V DRIVE PICKS

[HellinnFrnt]

I'd drive anything once, maybe even Wakemaker's boat! think.gif :smile16:

Dayum...

 

[customtouch]

I kind'a like this one  :smile16:

Good picture!! clap.gif

 

[Carnivalride]

Looks Good Loren . Added some color to it ..
How do you engage the V-Drive , Cable ? or can you still get to the handle ,under the middle part of the seat ?
I need to get my seats redone .. I need me a big boy seat ..

What was the cost on getting all of that done ?

Billy I had an air shifter once and honestly I didn't like it for lake cruising and skiing. I just went back to the lock out handle and operate it through a slot in the seat under the center cover (run run without when we ski).

Seat, header covers and scoop plug where about $500 but he's in the car club and might have cut me some slack.

 

[jimsplace]

Ya know, there's something that doesn't seem natural about sitting on top of the V-Drive... :smile26:
That would scare the crap out of me.  I'm very protective of certain parts of my body.
              :smile20:

 

[Carnivalride]

Ya know, there's something that doesn't seem natural about sitting on top of the V-Drive... :smile26:
That would scare the crap out of me.  I'm very protective of certain parts of my body.
              :smile20:

Girlies will ride there and I bet you'd like the view!  :smile17:

 

[jimsplace]

You are a tricky devil.
All of these years I've been doing it wrong.
KOOL.
    :smile16:
   

 

[Carnivalride]

You are a tricky devil.
All of these years I've been doing it wrong.
KOOL.
    :smile16:
 

You learn a few tricks after owning one for 21 years.  :smile30:

 

[customtouch]

I haven't seen very many fiberglass bench seats. That one seems to fit well and looks like it would be a little more practical to use for family/skiing than buckets without giving up the sporty look or adding the weight of a wood frame bench or back to back set up. Very cool!!!

 

[73 Sanger Flat]

Looks Good Loren . Added some color to it ..
How do you engage the V-Drive , Cable ? or can you still get to the handle ,under the middle part of the seat ?
I need to get my seats redone .. I need me a big boy seat ..

What was the cost on getting all of that done ?

Billy I had an air shifter once and honestly I didn't like it for lake cruising and skiing. I just went back to the lock out handle and operate it through a slot in the seat under the center cover (run run without when we ski).

Seat, header covers and scoop plug where about $500 but he's in the car club and might have cut me some slack.

That's a  good deal .. That kind of what I thought you did ..  Good spot for a girl to seat next to you .. Good Choice !!!!

 

[Carnivalride]

I haven't seen very many fiberglass bench seats. That one seems to fit well and looks like it would be a little more practical to use for family/skiing than buckets without giving up the sporty look or adding the weight of a wood frame bench or back to back set up. Very cool!!!

Thanks, I bought a new bench from a boat builder in Oklahoma about 17 years ago, took a splash off the back then cut the seat down the middle pulled apart on the splash and glasses it back together. Then I cut the bottom out to clear the v-drive and made a plug for that and glassed the center bottom and back all together, a little grinding and primer and paint and there was a fiberglass bench shell. This time the cushion bottoms are ABS instead of plywood so the total weight was 36lbs and my buckets were 13lbs each so I did add about 10lbs. It did give it more of a sleeper image when I was running a single 4 though.

 

[jimsplace]

I haven't seen very many fiberglass bench seats. That one seems to fit well and looks like it would be a little more practical to use for family/skiing than buckets without giving up the sporty look or adding the weight of a wood frame bench or back to back set up. Very cool!!!

Thanks, I bought a new bench from a boat builder in Oklahoma about 17 years ago, took a splash off the back then cut the seat down the middle pulled apart on the splash and glasses it back together. Then I cut the bottom out to clear the v-drive and made a plug for that and glassed the center bottom and back all together, a little grinding and primer and paint and there was a fiberglass bench shell. This time the cushion bottoms are ABS instead of plywood so the total weight was 36lbs and my buckets were 13lbs each so I did add about 10lbs. It did give it more of a sleeper image when I was running a single 4 though.

I hope you realize that you screwed yourself with the bench seat.
Using the point system for next years race, you'll have to add points since you now have a single seater. LOL    :smile26:

 

[customtouch]

I haven't seen very many fiberglass bench seats. That one seems to fit well and looks like it would be a little more practical to use for family/skiing than buckets without giving up the sporty look or adding the weight of a wood frame bench or back to back set up. Very cool!!!

