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Another thought on the prop. A bigger/flatter prop will be friendlier in the marina. I turn a 16 pitch prop 560 rpm at idle speed. I'm in and out of gear in the marina. Because it moves the boat too fast.

Bill

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Great point...Thanks

On the Ski King, I'm using a 13X13 prop, with a flywheel-forward 283 Chris-craft motor....Mine has a mechanical 1 to 1 clutch, whereas Bruce has a hydraulic trans. on his...I can overpower the clutch if it's out adjustment, and have....They (CC) used these trans. up to 327 Chevs(250-300hp) and they can be put on any small block...My 283 (.60 =292") makes about 230 hp, and I can run 48 with the prop I have...
The Fly-Forward does put the motor lower in the boat, that's why they used it...All those old long 6 cyl. motors from the 40's and 50's would sit lower in their boats....
MY strut is a 6-3/4" drop 14 degree(I think), and I have plenty of room for a 13" prop(because of shaft angle), so don't rule out the FF CC motor, AND they are out there, that's how Bruce got his.....
I did pretty good on my motor, I've got about $1700 into it, but I built it myself...New pistons(flattop, about 9.6 comp ratio)newer heads, cam, lifters, and timing chain, and bearings...
your hull will probably be a little faster(3-4 mi.)because of design.

Dwain, the SKIIII KIIIIINNNGGG......

Neel, the boat looks great! You are really moving a long...
Kevin

Neel the project is really looking great! you are really moving along.you have truly inspired me I think I am going ton order the plans this week.
Keep up the good work.

Neel, Nice photos! I am enjoying watching your step by step progress.

Gotta Love That Raptor!!! I am only applying two layers of diagonal planking, but can't imagine pulling all of those staples. I will be using staples for the mahogany planking, but plan on using the Raptor for much of the topside work after the flip. Great product. Neel

Neel,
I keep looking at your pictures. Man the boat is looking better all the time. I placed my order today, for the planes. I have started to make room already in the garage. Getting excited, like a kid waiting for Christmas morning.....

A progress report... The second layer of 6mm okoume is on and sanded fair. I have the mahogany planking and have drawn the desired plank lines on the bottom and sides. I fitted the first piece and am just about ready to glue...I have the motor and trans now. It is a 310 HP EFI engie and a Hurth trans, both out of a 2001 Mastercraft ski boat. It has low hours and starts right up with good pressures and temperatures. Here are a few pictures taken today. Neel

Nice work.. hull is looking in great shape. Congrats on the engine & transmission purchase, I know it was a load off my mind to finally have mine as well.

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Ah hah!!!! Time for payback. I can watch you now. I am trying to get the first final layer plank on the sides, think I will wait a few weeks now . My planks are only 5"wide unfortunately. To get a full length plank the shape it is meant to be seems like it would need 14" wide planks. They sit nicely on the lines until you get near the bow and they take a dive towards the sheer because of the curves.

Yours is looking great! Keep up the good work!

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Are you using any other parts from the mastercraft as I am also using one as my donor boat and was wondering if I should take off the plate thats on the rudder and would it be ok to grind down the strut base to give me the right angle or cut it out of the hull.
Any ideas on what you are doing might help me out

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Fergal.... I can't be of any help to you as the only things I got from the Mastercrart were the motor and transmission. The boat was wrecked on the trailer in a car accident and I bought the motor as they were parting out the boat. I plan to get the strut, rudder assembly, shaft, etc. from Glen-L. My Gentry plans do call for the hull to be flattened for the strut, so I guess that's what I will do. I think I am about six weeks from making all of those decisions final !!!

I modified the hull enough to get the correct angle on the strut. Be careful where you measure from as some of the hulls have some angle already built into them. Check your prints for the correct location for the measurement.

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Monte Carlo
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Maybe it will be done by G6 and maybe not.

Very excited now !! All mahogany planking has been installed and rough sanded. I can see that many more sanding hours will be required before any kind of finish is applied. Next, after sanding will be to flatten the bow and glue on three laminations of mahogany to round things out at the stem. I have ordered all of the inboard hardware from Glen-L and once I have everything in hand, it will be time to drill the shaft hole. I am planning on fiberglassing the bottom up to the waterline, painting the bottom, and flipping after that. I want to wait until the decking is on before staining and finishing anything else. I would like to thank all of the experienced boat building participants here on the forum for some great answers to my questions, and some great advice along the way. I truly don't know how a first-time boat builder could do it without the help found on the forum. I look forward to meeting everyone at G5. Thanks Again....Neel