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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: 74 SleekCraft on April 19, 2014, 10:22:35 AM

Title: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 19, 2014, 10:22:35 AM
I just picked this up on Thursday. Has all parts except a motor. And I need to paint the floor. Gonna try and get it done before summers over.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: MorePower on April 19, 2014, 10:54:25 AM
Nice man! That guy had big plans for that boat. What did ou end up getting it for?
Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 19, 2014, 10:57:26 AM

Nice man! That guy had big plans for that boat. What did ou end up getting it for?
thanks. I traded my 21ft cruiser for it. I'm not gonna do anything special to it. Just clean it up and polish everything and get it on the water. My daycruiser ran but it wasn't the prettiest boat lol.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on April 19, 2014, 07:31:07 PM
Yeah saw that on c list. Dude was desperate. Good trade for you bro. Keep us updated.



Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 19, 2014, 08:18:00 PM

Yeah saw that on c list. Dude was desperate. Good trade for you bro. Keep us updated.


I've already started sanding the floor so I can paint it. And started polishing things. 


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on April 19, 2014, 08:57:34 PM
Nice! Did he give you all the parts he promised on his add?



Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 19, 2014, 09:05:06 PM

Nice! Did he give you all the parts he promised on his add?


it came with everything but gauges a motor and wire harness. And those are the easiest things to find lol.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: TrollerDave on April 19, 2014, 09:14:55 PM
Congrats! That tunnel should be quick.  :thumbup:

I don't know how if you're aware of this, but that hull is similar to a CP tunnel. CP tunnels have a reputation of being sketchy on shutdown. A lot of CP tunnels that I've seen on the forums have extensions on the outside of the front of the tunnels. I think CP actually built these extensions into the mold.

Here's a link that I found about it.
http://www.performanceboats.com/jet-boats/89570-texas-tunnel-resurrection.html (http://www.performanceboats.com/jet-boats/89570-texas-tunnel-resurrection.html)

People make these tunnels work, just with a little modification
Don't mean to mean to be a downer, just wanted to make sure your aware that's all.

Good luck with the build.
 
Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 19, 2014, 09:27:20 PM

Congrats! That tunnel should be quick.  :thumbup:

I don't know how if you're aware of this, but that hull is similar to a CP tunnel. CP tunnels have a reputation of being sketchy on shutdown. A lot of CP tunnels that I've seen on the forums have extensions on the outside of the front of the tunnels. I think CP actually built these extensions into the mold.

Here's a link that I found about it.
http://www.performanceboats.com/jet-boats/89570-texas-tunnel-resurrection.html (http://www.performanceboats.com/jet-boats/89570-texas-tunnel-resurrection.html)

People make these tunnels work, just with a little modification
Don't mean to mean to be a downer, just wanted to make sure your aware that's all.

Good luck with the build.
thanks for the info. I didn't know that. It's not a downer. I like getting new info that I didn't know before.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on April 19, 2014, 11:37:43 PM
it came with everything but gauges a motor and wire harness. And those are the easiest things to find lol.


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Hell yes. Good job man. Nice come up. Get'er done!



Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 20, 2014, 02:28:46 PM

Hell yes. Good job man. Nice come up. Get'er done!


thank you. I'm hoping to get it done soon.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 27, 2014, 03:20:07 PM
Floors all sanded and ready to paint.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on April 27, 2014, 07:24:41 PM
Looking good bro. Keep it up. Coming along nicely. What are you gonna shoot it with?



Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 27, 2014, 07:53:24 PM

Looking good bro. Keep it up. Coming along nicely. What are you gonna shoot it with?


thanks. To be honest I used rustoleum and a roller lol. But it looks good.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on April 27, 2014, 07:55:06 PM
No s*it. Looks great man.



Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 27, 2014, 07:56:19 PM

No s*it. Looks great man.


thank you.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: challenger76 on April 27, 2014, 08:12:18 PM
Have you ever used rustoleum before? Just wondering because I also need to paint the floor in my boat but I want it to last and if rustoleum does the trick it could save me money

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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 27, 2014, 08:15:06 PM

Have you ever used rustoleum before? Just wondering because I also need to paint the floor in my boat but I want it to last

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i personally haven't but my cousins build a lot of boats and that's what they told me to do. I just asked him and he said it lasts for a pretty long time. This is what I used. But gloss black.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 27, 2014, 08:16:38 PM

Have you ever used rustoleum before? Just wondering because I also need to paint the floor in my boat but I want it to last and if rustoleum does the trick it could save me money

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and it was 9$ a can lol. Bought 2 cans 2 rollers and 4 brushes for 32$ at Home Depot.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: challenger76 on April 27, 2014, 08:16:47 PM
That's cool home depot should carry that huh I've only seen it in spray cans

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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: challenger76 on April 27, 2014, 08:17:40 PM
Lol tou answed my question before I asked thanks haha

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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 27, 2014, 08:18:39 PM

Lol tou answed my question before I asked thanks haha

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lol no problem. If you decide to do it post up a pic.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: challenger76 on April 27, 2014, 08:18:54 PM
How should I prep the floor just scuff it up or sand smooth

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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 27, 2014, 08:21:57 PM

How should I prep the floor just scuff it up or sand smooth

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i just scuffed it up with 60 grit and sanded the Peeling parts smooth and cleaned it up and rolled it on. Let it dry then rolled it again. It was my first time doing it and I think it came out pretty good.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: challenger76 on April 27, 2014, 08:23:38 PM
It definitely looks good in the pics ill have to try it out I would have never thought of that thanx for the info

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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 27, 2014, 08:24:46 PM

It definitely looks good in the pics ill have to try it out I would have never thought of that thanx for the info

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thanks. No problem.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: jyeager on April 27, 2014, 08:26:20 PM
i personally haven't but my cousins build a lot of boats and that's what they told me to do. I just asked him and he said it lasts for a pretty long time. This is what I used. But gloss black.


