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Duramax

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Everyone here has some bad ass rigs! Let's start a new picture thread so I can drool over some rides. I will start.
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I would like to run with you in the Lower River Run this year. Those 280's? Great boat.
They are 260's, I overheated 1 of my motors last year at the Lower River Run, hopefully have it back together for this years run.
 

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They are 260's, I overheated 1 of my motors last year at the Lower River Run, hopefully have it back together for this years run.
That sucks. I assume sand plugged up your intakes?
 

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That sucks. I assume sand plugged up your intakes?
I have transom water pick-ups and the line got kinked stopping the water flow. Joe at Hot Laps in Havasu rebuilding it for me, should be done by Feb, $5000 fuck up!!
 

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Is this the guy that is on IG? I spoke to him, we are going to do ours also. It looks amazing! Great job.
Yes he is on IG Maquestas is his name. And I will get some pictures of the 2nd tanks for you also.
 

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My two. 87 Eliminator Liberty and 2020 Ass Tracker Classic


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I like your Eliminator. The back "deck" between the rear seat and transom, is this an aftermarket install or is it stock? Regardless, if you have a moment, can you take some pictures open and closed? I have a similar hull (Hallett Sport Skier) its posted in this thread, and I don't like the rear seat/battery/storage set up. Yours looks perfect....Thanks
 

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I like your Eliminator. The back "deck" between the rear seat and transom, is this an aftermarket install or is it stock? Regardless, if you have a moment, can you take some pictures open and closed? I have a similar hull (Hallett Sport Skier) its posted in this thread, and I don't like the rear seat/battery/storage set up. Yours looks perfect....Thanks
Thanks man I appreciate the kind words. I had the interior redone about 9 years ago and just told them I wanted a 2 foot hatch on the rear for storage and to get people sitting in the back away from the motor. It has really worked out well. When I go to the river next I will snap some pics the boat is stored out there.
 

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1987 Eliminator 23 Daytona restomod 400R
Fresh interior and hatch from the original Checkmate factory, 900W Polk Audio amp, Polk Audio 10” subs, a pair of Infinity 6.5” speakers up front and a pair of 6”x9” Infinity speakers in the rear. Good balance of budget, weight, and sound. The subs are in boxes in the gunnels firing into the cabin.

Just added spray rails and a center pod from a 30 Speedster, sprayed gel 2 nights ago and waiting to block sand it out, flip it over and run it to check out the changes.

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1987 Eliminator 23 Daytona restomod 400R
Fresh interior and hatch from the original Checkmate factory, 900W Polk Audio amp, Polk Audio 10” subs, a pair of Infinity 6.5” speakers up front and a pair of 6”x9” Infinity speakers in the rear. Good balance of budget, weight, and sound. The subs are in boxes in the gunnels firing into the cabin.

Just added spray rails and a center pod from a 30 Speedster, sprayed gel 2 nights ago and waiting to block sand it out, flip it over and run it to check out the changes.

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What are those patches under the bow for?

BTW I LOVE going back and reading through your build thread. extremely impressive work.
 

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What are those patches under the bow for?

BTW I LOVE going back and reading through your build thread. extremely impressive work.
Thanks! The holes under the bow are for docking lights. It's a polarizing subject. People either love them or hate them. I personally don't care for them but they were there from original and fit the vibe of the boat; plus I replaced the darn things with new ones and after spending the money, and there's a lasered name for the switch on the dash, I'm keeping them. If I did it all over again I would ditch them, but I originally was nervous about making that repair and matching gel. Obviously that doesn't phase me anymore, but what's done is done, so they're staying.
 

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Thanks! The holes under the bow are for docking lights. It's a polarizing subject. People either love them or hate them. I personally don't care for them but they were there from original and fit the vibe of the boat; plus I replaced the darn things with new ones and after spending the money, and there's a lasered name for the switch on the dash, I'm keeping them. If I did it all over again I would ditch them, but I originally was nervous about making that repair and matching gel. Obviously that doesn't phase me anymore, but what's done is done, so they're staying.
ok, i'll bite....why lights under the boat? maybe I could see on a dive/rescue boat but a pleasure boat ? looks like another access point for water to gain entrance adding one more trouble spot. I admit they look cool when on at night but other than that, is there an actual purpose?
 

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ok, i'll bite....why lights under the boat? maybe I could see on a dive/rescue boat but a pleasure boat ? looks like another access point for water to gain entrance adding one more trouble spot. I admit they look cool when on at night but other than that, is there an actual purpose?

The only time I’d ever turn them on is loading on the trailer in the dark, or on vacation navigating the skinny river in the pitch dark coming back from the water ski show.

Trust me, I’ve had those thoughts too. These things are sealed quite well.

As I had stated, I’m definitely not in love with them but have put a ridiculous amount of effort in keeping them for originality, so I’ve taken measures to ensure they are very well sealed. There was plenty of proof of that when I went to remove them for bottom mods.
 

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Loading on a trailer at night...ok, I get that, fair enough.
 

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Hi!

Greetings from Norway 😁

1985 original Steve Baker UK Phantom 25 with Verado 400R on it. I have owned it since 1998 and had numerous engine setups incl Johnson V8 3,6 litre 300 hp, Promax 300X SVS, 2 x 2.5 Efi SS Pcu, Verado 350 Sci and now Verado 400R. Next season Merc 450R. Top speed 89 mph with a Max5 25 prop.

Interior done by Nor-Tech in Fort Myers.

Cheers Toffen
 

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Hi!

Greetings from Norway 😁

1985 original Steve Baker UK Phantom 25 with Verado 400R on it. I have owned it since 1998 and had numerous engine setups incl Johnson V8 3,6 litre 300 hp, Promax 300X SVS, 2 x 2.5 Efi SS Pcu, Verado 350 Sci and now Verado 400R. Next season Merc 450R. Top speed 89 mph with a Max5 25 prop.

Interior done by Nor-Tech in Fort Myers.

Cheers Toffen
Fantastic! Great pics!
 

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Hi!

Greetings from Norway [emoji16]

1985 original Steve Baker UK Phantom 25 with Verado 400R on it. I have owned it since 1998 and had numerous engine setups incl Johnson V8 3,6 litre 300 hp, Promax 300X SVS, 2 x 2.5 Efi SS Pcu, Verado 350 Sci and now Verado 400R. Next season Merc 450R. Top speed 89 mph with a Max5 25 prop.

Interior done by Nor-Tech in Fort Myers.

Cheers Toffen
Bad ass boat you have there. What part of Norway are you in?

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