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I hit 10.0 hours, so the break-in cycle is done. First maintenance interval is at 20 hours

The engine height looks low . . . The video is running at 4000 RPM, 35 mph. About as fast as I could go with the conditions.

Overall, the boat is awesome . . . it comes up on plane easily and runs nice and flat. Being able to tilt the engines up out of the...

I have 75 gallons,(half a tank) after adding the 30 gallons. I think I’ve burned 30 gallons in 7.5 hours of mixed speeds. (4 gallons/hour)

Wind is pretty calm I did a quick run; got 50 mph @5300 RPM trimming up to 80%. $6.12/gallon for gas ⛽️. 🤮 I’ll try some more...

I'll be getting a water-proof camera system today to hopefully get some images of the LU/ventilation plate area while on plane. Lots of...

Quick Update. . . The re-power guy (Mike) said to re-run the speed test with greater amounts of trim. Additionally, he asked if I...

I ran the boat up to WOT on a couple of occasions today . . . I probably have not trimmed up enough, as I was only getting 5100 RPM...

Now that this project is winding down, I took a look at the overall cost of the conversion project, for the benefit of anyone else crazy...

I should be able to 'test' the boat at higher speeds tomorrw, even up to WOT. I'm thinking somewhere in the 52-54 MPH range. What say...

I had the boat out today for some more break-in running. I was not able to do too much, because one of the trim tabs was in the full...

It's splashed . . . . . . We launched the boat at about 9:00 am today. It was pretty windy, so not much to do but put the boat on the...

We need a pic of the smile when you launch. Bet you can eat a banana sideways

The boat is done and ready to launch. The re-power shop reached out around noontime and we went over and got the boat. . . The Helm...

I would get a mid 80's 70hp JohnnyRude. Excellent motor. In my area there is plenty. IMHO, it's way better than a 50 Starcrafts are...