The Skater is getting close...

[40FlatDeck]

We lifted the boat off of the trailer yesterday. A 35 ton crane came in and pick it up easy, although I was pretty nervous seeing my boat dangle in the air.:sqeyes: The entire bottom is being painted along with fixing every imperfection, cause I'm anal like that.:D I also took the trailer to get totally refurbished, new LED's, new diamond plate, new bunks, etc.
After this we will put the drives back on and button up a few more things and she will be ready for the summer. If Andy or someone would be kind enough to shoot me their email, we can get some pics up.:)
By the way, the crane had a scale on it. 40 Skater with quarter tanks of gas and no lower units weighs in at 9500 lbs.
Erik

[riverbound]

bkean@rpm4action.com

[Cat & Mice]

Ya lets see those pics!:D
MP

[Daytona100]

Well were are the pics?:D

[andy01]

Shoot em over andy871@msn.com

[Magic34]

We lifted the boat off of the trailer yesterday. A 35 ton crane came in and pick it up easy, although I was pretty nervous seeing my boat dangle in the air.:sqeyes: The entire bottom is being painted along with fixing every imperfection, cause I'm anal like that.:D I also took the trailer to get totally refurbished, new LED's, new diamond plate, new bunks, etc.
After this we will put the drives back on and button up a few more things and she will be ready for the summer. If Andy or someone would be kind enough to shoot me their email, we can get some pics up.:)
By the way, the crane had a scale on it. 40 Skater with quarter tanks of gas and no lower units weighs in at 9500 lbs.
Erik
So, I guess that means we dont use your trailer anymore to plow the ramp at the Nautical?

[Magic34]

You can email them to me as well and I can post them up.

[40FlatDeck]

I just sent them to Andy. I'm having a plow welded to the drive guard.:D

[andy01]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26407&stc=1&d=1173897213
More to come.

[40FlatDeck]

Thanks Andy!

[andy01]

Thanks Andy!
No problem, I look forward to seeing this finished. I would be a little nerves myself if my boat was hanging like that.........
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26409&stc=1&d=1173898153
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26410&stc=1&d=1173898169
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26411&stc=1&d=1173898248
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26412&stc=1&d=1173898287
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26413&stc=1&d=1173898337

[riverbound]

I was out at lunch, when you sent them. Looks like they have been posted

[40FlatDeck]

I was out at lunch, when you sent them. Looks like they have been posted
No problem.

[That Guy]

I was out at lunch, when you sent them. Looks like they have been posted
When aren't you out to lunch.....:D :D :D

[BADBLOWN572]

When aren't you out to lunch.....:D :D :D
When he is sleeping. ;)

[Magic34]

I just sent them to Andy. I'm having a plow welded to the drive guard.:D
Sweet, I must say it was kind of fun stomping on the gas to move the rocks with the trailer. :D

[40FlatDeck]

Sweet, I must say it was kind of fun stomping on the gas to move the rocks with the trailer. :D
Yeah, I've never seen a dually at full boost in reverse! At the Absolute poker run last year I was talking to one of the new owners of the Nautical and stressed that they need to make the launch better for big boats. Now, it was after a couple;) cocktails, so I hope the message came across.:D Whatever it takes to get on the water right?

[ToMorrow44]

Hey if you need any help testing count me in! LOL :D
-Tom

[RIPPINGNOLEGSKROKER]

The crane is fine, those extended jackstands on gravel or another story

[40FlatDeck]

The crane is fine, those extended jackstands on gravel or another story
We have since lined the boat with 12 ton non-extended jacks. 6 on each side.

[riverbound]

When aren't you out to lunch.....:D :D :D
I work every once in a while ;)

[DCBob]

We have since lined the boat with 12 ton non-extended jacks. 6 on each side.
I think that was a good plan :D Those others were lookin a little scarry :D

[Magic34]

Figures, a boat on jackstands in your neighborhood. Why doesn't that surprise me. :D

[40FlatDeck]

Figures, a boat on jackstands in your neighborhood. Why doesn't that surprise me. :D
Tucson, the original, "dirty south"!:D

[dicudmore]

Skater is looking good Erik see ya out there :cool:

[Magic34]

Skater is looking good Erik see ya out there :cool:
Probably not. He doesn't sit that high in the seats.

[40FlatDeck]

Probably not. He doesn't sit that high in the seats.
Oh, I forgot to tell you, there is a problem with that seat I saved you in the poker run.......:idea:

[40FlatDeck]

Skater is looking good Erik see ya out there :cool:
Thank you sir.:D

[dicudmore]

Probably not. He doesn't sit that high in the seats.
not much room to talk--I drive my boat sitting on the throw cushion to see over the windshield :wink:

[vmjtc3]

not much room to talk--I drive my boat sitting on the throw cushion to see over the windshield :wink:
Yeah but at least the throw cushion matches the seats so you can hardley tell.:D I am not one to talk either. I had to buy a boat with drop out bolsters so I can stand on my tip toes and see over the windshield:rolleyes:

[Magic34]

Oh, I forgot to tell you, there is a problem with that seat I saved you in the poker run.......:idea:
Nah... you need the gas money after this off season. :eek: My seat is just fine. :D

[BoatFloating]

That's not as crazy as back in Florida they use big old fork lifts and put them in the racks after the day on the water. Big boats too....

[Magic34]

That's not as crazy as back in Florida they use big old fork lifts and put them in the racks after the day on the water. Big boats too....
Yeah and it doesn't cost $500 per lift either.

[40FlatDeck]

I'm glad we all have the same problem.....except for Magic34.....you don't even have a boat to see over the winshield, let alone a cat.:D And I will take your gas money!:D
I didn't want my glass guy to get spoiled so I pulled off the trim tabs last night and added a few more days to his work. I'm also looking forward to the HOA's response to this....:sqeyes:

[Magic34]

I'm glad we all have the same problem.....except for Magic34.....you don't even have a boat to see over the winshield, let alone a cat.:D And I will take your gas money!:D
I didn't want my glass guy to get spoiled so I pulled off the trim tabs last night and added a few more days to his work. I'm also looking forward to the HOA's response to this....:sqeyes:
I didn't know you had a HOA. That is awesome. They are going to ask you to move it, and you can just give them the "how the fock am I going to do that" look.
When I do get my new boat, everyone including your girlfriend will be lounging on my boat while we watch you do a mexican hat dance on the 2000 degree bow. It's cool though, you can get out of the sun with your little umbrella you put up. I might even have a lawn chair for you to borrow. :D :jawdrop: :)

[40FlatDeck]

Although I have a HOA in my 'hood, it's at my parents house. Their driveway is big enough, mine, not so much.:D I just told my mom to not answer the phone.:)
I'm just gonna hook my boat up to your transom and let you pull it around the lake. I can watch it from the stateroom.:D

[Magic34]

I'm just gonna hook my boat up to your transom and let you pull it around the lake. I can watch it from the stateroom.:D
I'll ask my wife and your girlfriend if that would be cool for you to be down there. However, my instincts are saying no!
Damn, after that post, this is the first time I felt I fit in with ***boat. All swinger and sh*t. :D

[Sleek-Jet]

It must be spring if E is posting under a new user name... :D
You going to do any Rosy test runs this spring???

[40FlatDeck]

It must be spring if E is posting under a new user name... :D
You going to do any Rosy test runs this spring???
How did you know?:D I am hoping on the first weekend in April for the shakedown cruise at Rosy. The bottom will be done tomorrow and we will start friday with the paint work on the sides. Props, new intercoms, new fire system, and drives should all be in next week. Roosevelt will be the first to see 'Hitman":sqeyes: . I will let you know.:)

[Magic34]

How many times are you going to change the name before the paint goes on?

[Singleton]

Eric -
Any updates on the new paint and name

[superdave013]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26413&stc=1&d=1173898337
lol, I don't get over here much. But I love this pic. That's alot O money sitting on those Costco jackstands. :D

[40FlatDeck]

Nice pic, huh?:D :D I was a little nervous until we put another 6, 6 ton jacks under it. Ask Peter at Skater what they set there boats on, you won't believe it....
The bottom came out great, almost 2 weeks worth of work. We lifted it back on with no issues. The name is off the boat and some little scratches and cracks were filled on the deck. My painters are going to clear it today and then we will do the final wet sand and buff this weekend.
The name is going on Sunday. The lettering will look like the game "Hitman" with cross hairs going thru it.
My drives are on the way back from Wiesman and will be here on Monday. The drives and about ten other things will be done next week. Hopefully everything goes well. I will have some more pics in a few days.
Erik

[Jordy]

What happened with the complaints from the H.O.A? :confused:

[40FlatDeck]

What happened with the complaints from the H.O.A? :confused:
You know, 2 full weeks and my parents did not get one call. I thought I was gonna pay fines for sure.:D Gary Smith's new F650 is also in my parents drive..... I wonder what the neighbors think of us......:D :D I'm sure they think we are in the import, export business.

