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LAVEYNICK

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Well i bought my eliminator in november so my dad and I started tearing it down in february. I am changing the colors on all of the guage bezels, steering wheel hub, ski pole, swin step mounts and also redoing the old teak steps, new carpet, and all new interior. here are some before pics nb1.jpg

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Looks pretty damn nice man.:thumbsupI know for a fact they haven't built that model since 91- 92 or so,that gel has a pretty good shine on it for a 20+ year old boat.Should haul ass with that big smoker on the back:thumbsup
 

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Looks really good and I can't wait to see it finished. What's the performance like as it is?
 

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As it sits without the jack plate and just a small ski prop it does low 60s but I no I can do a lot better cuz there is so much acceleration in the boat so I think a bigger prop will distribute out the power a lot better and give me some more top speed
 

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Thanks for the compliments I love the boat and it's awesome workin on it with my pops!!
 

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I like the progress pics too. What's the story on the Spectra in the pic? Also like the vintage poster of "expose yourself to the London Bridge"
 

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Where did you get the red hot foot ?? Eddie Marine ?


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Thanks my dad has had the poster for years...and the spectra is my buddy's its a 1980 that is mint..350 alpha deal and foot pedal is the original one from eliminator I just got it powder coated it was originally red
 

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The Guy doing the actual work at your house must be a badass.
 

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New interior,Bimini, carpet and fiberglass work on the cowling
 

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I also heard that the bad ass guy doing the work at your house may have forgotten how to put it back together. Haha. That Leavy Tom is something else.:D
 

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Got the motor off today gettin ready for the jack plate
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That guy needs to get movin I want to run my dam boat!!!!!!
 

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thanks uncle steve cant wait to get this peice in the water and go right by the lavey!!
 

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I think i'll have it ready for the water some time in february. Take that asshole
 

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Nick,out of curiosity how many hours were on the boat when you started the re-furb?
 

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Gelcoater I honestly have no clue but the gel look awesome and the motor doesnt miss a beat!
 

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Gorgeous boat! Now, get some low water pick-up on that thing so you can really use that jack plate.
 

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The project continues! Just started the motor swap. We picked up a 89 Daytona sprint with a 2012 mercury 150 pro xs with less than 20 hours on it. Starting to tear down the Daytona and take off the motor and put it on my eliminator
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Ready to take the motor off. Picking up my boat from the river Wednesday to start

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Lavey Nick,

That's such a beautiful boat! Thank you for sharing the pics with us! I know the feeling of working on a project like this with your Father; creating memories and having a great time! I'm sure you both enjoy the time together.

I'm anxious to see the number you achieve (Safely of course!), once you get her back out on the water.

Nice ride! :thumbup:

Henry
 

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Lavey Nick,

That's such a beautiful boat! Thank you for sharing the pics with us! I know the feeling of working on a project like this with your Father; creating memories and having a great time! I'm sure you both enjoy the time together.

I'm anxious to see the number you achieve (Safely of course!), once you get her back out on the water.

Nice ride! :thumbup:

Henry

thanks backlash!
 
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