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by FOSTER
Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FOSTER'S XF20
Replies: 238
Views: 34988

Re: FOSTER'S XF20

Jorgepease, sorry just saw your post I will check it when I get back in May. I'm currently living in Japan.
by FOSTER
Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:43 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FOSTER'S XF20
Replies: 238
Views: 34988

Re: FOSTER'S XF20

1 year and 100hrs and the boat still runs strong.

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by FOSTER
Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FOSTER'S XF20
Replies: 238
Views: 34988

Re: FOSTER'S XF20

One thing to add I didn't do the radius on my tunnel just strait up on the sides and 18" wide. I have no baffle and no vent valve. Nice video Cali123!!! I haven't noticed that much spray coming from the side of my XF-20. I will try and video the hull running next set of off days. I think with t...
by FOSTER
Mon Sep 03, 2012 12:06 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FOSTER'S XF20
Replies: 238
Views: 34988

Re: FOSTER'S XF20

Decided to experiment with the tunnel and venting it. Went with a 1 1/2" thru hull fitting and then added some fuel fill hose I had left over from the build. It did the trick and I was able to run the boat over 40mph without having to porpoise the front of the boat to get to that speed. :D :lol...
by FOSTER
Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:19 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Bottom Graphite
Replies: 2
Views: 711

Re: Bottom Graphite

The graphite has a shinny finish and I think Cracker Larry has perfected the application method. I applied mine before flipping the hull over to finish the inside of the boat. It will be a lot easier to paint it now than try and flip the hull back over. The graphite is easy to apply with a roller an...
by FOSTER
Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: TEXAS SLED?
Replies: 15
Views: 1591

Re: TEXAS SLED?

Just buy a little at a time. In a couple of years you will have a complete boat and the kids can enjoy it with you. They seem to like the water when I saw yall at the sand bar.
by FOSTER
Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FOSTER'S XF20
Replies: 238
Views: 34988

Re: FOSTER'S XF20

If I had it to do over I would go with a 4" or a 6" setback. The extra weight further back on the transom doesn't help it just means you need more weight further upfront to offset the motor being further back on the transom.
by FOSTER
Thu Aug 16, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FOSTER'S XF20
Replies: 238
Views: 34988

Re: FOSTER'S XF20

Jorgepease just to give you an idea of the extra weight the Mercury 115 motor ways in at 375 lbs vs Yamaha 70 2 stroke at 228 lbs. The 8" jack plate is about 56 lbs. There is 35 gallons of fuel toward the front of the boat which is roughly 212 lbs. I also have 3 batteries under the center conso...
by FOSTER
Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: Finished Boats
Topic: XF20, Raised Sole and decks, July 2012, FOSTER
Replies: 4
Views: 3606

Re: XF20, Raised Sole and decks, July 2012, FOSTER

The draft is 4 1/4" to 4 1/2" without anyone in the boat. I haven't been able to get a draft number with a couple of good size guys in it yet. The changes I made to the sole was I raised it 13" or 14". I found that when I raised the sole there was no need for the gunnel. The rais...
by FOSTER
Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:38 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: FOSTER'S XF20
Replies: 238
Views: 34988

Re: FOSTER'S XF20

I added a few things Lowrance HDS8, Motor Guide 24 volt 75lbs. thrust trolling motor, boarding ladder and onboard battery charger. The last picture is how happy my son is to have a boat to take fishing. http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/57415/160.JPG http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpi...