Hole in the Water Thread

[weather man]

My nephew sent me a pic of his boat that he had fixed up with a new motor. Sounds pretty much like having a mustang without wheels! Nephew says this thing scoots pretty well

 

[01yellerCobra]

Only pic I have right now. It's actually one of the cheaper vehicles we own. Mostly because I only do maintenance on it.

 

[BleedNBlue]

Hands down my favorite ride.
2007 Sea Ray 270 SLX
Propulsion: 496 Mag W/Bravo III

 

[TheKurgan]

I bought a flats boat a few months ago. It's nothing special just something to get me around the back country. I didn't want a payment. It's an 18ft Actioncraft with a 150HP 2001 Mercury Optimax DFI 2 stroke. I've done several things to the motor trying to fix a stalling issue at low idle, but no luck so far. It jumps up on plane real fast and runs like a scalded dog once you punch it though. Does good on gas too. In fact, it's taken more of my time than the car lately. Next project is repainting the cowling and putting the stickers on her.

 

[Wes06]

Do the stickers add hp on boats the same as on cars?
Ha
Doesn't look bad, Goodluck on the idle problem

 

[TheKurgan]

Do the stickers add hp on boats the same as on cars?
Ha
Doesn't look bad, Goodluck on the idle problem

Hey you still gotta look semi cool right lol. The previous owner just gave the stickers to me, otherwise I wouldn't of bought any. Those things are like $200!

The stalling issue is driving me nuts though. I have to slam it in gear right after starting it, especially when it's cold. You would think a computer controlled outboard wouldn't do that. I guess it's not adaptive like our cars.

 

[Coosawjack]

Almost out me in the "Poor House" but it was a LOT of fun for 5 years!!

 

[TheKurgan]

See she looks much better with the stickers. At least the snapper think so.