I was out with Will Smith and Casey (works for Will) today. The 34's work well for me, I need just a little bit more prop. Here is a prop suprise, the 28's, 30's, and 32's Bravo props that we had own(ed) made the boat jump up on plane no problem, these are stock Bravo stock props. These 34's I just purchased looked labbed (great looking props) and cavatate when getting on plane but cruise well; as Poker Run application (80 mph at 4500 rpm) the 34's are the sh*t and are just about at the rev limiters at WOT. I did not expect the props to cavatate when planing, I expected just the opposite - a lot of bite when getting on plane bite No big deal, I will get Murphy's Propeller Shop to add cup, and blueprint/match the 34's.
I will ask Will Smith about your shirts (Steve -what is your last name - email me at joneslaw@comcast.net) for the shirts, we are going out boating on Friday (weather permitting). I heard this one today at Phantom from the owner of a Fountain Raceboat - Miccousukee, props are like women - every one is different and you never know what to expect - that was true today.
One other thing - I like Sarasota!
Thread: any owners out there?
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06-03-2009 02:29 PM
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06-03-2009 10:41 PM
Steve,
E-mail Will about your T-Shirts-
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06-04-2009 06:57 AM
my 30's cavatate just just after the boat lays over just a little,but it's not that bad. i took my sand bags out the the front and i can tell a big difference in the whole attitude of the boat. i'm glad to here your getting that boat home soon, make sure you get some good pictures down there. if you go out friday make sure Will gives you a ride like this pic he sent me of my boat racing in miami
steveLast edited by p29steve; 06-04-2009 at 07:03 AM.
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06-08-2009 10:09 PM
Some pictures of the re-birth of a hot-rod.
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06-09-2009 06:31 AM
the boat looks great, when is the maiden voyage? give me a call when you ride. let me know if you did not get my email with my numbers.
steveLast edited by p29steve; 06-09-2009 at 11:18 AM.
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06-09-2009 10:16 AM
Looks great.
wow is that rubrail low towards the stern.
I like how the entire transom is glass, that the rail doesn't continue.
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06-13-2009 06:35 PMParabellum FJ²B
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06-15-2009 09:41 AM
we had a great weekend and what better way to to spend it running with another 34 phantom. Smarty, you have one hell of a boat!! my son and i had a great time meeting you and you family, hope we have more weekends like that again.
steve
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06-15-2009 09:44 AM
a couple more
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06-15-2009 01:03 PM
Thank you, Steve. The running shots by Steve Jr. are great. I do like the back to back picture, that was a good idea.
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06-15-2009 01:20 PMBoats look great guys. Back to back is for sure the best shot!!!
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06-27-2009 12:44 PM
Pictures taken from Sarasota, FL last month - Will Smith and I in Sarasota Bay, testing, picturing taking. This was before I had the props labbed (labbing was not beneficial thus far).
Last edited by Smarty; 06-27-2009 at 12:49 PM.
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06-27-2009 12:51 PM
Dash picture while running in Sarasota Bay. Will Smith driving.
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06-27-2009 07:11 PMbeautiful, awesome #s 90 at 5k very nice almost seems like the guages are wrong! very nice set up most reliable!! Who put it on the beach? man you guys went way up there!
best of luck, that boat is sweet!! any more cocpit shots?
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06-27-2009 08:01 PM
Will Smith put it up the beach pretty far, I was a little shocked, but we pushed it right off, we had lunch there at a waterfront restaurant. The boat is spinning 34" Bravos, and the peak horsepower for the motors is at 5000 rpm. Here are some more shots.
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06-27-2009 08:05 PM
Business end, 540 Dart's with the MerCruiser EFI, Gil's with Silent Choice.
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09-08-2009 06:46 PM
Since I have the pictures I will post them, what the hell.