She Floats!
 

well yesterday i finally got her in the water. the weight in the back is no issue at all. she handled very well and i was impressed with the ride of the boat. i had a 19" solas prop on her and turning up about 5200 i saw 48 on the gps. the engine needs to go up though you can tell shes dagging low. but here are some pics.

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I was skeptical when you posted pictures a couple of months ago but I gotta say that thing looks really cool:clap:

Its a weird duck!! But it looks pretty dam good! Congrats!!

are you up on the holes of the motor?? you can lift motor up some with the holes in the motor.
Get a jack plate if you need to to get it up.

Don;t forget the covers on that bracket!! they fill with water you won't like it!!

thanks guys, i covered the holes up last night, i had to get off plane really slow not to swap the bracket. i still have alot left to do, mostly finishing work but at least now she can fish.

Boat
 

Looks like a Dusky.

What FICHT did you end up hanging back there? Looks like a 175 to me, sure wish I could find one of them in decent shape for cheap. I keep hearing people say they can't give a FICHT away, yet all of them for sale are going for decent money.

yeah people who try to sell them ask top dollar when theres no way anyone would give them anymore than the lower units value. its a 2000 200HP 3.0 litre but i have the 99 225 cover on it right now i need to put the 200 cover back on its in better shape.

It looks really good man. Very clever setup with the ladder to get on the front deck.

COOL CTBONE!!!! That right there is a first for this site! Very interesting to say the least.

Thats Custom! I was curious about how that would turn out, but you did a nice job. A little fit and finish work and you'll be all set. I must compliment you on your vision for this setup. I don't think I have that much creativity!