shaggydog Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 On 12/29/2015 at 6:36 PM, Mosster47 said: 2005 Triton TR-21x Bass Master Classic model. 225hp Opti-max with a 27" Tempest prop. this will do 73. Quote
Airman4754 Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 8 minutes ago, shaggydog said: this will do 73. I got it to 76 gps on Clearlake fully loaded with two adults in it and zero wind. Quote
dcmclassic Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 On 12/27/2015 at 9:27 AM, shaggydog said: 73 mph! I feel like you think his boat will not run 73? Quote
shaggydog Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 20 hours ago, dcmclassic said: I feel like you think his boat will not run 73? It wont. Quote
dcmclassic Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 From everything I've read, Gemini built a pretty hot hull. Depending on the condition of the outboard and the weight he carries and several other factors I see no reason his boat couldn't run 73 with a good 150 behind it. Mine runs low 70s loaded, full of gas, two people and Power Poles. Its only a foot longer with 50 more hp, and almost certainly a much heavier hull. Quote
shaggydog Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 OK, theres still no way a 150 is pushing a 18ft boat 73mph. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 6, 2016 Super User Posted January 6, 2016 My Bullet 21XDC with a modded ProMax 2.5 w/a 28P cupped and plugged Trophy does about 79, loaded with gear, gas, and two people. 83-84 solo, empty. The hull is under 1300 lbs. I literally RIP by guys with "70s boats" in tournaments, and I'm not even WOT most of the time. Lots of efficiant hulls, with nice ride quality, but some of the claims guys make are like fish stories. There's some good GPS based velocity apps out there for your phone. Let your copilot run it, you drive, and you'll see the real numbers. I know I thought 75 mph must have been like 90 mph the first time I ran my boat WOT, lol. 1 Quote
boostr Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 On 12/5/2015 at 7:05 PM, Superdumper said: For some reason it didnt post my pic in my first post. Hopefully this works Why do you have a reg. number on the yak? Do you motorize it. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 6, 2016 Super User Posted January 6, 2016 7 minutes ago, boostr said: Why do you have a reg. number on the yak? Do you motorize it. Maybe he just paddles Really Really Fast ~ A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted January 6, 2016 Super User Posted January 6, 2016 Showing a little love to the plastics!! Finally got around to taking some pics of the ride, but the lighting could not be worse so please excuse the poor quality photos. Wilderness Ride 135 Lowrance 4x HDI Minn Kota 30lb I’ve done quite a few things to “upgrade” or enhance the experience. Crate with yakattack rod holders, yakattack cellblok fishfinder mount with adjustable rod holder, anchor trolley on each side of the yak, 8’ stake out pole, forward laying rod holders (fashioned from wall rod holders) the basis of the idea coming from @Fishing Rhino, harmony traction pads. Lastly, the unit is powered by a 30# Minn Kota, the inspiration for it came largely from @Darren.. My dad helped me fashion the metal mounting bracket. Steering is controlled by the foot pedals and the forward/reverse controls are on my left hand side right at the yakattack cellblok (small little black disk in the photo). Last and absolutely not least is the electric hoist I mounted in my garage to assist with getting the yak up over my garage door clearance. I know it’s not 100% balanced, but it works until I figure out a better balancing method! 2 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted January 6, 2016 Super User Posted January 6, 2016 the rest of the pics: 3 Quote
boostr Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Here's my craft, right after I rigged her up. A Feelfree Lure 11.5 3 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 6, 2016 Super User Posted January 6, 2016 29 minutes ago, boostr said: Why do you have a reg. number on the yak? Do you motorize it. There's at least a few states that require registration for all watercraft. 1 Quote
boostr Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 18 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Maybe he just paddles Really Really Fast ~ A-Jay Maybe, I was wondering cause I live in Jersey and it's a Jersey registration which is not needed. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 6, 2016 Super User Posted January 6, 2016 Just now, boostr said: Maybe, I was wondering cause I live in Jersey and it's a Jersey registration which is not needed. Yup ~ and as one of the humans charged with enforcing that & other regs in NJ (15 years) I'm fairly well versed myself. A-Jay 1 Quote
boostr Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 14 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Yup ~ and as one of the humans charged with enforcing that & other regs in NJ (15 years) I'm fairly well versed myself. A-Jay Ok, then you know what I mean then. Not needed unless motorized. Quote
boostr Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 16 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Yup ~ and as one of the humans charged with enforcing that & other regs in NJ (15 years) I'm fairly well versed myself. A-Jay Are you still residing in this fine state of Jersey? Quote
boostr Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 22 minutes ago, J Francho said: There's at least a few states that require registration for all watercraft. Yes, I know that to be true, but here kayaks don't need to be. Unless you motorize it. Just want to let the guy know if he ain't gonna motorize it that he doesn't have waste his money on registering it. Quote
boostr Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 51 minutes ago, buzzed bait said: the rest of the pics: Just use a bigger piece of plywood and mount hooks or eyes at the corners attach your rope or cable to the eyes and attach all four sides to the winch hook, and it should go up nice and straight. Just make sure the kayaks center of gravity is ballanced on the platform. Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted January 6, 2016 Super User Posted January 6, 2016 1 hour ago, boostr said: Just use a bigger piece of plywood and mount hooks or eyes at the corners attach your rope or cable to the eyes and attach all four sides to the winch hook, and it should go up nice and straight. Just make sure the kayaks center of gravity is ballanced on the platform. it seems logical sure, but i can't seem to get it so that the connections are then tight enough to get the proper clearance over my garage door (the stretch in the rope is too great with the increase in distance). the yak has to be basically touching my ceiling in order for my garage door to open and close... i'll be tinkering with it some while it's cold out until i come up with the proper solution. 1 Quote
boostr Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 You can try plastic coated cables, they won't stretch 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 6, 2016 Super User Posted January 6, 2016 1 hour ago, boostr said: Yes, I know that to be true, but here kayaks don't need to be. Unless you motorize it. Just want to let the guy know if he ain't gonna motorize it that he doesn't have waste his money on registering it. Yes, there are a couple places where even a kayak has to be registered. I can't remember where - NJ maybe? There's a couple guys on the Wildy Pro Team with me that have to do it, and they do not have motors. 1 Quote
Superdumper Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 2 hours ago, boostr said: Why do you have a reg. number on the yak? Do you motorize it. No, I bought it used and the guy before me had a trolling motor on board and i just never removed it 1 Quote
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