View Full Version : Eliminator or Bust!!
i'm the proud new pappa of a 25ft daytona with a 500efi. it was born on sunday morning at about 11:30am kicking and screaming for some high octane food. it weighed in at about 3800lbs. so i'm in desperate need of new screen name if anyone has any suggestions. see ya on the water!
BADFISH II
09-30-2002, 08:59 PM
Does it have a name? I though this may be a coming. Now you gotta put out and make baby elim's http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
(or babies for the elim http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )
You bastard, I'm so jealous http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif congrats and a handshake bud, that's a sweet ride, so what's in it?
no, it's still nameless. we have several names we're kickin' around but nothing definite yet. it has a 500efi with the bravo 1 XR drive and imco external steering. i have no idea what top speed it's capable of yet. we had it out for a couple of hours on sunday but i didn't run it past 65. which is about 20mph faster than i was able to get my nordic (at least at mead). thanx for the congrats. we'll probably try to hit the water this saturday but not certain about that yet.
RiverLife
09-30-2002, 11:06 PM
YOU DICK!! I'm jealous too. Not only did you get a sweet ass ride......... but you're able to get on the water right now.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OutCole'd
10-01-2002, 05:14 AM
Sounds great. When are you going to put up some pics of the little one? Congrats, and I hope the mother is doing fine.
Rude,
YEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Is it brand new? I would have to say that the guy next to meet at the RRX regatta had a 1999 Daytona with a 502 and it ran around 80 mph give or take a few mphs. That is sweet man.
Oh yeh, I almost forgot
I HATE YOU FOCKER
kevnmcd
10-01-2002, 06:50 AM
PICS....We need PICS!!!! Congrats. You couldn't have picked a better brand of a boat!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif You shouldn't be dissapointed with speed, that is for sure. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Names...hmmmm...."Smile Maker", "Eat my Fumes", "Skimmin' ", "On Top", "If your reading this...You losing" (Long but I couldn't resist) That's all I got for now.
STV_Keith
10-01-2002, 07:31 AM
That's a sweet lookin' ride you got there! I wish, I wish, I wish...
kc0000
10-01-2002, 07:43 AM
500HP_Pickle
duckbutter
10-01-2002, 08:41 AM
congrats, you know since you have two boats and I don't have one...... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
VegasBD
10-01-2002, 11:05 AM
Congrats on the new boat dude. Isnt that basically what BBum has? What all did you do BBum to yours to get it in the 90s?
RUNNIN A FEVER
10-01-2002, 11:11 AM
Congrats. I'm sure you'll enjoy. Name- ENVIOUS?
kevnmcd
10-01-2002, 12:41 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (VegasBD @ Oct. 01 2002, 11:05 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Congrats on the new boat dude. Isnt that basically what BBum has? What all did you do BBum to yours to get it in the 90s?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
VBD - BBum is pushing about 650 hp...the HP500 is only 475 hp (I believe).
LV-Advantage
10-01-2002, 06:03 PM
more details and pics! We want to see it. when can i go for a ride? Congrats! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
BTW- Would that be a tax writeoff if you donate the nordic to DB.
kc0000
10-01-2002, 06:34 PM
Cool! We need more eliminators on this board. Those damned Essex owns think they own the lake or something, they congragate like flies!
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
as far as picks go, i don't have a digital camera so i'll have to wait until i get the pics developed to post them. i promise to post them as soon as i get them back though. BBums boat and mine are almost the same. from what he tells me there are actually 2 models of the 25 daytona. there is a twin stepped hull and a single step hull. he's got the twin stepper and i have the single stepper. he's got me beat in the engine dept, he is running 650hp and mine is rated at only 470. that's how he's getting into the 90's. lv-advantage, you're welcome to a ride anytime. so what's the latest score on essex vs. eliminator anyway? my graphics are yellow and blue and look kind of like a lightning bolt along the side of the sponsons. this is my first i/o powered boat, so get ready for a ton of questions! and if anyone is interested my nordic is now for sale (duckbutter).
kc0000
10-01-2002, 07:38 PM
Rude...