Thanks, I bought a new bench from a boat builder in Oklahoma about 17 years ago, took a splash off the back then cut the seat down the middle pulled apart on the splash and glasses it back together. Then I cut the bottom out to clear the v-drive and made a plug for that and glassed the center bottom and back all together, a little grinding and primer and paint and there was a fiberglass bench shell. This time the cushion bottoms are ABS instead of plywood so the total weight was 36lbs and my buckets were 13lbs each so I did add about 10lbs. It did give it more of a sleeper image when I was running a single 4 though.

Even cooler when you build it yourself!!!! :smile17:

 

[Carnivalride]

I haven't seen very many fiberglass bench seats. That one seems to fit well and looks like it would be a little more practical to use for family/skiing than buckets without giving up the sporty look or adding the weight of a wood frame bench or back to back set up. Very cool!!!

Thanks, I bought a new bench from a boat builder in Oklahoma about 17 years ago, took a splash off the back then cut the seat down the middle pulled apart on the splash and glasses it back together. Then I cut the bottom out to clear the v-drive and made a plug for that and glassed the center bottom and back all together, a little grinding and primer and paint and there was a fiberglass bench shell. This time the cushion bottoms are ABS instead of plywood so the total weight was 36lbs and my buckets were 13lbs each so I did add about 10lbs. It did give it more of a sleeper image when I was running a single 4 though.

I hope you realize that you screwed yourself with the bench seat.
Using the point system for next years race, you'll have to add points since you now have a single seater. LOL    :smile26:

Heck Jim if they backed out on that race this year already what makes you think they'll ever have it? I built this boat for myself and I enjoy it so that's all I care about. I do like meeting other boaters and thought that race would be a good chance to put more faces with screen names. Do you do any get togethers in Oklahoma or nort Texas?

 

[jimsplace]

I haven't seen very many fiberglass bench seats. That one seems to fit well and looks like it would be a little more practical to use for family/skiing than buckets without giving up the sporty look or adding the weight of a wood frame bench or back to back set up. Very cool!!!

Thanks, I bought a new bench from a boat builder in Oklahoma about 17 years ago, took a splash off the back then cut the seat down the middle pulled apart on the splash and glasses it back together. Then I cut the bottom out to clear the v-drive and made a plug for that and glassed the center bottom and back all together, a little grinding and primer and paint and there was a fiberglass bench shell. This time the cushion bottoms are ABS instead of plywood so the total weight was 36lbs and my buckets were 13lbs each so I did add about 10lbs. It did give it more of a sleeper image when I was running a single 4 though.

I hope you realize that you screwed yourself with the bench seat.
Using the point system for next years race, you'll have to add points since you now have a single seater. LOL    :smile26:

Heck Jim if they backed out on that race this year already what makes you think they'll ever have it? I built this boat for myself and I enjoy it so that's all I care about. I do like meeting other boaters and thought that race would be a good chance to put more faces with screen names. Do you do any get togethers in Oklahoma or nort Texas?

I hope you knew I was being facetious on the single seat and race.
I hope they can put something together next year, there are a lot of things to consider though and it won't be easy.
What was presented had a few flaws (IMO), but it was a good start.  There are many variables.
As much as I dislike the concept of bracket racing like in SDBA, it has it's merit.  It levels the playing field where money is not the only
factor in winning.

I usually go to the Plowman event when it's being held (Lake Whitney, Tx.), Tawakoni and E.O.'s parties at Joe Pool.
Im looking at going to some of the other get-togethers and meet more people, but nothing in particular.
It may be in my best interest to meet some of the people that I feel that I know from these boards.  If they are really big
I might have to reconsider what I post.
As I used to tell my old girl friends, they shouldn't take anything seriously that I poke at them in fun. :smile30:

 

[Carnivalride]

I haven't seen very many fiberglass bench seats. That one seems to fit well and looks like it would be a little more practical to use for family/skiing than buckets without giving up the sporty look or adding the weight of a wood frame bench or back to back set up. Very cool!!!

Thanks, I bought a new bench from a boat builder in Oklahoma about 17 years ago, took a splash off the back then cut the seat down the middle pulled apart on the splash and glasses it back together. Then I cut the bottom out to clear the v-drive and made a plug for that and glassed the center bottom and back all together, a little grinding and primer and paint and there was a fiberglass bench shell. This time the cushion bottoms are ABS instead of plywood so the total weight was 36lbs and my buckets were 13lbs each so I did add about 10lbs. It did give it more of a sleeper image when I was running a single 4 though.

