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Forum: Recovered Threads 11-02-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 18,587
Posted By Bigshrimpin
What labelmaker did you use to print on heat...

What labelmaker did you use to print on heat shrink?
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-30-2022, 11:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,690
Posted By Bigshrimpin
I'm pretty sure you don't need long arms :) ...

I'm pretty sure you don't need long arms :) That ride was eye opening. Do you still have pics on where you reinforced the hull in the front? I seem to remember someone cracked their hull by...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-30-2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,690
Posted By Bigshrimpin
I floated my 25 without power a few times (and...

I floated my 25 without power a few times (and broke Strick's 25 once) . . . The hull definitely NEEDS weight. Strick scared the Sh#t out of me the first time he banked the boat at speed.

I've...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-30-2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,690
Posted By Bigshrimpin
Richie Carvalho owned this 25 and before Big...

Richie Carvalho owned this 25 and before Big Fluke.

https://www.chapmanfuneral.com/obituaries/Richard-A-Carvalho?obId=20630303
...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-10-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By Bigshrimpin
I wrestled with mine for a while and then drilled...

I wrestled with mine for a while and then drilled 2 holes (in the hose) and used long shackles, a chain and a come along to the rear cleat. I wish I had thought of it sooner.
...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-04-2022, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By Bigshrimpin
You're lucky it came off into the woods and after...

You're lucky it came off into the woods and after you unloaded the boat too. The trailer was helping you get the job done. That was a smart move having the spare hub/bearing ready to go. Infrared...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-28-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By Bigshrimpin
I heard about from someone else and I immediately...

I heard about from someone else and I immediately thought it was you :)
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-24-2022, 12:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By Bigshrimpin
80 - 100 gallons is all you need in the 23 for...

80 - 100 gallons is all you need in the 23 for 250+ mile range. I feel like the 135 gallon tracker tanks were so big and pushed so far forward . . . it made for a wet ride when they were full (and...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 05-13-2022, 10:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,103
Posted By Bigshrimpin
Helped KenB lower the engine on the bracket this...

Helped KenB lower the engine on the bracket this week. It was a tad too high.
Thanks again for the squid and marine ply!!!
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-01-2022, 02:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By Bigshrimpin
https://oceanyachtdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/20...

https://oceanyachtdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Moesly144_05.pdf

Steve Matthews is "flyingtime" on the site and owns one of the original 28ft race hulls . . . he worked with Carl to design...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-13-2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,206
Posted By Bigshrimpin
wow. Nice clean work!!

wow. Nice clean work!!
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 01-31-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,103
Posted By Bigshrimpin
looks nice and functional. I bet you are happy...

looks nice and functional. I bet you are happy to be finished. Wednesday is going to be close to 50 degrees . . . what prop do you have on the back?
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-29-2022, 09:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,349
Posted By Bigshrimpin
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thehulltruth.com-...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thehulltruth.com-vbulletin/1500x1020/91_g_ef4899311f28874045544975a7774bad4fc5d050.jpg
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-24-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,349
Posted By Bigshrimpin
No offense taken :) The Tundra is real...

No offense taken :) The Tundra is real comfortable, but nothing as plush as the roadmaster with AirBags :)

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album204/P1060568_Medium.jpg

...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-20-2022, 11:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,349
Posted By Bigshrimpin
The new tacomas are basically the same size truck...

The new tacomas are basically the same size truck as the 2000 - 2006 tundras. I had 2004 4.7 tundra braking wasn't great, but it towed fine. The 5.7 Tundra tows the 23 much much better.
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-15-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,194
Posted By Bigshrimpin
1. Which lower unit/prop would you rather hit a...

1. Which lower unit/prop would you rather hit a rock with?

2. The 350 is HUGE and is HEAVY. I helped mount one on a 24 silverhawk. The boat is stoopid fast and really stern heavy.
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-13-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Bigshrimpin
Waterline Systems in Rhode Island is where they...

Waterline Systems in Rhode Island is where they were built a decade ago. The molds went to TwinVee (if I remember correctly). The one I got was a demo that went to trade shows for Piratecom. ...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-04-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 975
Posted By Bigshrimpin
Too Funny. You knew it was going to go fast. ...

Too Funny. You knew it was going to go fast. Price was in Canadian bucks too. Good luck to whomever bought it.
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-01-2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 975
Posted By Bigshrimpin
50+ years . . . I'm sure that boat has some...

50+ years . . . I'm sure that boat has some stories to tell.
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-30-2021, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 314
Posted By Bigshrimpin
25 Seafari

What's your price for the hull? asking for a friend :)

Thanks,
Tim
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-21-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,152
Posted By Bigshrimpin
The heaviest outboards before 1980 weighed under...

The heaviest outboards before 1980 weighed under 400lbs.
A 1981 merc 225 weighed 363lbs. The OMC two thirsty fives were 396lbs.
By comparison a single 250/275/300 Verado weighs 700lbs.
...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-24-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,152
Posted By Bigshrimpin
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album07...

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album07/21_vs_25.jpg
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-06-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By Bigshrimpin
doodlebug - what props are you running with the...

doodlebug - what props are you running with the 150's?

chuck - If you drop prop down to a 15p it'll plane just fine and reach max rpm's...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-30-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 377
Posted By Bigshrimpin
Holy Smokes! what a score. congrats

Holy Smokes! what a score. congrats
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-27-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 162
Posted By Bigshrimpin
Happy to help. It's definitely a 2.4L 200hp...

Happy to help. It's definitely a 2.4L 200hp powerhead on a 20" shaft mid/lower with the giant single hydraulic ram. It has the older style fuel pump (after 86 they were square), but has the newer...
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