great. Nice motors.
Chris

[Phat Matt]

We really dont have a goal. I'm sure Jeff and will do some runs soon and see what it will do. The only thing I'm really concerned with is trying to make it reliable as possible. Thats why it's only at 10# of boost. Sitting on the beach is no fun. As for numbers, a little more than the Eticket, a little less than the Predator.:D
At least you would still look good sitting on the beach. :D
By you I mean your boat. Kinda sounded gay when I just reread it. :)

[TheLurker]

That’s a beautiful package all around. Boat and power.
Just out of curiosity could you tell me and may be some others would like to know what you improved in the boat for the safety aspect?
Like you said, once we really got into it, alot of things had to change. Not just for more speed but reliability AND safety.

[40FlatDeck]

That’s a beautiful package all around. Boat and power.
Just out of curiosity could you tell me and may be some others would like to know what you improved in the boat for the safety aspect?
From the hull itself, nothing. I think everybody knows Skater builds a top of the line boat. The engines and drives had some issues. When I said safety I meant I wanted to do everything that could be done to minimize the risk of something shutting down or coming apart when we are running hard. The fuel pumps and fuel system was not up to where they should be. Larry's put on bigger pumps and made it a return system. The sea strainers were way to small. They would suck dry as soon as the boat would become airborne. We put on double the size strainers and ran the lines lower in the hull. My Number 6 drives for some reason had the old style lower units. Over 130 those lowers get very loose so I am having the new style swept back skegs installed for much more control. We also scanned all of the drive gears and found some that needed to be replaced.
Alot of this stuff you could pass on doing if the boat would run slower speeds. Everybody who boats with me knows that I cruise between 50 to 70 95% of the time. But when I do turn it up I dont want any suprises:sqeyes:

[Todd969]

We will be staying the whole week at the Nautical. Extreme Boats mag is also going to take some pics for a write up so it should be a fun week.:D I'll see you there Todd.
Great! I'll look forward to a ride since we got screwed by rain at the Poker run in October.

[02HoWaRd26]

Totally awesome boat, got any full pics...

[slowinhavasu]

Hey Eric, it was nice meeting you last summer, the boat looked great before, sounds like it will be even nicer this year, sure we'll see ya on the lake this year......

[TheLurker]

Thanks for the reply. I was curious to know what it took to set up the potential to run the big speed numbers reliably and safely like you said. Sounds like you are taking the time, effort and money to do it right.
Once again you have an awesome boat

[Dave C]

No kidding.... finally a real boat with real engines.
Looking good!

[40FlatDeck]

Thanks guys for all of the nice comments. I love when other people actually share boat related topics so I thought I would share some of my build with C&T. If your at Desert Storm come see us. When I get the new drives back I will have Andy post some more pics for me.

[40FlatDeck]

Hey Eric, it was nice meeting you last summer, the boat looked great before, sounds like it will be even nicer this year, sure we'll see ya on the lake this year......
Same here. Wind or no wind, that was a great weekend!:D See you guys soon.

[born2burn]

1157hp and 1080ftlbs :D
Care too share the build specs of the power plants?

[andy01]

Care too share the build specs of the power plants?
Care to share a picture of that avatar with no shirt on...... :D

[Havasu1986]

Care to share a picture of that avatar with no shirt on...... :D
Why...You haven't seen your CHICK with her top off yet.:D :devil: :eek: :)

[Havasu Carrera]

Are you looking to sell the sea strainers that you took off your boat??
Also I can post some pics for ya if you send them to me. @ timcarmack@cox.net :D

[40FlatDeck]

Care too share the build specs of the power plants?
I can give you some of the parts involved:
557 Merlin Blocks
Pontiac Big Chief Heads
Jesel Valve Train
Sonny Bryant (sp?) Cranks
JE Pistons
BDS 1471 Blowers
Richard Lee Intercoolers w/ cupranickel (sp?) cores
Dominator 1150's
Stellings Exhaust
MSD Ignition
Dry Sump System
Assembled and tuned by Larry's Engine and Marine.

[40FlatDeck]

Are you looking to sell the sea strainers that you took off your boat??
Also I can post some pics for ya if you send them to me. @ timcarmack@cox.net :D
Sure. They are polished Marine Machine strainers. How does 300$ for both sound? I sent your prop out yesterday so you should see it tomorrow.:D