Just Pictures (practice)

[evin300]

I just scanned my first pics and put them on a website, so I will put them here to see if it works, the boat is a 1985 21' Laveycraft performance cruiser. The gelcoat is all original. <br /><br />There is no maximum horsepower rating for the boat and it is insured. (I also purchased a life insurance policy) LOL Actually, the boat rides very well and runs between 75-80 mph with 3 adults.<br /><br />I have never named the boat, but it sure seems like a patriotic boat. I am sure feeling patriotic, I think I will call her "Miss America" any other suggestions?<br /><br />

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[largey]

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NICE BOAT

 

[Bear]

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Nice boat? That is an understatement. I love it! Can I have one too?<br /><br />/Bear

 

[Bear]

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One question Evin300, your trimtabs, aren't they mounted too low on the transom?<br />I think they should be about 8-10 mm (one third of an inch) above level of the bottom of the boat.<br />Maybe it doesn't matter, maybe it's just the picture. But if you want more speed and lower fuel consumption it can have some effect. I dont think that is a big issue in your case.<br />/Bear

 

[Walter]

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Oh, I'll bet you tick off plenty of those go-fast bass boaters!!!<br /><br />Hee, hee!<br /><br />What a beaut!!

 

[MIKE F]

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Great looking boat and great name choice.

 

[Jacques321]

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When you hit the 80 Mph mark do you think the 3 adults in the back get a little nervous?? I know I would!

 

[evin300]

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Bear you are right, I posted another pic that shows the changes I made to the transom. I raised and polished the tabs, replaced engine bracket, added engine jack.<br /><br />Thanks for the nice compliments everyone, I usually dont push for the highest speeds, but It sure is fun to have the power when you want it. <br /><br />I have owned it since 93 and the boat has never acted dangerous or out of conrol, its an extremely stable rig, but as a driver I respect the power under my foot and use common sense and performance controls such as foot throttle, wheel mounted trim, high speed life jackets etc. when going fast.<br /><br />We do alot of skiing and just cruising around she holds six adults easliy. As far as gas mileage goes? I have no idea! Doctors say that when you are truamatized, you are not able to remember the trauma.

 

[12Footer]

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Sa-WEET!!! And That's the best name for it.<br />I'd be happy if my TRAILER was as pretty as that one.<br />And fergit it...I ain't posting pics of my Bayliner under that! It would ruin the "lines" of the thread.

 

[Bobby Powell]

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Gee-<br />Now I really feel like my boat is WAY underpowered <br /><br />Bobby