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- Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:58 am
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: Snookiehunter's gf18 w/ tunnel
- Replies: 183
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Re: Snookiehunter's gf18 w/ tunnel
Thanks, Gary. They sent an inspection check sheet with it, along with the owners manual, and mounting bolts. The engine hours was listed at 266 hrs. The motor is very clean. Now I just need to get everything together so I can run it on the stand.
- Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:15 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: Snookiehunter's gf18 w/ tunnel
- Replies: 183
- Views: 30877
Re: Snookiehunter's gf18 w/ tunnel
I decided on the Mercury 60 Hp Bigfoot. It showed up today. I purchased it from AFA Marine, in St. Pete. It is everything that they promised it would be. It is very clean, and looks like a new motor. It looks like they made some type of skeg repair, or at least touch up painted it. There is one scra...
- Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:16 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: High Thrust Motors on Tunnel Hulls
- Replies: 11
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Re: High Thrust Motors on Tunnel Hulls
Thanks for the reply. So it looks like I'll go with the 4" set back. My motor showed up today, and after some measurements, I don't think I can raise it 4", before the top water intake hole is out of the water. I may mount the motor on the boat, to get a better idea, before I order the jac...
- Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:03 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: High Thrust Motors on Tunnel Hulls
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2347
Re: High Thrust Motors on Tunnel Hulls
I built a basic XF20 and used a Bobs 6 inch setback jackplate. It is powered by an old but good 70 Yamaha 2-stroke. The water from the tunnel drops off before contacting the motor so I would recommend as little setback as you can get.I use a Powertech 13"x12' triple cup prop and it grips well....
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:00 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Questions on my 1st boat build
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1685
Re: Questions on my 1st boat build
I'm with boys on this one. Buy a set of plans. Jauques' boats are all over the world. You will have way too much invested, not to start with a well designed plan. Plus, this forum has been awesome! I too, am a first time builder, and I am very happy with my results. Have you looked at the GF18?
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 2:36 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: A Cracker Built GF18- Finished 6/28/15
- Replies: 2908
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Re: A Cracker Built GF18- Splashed 2-14-15
Damn! Nice work fellas.
- Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:19 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: Topwaters NV23
- Replies: 527
- Views: 96296
Re: Topwaters NV23
She's looking really good. When you get a chance, could you post some some close up shots of the white Monstaliner? Noles used that on his GF16. I may use it on my GF18. Do you think it has a non-slip like texture to it? I noticed that you still plan on using KiwiGrip, also. I wonder if I could enco...
- Thu Jun 04, 2015 6:37 pm
- Forum: Builder's Power Boats
- Topic: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
- Replies: 387
- Views: 56370
Re: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
That really looks sharp! Looks to me, like there has been a lot of thought into the hatch covers, among other things.
Also, I've got to get myself an amp/refrigerator. I would be able to hide my beers from "not so pleasant" company. They'll go away quicker if I don't have any beer.....
Also, I've got to get myself an amp/refrigerator. I would be able to hide my beers from "not so pleasant" company. They'll go away quicker if I don't have any beer.....
- Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:43 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Craigslist -deals-
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2554
Re: Craigslist -deals-
I think I will be happy. It seems like a pretty good way to do business. They make a little, and the consumer can still get a decent deal.
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:38 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Craigslist -deals-
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2554
Re: Craigslist -deals-
Yeah. Honestly, I am very nervous. I spent 5k, and I have never seen the motor. It wasn't at the shop in St Petersberg. It is up in Canada, somewhere near Niagra Falls. It is likely not the one in the picture. They aparantly have several of them, so I'm sure you can still get one. If you wait two we...