Lakesailor
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Just get on with the mechanical bit and get it running. It'll be Xmas soon. 
9ft 1970's Spitfire speedboat project.
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markcw
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Really nice, agree with others that the blue looked really lush, tell the wifey you been pushed in changing the colour as we're all ganging up on your in the forum 
Have not seen no YouTube vids but that boat will fly with a 40 engine on the back, hope you have ski goggles
Great thread nice to see some -20ft boat projects. Keep up the good work
Have not seen no YouTube vids but that boat will fly with a 40 engine on the back, hope you have ski goggles
Great thread nice to see some -20ft boat projects. Keep up the good work
J13MEX
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That was my original plan, I was going to do a really brief Microsoft paint edit of it so I can see but then I went and got an iPad! Wonder if there is anything similar I can download..
Leave it with me
J13MEX
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As for the hp, it could be a bit fun. Or scary!
Searush
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As for the hp, it could be a bit fun. Or scary!
Avoid choppy water . . . . oh, and your own wash!!!
J13MEX
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*must stay calm...*
Incident today, partners dad dropped some scaffolding on the boat taking off a substantial amount of paint! So rather than applying final costs tonight, I was sanding it back and putting on a few coats!
I'm sure this project is destined to never end! Ha
Incident today, partners dad dropped some scaffolding on the boat taking off a substantial amount of paint! So rather than applying final costs tonight, I was sanding it back and putting on a few coats!
I'm sure this project is destined to never end! Ha
Lakesailor
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Was he bribed?
J13MEX
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By the girlfriend? Hmmm, she is sick of it now? 
Searush
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Just remember she may see it as competition simply because it has so much of your attention . . .
Something that us guys often struggle to get to grips with.
Tho I am not suggesting that the event was anything more than an accident, but the comment made me think a little wider.
Something that us guys often struggle to get to grips with.
Tho I am not suggesting that the event was anything more than an accident, but the comment made me think a little wider.
Quest
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Just caught up with this thread. Great project, I shall be staying in touch with this one. FWIW Thumbs up for a bit more blue from me. Best of luck with the GFnd issues.
bumpy_the_dog
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Don't flag now...this is one of the best threads on this forum!
Nautorius
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Brilliant thread! Please keep it up. I envy your commitment and cannot wait to see more. I also liked the Blue....
J13MEX
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I'm making the girlfriend seem crazy haha, was only joking about that. She wants it finished as much as I do. Is looking really good now.
Pics soon
Pics soon
wakeup
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I'm making the girlfriend seem crazy haha, was only joking about that. She wants it finished as much as I do. Is looking really good now.
Pics soon
But does she realise that once you have a boat you can get a girlfriends any day of the week
jimmcgee
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9ft speed boat with a 28hp 2 stroke engine
the only problem your going to have is no power trim and the balls to keep the power on lololol
the only problem your going to have is no power trim and the balls to keep the power on lololol
Searush
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9ft speed boat with a 28hp 2 stroke engine
the only problem your going to have is no power trim and the balls to keep the power on lololol
Just a thought; how easy is it to flip something like that with a tight turn, wash - or the 2 together?
Would a crash helmet be a good idea as well as the bouyancy aid?
Chris_robb_ndota
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Liking this thread so far, will be following with interest. Keep up the good work!
prv
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Just a thought; how easy is it to flip something like that with a tight turn, wash - or the 2 together?
Would a crash helmet be a good idea as well as the bouyancy aid?
Well I tell you one thing, I'd be scared ****less at any speed in it!
I am a bit of a wuss when it comes to small fast boats though.
Pete
J13MEX
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I'm used to fast cars (working for a race team and racing myself) so I needed speed or would have got bored. Am I crazy? Time will tell! It should shift though! With regards to the trim, do you think I need t set it as low as possible?
rafiki_
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You will find the right trim when you start using the boat. Suggest you don't start with WOT, but build up, then pop onot the plane, then find the right trim, then when confident, go for it