I hope you realize that you screwed yourself with the bench seat.
Using the point system for next years race, you'll have to add points since you now have a single seater. LOL    :smile26:

Heck Jim if they backed out on that race this year already what makes you think they'll ever have it? I built this boat for myself and I enjoy it so that's all I care about. I do like meeting other boaters and thought that race would be a good chance to put more faces with screen names. Do you do any get togethers in Oklahoma or nort Texas?

I hope you knew I was being facetious on the single seat and race.
I hope they can put something together next year, there are a lot of things to consider though and it won't be easy.
What was presented had a few flaws (IMO), but it was a good start.  There are many variables.
As much as I dislike the concept of bracket racing like in SDBA, it has it's merit.  It levels the playing field where money is not the only
factor in winning.

I usually go to the Plowman event when it's being held (Lake Whitney, Tx.), Tawakoni and E.O.'s parties at Joe Pool.
Im looking at going to some of the other get-togethers and meet more people, but nothing in particular.
It may be in my best interest to meet some of the people that I feel that I know from these boards.  If they are really big
I might have to reconsider what I post.
As I used to tell my old girl friends, they shouldn't take anything seriously that I poke at them in fun. :smile30:

I knew you were joking around and I wouldn't reconsider your posting even if the forum guys were big. lol

 

[jimsplace]

I haven't seen very many fiberglass bench seats. That one seems to fit well and looks like it would be a little more practical to use for family/skiing than buckets without giving up the sporty look or adding the weight of a wood frame bench or back to back set up. Very cool!!!

Thanks, I bought a new bench from a boat builder in Oklahoma about 17 years ago, took a splash off the back then cut the seat down the middle pulled apart on the splash and glasses it back together. Then I cut the bottom out to clear the v-drive and made a plug for that and glassed the center bottom and back all together, a little grinding and primer and paint and there was a fiberglass bench shell. This time the cushion bottoms are ABS instead of plywood so the total weight was 36lbs and my buckets were 13lbs each so I did add about 10lbs. It did give it more of a sleeper image when I was running a single 4 though.

I hope you realize that you screwed yourself with the bench seat.
Using the point system for next years race, you'll have to add points since you now have a single seater. LOL    :smile26:

Heck Jim if they backed out on that race this year already what makes you think they'll ever have it? I built this boat for myself and I enjoy it so that's all I care about. I do like meeting other boaters and thought that race would be a good chance to put more faces with screen names. Do you do any get togethers in Oklahoma or nort Texas?

I hope you knew I was being facetious on the single seat and race.
I hope they can put something together next year, there are a lot of things to consider though and it won't be easy.
What was presented had a few flaws (IMO), but it was a good start.  There are many variables.
As much as I dislike the concept of bracket racing like in SDBA, it has it's merit.  It levels the playing field where money is not the only
factor in winning.

I usually go to the Plowman event when it's being held (Lake Whitney, Tx.), Tawakoni and E.O.'s parties at Joe Pool.
Im looking at going to some of the other get-togethers and meet more people, but nothing in particular.
It may be in my best interest to meet some of the people that I feel that I know from these boards.  If they are really big
I might have to reconsider what I post.
As I used to tell my old girl friends, they shouldn't take anything seriously that I poke at them in fun. :smile30:

I knew you were joking around and I wouldn't reconsider your posting even if the forum guys were big. lol

Im all bark and no bite, plus a chicken at heart.
I do like to drive the boat though.
    :smile17:

In the earlier days, Colt Firearms used to advertise that God created all men equal, Colt's made all men equal.
I love old sayings that are true.

 

[Nitro Neil]

HEY!!    crazy.gif  Lets get to the thread back on topic. Post pics! HEY moderators!  PICTURES! Don't delete pictures. If you have something say off topic there are other threads.

 

[Trigger]

Yellow GT deck is my dad's and mine is the other. Dad's motor is almost done.

 

[Knotty Girl]

Yellow GT deck is my dad's and mine is the other. Dad's motor is almost done.

Sweet!  That Over Kill boat is a beast.  clap.gif clap.gif clap.gif

 

[Patchman]

Yes it is! jump.gif