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 Post subject: Will I fit in TNT?
PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:20 am 
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Hello,

I'm interested in building 2 passenger outboard boat. So far I like TNT best. My only question is, being 200lbs :oops: 5'11'' and girlfriend is 5'4'' and 120lbs..do you guys think that both of us will comfortable fit in TNT?

Thanks in advance and...I'm sure that I will have more questions soon.


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 Post subject: Re: Will I fit in TNT?
PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:44 pm 
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I think the TNT would work BUT I would look at the BULLET. The Bullet is wider, only 15 lbs heaver and will take up to a 40 hp motor. Also for 320 lbs of passengers, the 40 hp motor would be a better power plant. I have the plans for the TNT and it has a flat bottom not a Vee Bottom the Bullet has a true Vee bottom not as much as I would like, but it should give a decent ride. I currently have a 13 foot flat bottom boat that is a fun ride but it is a rough ride in moderate chop.


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 Post subject: Re: Will I fit in TNT?
PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:48 pm 
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A guy who goes by BulldogBoater has a jet Squirt and he is 6' 2". I think you'll fit fine.
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 Post subject: Re: Will I fit in TNT?
PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:08 pm 
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I'm 6'3", 215 and I'm building a dyno-jet...


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 Post subject: Re: Will I fit in TNT?
PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:49 pm 
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Sounds good. I think I will build the TNT then. I just love the way it looks...now I need to find some good but relatively inexpensive wood within 300miles from Chicago, IL


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 Post subject: Re: Will I fit in TNT?
PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:40 pm 
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You can also extend the TNT by a foot to give yourself a little more interior room.

Check here for the lumber: http://www.glen-l.com/resources/lumber- ... rs.html#IL

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 Post subject: Re: Will I fit in TNT?
PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:15 am 
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I built a Squirt and it's fine. It's only a little snug because I put in a tilt wheel.

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If you really want some room, do what I did next. Build a Stiletto. :D

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On the other hand, you could just build a Minimax and leave everyone on the dock, :D :D :D

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