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BBB
06-20-2002, 10:27 AM
Friend has 1978 19' Elim Daytona. He is having a problem keeping the pump loaded at WOT. He has heard that Elim made changes to the hull soon after 78 to correct this problem.
My questions are:
1) Can anybody confirm if this is accurate and do you know what changes were made? (He thought that Elim had modified the hull just ahead of the intake to create a high pressure zone?)
2) His pump/intake are stock, can anyone recommend a grate/scoop source that might be able to assist?
Thanks for your input!
-BBB

78Eliminator
06-20-2002, 10:36 AM
I have a 78 Eliminator Daytona. I can take digital pictures to show you my intake grate setup since I have NEVER had any loading problems. I know the previous owner installed a funky high performance one.....
Let me know

HavasuDreamin'
06-20-2002, 12:12 PM
Talk to Mr. Shoemaker. He has LOTS of experience with this hull!

BBB
06-20-2002, 02:01 PM
Originally posted by HavasuDreamin':
Talk to Mr. Shoemaker. He has LOTS of experience with this hull!
I assume that you are refering to Greg Shoemaker? If so, how do I get a hold of him?
Thx for the direction...
-BBB

BBB
06-20-2002, 02:03 PM
Originally posted by 78Eliminator:
I have a 78 Eliminator Daytona. I can take digital pictures to show you my intake grate setup since I have NEVER had any loading problems. I know the previous owner installed a funky high performance one.....
Let me know
If it's not too much of a hassle, Yeah some pix would be great/grate!
-BBB

78Eliminator
06-20-2002, 02:13 PM
Ok, when I get home I'll crawl under and shoot you a few pics....

1quickjet
06-20-2002, 04:43 PM
Originally posted by BBB:
I assume that you are refering to Greg Shoemaker? If so, how do I get a hold of him?
Thx for the direction...
-BBB
GS Marine. (909) 272-6060

greg shoemaker
06-21-2002, 03:57 AM
With the flat keel bottom Eliminator you have to a rideplate and shoe assembly or you'll never get it to keep a load at high speeds. We made a bottom change on the 19 but that was'nt until the mid 80's. Greg

HavasuDreamin'
06-21-2002, 06:52 AM
Originally posted by greg shoemaker:
With the flat keel bottom Eliminator you have to a rideplate and shoe assembly or you'll never get it to keep a load at high speeds. We made a bottom change on the 19 but that was'nt until the mid 80's. Greg
There you have it, I knew he would have the info! Tell your buddy to take the boat to him, he won't be disappointed.

78Eliminator
06-21-2002, 07:20 AM
He's right. That's what I have on mine. Shit, I forgot to take pictures. I can post them Monday when I get back....sorry.
Justin