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sand N suds
Senior Member
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 Posted - 08/24/2011 : 3:25:31 PM
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I've been following this build on here and Facebook, the attention to detail is impressive. I never liked the classic Carolina lines on an inshore boat but, yours might change my mind. one thing I thought was odd though was the placement of the VHF and radio controls, seems like it would be tough to see the display.
Good job on the build fellas, I've enjoyed watching it come along. |
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Optiker
Senior Member
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Posted - 08/24/2011 : 3:45:35 PM
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I heart this thread. Great job on this project. Looking forward to seeing the sea-trial pics.
A suggestion (small one)...trailer guides with lights mounted up on top would be a good feature for future builds. Very helpful if not essential for some of the ramps in Charleston (strong tidal currents)
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2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13' Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke "Flatty"
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jki4405
Senior Member
307 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2011 : 12:50:24 AM
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Well she is 99% done! Just lacking upholstery and teak on poling platform. Tomorrow she gets wet for the first time. The past few days have been 18 hour days, just wiring, plumbing, misc, misc, ect, ect. Tomorrow I will post some more pics of the details and inside of the hatches plus the bilge area. I will also show pics of our lighting combinations. All the hatches are lit and we also have numerous blue mood lights. We ran the engine tonight and everything worked great. I will also have some performance numbers for you.
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192Grady
Intermediate Member
97 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2011 : 01:56:51 AM
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msrp?
owned by trailer bearings.... |
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RussB
Senior Member
4202 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2011 : 08:31:35 AM
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Absolutely beautiful guys! You folks at X-celerator boat works seem to bring true craftmanship back to boatbuilding. Been a joy following this build and seeing the high attention to detail present.
Russ B. Formerly known here as "Top2Bottom1"
www.joinrfa.org
God is great, Beer is good, People are crazy
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TyOneOn
Senior Member
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Posted - 08/28/2011 : 09:01:56 AM
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Originally posted by jki4405
Well she is 99% done! Just lacking upholstery and teak on poling platform. Tomorrow she gets wet for the first time. ...I will also have some performance numbers for you.
Will you be able to check the draft?
She's a beauty. |
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mtiffee
Senior Member
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Posted - 08/28/2011 : 1:15:24 PM
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WOW! That is an awesome looking boat. I want one! Seriously!
Scout 222 Sportfish
Yamaha F-150
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jki4405
Senior Member
307 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2011 : 10:05:06 PM
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mtiffee, we would love to build you one. Let us take you on a sea trial in a few weeks when we have the boat down in Charleston.
Sea trial was a success! Boat ran great and handled even better. Most comfortable and dry ride possible for a 17' boat in a descent chop in my opinion. Top speed 53 mph. draft at still was 8" exactly. I didn't get any shots from outside the boat today but I will soon. Only thing not finished is the upholstery. I have a few videos I will post once they download on you tube. I also didn't get the lighting photos but that was just because I had to get home and mow the grass before it got dark. I will post more soon.
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iFly
Senior Member
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Posted - 08/28/2011 : 10:36:54 PM
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She's bad! 
For a boat that does 53MPH, you might want to think about a locking push pole holder?  |
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jki4405
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cleve69
Junior Member
29 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2011 : 2:36:58 PM
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| Hope u will be posting your progress on the 21 footer!! Beautiful work!!!! |
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jki4405
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307 Posts |
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23Sailfish
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Capt Ed
Senior Member
1760 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2011 : 5:29:16 PM
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I'm not easily impressed .... but that is pretty work..
26' Twinvee Cat
Twin Suzuki 175's
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scfisherman89
Senior Member
221 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2011 : 6:42:41 PM
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msrp?
17" War Eagle 25 Mercury
17" Boston Whaler Montauk 90 yamaha
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Ivy
Senior Member
314 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2011 : 8:19:35 PM
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I can't remember if anyone has asked, but why the Zuke? Buyers choice I would assume but it seems like there are better options? Educate me please!
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jki4405
Senior Member
307 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2011 : 8:42:22 PM
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You are right, buyers choice. Let me ask you though, why not. People always talk about outboard preference but when you get real technical with people about the ins and outs of one brand verse the other they usually dont have a clue what the differences are other than the logo and other peoples opinions. Im not saying you dont no good or bad about one brand or another but I would be interested on your thoughts thinking the Suzuki is a less than desirable engine, especially in the 4 stroke class. Thanks for the interest.
As far as MSRP, it isn't exactly a retail product and doesn't work like that. Give me a call and I will give you much more detail. Thanks! |
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DillyDally
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/06/2011 : 07:04:28 AM
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My Suzuki DF140 has been nothing but a pleasure to own. It's simply been the best engine for simplicity, ease of maintenance, stability, quiet, smooth and best of all, reliable. I've NEVER had a problem cranking it in any weather. Only issue I've ever had is when I put a little too much oil in it. If I were to buy a boat tomorrow, I'd try to find a way to move this engine to that boat.
Congratulations jki. That is fine work.
- TwinVee 19' Cat -
Are ya IN yet?
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bryson
New Member
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Posted - 09/06/2011 : 10:05:47 AM
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Very impressive work and attention to detail! Would you happen to have a picture of the hardware holding the console to the deck?
Also, did either you or your buddy happen to do any boat building at a shop off of Dorchester Rd. in North Charleston? I rented out part of a building in this little complex, and one of the other guys there was into boat building/resto. I think he would be a little older than you guys by now though -- I can't remember his name, but he split rent with a guy named Doug that did a lot of boat restorations. I just remember seeing the jig in the shop, and Doug said that it was the other guy's build. |
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cataddict
Senior Member
274 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 11:38:33 AM
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| I'm a big fan of Suzuki's lower gear ratio/larger diameter prop approach. More grip on the water is great for the hole shot and allows you to trim the boat more with the engine. |
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nameofadam
Senior Member
469 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 12:48:56 PM
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I say perfect! Suzuki will run around your other motors all day! Great choice. SWEET looking boat fo sho.
"My fish served a whole lunchon. Your fish look like a munchkin"
167 Ranger Cayman
Yamaha 115
"Hydrophilic"
2007 Toyota Tundra TRD 5.7L V8
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Ivy
Senior Member
314 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 5:53:49 PM
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I am exactly that person that has no clue other than the sticker and other people's opinion. Honesty for me it just doesn't look good on the boat. Beautiful boath though!
R.D.S. IV
21' SeaPro CC
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Capt Ed
Senior Member
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Posted - 09/06/2011 : 7:02:41 PM
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Originally posted by cataddict
I'm a big fan of Suzuki's lower gear ratio/larger diameter prop approach. More grip on the water is great for the hole shot and allows you to trim the boat more with the engine.
Not to change the topic but your correct about prop dia .....the 16" dia ones on the 175's made a major, major difference during docking and hole shot when I repowered
26' Twinvee Cat
Twin Suzuki 175's
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bryson
New Member
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Posted - 09/07/2011 : 10:10:37 AM
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Another question I forgot to ask in my reply above -- how did you choose to attach the deck to the support structure? Did you sandwich wetted mat or use some kind of permanent adhesive/sealant, such as 5200?
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jki4405
Senior Member
307 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2011 : 7:10:50 PM
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Just want to let everyone know we will have the 17' at Red's tomorrow night if anyone wants to take a first hand look.
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Carolina Style Flats Build
