T-Deck

« **on:** December 24, 2013, 09:43:36 AM »

I'm thinking I want to swap over to a T-Deck next winter any suggestions on what one I should start looking for. The main reason is leg room being 6'3 and 260 might be more comfortable than my stwd 18.

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« **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2013, 10:09:08 AM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on December 24, 2013, 09:43:36 AM

I'm thinking I want to swap over to a T-Deck next winter any suggestions on what one I should start looking for. The main reason is leg room being 6'3 and 260 might be more comfortable than my stwd 18.

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Move your seat back and put a 6" extension on your helm.
T-Decks, generally, are smaller.
Not to mention the actual cut away on the dash of a T-deck is there for "emergency exit" so your legs wouldn't get caught under the dash.

-beerjet-

« **Reply #2 on:** December 24, 2013, 12:39:14 PM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on December 24, 2013, 09:43:36 AM

I'm thinking I want to swap over to a T-Deck next winter any suggestions on what one I should start looking for. The main reason is leg room being 6'3 and 260 might be more comfortable than my stwd 18.

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Go to some fiberglass buckets in the 18 and ditch the back seats.

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« **Reply #3 on:** December 28, 2013, 12:24:53 AM »

Want a Hondo/cole t deck for the leg room so I can run a second pedal to control the fwd/rev. Just don't know what my 76' stwd18 is worth.

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« **Reply #4 on:** December 28, 2013, 12:27:21 AM »

77' stwd 18 going to swap over the eng/pump out of this to the t deck

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« **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2013, 04:36:08 AM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on December 28, 2013, 12:24:53 AM

Want a Hondo/cole t deck for the leg room so I can run a second pedal to control the fwd/rev. Just don't know what my 76' stwd18 is worth.

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"Wanting" a t-deck and "needing" a t-deck are two differentent things.
Depending on the hull, I don't really see you gaining anything other than aesthetics.
This sounds like more of a statement than a question.

-beerjet-

« **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2013, 07:41:48 AM »

These T-Decks do look really cool. Picked this up last spring. Going to throw the extra Olds we have in it. Haven't had time to get it together yet tho.

« **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2013, 08:16:15 AM »

Quote from: Rogers Hopeful on December 28, 2013, 07:41:48 AM

These T-Decks do look really cool. Picked this up last spring. Going to throw the extra Olds we have in it. Haven't had time to get it together yet tho.

I saw that boat for sale last year it looks like it was a great find and for a great price.

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« **Reply #8 on:** December 28, 2013, 05:27:15 PM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on December 28, 2013, 12:24:53 AM

Want a Hondo/cole t deck for the leg room so I can run a second pedal to control the fwd/rev. Just don't know what my 76' stwd18 is worth.

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I would wait and go with a 19 tunnel or gulwing tad. It will be worth it in the long run!

« **Reply #9 on:** December 28, 2013, 09:04:48 PM »

This is my Hondo T-Deck I picked up from a fellow member. I had 2 other projects going on when I bought this. I have always been a big fan of T-Decks.

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« **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2013, 09:08:16 PM »

That is bad a$$

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« **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2013, 10:20:11 PM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on December 24, 2013, 09:43:36 AM

I'm thinking I want to swap over to a T-Deck next winter any suggestions on what one I should start looking for. The main reason is leg room being 6'3 and 260 might be more comfortable than my stwd 18.

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Have you sat in a T-deck and tried it out yet? They are usually more narrow, especially at the front seat area where most boats get wider.
The t in the deck isn't real wide either.
I've never been in a t-deck before but, being on the larger scale myself

, I wouldn't see a t-deck being an option for "more comfortable".
They are cool looking though.

« **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2013, 01:23:54 PM »

Quote from: TrollerDave on December 28, 2013, 10:20:11 PM

Have you sat in a T-deck and tried it out yet? They are usually more narrow, especially at the front seat area where most boats get wider.
The t in the deck isn't real wide either.
I've never been in a t-deck before but, being on the larger scale myself , I wouldn't see a t-deck being an option for "more comfortable".
They are cool looking though.

I'm pretty sure we've established he's going for aesthetics.