Get into the habit of checking your oil EVERY time you take the boat out, these big motors wash away more oil than they actually burn. Something to do with their consumption of fuel. KC
RiverLife
10-01-2002, 07:42 PM
One of you pansies needs to step up and get a Schiada and keep ME company. I'm feeling like a red headed step child here!!
Names:
"Lemon-Hater" (sounds like Eliminator, get it?................. never mind http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )
"Vanity"
"Helios" (Greek god of water) -- my favorite, but probably too common, naming a boat after a god?
"Wet Cat" or Fireman's favorite....
"Wet Pussy... Cat"
LV-Advantage
10-01-2002, 07:52 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (rude235 @ Oct. 01 2002, 7:33 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">as far as picks go, i don't have a digital camera so i'll have to wait until i get the pics developed to post them. Â*i promise to post them as soon as i get them back though.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Rude that's what one hour photo is for! Hurry we are all curious!!! I'll be checking back in an hour. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
RL I don't think we are going to be invited to the next LVHB regatta only the "E"lite with "E"ssex and "E"liminator are welcome. oh well we'll have the "Reject Regatta"
i've heard that before, that the merc BB like to go through their fare share of oil. is it hard to change the oil? the dealer that sold me the boat said it had 20-30 hours on it. unless they unhooked the hour meter it had about 2.5 hours! is it possible to disable the hour meter??? he just may have been mistaken by looking at the actual hours and the tenths?
if you look at the meter, the far right number has the white background. so if it really only has 3+ hours on it, what's the breakin rule of thumb for these motors?
kc0000
10-01-2002, 08:15 PM
think of it this way... if you drove your car in high gear and at 4000rpm - you would be clocking 80mph.... most auto manufacturers speak towards the first 1500 miles as being important... so after 20 hours on the boat you are just "broken in".
I have a 454 Mag sitting in the garage with 20 hours on it, everything looks like it is brand new including the cylinder walls - a compliment to better manufacturing process and tighter tollerances....
My uncle used to watch workers load 4x4 GMC trucks onto carriers after rolling off of the assembly line.... no doubt that those trucks were "broken in" before ever reaching the dealer floors.
Spin the motor gently for a while, take your time getting beyond the "no wake" markers allowing the motor to come up to temp before dropping the hammer.
Convert to AmsOil sysnthetic after 20 hours.
And please, please, please.... check your oil every time that you go out. For natural oil, change it at the end of the season and again at the begining of the season - that way seddiment does not collect on the bottom of the oil pan over winter, and the oil does not turn acidic from sitting too long over winter....
KC
OutCole'd
10-01-2002, 08:17 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RiverLife @ Oct. 01 2002, 7:42 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">One of you pansies needs to step up and get a Schiada and keep ME company. Â*I'm feeling like a red headed step child here!![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I do not see to many Cole's here on these boards either.
kc0000
10-01-2002, 08:33 PM
ELIMINATOR!!!!
kc, it's funny you should mention amsoil. i'm a dealer for that stuff!! do you use it too? the dealer i bought the boat from said mercruiser is recommending kendall oil only (i don't remember what weight though). i definitely plan on switching over to amsoil at the first oil change along with the synthetic lower unit oil. i know how you feel outcole'd, i felt the same way with the nordic. i don't think there are any other nordic's in this club either. there are a ton in rrx though.
OutCole'd
10-02-2002, 05:09 AM
I'll just have to deal with it. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Looking forward to seeing some pics of that new ride. Are you going out this wekend? If the weather clears up, I will try to be out there saturday.
I would seriously consider a Schiada if I could afford one.
Here is what I just got done looking at: 26' Force cat
the set-up is a 540 Merlin/600 HP, XR dirve, IMCO steering.
Any guesses on the price?
kevnmcd
10-02-2002, 06:20 AM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (THOR @ Oct. 02 2002, 06:13 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I would seriously consider a Schiada if I could afford one.
Here is what I just got done looking at: 26' Force cat
the set-up is a 540 Merlin/600 HP, XR dirve, IMCO steering.
Any guesses on the price?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
$85,000
kc0000
10-02-2002, 06:48 AM
rude....
I have run AmsOil in all of my motorcycles and now the boat and the outdrive. Spendy, but I know that it works. My buddy lost his drain plug in a desert race on his XR650R(actually a hole in the case), finished the 40 mile race with no damage to the engine....