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Not to be a downer, but that stuff will never last. i had it in my first boat and it all chipped and got messed up in 3 trips. skuff it up well and put a clear coat over it and it will last a bit longer. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 27, 2014, 08:29:23 PM

Not to be a downer, but that stuff will never last. i had it in my first boat and it all chipped and got messed up in 3 trips. skuff it up well and put a clear coat over it and it will last a bit longer. :thumbup: :thumbup:
i hope it don't do that lol. I don't wanna sand it again. Sanding sucks lol.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: randog on April 27, 2014, 11:30:42 PM

i hope it don't do that lol. I don't wanna sand it again. Sanding sucks lol.


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Buy a cheap da sander and a roll of 320 paper for it and you will have it sanded in 20 mins then clear it


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: Chad krieger on April 28, 2014, 05:03:31 PM
Nice boat I was going to jump on that but too busy.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: Just Electric on April 28, 2014, 08:39:03 PM
I agree with jake to much flex and movement on a boat plus I'd get ahold of jack at mpd if you plan on putting some decent hp to this there great boats but have issues on shit down if you don't drive em thru the back door. He can sell you or instal a set of pods that will help the boat out jmo


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: jyeager on April 28, 2014, 09:30:38 PM

I agree with jake to much flex and movement on a boat plus I'd get ahold of jack at mpd if you plan on putting some decent hp to this there great boats but have issues on shit down if you don't drive em thru the back door. He can sell you or instal a set of pods that will help the boat out jmo


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Yeah I have agree here. It's just my opinion but, you couldn't pay me to drive a cp or Texas tunnel. Some of the most dangerous boats ever built. Every person I know that has owned one has been tossed out of them. With that being said.
Get with jack at MPD and get the pods on there and a jet-a-way/ pop off if you plan on putting a good amount of hp.

The "shit"down that Justin mentioned hahaha


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 29, 2014, 09:41:57 PM
Pump in. New seals/gaskets.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: Just Electric on April 29, 2014, 11:17:55 PM
Looking good looks like the pump is set back where it needs to be how far forward does the motor sit from the transom


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on April 30, 2014, 11:41:25 AM

Looking good looks like the pump is set back where it needs to be how far forward does the motor sit from the transom


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thanks. Yes it is set back. I'm not sure how far it sits from the transome. I don't have a motor yet lol. It does have a adjustable rail kit


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on May 05, 2014, 07:06:37 PM
This boat is now for sale. 3000 obo. Call or text me if your interested. 9514002059. I would love to keep it but things have changed for me.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on May 05, 2014, 07:50:53 PM
Whoa Wtf happened? Found something nasty?



Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on May 05, 2014, 07:53:15 PM
I'm so interested.



Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on May 05, 2014, 08:51:32 PM

Whoa Wtf happened? Found something nasty?


no everything is fine with. Just planning on getting some seadoos. I already have another boat so now the wife and kids want seadoos.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on May 05, 2014, 08:59:34 PM
If you still have this in the next week it's mine.



Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on May 05, 2014, 09:00:34 PM

If you still have this in the next week it's mine.


ok let me know.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on May 05, 2014, 10:07:35 PM
Pm sent.



Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on May 10, 2014, 09:42:01 PM
Decided to finish it.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: MorePower on May 11, 2014, 12:02:55 AM
Hell ya man!


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on May 11, 2014, 12:04:18 AM

Hell ya man!


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cant wait to finish it. Lol.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on May 11, 2014, 01:31:12 AM
Uhuh bastard lol. Nice dizzy in that 454 lol. Glad you kept it bro. Good luck and let me know if you need a hand...oh and I see you fellas made a trip to o'reilly and got that plate for the intake. Easy in easy out.


Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on May 11, 2014, 08:32:22 AM

Uhuh bastard lol. Nice dizzy in that 454 lol. Glad you kept it bro. Good luck and let me know if you need a hand...oh and I see you fellas made a trip to o'reilly and got that plate for the intake. Easy in easy out.


hell ya it was easy with it lol. I'm gonna get a new cap got the distributer lol. Here's what the 468 looks like now.


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Title: Re: New Texas tunnel project.
Post by: GeneralLee on May 11, 2014, 11:42:20 AM
hell ya it was easy with it lol. I'm gonna get a new cap got the distributer lol. Here's what the 468 looks like now.


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Looking good. Keep it up guys. Don't vid the 468 fired up.



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