Crabs X2 winter buildup

[Rickster]

That hull sure is pretty.:biggthumpup:

Crab, how did that PVC camera mount work? Did it survive any nose stabs?

 

[Crab]

That hull sure is pretty.:biggthumpup:

Crab, how did that PVC camera mount work? Did it survive any nose stabs?

It was surprisingly stable, no stabs, but here in the 2nd half of the vid you can see it in action. A couple of big airs off a 6 footer.
http://www.barry-blanchard.com/crabman/Mukilteo21007.wmv

 

[RiverRat]

Now thats how you launch a boat :haha:

 

[Rickster]

It was surprisingly stable, no stabs, but here in the 2nd half of the vid you can see it in action. A couple of big airs off a 6 footer.
http://www.barry-blanchard.com/crabman/Mukilteo21007.wmv

I saw the video when you first posted it. Sure looked cold!urr:

 

[Crab]

I saw the video when you first posted it. Sure looked cold!urr:

Well we don't live in Florida, so we do what we can. It really wasn't that cold, with the right gear.

Bottom of the hull painting is done!:Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01:

 

[Crab]

Some progress today, first coat color.

 

[D Slicker]

Lookin good crabman

 

[Rickster]

I like that color!:biggthumpup:

 

[rasper99]

Will it be ready for the March freeride at Long Beach, WA?

 

[Crab]

Will it be ready for the March freeride at Long Beach, WA?

Yes.:Banane01:

 

[Crab]

I like that color!:biggthumpup:

Unfortunatly, I have to wet sand it all down and start with a different color. Turns out the paint has some problems with a fine grit that won't filter out. We opened another can and it was the same, I decided to switch brands and go bright red instead.

 

[Project Ski]

was that video with the mod hull?

 

[Crab]

was that video with the mod hull?

No, still untested.

 

[Hogggman]

Did you try double or triple filters when pouring it into your spray gun

 

[Crab]

Did you try double or triple filters when pouring it into your spray gun

We did double filters at the marine supply, its just defective paint. They have never seen anything like it, and pulled all that color off the shelf. I'm all sanded down, and will re-shoot tomorrow. Sad part is I really liked the color.

 

[Snackem]

Too bad about the paint it looked really good. That is kinda the color I'm thinking of for my X2. Will the boat have the 750 in it for the March Ride or the old 650?

 

[Crab]

Too bad about the paint it looked really good. That is kinda the color I'm thinking of for my X2. Will the boat have the 750 in it for the March Ride or the old 650?

Red paint, old engine.

 

[Snackem]

I should have the 750 in my X2 by then I think that I may be doing the swap this Sat. We'll see if I can't get it done and get it down to the river once or twice before the ride.

 

[Matt_E]

I should have the 750 in my X2 by then I think that I may be doing the swap this Sat. We'll see if I can't get it done and get it down to the river once or twice before the ride.

I hope so. :biggthumpup:

 

[Crab]

The biggest problem you might have at the ocean is water injestion. If your 750 has the stock airbox, mod it to fit. You will need another LH deck brace, and clip the back corner of the airbox. If you have A/M flame arrestors, you will have to do something to shield them. Seems like I always suck water even with my SJ airbox. You will get rolled out there.