I have 2.5 gallons of AmsOil ATF if anyone needs it....
KC
Okay,
the grand total was 74K. That particular boat would run in the low 90's to high 80's. Very nice ride. I checked out the rigging as well, and it was top notch. 4-colors of gel coat at no extra cost. Triple stitching in the interior is standard. Gaffrig gauges.
Who will loan me 74k?
BADFISH II
10-02-2002, 10:35 AM
there was a guy at the rrx run who had a 31 force cat and absolutely loved it! 74K is not bad at all for that setup I would think
RUNNIN A FEVER
10-02-2002, 11:35 AM
Fountain total = 1 (as far as I know). I feel lonely too.
kevnmcd
10-02-2002, 11:58 AM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RUNNIN A FEVER @ Oct. 02 2002, 11:35 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Fountain total = 1 (as far as I know). I feel lonely too.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
That is cuz us working stiffs can't afford such nice boats like your Fountain!!! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Â* Have you always been someone that had to be different? Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif Â* j/k Â*You and RL should get together and start a new club...."The Odd Couple" Â*hehehe Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
Just messin' with ya, R A F
kc0000
10-02-2002, 12:45 PM
ouch, slam, bang.....
Essex502
10-02-2002, 01:54 PM
We ran Amsoil in all of our drag cars and set a few national records with it while I was still racing. Haven't found a better oil yet. The good point is that you really don't have to change it if you do regular oil analysis either. There is some controversy about synthetics in the boating world with the likes of Bob Teague saying to not use it in a marine motor because of unusual wear, I think he said, of the roller rockers. To me, replacing roller rockers, if true, is a lot cheaper than replacing the lower end.
We used a trick to get about 30 - 50 more horsepower "in the lights" when we raced...we restricted the flow of oil back to the oil pan and intentionally ran the motor out of oil as we went throught the traps. Using a Moroso oil accumulator to supply oil when the oil pressure dropped to zero freed the oil pump from its parasitic hp losses. Also, we saw less spark scatter in the motor. (This was before electronic ignitions.) Never had any bearing problems with the Amsoil when doing this. Fantastic stuff! BTW...just for info's sake...I used to be an Amsoil dealer as well. That was in the late 70's to early 80's.
digginfordollars
10-02-2002, 03:57 PM
Way to go Rude! I guess from now on you will be waiting for me to make sure I get in OK. Congratulations!
Thor, did you read the article in Hot Boat about that Force cat? They were very happy with it but couldn't believe that they could offer that boat with that engine at that price. You better jump on it.
LV-Advantage
10-02-2002, 06:10 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (THOR @ Oct. 02 2002, 09:55 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Okay,
the grand total was 74K. That particular boat would run in the low 90's to high 80's. Very nice ride. I checked out the rigging as well, and it was top notch. 4-colors of gel coat at no extra cost. Triple stitching in the interior is standard. Gaffrig gauges.
Who will loan me 74k?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Thor I know this guy that would but you would probably be better off with the bank. Lower rates and if you're ever a little late, well you know what i mean the bank is better. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
The Force sure is a sweet ass boat if i ever got a cat i think that's what it would be. Lots of bang for the buck!!
i would say the force is probably the best cat deal going right now. i haven't read anything bad about them and they include a ton of quality stuff in there base boat. i think the base 26 run about $69,000. E502 and KC0000, if you guys are using amsoil you should be dealers 'cause you could get the stuff at wholesale with no requirements to sell anything to anyone else. they now sell bosch platinum +4 plugs, plug wires and wiper blades. drop me a line if would like more info jdirig4703@aol.com. we are looking at trying to make it out this saturday but can't promise anything. i need to register my trailer first. i have some initial pics of the new ride that i'll try to post tonight.
well i'm tryin' to post some pics but it ain't workin'!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif
it keeps telling me "this page cannot be displayed". what does that mean?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?
I GIVE UP!!! I HATE COMPUTERS!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif sorry guys, i cant seem to be able to post the GD PICS! i'll email them to someone and they can try to post them. who should i send them too?
LV-Advantage
10-03-2002, 06:50 PM
send them to me(are you doing it with the browse button) check your pm.
yup, i'm using the browse button and selecting the file i want to post. it starts to load the pic then just kind of quits. no idea what's going on. i've posted pics before. what type of file do they have to be??