[dumbandyoung]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26413&stc=1&d=1173898337
lol, I don't get over here much. But I love this pic. That's alot O money sitting on those Costco jackstands. :D
Costco?? Them are OC swap meet stands. ;)
I saw a IMCOs Nordic Lifted off the trailer with 2 forklifts.. scary sight. lol:D

[TOBTEK]

put some new pics of the new paint. NICE PROJECT! I'm jonesing to paint something like this.

[andy01]

put some new pics of the new paint. NICE PROJECT! I'm jonesing to paint something like this.
Then go buy one and paint it. You could put "Tobohomo" on it with cross hairs in rainbow colors....... what are you waiting for. Don't worry I will drive it for you......

[TOBTEK]

Then go buy one and paint it. You could put "Tobohomo" on it with cross hairs in rainbow colors....... what are you waiting for. Don't worry I will drive it for you......
DRIVE THIS !

[andy01]

DRIVE THIS !
And once again you have to try and turn yet another kool thread gay....... you would be like a big wheel, short, slow and dumb......... with a tiny ass hand brake..... ha ha sucker!!!!!!!!

[AZKC]

Now I know where all the jack stands that went missing at the Auto Mall went:devil: :D
So hows this project going Evil E;)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26413&stc=1&d=1173898337
Costco?? Them are OC swap meet stands. ;)
I saw a IMCOs Nordic Lifted off the trailer with 2 forklifts.. scary sight. lol:D

[40FlatDeck]

Now I know where all the jack stands that went missing at the Auto Mall went:devil: :D
So hows this project going Evil E;)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26413&stc=1&d=1173898337
Hey Kev, how are you feeling? It has been a project! I think a good 90% of the boat is new. I just got it over to Larry's today and Jeff is busy putting the drives back on and a few other things. I don't see a problem with making Roosevelt this weekend. Hopefully everything goes smooth this weekend and then I'm off the very next weekend for a week at Havasu and Desert Storm. Let me know when you guys are in for a trip. Anytime after Desert Storm I am game.:D
Erik

[AZKC]

Fellin great:D Well except for the stage 3 hangover I have today. Taking a while for the gashes to heal but all in good time.
We have a trip planned to Apache around May 10th, and I got a grip of work to do on the boat. I sure we'll hook up at Roosevelt sometime this Summer.

[squirt'nmyload]

cool pics....i'd a been shittin my pants......have fun at roosevelt :)

[DCBob]

Did you make it out to the lake with Boat?? If so, how did everything work out? Hope it was all good ;) :D
Oh yeah, pictures??????

[40FlatDeck]

Did you make it out to the lake with Boat?? If so, how did everything work out? Hope it was all good ;) :D
Oh yeah, pictures??????
We had a great weekend. The new intercoms from the Solder Joint are fantastic. All five are crystal clear. I would give them a call if I were you, 800-914-4680. Super nice guys also.:D
The boat ran awesome. Between the new lowers from Hering and a set of 35 five blades I borrowed, the boat handled like it was on rails. Such an improvment over my 4 blades! After the rebuilds from Larry's the motors are strong as ever and run perfect. Only thing I need to do is run a pressure relief valve for my water pressure, a little to much on the top end. A few more things to clean up and I will be ready for Havasu!:D
Oh, I have some pics too if someone wants to help me out.:) Tell me what you think of the last picture.............:idea:
Thanks to Gary Smith for letting me borrow his props for the weekend.

[DCBob]

We had a great weekend. The new intercoms from the Solder Joint are fantastic. All five are crystal clear. I would give them a call if I were you, 800-914-4680. Super nice guys also.:D
The boat ran awesome. Between the new lowers from Hering and a set of 35 five blades I borrowed, the boat handled like it was on rails. Such an improvment over my 4 blades! After the rebuilds from Larry's the motors are strong as ever and run perfect. Only thing I need to do is run a pressure relief valve for my water pressure, a little to much on the top end. A few more things to clean up and I will be ready for Havasu!:D
Oh, I have some pics too if someone wants to help me out.:) Tell me what you think of the last picture.............:idea:
Thanks to Gary Smith for letting me borrow his props for the weekend.
Thanks Eric, I'll give them a call:D Congrats on how the boat is coming together. I'd offer to help with the pics but with my help you'd never get them posted :rolleyes: :D

[40FlatDeck]

Thanks Eric, I'll give them a call:D Congrats on how the boat is coming together. I'd offer to help with the pics but with my help you'd never get them posted :rolleyes: :D
No problem.:D :D Hopefully Andy will be coming by shortly....

[Magic34]

Email me the pictures, I'll get them up.

