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    That 2.5 Merc is bringing back memories. The fastest boat I've run was a 21' Skater(?) clone powered by one of those built by the guys at Sanger. Saw 110 on the speedo before I chickened out.

    Say....that was a California motor, used in fresh water...do you think? Naw...
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    "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti

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    zelatore, that would be very funny if it were the same motor! The gentleman I bought it from is an attorney and ski racer in the greater Los Angeles area. He had not used it in a while and it was in the vault with about 20 hours on it.

    silverghost, if I had the space, I would love to do another project 16 with 3 single seats inline. The Master Fabricator would use some different techniques to make that deck a lot lighter.
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    Earlier in the thread I touched on gaining the proper knowledge of balance. In a small hull and certainly one with a deep V, balance becomes even more critical. As a GENERAL rule, it should be 2/3 the length of the hull from the FRONT of the boat (ie. on a 21 ft boat, the CG should be back 14ft from the front) when the weight distribution is right. The CG balance thing is why little boats with big motors can really present issues. Once you get the static balance right, then you go to work on a lot of setup time to make things perfect. If the CG is off, then your setup challenges become exponential. This balance criteria and all the calcs that The Scientist did for safety, is one reason I have been reluctant to deploy new technology, heavy motors and also why we used sandbags to simulate the weight balance from a static perspective as shown again in the pics. We can't get it perfect until the boat is rigged and fueled but hopefully we have gotten pretty darn close at the outset.
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    silverghost, I have one if you want to do it. "HIGH LIFE"

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    High Life:
    Thank's for the offer ~~~
    But I've never been much of an outboard guy.
    I like Inboards , I/O, and jet-drives.
    --- Still working on my drive-less Benchseat 18 project~~~
    ---And still looking for a Benchseat Hornet and a jet-drive Donzi 18/X-18 .
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    1991 454 SS Chevy Super Sport Pick-up for towing my "Toys".

    There is no such thing as going too fast ~ ~~
    OR~ Being too old~ for a new "Toy"!

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    We'll have to get you a ride on The Mule..........
    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
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    Ran across this piece of 16 Baby trivia........pretty cool
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    Does anyone know what "Billet Stainless" is ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Guimond View Post
    Does anyone know what "Billet Stainless" is ?
    Looks cast to me!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Guimond View Post
    Does anyone know what "Billet Stainless" is ?
    I would say machined from a solid piece of stainless, the same a billet aluminum parts but the question is cast or forged?
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    Thanks, which is better, cast or forged and how can you tell if the vendor does not know?
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    made in china

    I guess my concern is that it is made in China. Just because it says stainless does not mean much. During a rebuild of one of our machines in china we purchased alot of stainless there-- I couldn't believe that before we left alot had started to rust. Stainless comes in a lot of grades--many have a carbon content = corrosion.

    maybe check on parts made in the US or Germany. will cost more but- just saying. and then there are those hinge internals to worry about also-
    ~ wherever you go, there you are ~

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Guimond View Post
    Thanks, which is better, cast or forged and how can you tell if the vendor does not know?
    Forged, it yeilds a tighter grain structure in the part, therfore a stronger part.

    Ken

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    Thanks Ken, I'll look for forged I may see the Easter Bunny before gelcoat LOL
    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
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    Well, today marks the 1 year mark of my little project. I started to think about what still needs to be done, but then my head hurt and I had to lay down on the couch. After Easter, I think I will go outside, and give myself a good swift kick in the arse, along with putting some target dates onto paper. In the meantime, we are rigging The Mule with alternative power to see how it reacts. Should be interesting.
    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
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