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How back heavy is that going to be? Weld pods on to it.

Pods fix everything.

Well how did it go ???

Olly wrote:Pods fix everything.

True words. I love my pods.

Some trash settled in carbs couldn't get over idle. Did pour gas in the carbs at one point and it did pull off strong. Going to see if I can get them clean and get back out

Olly wrote:How back heavy is that going to be? Weld pods on to it.

The 15 i had hanging off it was around 90 and I'd guess this motor around 50 or 60. So lighter and it sits in the bottom of the boat vs hanging off the back. Don't think it will be necessary for pods.

Flightstopper wrote:Stand by gents


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Absolutely fucking awesome!!!!!!! Very impressed with you flight!

Are you planning on leaving the boat rough done, or are you making making an engine box...counsel...floor... The whole 9 yards?

Once it's running right I'll build a raised deck over the motor with a swivel seat to drive from directly in front of it. Figure no point until I verify it works.

Flightstopper wrote:Once it's running right I'll build a raised deck over the motor with a swivel seat to drive from directly in front of it. Figure no point until I verify it works.

Yup. Sounds like a good plan. Can't wait to see it done.

Did you clean the carbs?

Did it leak?

WTF?

We need answers man!

capt1972 wrote:Did you clean the carbs?

Did it leak?

WTF?

We need answers man!

Didn't touch it again today was busy with offers on our house.

Define leak..... lol! Can't say yet cause I forgot to put bolts back in a couple holes on the transom and the pisser line off the manifold wasn't on. When I had water at my feet and no signs of carbs clearing themselves I put it on the trailer. Still not saying my welds leak yet!!

Bout the last 5 minutes I was idling around the rear flywheel was throwing a rooster trail ha

Flightstopper wrote:Bout the last 5 minutes I was idling around the rear flywheel was throwing a rooster trail ha

Boat put up 30mph on gps. Have to tweak a few things because it was cavitating pretty good at top end. It has more speed in it for sure. Working on video now.

Flightstopper wrote:Boat put up 30mph on gps. Have to tweak a few things because it was cavitating pretty good at top end. It has more speed in it for sure. Working on video now.

That's not bad at all. Can't wait to see it.

NuffDaddy wrote:

Flightstopper wrote:Boat put up 30mph on gps. Have to tweak a few things because it was cavitating pretty good at top end. It has more speed in it for sure. Working on video now.

That's not bad at all. Can't wait to see it.

X2

Had to edit down the clip, was well... a bit excited at first and figured an all ear version was needed.

That is one badass boat.

Flightstopper wrote:Had to edit down the clip, was well... a bit excited at first and figured an all ear version was needed.

Enough skill build a beautiful jet Jon but shoots video in portrait mode.

Olly wrote:

Flightstopper wrote:Had to edit down the clip, was well... a bit excited at first and figured an all ear version was needed.

Enough skill build a beautiful jet Jon but shoots video in portrait mode.

I was doing good just to hang on to the phone! hopefully I can get some fly by's in the morning. Going hunting.

Putting a spoon in front of the intake will get rid of the cavitation!

capt1972 wrote:Putting a spoon in front of the intake will get rid of the cavitation!

Saw that on the other build but was trying to avoid it for now. I filled some spots with bondo that seemed to help a lot today.

Flightstopper wrote:

capt1972 wrote:Putting a spoon in front of the intake will get rid of the cavitation!

Saw that on the other build but was trying to avoid it for now. I filled some spots with bondo that seemed to help a lot today.

really helps especially in a chop

What about just putting a little weight in the front of the boat to put the water line a little father forward?

Seemed to like weight centered or just to the back. Still new so gotta play more.

I would think a loaded boat will have less issues as well.

Ran the exact same speed with just me in it as a full two person and dog hunt load.

Flightstopper wrote:Ran the exact same speed with just me in it as a full two person and dog hunt load.

You're selling me on this. Any less cavitation? If you ever get the opportunity, load that thing down as much as you can and let me know what it does.

Can't say since I made a modification to the tunnel between the solo and hunt trip. So I could actually be wrong and be faster solo now.