That's a good looking rig. Can't wait to see some more pics of the build.

 

Many more to come! Boat is at the Mercury dealer getting the outboard all tuned up. Then its time for wiring :headbang:

 

Very nice!!!

 

like the looks of your hydraulic setup if you reverse the flow of oil will she back up?? what rpm range does the pump give?

 

You could do that, however this fan still turns around 100% and the blades I don't believe would be efficient or work well at all ran in reverse direction.

 

Nice

 

Looks great

 

I like the fan mount. It looks heavy duty

 

Sweet!

 

Good looking boat.

 

I want a hydraulic fan! Top bad azz bud

 

Nice boat. I went and looked at that boat at John's when it was forsale. The one he's building me is alot like it. Seeing your pictures i can't waite.

 

If it was closer I prolly would've pulled it home after it was first posted, haha. Beautiful boat and at the right time.


Looking forward to seeing how it turns out..:drunk:

 

She purty-me likey.

That fan setup is the cats ballz. Can you post some more pics of it? I'm curious how the hydraulic stuff works.

 

Thanks everyone! I will take more pictures as soon as i get it back from the Mercury Dealer. The ones on my phone aren't the best.

Basically: 40hp Engine Drives Pump - Pump goes to selector valve (flow control valve) - One outlet on valve goes to motor and prop - One outlet dumps back into tank - then there is a cooling line that runs through the water. The flow control valve allows me to run the fan blades anywhere from 0 to 1 to 2200 RPMS.

Ill have a video up when i get the boat back.

 

A few pictures of the trailer I rewired, put new lights on, modified the bunks and cross members, and put new shoes on to fit the boat perfectly

 

The Console. Made the tags at work lol

 

Very Nice, Keep them coming..

 

With Chartplotter GPS

 

With Chartplotter GPS

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those are very handy!

 

Here is what I started the build with:

 

Very nice looking boat!

 

Updates?

 

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:tu:

 

Hey guys - Here are a few updates - will have some bigger updates soon!

Been working on small stuff
-Hooking up outboard steering
-Wrapped hydraulic lines in wrap to prevent wear
-hooked up fan steering and throttle actuators
-made the front steering column
-I will be wiring in a few weeks and then I need to find some open water!
-I will be incorporating wireless steering as well.
-I have to do trailer bearings next
-I also have been working on a removable camera stand

 

:co: Looking Good, waiting for a ride.

 

Anytime man! once the ice melts that is lol

 

Will be in Hatfield WI July 1-5 camping with family on Lake Arbutus...