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    Thanks for the pic, What's the HP on that brute?............anyways, good luck with the projects and happy boating!
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    Thanks Pete. They only dynoed at 673hp at 5400rpm since they are relatively low compression, but Glen told me they should last a long time with the build and they can run on regular but he recommended premium.

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    I had the aluminum seat mounting plate with storage/support box made so I am now pre drilling all the holes before having it powder coated. Awesome welding work by a local man and just in time for the start of the year boating/fishing.
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    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    To make the base plate/box fit in better, I decided not to have it powder coated white so I cleared the sand blasted aluminum and mounted it today along with a couple rod holders mounted on the storage box. Solidly mounted now!
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    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    Good idea you came up with to enhance comfort with the seat and storage for the fishing poles.....Nice professional welding there. The bead looks like a robot weld!
    1983 Cigarette 35' Mistress
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    Thanks Pete! Deanna helped me with tightening the final few machine screws this afternoon so it is now complete and ready to use. I couldn't be any happier with the completed project which cost less than $1000. I should have done this long before now.
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    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    Isn't it cool when all the factors (cost & design) work out perfectly!.....Now Deanna & Bear could enjoy the view!
    1983 Cigarette 35' Mistress
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    Quote Originally Posted by scippy View Post
    Isn't it cool when all the factors (cost & design) work out perfectly!.....Now Deanna & Bear could enjoy the view!
    Yes indeed. I can't wait to take it out now and we can finally sit down! The young welder is a perfectionist as I was told.

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    Wonderful day on the lake today and the new seat made it better.
    A short video from the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swks...ature=youtu.be
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    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    Bear seemed to like the new seat!
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    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    Screenshot from drone video.
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    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    Cool drone pics

    Damn, that's cool getting the video from the drone! And Bear looks a lot more comfortable than my dog would!

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    Quote Originally Posted by chip w View Post
    Damn, that's cool getting the video from the drone! And Bear looks a lot more comfortable than my dog would!
    I'm surprised more boaters don't have drones yet with all they can offer. Some of the reason Bear seems so relaxed is his age - 19 now! But I like to think it all due to the new seat - lol.

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    19??!!?!

    Quote Originally Posted by Conquistador_del_mar View Post
    I'm surprised more boaters don't have drones yet with all they can offer. Some of the reason Bear seems so relaxed is his age - 19 now! But I like to think it all due to the new seat - lol.
    Good God, he must be Chinese! God bless that little dog!

    '07 22 Classic Shelby GT
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    Quote Originally Posted by chip w View Post
    Good God, he must be Chinese! God bless that little dog!
    Thanks for wishing Bear well. We know he can't hold on much longer but we do everything to keep him happy, comfortable and healthy.

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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