Everything is ready for primer then paint. Just waiting for the buddy to come up and spray it.
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Tri-mate 2 over haul.
- Thread starter Chris
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DaveJ. glad the pictures where helpful. Yea I would do it again, not real soon, but I would.
If at all possable try to leave the back (stern) transom skin on and work from the inside. On eof the biggest problems I had was putting the back skin on. It would be easy to split the hull and work from the inside. Let me know if i can help.
If at all possable try to leave the back (stern) transom skin on and work from the inside. On eof the biggest problems I had was putting the back skin on. It would be easy to split the hull and work from the inside. Let me know if i can help.
bdusted440
Active member
My friend just split the hull and replaced the transome from the inside it went real easy and fast.
Well after spending another afternoon sanding I would like to say its getting close. One side done with a few places to fix. The other side to go. Blueprinting the hull is a major pain. Getting everything strieght is the hard part. I guess its better to spend the time on it now then be very unhappy with it if it was not as right as I could make it.
Boston Predictor
Well-known member
pics?
I can get some tonight. I know its been awhile.
Boston Predictor
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is it possible to blueprint the hull without flipping the hull? i mean like jacking it up off the trailer?
Boston, you could do that. Touching up the paint or jell would be fun.
Boat is sanded with 320. I found about 15 spots I have to touch up yet. Oh the joy of body work.
Still have a bit of work to do on the pad. The transistion on the sides where it blends back into the hull is not right in some spots.
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Have to fill the engine mounting holes and drill new ones for the new jack plate. I have to pick up some 1/2 dowel's
Still have to drill the holes for the trailer eye. Going to do that tonight.
Still have a bit of work to do on the pad. The transistion on the sides where it blends back into the hull is not right in some spots.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/checkedout/boat11-7-05.jpg[/URL][/url]
Have to fill the engine mounting holes and drill new ones for the new jack plate. I have to pick up some 1/2 dowel's
Still have to drill the holes for the trailer eye. Going to do that tonight.
Boston Predictor
Well-known member
looks good so far but will that pad make it faster or slower?
I cant wait to see this baby in action...what are you estimating top speed at, 80+?
it should really move with a 200
I cant wait to see this baby in action...what are you estimating top speed at, 80+?
it should really move with a 200
bdusted440
Active member
I cant wait to see the speed numbers on that baby. coop will have to incorparate that into his.
Boston, in theory the pad should be worth about 8 mph. We shall see when the testing starts. I am shooting for the 80 mark.
Boston Predictor
Well-known member
damn, thats a huge gain! I hope all goes well
I have said before. Its going to do one of two things, go fast and handle. Or go real slow and look great doing it. LOL. I am hoping for the first one.
bdusted440
Active member
That will be a real accomplishment at you're altatude. My fingers are crossed for ya buddy.
It should be real fun trying to tune the motor to run at 4000ft. I am hoping that the rest of the mods that where done allow me to have about the same RPM.