BADFISH II
10-04-2002, 01:19 AM
.jpg's with NO SPACES OR NON ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTERS!
Come on Rude, we're dying over here, get them pics up or I'm coming to your house tomorrow (today) to see them http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Rude,
send them to me focker!!
clane@exponent.com
Essex502
10-04-2002, 06:05 AM
They also should be sized about 640 x 480 to display well. They also can't be over 1 MB in size (see note next to browse box ... 10240000... oops that's 10 (TEN) megabytes. Must be a mistake!
I am sure this looks like yours Rude (and yours BBum)
It was taken at the LB boat show
duckbutter
10-04-2002, 06:37 AM
Can't anybody post your pics rude? you can try e-mailing them to me. If I can't get them to work atleast I can see your new boat. go under my profile and you can get my e-mail if you can't find it pm me.
kevnmcd
10-04-2002, 06:59 AM
COME ON MAN....YOUR KILLING ME!!!!!!!!!! Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif
PICS...I NEED PICS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
ok, i changed them to jpg so we'll try again.
sorry about the size but i don't know how to resize it. i have a few more if those aren't to big.
Post 'em up dude, uhh I mean Rude.
Nice ride.
What year is it? 500HP you said? Is that your house in the pic?
Sweet a$$ ride mo fo!!!!
duckbutter
10-04-2002, 11:21 AM
How can you see the house the boat is too big(is there such a thing). looks sweet rude or whatever your going to call your self. How bout "sweet ass boat owner" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
BADFISH II
10-04-2002, 11:27 AM
bite me Rude http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif
I'm one jealous dude right now, congrats again guys!
Greg
kevnmcd
10-04-2002, 01:14 PM
Very nice! That is a HUGE step up from the Nordic. So what is the new screen name? Enjoy!
BADFISH II
10-04-2002, 01:34 PM
new name
GOTTA MAKE A BABY NOW!
HE HE HE HE HE http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
kevnmcd
10-04-2002, 03:33 PM
Look who's talking......hey, Greg?
thor, it's a 2001 with a 500efi (HP 500 just fuel injected instead of carbed) and a bravo 1 XR drive. as far as the background, my house is back there somewhere but you can't really see it. the cream colored stucco you see is the fence around the house. i don't have any idea on what my new screen name is going to be. we were going to try to make it to the water on saturday but we have to go down to the dmv and register the trailer. and yes, it's a gigantic step up from the nordic but i think i'll get used to it pretty quick. thanx for the compliments guys, i really appreciate it!!
No strESSEX
10-05-2002, 06:10 PM
Rude, that is one sweet ride. Congratulations! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
OutCole'd
10-06-2002, 06:50 AM
Congratulations on the new boat!! Great grafix, & colors. Looks fast just sitting on the trailer.
thanx guys, i really appreciate the compliments!
B-Rad502
10-09-2002, 07:07 PM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeet lookin' ride, congrats!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
digginfordollars
10-10-2002, 11:08 PM
VERY nice ride rude! We're going to Havasu this weekend, drag that thing down and hang with us.
man i'd love to too!! buuuuutttttt..........i haven't even had to time to register the thing yet. i'm going to register the trailer on sat. and the boat should be registered by next weekend.....HOPEFULLY!!!!! i'm really jonesing to get on the water http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif i think we're going to try to get down to havasu in dec. for the parade of lights (whatever that is). i just know it's in havasu and it's on the water. thanx for the invite kurt but i'll have to take a rain check http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
Carrera Elite
11-05-2002, 12:19 AM
Nice ride, and very unique colors and graphics!!
thank you, and welcome to the boards!
locogringo
11-05-2002, 09:48 PM
nice package jefe! Should have a blast on it!
BADFISH II
11-06-2002, 10:25 AM
I'm so freaking jealous, my search for a cat is on hold now http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif
kevnmcd
11-06-2002, 12:38 PM
Why? Man, I would've thought that with all the money your making off of BoatXchange that you could afford to keep your Essex and buy another one! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Carrera Elite
11-06-2002, 12:52 PM
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif You could probabaly trade your S 10 for a Bayliner!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
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