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Jigger2020 04-08-2014 05:24 PM

That has to be James Bond, wow, I'd be happy with the small boat there

WE3ZS 04-08-2014 06:16 PM

Michael, Those OUO traction blocks/bars will keep things well under control with that new 38' hotrod in tow and your 6.0 putting down all that rear wheel torque. I have been plotting and planning to build a set of OUO copies for my EX.

LivingLarge 04-08-2014 07:05 PM


Originally Posted by WE3ZS (Post 14244132)
Michael, Those OUO traction blocks/bars will keep things well under control with that new 38' hotrod in tow and your 6.0 putting down all that rear wheel torque. I have been plotting and planning to build a set of OUO copies for my EX.

They do look great, but from my understanding I will lose the block tongue unless I go to the 6" block. My airbags are mounted there now, I'll call tomorrow to see if that's accurate. But my thinking was that with a higher lift and that much trailer weight could make it scary to drive. Than again I will only tow occasional, plans are to leave the boat in a full service marina with indoor storage. I live in the yachting capital of the word, don't know if I would trailer her any farther than key west going south and Naples to my west.

WE3ZS 04-08-2014 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by LivingLarge (Post 14244238)
They do look great, but from my understanding I will lose the block tongue unless I go to the 6" block. My airbags are mounted there now, I'll call tomorrow to see if that's accurate. But my thinking was that with a higher lift and that much trailer weight could make it scary to drive. Than again I will only tow occasional, plans are to leave the boat in a full service marina with indoor storage. I live in the yachting capital of the word, don't know if I would trailer her any farther than key west going south and Naples to my west.


I didn't realize the blocks had to be the 6" to get the mount for the bars, You could always keep your current blocks and airbags and go with the axle tube welded on tabs for the traction bars, thats my plan.
Thats a nice looking Sport Boat Michael, What is it? I was thinking maybe Formula, but I thought the ones in that size range had the airslot hulls, I have a buddy with a 32'ish Formula and I know it does.

WE3ZS 04-08-2014 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by LivingLarge (Post 14243088)
Here's a picture of my last yacht it's a 70 Azimut I've been in the market for an Azimut 100 jumbo there's a few here in my market I've looked at in the past 2 weeks but haven't fallen in love yet.

My company's CEO has a Azimut Grande 116' that he charters out, I think it spends some time in Fort Lauderdale, it's the M/Y VIVERE. It looks just a little bit more comfy than our '89 SeaRay. :-X04

LivingLarge 04-08-2014 07:41 PM

It's a 1996 38' formula Fastech it was the last year before going to the stepped hull. She went through a total refit in 2011 all new everything (not rebuilt). Has 15 hours of use since and stays indoors. She really is much cleaner than most of the newer boats that I see, gleaming twin 500hp's. Again this is a toy for me and really not my style boat but does look sexy.

LivingLarge 04-08-2014 07:57 PM

Tom, I know the yacht well. The charter broker that represents your bosses yacht is a Fort Lauderdale based company that have been my clients for years. My fleet consist of 16 yachts all based between Palm beach and Miami with a few really big girls in the Mediterranean.

LivingLarge 04-08-2014 08:00 PM

I hijacked my own thread, maybe the mods can change the name to "show me your dual shocks or boat" lol

00X7.3PSD 04-08-2014 10:27 PM


Originally Posted by LivingLarge (Post 14244397)
I hijacked my own thread, maybe the mods can change the name to "show me your dual shocks or boat" lol

Whatever float your boat !!! :D

Stewart_H 04-08-2014 10:47 PM


Originally Posted by LivingLarge (Post 14244397)
I hijacked my own thread, maybe the mods can change the name to "show me your dual shocks or boat" lol

Ask, and ye shall receive! ;)

Stewart

00X7.3PSD 04-08-2014 11:05 PM


Originally Posted by Stewart_H (Post 14245048)
Ask, and ye shall receive! ;)

Stewart


After the comment about you eating your lunch in the 1/4 mile....:-X15

I guess you like the abuse......

USCG_PA 04-08-2014 11:12 PM

In the spirit of the new thread, I don't have a boat, but I do get to play on these from time to time...

29-foot response boat
http://d2.static.dvidshub.net/media/...50x300_q75.jpg

25-foot response boat
http://d2.static.dvidshub.net/media/...50x299_q75.jpg

47-foot motor life boat
http://api.ning.com/files/TaPLhkApWJ...737&height=490

110-foot Island Class Patrol Boat
http://d2.static.dvidshub.net/media/...50x300_q75.jpg

240-foot Great Lakes Icebreaker
http://d2.static.dvidshub.net/media/...50x295_q75.jpg

And yes, all of these photos were taken by me. :D

High Cetane 04-08-2014 11:16 PM

No dual shocks here, but the current (home) project is heading into the spray booth as I write.

Stewart_H 04-08-2014 11:28 PM


Originally Posted by 00X7.3PSD (Post 14245086)
After the comment about you eating your lunch in the 1/4 mile....:-X15

I guess you like the abuse......

Every-so-often we all crack wise on each other. It's all in good fun. ;)

Stewart

xbox73 04-08-2014 11:38 PM

I'd like a WallyPower 118, pretty please, with a cherry on top:



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