[Magic34]

Here you go...
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348IMG_0609.jpg
Motor up close
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348IMG_0610.jpg
Didn't know the Ford would tow it this fast? You must have had Gary's Skater with you and took this picture of his dash.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348IMG_0624.jpg

[27 Awesome cat]

Looks bad ass..How about that last pic, Is that for real?

[40FlatDeck]

Here you go...
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348IMG_0609.jpg
Motor up close
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348IMG_0610.jpg
Didn't know the Ford would tow it this fast? You must have had Gary's Skater with you and took this picture of his dash.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348IMG_0624.jpg
I had to take the rev limiter off the Ford and put on Z rated tires!!!!!!!!:D

[DCBob]

That thing looks great.............also, looks like it runs pretty good too :D

[Magic34]

Looks bad ass..How about that last pic, Is that for real?
Nah, that is what happens when you blow a fuse in a Skater. The GPS recall gets stuck at 158.

[40FlatDeck]

Nah, that is what happens when you blow a fuse in a Skater. The GPS recall gets stuck at 158.
Or maybe I turn the ignition on and off real fast and hope the GPS sticks someplace high..........it's possible.............:D :idea:

[squirt'nmyload]

:jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348IMG_0624.jpg

[soupersonic]

Looks like you need a taller speedo :D Other than that it looks awesome

[Magic34]

Or maybe I turn the ignition on and off real fast and hope the GPS sticks someplace high..........it's possible.............:D :idea:
That's it. You turn the key on, and the speedo goes all the way over. You had your camera ready and took this pic in the process.
On a side not, I would only need the first 3/4 inch of that speedo. Dont even need the 60 mark.

[AZKC]

Pretty impressive there Mr. So did you scare all the fisherman to death at Roosevelt with that Battleship, wait its a FlatDeck so that makes it a Carrier:D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348IMG_0609.jpg

[40FlatDeck]

Pretty impressive there Mr. So did you scare all the fisherman to death at Roosevelt with that Battleship, wait its a FlatDeck so that makes it a Carrier:D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/16348IMG_0609.jpg
I pulled down to Grapevine on Saturday about 3 and there 100 f**cking fisherman on the launch ramp! There was even a fifth wheel parked at the top of the ramp that was weighing the fish! They all were pretty cool about moving though and I only was asked how much the boat cost 200 times except for the usual 400.:rolleyes: No worries though. We have a crew for Memorial Kev, you should make it up. I'm even going to try and get that fag Magic34 to pull the tuna boat that way.:D

[AZKC]

Memorial sounds do-able, Becky wants me to go to her family reuinion over by Silver City, No water and a bunch of family. Hmmmm or go to the lake and be the smallest boat in the flotilla;) , beer:) , butts:) , and bummin rides:D
You know some other big boat down here, some guy name Mark works out at Lear..Friend of mine saw it when he was at he's house. White, purple, yellow with of course checkers. He's kid has some Nova drag car that sits buy it.

[40FlatDeck]

Mark.....I'm sure if I would see it I would know. Keep me posted on Memorial.

[Reaper1]

Very Nice!:jawdrop:

[Magic34]

I pulled down to Grapevine on Saturday about 3 and there 100 f**cking fisherman on the launch ramp! There was even a fifth wheel parked at the top of the ramp that was weighing the fish! They all were pretty cool about moving though and I only was asked how much the boat cost 200 times except for the usual 400.:rolleyes: No worries though. We have a crew for Memorial Kev, you should make it up. I'm even going to try and get that fag Magic34 to pull the tuna boat that way.:D
Yeah, Memorial isn't going to happen. Wife will be 9 months preggo at that point. Baby is due 2 weeks after Memorial Day.
I couldn't even imagine her going into labor at Roosevelt. We'd be focked and I am not having my kid in Globe or Payson. That's just wrong.

[andy01]

Boat looks great back on the water again. Turned out very nice man, congrats. Very good number as well. 150 and up is a great place to be.
Andy

[40FlatDeck]

[QUOTE=Magic34;2506447]Yeah, Memorial isn't going to happen. Wife will be 9 months preggo at that point. Baby is due 2 weeks after Memorial Day.
I couldn't even imagine her going into labor at Roosevelt. We'd be focked and I am not having my kid in Globe or Payson. That's just wrong.[/QUOi
I agree.:D

[seanv]

hmmmmm. memorial weekend.... i work saturday but, if i find a denim girl i might pull up for sunday,monday.

[40FlatDeck]

hmmmmm. memorial weekend.... i work saturday but, if i find a denim girl i might pull up for sunday,monday.
I will call you the week before. I like denim....:D Seriously, try and make it up.
Erik

[seanv]

ya shoulda been there that day with the denim twins...damn funny.
i'll let ya know.