Author Topic: I'm calling it done (Read 6617 times)

thedeuceman · « **on:** May 10, 2013, 06:37:40 PM »

Though it truth its only the beginning...
first time out, tiny lake, barley nuf room to get going.
motor don't have power trim, tried hole 2, 3 and 4. 3 seems to work best.
i did not have a gps with, but hit 45 by speedo at 5000 RPM, with 14x19P prop.
i will bring it to the cabin tomorrow and test some there, that lake is also small but i should be able to let it run out some.
i will see what the other props are, and maybe try them, i have a stainless with no numbers :/

Rosscoe · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2013, 06:46:36 PM »

Cool!
Congrats on the first run. I bet you are thirsting for more. Good job, Joe.

Retro Performance · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2013, 07:26:25 PM »

Cool.....been a fun build to watch, please post pics on the water.

dorelse · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2013, 07:37:13 PM »

Big congrats Joe! Now you can enjoy all your hard work!

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thedeuceman · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2013, 08:28:51 PM »

Pix form "the splash"

V153 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2013, 08:37:49 PM »

Ow! I hurt my neck on the last pic ... Lookin good Joe.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2013, 09:08:46 PM »

Gregg... Help !

75starflight · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2013, 09:09:26 PM »

Looks good Joe! What a change from the shell of a boat with just a floor when Amber and I picked up the 140 from you.

Tonka Jim · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2013, 09:46:07 PM »

Looks great Joe, Nice work!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2013, 09:54:10 PM »

Lookin' GOOD Joe !
If I remember right ... This is your first boat and you weren't even sure if you liked boating ...
So ... Did ya like it ?
Ya gotta do a Miss. river run from around the St.Paul Park area down to the Hastings dam then up to the Ford dam.
No need to let off the throttle except through down town St.Paul "No Wake" ...
Waters pretty smooth for most of the trip ...

OR ...
A MN. river run, it's pretty narrow and like a race track, but water is smooth.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2013, 10:00:23 PM »

i am looking forward to that, tiny lake alone... well it was still a blast.
its a rush how fast it gets going

but looking forward to some group runs.

Jason · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2013, 11:11:27 PM »

Looks great! 45 is not bad for no power trim and yet to experiment with props. Bet that felt good after all your hard work.

MarkS · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2013, 10:25:26 AM »

Congrats Joe, nice work buddy! Nothing quite like "THAT" feeling you get on the first ride, huh?

Jerry · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2013, 10:35:54 AM »

"DONE" seems like a strange name for a boat. They're never finished.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2013, 11:49:12 AM »

Have you looked through this thread ?

OFFICIAL GT-150 Speed thread
http://www.classicglastron.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=103&t=4613

76bayflite · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2013, 12:31:32 PM »

Hey joe, I have a few 21 pitch props if you want to try one.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:21:38 AM »

Quote from: 76bayflite on May 11, 2013, 12:31:32 PM

Hey joe, I have a few 21 pitch props if you want to try one.

I will take you up on that offer, thanks
As for today...
In a couple hours I will terrorize lake magnor...
Will get GPS speeds an hopefully try another prop, this is what I have
14x19p on boat
13x19p
13.25x17 this one has a chip on 1 blade
Unmarked stainless (came off a fried motor I got.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:27:33 AM »

Quote from: Jerry on May 11, 2013, 10:35:54 AM

"DONE" seems like a strange name for a boat. They're never finished.

Yep! I've already started a new list.

CVZ18Fan · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:45:35 AM »

Looks like a nice lake Joe. Have fun today and post some pics. Be safe out there.

Rich

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2013, 08:39:31 AM »

Done... for now!

Great work Joe!