Hondatech117 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 What's the plan for the stereo? C'mon now, you know all The Donfathers stuff is top secret and always six more weeks away. Asking just fuels the Dramadon fire! lol breakz77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeTJ Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 2:1 tranny and 17" props will change the answer to this question in the future. Those are going to make smaller motors more viable. Why do 440s in MBs make so much noise and eat so much fuel? My 440 is very quiet, and we surf at 3500-3600 regular and 3200-3300 goofy in my 24.5' 5400# monster boat (Supra SE) with 4200# ballast. All at 4.2-4.8 GPH. It's amazing. Is it hull shape that makes the difference? Don't get me wrong a 575 would be awesome but we actually don't need it at 1400' elevation. EDIT: in my Supra. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I, too, find it interesting that our boats seem to require higher surfing RPM than many others. My friend's new Malibu 23 lsv with the 400 and 1.76 trans run at 3200-3400 surfing with a total weight about the same as my F22 and the same prop. Mine runs at 3600 - 4000. The hulls are obviously quite different, so I have assumed that it has to do with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgigs7 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Prop-and Tranny are the key factors IMO. Love the boat Don! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The Donfather 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbboehm Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 What are you doing to get the 93 octane fuel for that beast? I made the 440 decision in my f22 partly because of that factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondatech117 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 What are you doing to get the 93 octane fuel for that beast? I made the 440 decision in my f22 partly because of that factor. Is 93 not readily available in CA? The local gas station by us has all the way up to 112 on tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeTJ Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Most gas stations here in NorCal top out at 92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondatech117 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Most gas stations here in NorCal top out at 92 92 will be fine, the knock sensor will retard the timing if there would be any issue, but that is so close I can't see how it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Like stated above we have 91 and 92 readily available. One or two octane is not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 What are you doing to get the 93 octane fuel for that beast? I made the 440 decision in my f22 partly because of that factor. That was a worry of mine also. My normal spot (Orwood) I just bring in fuel in cans anyway so not an issue. They do have 91 at the dock although. My concern was a few lakes I am planning on going to don't have 91. So I will use octane boost. JeffO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I had the first service done this week. Picking up this am. Going to wax and polish everything. Going out tomorrow with Adam4x4. My gatorstep order shipped yesterday. I will be installing next Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake (((O))) Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 You ever get a slingshot? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 You ever get a slingshot? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk I m not sure what you are asking. I have 5 slingshot wakeboards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota4ce Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Foil board.......that might be the question? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 No I don't have one. Way out of my price range. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulj Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Says the guy with a 575 in his new boat. oldsmobiledriver, JeffO, mkl91710 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsmobiledriver Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The Donfather 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 I am broke because of the motor. LOL oldsmobiledriver, BrettLee3232 and bakedaddie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperryd Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Says the guy with a 575 in his new boat. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk I was so going to post this!! I am broke because of the motor. LOL But I knew this was the answer!! MidnightMax, The Donfather, Paul Jones and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakz77 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 I am broke because of the motor. LOL Always an excuse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I got my gatorstep today. Gonna install on Saturday. Will post pixs in six weeks. MidnightMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightMax Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I got my gatorstep today. Gonna install on Saturday. Will post pixs in six weeks. I'm surprised you didn't post a picture of it all laid out on the floor face down with the sticker backing facing up so no one could see it oldsmobiledriver, Hyperryd, onequicktang and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve142 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 ^^^^ This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I'm surprised you didn't post a picture of it all laid out on the floor face down with the sticker backing facing up so no one could see it Omg I should have done that MidnightMax and oldsmobiledriver 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperryd Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Usually it is just a pic of the box. oldsmobiledriver, breakz77 and MidnightMax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Donfather Posted September 24, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Ok I got the floor installed today. I did everything by myself except for the main floor. Thank god Garys happened to show up and was kind enough to help me, Having a second set of hands for the big pieces is very helpful. JeffO, breakz77, MJFischer and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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