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Cigalert
10-25-2007, 04:23 PM
If you could go back to the begining of your build on your favorite boat, what would you have added, removed (if anything) or completely done differently? What are your "must haves" and what are your "do withouts"?
Singleton
10-25-2007, 04:29 PM
If money was no option, a Teague 800.
Since I was on some sort of build budget. The only things I would of added at build would be trim tabs and Dana header on the 496HO (getting added this winter). I am happy with everything else.
Daddy_G
10-25-2007, 04:55 PM
Trim tabs.
I have a heck of time pulling my kid on a wake board and seeing over the bow at low speed... (28' deck).
Trim tabs
hkunz
10-25-2007, 04:56 PM
Remove three inches from the front of each sponson LOL
Froggystyle
10-25-2007, 04:57 PM
If you could go back to the begining of your build on your favorite boat, what would you have added, removed (if anything) or completely done differently? What are your "must haves" and what are your "do withouts"?
I think I would have "done without" the dual jets... :D
MRS FLYIN VEE
10-25-2007, 04:57 PM
:idea: now that is a question that needs to be worded just right. and thought about for a long time. :idea:
Singleton
10-25-2007, 04:58 PM
I think I would have "done without" the dual jets... :D
At least you tried to get them to work. Most people just talk the game, you attempted, more then most.
Cigalert
10-25-2007, 04:59 PM
I think I would have "done without" the dual jets... :D
HAHAHA joo fun-E guy. Ok maybe I should have specified "custom" build.
Froggystyle
10-25-2007, 05:07 PM
HAHAHA joo fun-E guy. Ok maybe I should have specified "custom" build.
That was about as "custom" as you get... boat from scratch and all... :D
YeLLowBoaT
10-25-2007, 05:08 PM
My current project is not my fav boat... but on this build... the one thing I should not have said.
When trying to ID the motor... "its just some big block GM, its a chev or an olds it will be cheap to rebuild" oh boy was I ever wrong...:) Atleast, I can be sure that I will have the only boat on the water with a '65 421 ho pontiac
milkmoney
10-25-2007, 05:09 PM
bought from a different company...............
MikeF
10-25-2007, 05:11 PM
All Aluminum 498. Move engine forward. Center steering.
Basically put it the way it was when it set the kilo record. :D
I would have gone with turbine power...
Not So Fast
10-25-2007, 06:36 PM
525 instead of 496 and steering, thats about it. I got a blue motor anyway in the end, just not a 525;) Build it once as they say, its never fast enough :( NSF
mobldj
10-25-2007, 07:13 PM
saved the money and bought a pos you could put on shore without slowing down and worrying about the a hole next to you with no fenders out...lol
Havasu_Dreamin
10-25-2007, 07:58 PM
Maybe change the bimini...but other than that I like it just the way it is...
Havasu Hangin'
10-25-2007, 07:58 PM
46' Skater with turbines.
Oh, and more cupholders.
probablecause
10-25-2007, 08:08 PM
An 800 cubic inch Donovan block Twin Turbo setup putting out toned down 1000 HP and running the river all day
RiverToysJas
10-25-2007, 08:08 PM
I would of add more cowbell.
RTJas :D
Baja Big Dog
10-25-2007, 08:25 PM
I would have bought a different color helicopter to take pictures of me!!!:D
Patyacht
10-25-2007, 08:55 PM
More power and no Aqua Step. It's worthless and for sale. http://www.aquaperformance.com/1063.html 14x18 $175
ThongMagnet
10-25-2007, 09:00 PM
Solar Powered, and a drag chute.:D :D :D
ElimJimsOtherHalf
10-26-2007, 01:58 AM
1) Go longer (have 25', should have 26-28' with 525)
2) Get whole back gelled a darker color (no white) ... exhaust puts out too much grime all the way up to hatch
3) Non-white bi-mini cover (grime hard to clean off it)
4) Add or move cig lighter plug from driver side to passenger side
5) He wants an engine pre-oiler
6) Get ladder on trailer (missed that this was an option)
7) Auto fuel tank changes
Must haves:
a) Stereo that plays ipod
b) Aqua step (use it all the time)
c) Open bow (for her), great for people space, and nothing like that ride in the front, despite the mph loss
d) Bi-mini top (can't take Havasu heat in summer without some shade)
e) Front, back, driver, passenger stereo controls
maxwedge
10-26-2007, 05:15 AM
Lets see if I could start over, First I would start with a project in better repair, cheaper to maintain, and in need of less work, something like maybe the Titanic.:D
Mattman
10-26-2007, 06:28 AM
1) Go longer (have 25', should have 26-28' with 525)
2) Get whole back gelled a darker color (no white) ... exhaust puts out too much grime all the way up to hatch
3) Non-white bi-mini cover (grime hard to clean off it)
4) Add or move cig lighter plug from driver side to passenger side
5) He wants an engine pre-oiler
6) Get ladder on trailer (missed that this was an option)
7) Auto fuel tank changes
Must haves:
a) Stereo that plays ipod
b) Aqua step (use it all the time)
c) Open bow (for her), great for people space, and nothing like that ride in the front, despite the mph loss
d) Bi-mini top (can't take Havasu heat in summer without some shade)
e) Front, back, driver, passenger stereo controls
Cigalert you nailed all of these first time out. Stick with me son, you'll be just fine! Well, unless you want to shake the money tree in the back yard for a blue motor!!