-beerjet-

« **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2013, 01:36:35 PM »

time to step into a 21 footer... im 6'2 and i didnt like the "shuffle" to get into the drivers seat.

« **Reply #14 on:** December 29, 2013, 06:07:54 PM »

I'm 6'2" 225, I have moved the front seats back in my T-Deck Hondo very comfy.

« **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2013, 06:19:51 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on December 29, 2013, 01:23:54 PM

I'm pretty sure we've established he's going for aesthetics.

-beerjet-

We haven't established anything. I was considering it so I could have the leg room to use a second foot pedal to operate fwd/rev. I don't have the leg room to do it with my current boat.

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« **Reply #16 on:** December 29, 2013, 07:39:22 PM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on December 29, 2013, 06:19:51 PM

We haven't established anything. I was considering it so I could have the leg room to use a second foot pedal to operate fwd/rev. I don't have the leg room to do it with my current boat.

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Just curious, nothing more,

Why the foot operated fwd/rev? Forgive me if too personal of a question.

Ever consider going electric?

« **Reply #17 on:** December 29, 2013, 08:09:28 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on December 29, 2013, 07:39:22 PM

Just curious, nothing more,

Why the foot operated fwd/rev? Forgive me if too personal of a question.

Ever consider going electric?

My buddy has that set up on his Cole. It's spring loaded fwd and it seems to give him a lot control when easing up on to docks or boat ramps/shore almost like a clutch/or brake would. My lever is upside down and I just don't feel real confident moving around in tight spaces. Probably would be better if I flipped it back over. Id also like a little more room getting my long ass leg under the deck instead of having my knee bent. And like Beerjet said I do like the look. Might be a little winter time boredom.

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« **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2013, 09:19:40 PM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on December 29, 2013, 08:09:28 PM

My buddy has that set up on his Cole. It's spring loaded fwd and it seems to give him a lot control when easing up on to docks or boat ramps/shore almost like a clutch/or brake would. My lever is upside down and I just don't feel real confident moving around in tight spaces. Probably would be better if I flipped it back over. Id also like a little more room getting my long ass leg under the deck instead of having my knee bent. And like Beerjet said I do like the look. Might be a little winter time boredom.

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I am 6'6" and 240lbs... I have never had an issue with dock control on a jet, as a matter of fact I have had three jets without a reverse gate.

I have never seen the setup your talking about with a foot operated gate control and to be honest it sounds sketch as hell. I did a boat for a guy that was missing his left forearm and obviously hand, I actually used an electric worm drive on the end of the cable and used a steering wheel mounted trim switch, he loved it.

GT

« **Reply #19 on:** December 30, 2013, 07:02:38 PM »

Lol.... Why ? Just why ? Second pedals are for boats that haul so much ass the need a wing to prevent flying ! Correct me If I'm wrong but the boat your posting pics of doesn't look like tunnel dragster ? But hey I could be wrong...

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« **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2013, 01:32:47 PM »

Quote from: Nmiller02 on December 30, 2013, 07:02:38 PM

Lol.... Why ? Just why ? Second pedals are for boats that haul so much ass the need a wing to prevent flying ! Correct me If I'm wrong but the boat your posting pics of doesn't look like tunnel dragster ? But hey I could be wrong...

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No it's not a tunnel. But it does haul ass. It's probably more of a case of winter rambling!!!

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« **Reply #21 on:** December 31, 2013, 02:41:44 PM »

Your better off just moving your seats back a few inches and adding a wedge to push the steering wheel up a little.

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« **Reply #22 on:** December 31, 2013, 03:22:33 PM »

Quote from: SoCalPSD on December 31, 2013, 02:41:44 PM

Your better off just moving your seats back a few inches and adding a wedge to push the steering wheel up a little.

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Yeah you're probably right.

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« **Reply #23 on:** January 01, 2014, 02:42:11 PM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on December 31, 2013, 03:22:33 PM

Yeah you're probably right.

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Been watching you know you want the T-deck, thought we could get you into the fold. remember you have to look good gettin' there

« **Reply #24 on:** January 18, 2014, 11:00:37 PM »

This is what I was talking about GT. ..

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