Slideblues

Some from Rod G. and James C.
Gene


That purdy much clears any pics I've saved,
So anyone else have any post away!

Slideblues

Hey Gang,
Build season is just round tha corner, So what ya got planed?

For me I've really got to think ahead cause both my local hobbies supply's got blown away in storm's we had a few months back.
I can order in some stuff but not tha same as hands on, like picking wood and such. Closest one now is bout 65 miles away.
Gene

Tha JAE kits are a hot ticket for one example........

Ron Olson

My Feedback: (1)

Gener, I've got a bunch of Joe Petro's kits, two JAE .12's, a .21 and the gas version. Most of them have become dust collectors as they were built over a year ago and have never seen water except for the gasser which I raced at the Gas Nat's a few weeks ago. I picked up some cowls from David Preusse at the Hobart Indy Master's race and yesterday to kill time, installed one on the .21.

Blackout

The .21 JAE is a fun boat to race, so I'm building a .12 and .45 this winter. All powered by Novarossi!

Slideblues

Hey Guys,
Yea those kits are popular fer sure!
I've tossed round the idea of another .12 myself,
Gene



Couple shots from VS1 build.......

Ron Olson

My Feedback: (1)

Why not start a Winter Build thread?
I gotta get the ones in the water that I built almost 2 years ago first!

Slideblues

Hey kemosawbe,
Hmmmm........Ok yea might be cool,
Few quick edits and might even have a pic er two,
Glenn Q had a cool lil shovelnose, was thinking bout too..........
Gene

kiteboarder

Well, I finally got back to my boat after a month too busy to work on it! Sanded the hull from the first coat of clear, and applied a second coat. Also sprayed the VS1 cowl orange. The rear of the cowl is going to be purple. But it's raining today. So unless it stops, there's not painting.

Slideblues

Hey Danny,
Cool, glad to hear your making progress, rained and thunder here too biggest part of tha nite.
Power went off like six times........ Sheeeesh!
Gene

kiteboarder

Yeah, I wanted to get this boat running by mid-october and that's come and gone pretty much. But I'm in no hurry.

I just finished redesigning the logo for FloatWays and I want to make some stickers to put on the boat. Unfortunately, the brand colors will not included orange (and I already painted the cowl orange). Ha! But it is what it is.

Once I get the stickers made and applied, I can apply the very final clearcoat and then the build's all downhill from there.

Blackout

The V2 O.S. .21 outboard is at $399.99 on Towers now....

kiteboarder

I still paid $250 for my V1 - so.. I'm not feeling hurt

Slideblues

Yea I got like 270 in my V1,
If you used a 25-50 off with some other stuff, There's ya good deal.
Gene



Final mods now deceide on transom bracing......

Slideblues

Going to keep it simple, Extra support for transom forward to center section,
Finally got the camera to work again........
Gene

kiteboarder

I see you are taking your time. I am too. I'm working on the graphics for the boat now. -Danny

Slideblues

Hey Danny,
Yeah I can usually run here till late december.
Long as I get some dial in runs before tha snow flies, Im cool with that.
Graphics next on my list,
Gene


Note......... Some of the stock tank mount parts were warped so bad there not usable.
I'll get a Std Dubro tank and couple nylon tye wraps to the brace and done.

Slideblues

Something totally new........
From Mic H. special Shaman SAW cowl for added downforce.
Needed for 65+ mph, No word on production, Still under testing.
Nice work Mic!
Gene

Slideblues

Added note:
He also is testing one on the new released Warhead........

Slideblues

From a post at another forum the question was asked,

What is too hot head temp for OS XM 21 watercooled outboard ?
JD reply'd, 175 to 200 being ballpark and might have to restrict flow to get that.

Shane M. stated in all 5 of his OS outboards he did not run the cooling line,
And head temps in the 160's was the norm after his racing heats, Now thats with Grimracer 50% boat fuel.
Mike Z has stated the oil package is way ahead of its time, the content is more also.

Seems for a opt head temp its the A/C head on Ver 2, Or a aftermarket one............
Gene

Slideblues

For any Intlwaters members........
The site will be down bout 6 hours for a server OS upgrade,
Tom said this was necessary cause the old version is no longer supported.
Should start 9:00 am EST today,
Gene

Slideblues

I've got the bolts and plate reversed for measuring a transom spacer,
Max length transom to drive dog before it starts to hook is round 6.50".
Stock OSXM is bout 5.75"
Gene



Couple current pics..........

kiteboarder

Hey guys, I finally got around to deciding on the graphics for the boat... I'm going to try and get the stickers cut locally 'cause I need them soon. I have a few days off for Christmas and I'm hoping to finish the boat then. Otherwise, I was going to have a friend (from here and intlwaters) to cut the stickers for me. But he's a little far and with how slow USPS is right now I'm not sure they would get here in time.

Check out the look... (Photoshopped)

Slideblues

Danny, Very cool!
I like it, go for it Man,
Gene

Im still debate'n on mine, Tapout, NOS, Monster Energy.........LOL!

kiteboarder

Thanks Gene,

I'm getting quotes. The first guy that quoted me wants $100 for 2 sets of these stickers! O.O So, I'm still looking.

kiteboarder

Who do you guys use for cutting vinyl stickers? The local shops here are quoting way too high. I remember seeing sign sign shops post in one of the forums offering vinyl sticker services, but I can't remember where I saw it.