Rodreelguez Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 FT, could you provide a brief performance detail on your boat with the 130. I'm trying to talk myself out of a 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Fishtails, I couldn't get that web address to respond. RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 I was able to reach 50 mph on the Garmin with a 3 blade prop and a light load and trimmed. It does well and I am very happy with the RXB174 Powertech I'm using now. I am able to stay on plane at much lower speeds, about 11/12 mph. I usually run about 30 mph or less and feel a 150 would take less fuel for the same speed. The 130 likes to eat! I'm am by no means an expert on performance, but I think the 150 would be the best match up for my boat. I would rather have the extra and not use it than need it and not have it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Finally I think I'm going to get over this hump I've been stuck on for the last three mos. I've had the hull repairs finished for quite a while and was trying to find a suitable place to paint or gelcoat the hull. My original plan was to just touchup the existing paint job. Further into the rebuild I realized the entire boat was going to have to be repainted. I removed ALL of the existing paint down to the original gelcoat. This opened up a whole new possibility as now the hull could also be re-gelcoated. Upon recieving a quote for either painting or gelcoating I decided to try painting the hull myself but needed to find a place to do that. I struggled in my mind with painting vs gelcoating as I feel the gelcoating is a much superior job but could not justify the extra amount over painting. After not much success with finding a place to paint the boat I decided to again get a couple of more quotes and consider having it professionaly done. This time the quotes were alot more reasonable. I chose David Young of Marine Gelcoat Services over another as gelcoating is all of his business and the other was a full service marine repair shop. David was also highly recommended by a fellow worker. Picture backing into a covered spot at All American Boat Storage in Placida, FL. Wish me luck as I'm hoping she comes out looking brand new! RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I am sure it will be very very cool This is one of the longest, but, best posts for a rebuild :thumbup: Between you and Boattronics...some really great work dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 This is one of the longest, but, best posts for a rebuild i know... you would think he was restoring a 24' inboard mako or something.. it's gonna be a sweet LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 This is one of the longest, but, best posts for a rebuild i know... you would think he was restoring a 24' inboard mako or something.. it's gonna be a sweet LT. Thanks for the compliments Guys (I think) :confused: RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 .... the only thing you are guilty of is subjecting yourself to this kind of punishment!!! i applaud your work.... i'm hoping that a splash party is in order... and i'm hoping it coincides with one of my trips back to my home state this year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 i applaud your work.... i'm hoping that a splash party is in order... and i'm hoping it coincides with one of my trips back to my home state this year!!! That would be awesome....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Gary, Having some work done to mine up N Cape. Any E.T.A. for the end of your project?? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Steve, I'm hoping before the hot weather sets in again but that will probably depend on a couple of funding sources I'm waiting on for the motor purchase. Once it's gelcoated and flipped I'll have plenty to do. A fuel tank support, fuel tank, floor, center console, wiring harnesses, jack plate, trim tabs & actuators, thru hulls, lights, etc all have to be re-installed. I'm tired just typing all that...! Thanks for asking, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilge rat Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 When you and Crawfish get the LTs completed get a permit for a tourist attraction. A lot of people will be coming by to look and drool!!!. How is the riceburner doing, good i hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 The rice burner is holding up well thanks to your help. :susel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 i applaud your work.... i'm hoping that a splash party is in order... and i'm hoping it coincides with one of my trips back to my home state this year!!! That would be awesome....! yeah it would... maybe if we park them together, they could give us an hpx micro in about 9 months! keep me posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURN ME LOOSE Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I've thoroughly enjoyed reading through this build thread, I'm almost just as excited as you to see the final product! I'd be more excited, but I don't get to park her in my driveway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 TML, Thanks for the compliment. I've probably enjoyed posting it as much as you have following the rebuild. I've learned alot thru this whole process and look forward to learning more but must admit I'm coming up short on the patience somewhat. I'm ready for this to be over and get on to the fishing part! Good part is I don't owe a penny on her as I've done the work as funds came available. I talked to the gelcoat man yesterday and other than some sanding he hasn't done much on the LT. He's got a more pressing (42' sailboat he needs to finish by the end of the month). Patience, patience and more patience! I've got another project I've been working on and if it turns out good you may see it posted on another section of the forum. Stay tuned! RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 What do you mean if...... Drive safe Grandpa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Gelcoat is on! So far so good. Gelcoater will be wet sanding next and then buffing. Gelcoat application looked good! RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilge rat Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 The boat is going to look so good that you will need meds for when you get that first scratch on it. Looks good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 wow.... that is going to be sweet when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Wow, Gary looks like a new(better than new) hull. Let's get her rigged. PS: got some more new spots for finding spots, when you get back down. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodreelguez Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hello Gary, Any ideas as to what you are going to use for power. I just threw a rod through the block of my 115 2strk yammie. I wonder if you are going 4 or 2 stroke. I feel as though there was no warning and nothing I could of done to prevent this so I'm a little concerned to go 2 stroke again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rodreelguez Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Wow that motor looks like it just came out of the box. I'm hesitant to buy a used motor but if I find one like that I would consider it. I'm considering a fourstroke but cant help drooling over the e-tech's either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilge rat Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 That black motor will look good on the LT. The EFI is one of the good ones, it likes fuel but will spin a prop!!! RL keep at that thing, it needs to get wet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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