TheCarDudes
10-26-2007, 07:06 AM
I didn't build mine from the start. I'm the second owner. I would really like to have a pre-wired intercom for headsets. That's about the only thing I could add. :D
Dave C
10-26-2007, 07:38 AM
bigger motor... still can't afford it so oh well... ;)
more cooler space. 2 is not enough sometimes :devil:
Debbolas
10-26-2007, 07:56 AM
I would have:
insulated the rear ice chest under the bench seat
lose the DVD player (we never use it)
add battery operated fans in the cuddy cabin
add the blue engine:D
upgrade my swim step
add curtains in the front of the cuddy cabin
I-pod friendly stereo
another battery;)
powder coated the rail
lose the table, we never use it
lose the sink, we never use it
I think that is it:D
shippingguy
10-26-2007, 08:01 AM
Love my boat, but if I could change one thing and the decision was all up to me it would be a closed bow. The crawl thru open is nice though at times as well. Next one will be closed bow for sure:)
mbrown2
10-26-2007, 08:05 AM
I think I would have "done without" the dual jets... :D
LOL...In all fairness...the measure of a man is how he overcomes adversity and setbacks...not how he revels in success...:)
On my boat....I would have opted for Twin Turbo EFI 540 versus Roots/Carts Blown 540...
Cole Trickle
10-26-2007, 08:23 AM
I probably should have gone with a deck boat;)
Also I would skip all the powdercoated/anodized steps,rails and cleats. My steps are fading and my cleats are peeling/chipping???:mad: :confused:
Next boat will have stainless hardware.
Next boat will probably have less stereo...lol:D
OutCole'd
10-26-2007, 08:25 AM
Trim tabs for wake boarding, & more steering.
RiverToysJas
10-26-2007, 08:26 AM
add the blue engine:D
Look at you with the tech talk!!! :D
RTJas :D
Arkansas
10-26-2007, 08:30 AM
Walk thru transom
Fiberglass liner w/snap in carpet
Switchable exhaust
Baja Big Dog
10-26-2007, 08:35 AM
I didn't build mine from the start. I'm the second owner. I would really like to have a pre-wired intercom for headsets. That's about the only thing I could add. :D
Try these.....http://www.pciraceradios.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=4388298146560508417
Debbolas
10-26-2007, 08:37 AM
Look at you with the tech talk!!! :D
RTJas :D
Deb<----------Tech Head ;)
or is it Motor Head :idea:
RiverToysJas
10-26-2007, 08:40 AM
Deb<----------Tech Head ;)
or is it Motor Head :idea:
LOL!!! :D
BTW....my Lavey has THREE built-in insolated draining coolers, and two are under the back bench. Standard! ;)
RTJas :D
rivercrazy
10-26-2007, 08:55 AM
* External steering and full hydraulic to the helm.
* Dana tabs instead of Bennets
That's it!
Debbolas
10-26-2007, 09:11 AM
LOL!!! :D
BTW....my Lavey has THREE built-in insolated draining coolers, and two are under the back bench. Standard! ;)
RTJas :D
Well.........I have a skull on MY boat :D So under your back bench seat are three coolers? That's cool:D :idea: hmmmm what type of wood is in your engine hatch? :D:D:D
Oh, also I would split the back bench seat into to seats. It's hard to pull up the one long one.
RiverToysJas
10-26-2007, 09:26 AM
Well.........I have a skull on MY boat :D So under your back bench seat are three coolers? That's cool:D :idea: hmmmm what type of wood is in your engine hatch? :D:D
Oh, also I would split the back bench seat into to seats. It's hard to pull up the one long one.
Mine had a skull, but it burned up in the fire! :p
NO, Three total, TWO of them are under the back bench! One under each cushion. ;)
Parkay on the transom ba-by!!! :D :rolleyes:
RTJas :D
Havasu Hangin'
10-26-2007, 09:26 AM
Deb<----------Tech Head ;)
or is it Motor Head :idea:
Any head is good head...
...I always say.
:D
RiverToysJas
10-26-2007, 09:27 AM
Any head is good head...
...I always say.
:D
Yeah, that's what Danny Bonaduce thought one time! :eek:
RTJas :D
ck7684
10-26-2007, 09:28 AM
Considering what I have into my current mill, I might have opted for a 572 instead. Realistically, maybe a polished intake instead of plain... I'm pretty happy with what I have right now though :D
Debbolas
10-26-2007, 09:28 AM
Mine had a skull, but it burned up in the fire! :p
NO, Three total, TWO of them are under the back bench! One under each cushion. ;)
Parkay on the transom ba-by!!! :D :rolleyes:
RTJas :D
Wow:jawdrop: :D nice boat ;)
Any head is good head...
...I always say.
:jawdrop: :idea:
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