Boat Builder Central

I also have had problems with my scuppers sitting below water line on my OD 18. I have to use plugs from the auto parts store to keep water from pouring in. This is the only problem I have had though. She doesn't like to run into chop though. I usually "snake" through waves and roll onto t...

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Oh hell I didnt read everything and now I look like an idiot! let me know how it does with the jackplate!

I like that ! I thought about turning the XF20 into a scooter design by shortening the gunnels and decking the whole boat. IF ONLY I had the money. The trim tabs do well I guess? I noticed you chose not to use a jack plate. I don't know if you plan to run crazy skinny like folks here in the lower Te...

haha well let me add you to the list! There are some blem poles (blemish poles) but I need to get one for myself first! Wish I could help you out.

scratch and dents? not sure what you mean

daniel

Since I have not ridden in an unmodifed OD 18 I cannot tell you the difference in the Chines. But I can tell you that it has not caused any problems. The boat banks very well in turns. Scarry as it may sound, I tried my best to make the boat slide in a turn, but it just wont happen. The chine does h...

I ran a flat piece of plastic across the scupper and re-inserted the screws with washers. Now I will be able to wedge something between the piece of plastic and the rubber flap so that the flap will stay sealed shut. When I get water in the boat I can pull the wedge out and run the water out. Also, ...

I think I figured out a way to make it work when I was drinking beer last night. And this morning when I was sober it still seemed like a good idea. Amazing. haha. I will post pictures later on tonight. I dont think it will be too pretty, but it should do the trick.

I have the rubber flap scuppers, and they prevent back wash. but they still let water in. I have seen the ball scuppers, I just wasnt sure how well they worked.