98 DCB Mach 22

[ChrisV]

Not gonna go extreme as my old whip. This will be much slower progress. Boat is damn nice already but theres few things that needs to be addressed.

On the way back from Havasu. Some reason I'm always scared towing something for the first time. Bearings, tires, or whatever might fall off. Greased up the bearings at sellers house before heading home.

 

[ChrisV]

Boat came with extra props which is dope.

 

[ChrisV]

Got it back to the shop safely.

Boat was so damn dirty so washed it up and get it ready for detail.

Started to compound and polish the boat. Forgot how much this job sucks.

 

[ChrisV]

Getting better. Hopefully ceramic coat with give it some more shine.

 

[ChrisV]

Took the cowls apart to send it to paint on monday and will be getting it back tomorrow. Some people will hate me for this but idgaf. To me it was too flashy.

Got new decals for the cowls and hull number.

 

[ChrisV]

There was a chip on the skeg. Was asking around to see if it was a good idea to weld it but everyone recommended sanding it down instead. Ain’t perfect but I’ll live with it.

 

[sonicss31]

You’re doing good so far. Black cowlings are approved.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Was looking amazing until the cowl post….. white

 

[ChrisV]

Much better.

 

[lenmann]

San Diego/LA Chargers fans are weeping...

 

[ChrisV]

San Diego/LA Chargers fans are weeping...

I’ve literally been talking shit to my friends about the colors.

 

[Liquidkroozir]

Its not like you were talking about making it into an open bow.

 

[counterpart7]

Took the cowls apart to send it to paint on monday and will be getting it back tomorrow. Some people will hate me for this but idgaf. To me it was too flashy.
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Got new decals for the cowls and hull number.
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I was going to mention the cowls should be black in your original post but didn’t want to get crucified for it….

 

[Dan Lorenze]

Love the boat, great job..

 

[TCHB]

Do you have split foot throttles for steering? Black looks nice

 

[ChrisV]

Do you have split foot throttles for steering? Black looks nice

Yes. Foot trim also. I kind of want to put blinker trim switches instead. My mind reacts better to my hands than foot.

 

[c_land]

Love the factory look of the black cowlings

 

[TCHB]

Yes. Foot trim also. I kind of want to put blinker trim switches instead. My mind reacts better to my hands than foot.

I was in a boat like yours and S was driving about 100mph steering with the peddles. I wanted to go home!

 

[ChrisV]

I was in a boat like yours and S was driving about 100mph steering with the peddles. I wanted to go home!

Hahah I’m the opposite. Hung out with @Duramax for the day and got a ride in his boat. Shit ruined me. Definitely my motivator to get the boat.

 

[TCHB]

From a M31 to the little rocket it was a blurry eye ride.

 

[ChrisV]

Applied some ceramic.

 

[lenmann]

Looks great Chris. I like the black cowls.

Did the ceramic make it a bunch better after the polish? I am still trying to figure out if that stuff is snake oil or not.

 

[ChrisV]

Looks great Chris. I like the black cowls.

Did the ceramic make it a bunch better after the polish? I am still trying to figure out if that stuff is snake oil or not.

Thanks!

I’m a fan of ceramic coat cause it makes it easy to wash after. Keeps the shiny longer too. Highly recommend.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Let’s get this trailer build started already! But seriously thanks for the winter boating content

 

[ChrisV]

Let’s get this trailer build started already! But seriously thanks for the winter boating content

In spring. Trailer is rusted in couple areas.

 

[Kct11]

Looking good.

 

[HST4ME]

Nice job on the cowls, the old paint was barf. I see you got some drag race wheels

 

[Rayson1971]

Where'd you get your stickers? I m ready to put some back on mine.

 

[ChrisV]

Where'd you get your stickers? I m ready to put some back on mine.

My friend made it. Give me a dimension and color.

 

[Rayson1971]

I have 2 300 promax. Same as your eliminator. So that size will work and I like the carbon fiber look you did. Not to copy you but looks good.

 

[ChrisV]

I have 2 300 promax. Same as your eliminator. So that size will work and I like the carbon fiber look you did. Not to copy you but looks good.

99-2000 promax? Its a little bit bigger than the 280. This is my old promax 300. I could send the same dimensions.

 

[Rayson1971]

Exactly same 1999 . How much? Those look perfect.

 

[ChrisV]

Exactly same 1999 . How much? Those look perfect.

DM me your addy.

 

[ChrisV]

Took the bote out yesterday. Driving a twin engine is kinda a pita compared to my last set up. Only went on the water for 30mins. Few things that needs to be addressed.

Blinker trim switches. The original set up got the trim on the dash for fine tune but it’s sucks reaching it.

Find out what neutral trim is. I felt like the boat was “wet” all the time or the water is too glassy.

Replace impellers cause water temp and pressure is different from each other.

Boat is fun but definitely need seat time.

 

[ChrisV]

That would explain the water pressure issue. Silicone everywhere.

 

[gordon]

I luv those twins such a cool boat congrats

 

[77 SLEEK]

That would explain the water pressure issue. Silicone everywhere. View attachment 1183684 View attachment 1183685 View attachment 1183686 View attachment 1183687

Hello Chris 280s don't have thermostats so the water psi is close to nothing @ idle but you will see water from both outlet tubes.

 

[ChrisV]

Hello Chris 280s don't have thermostats so the water psi is close to nothing @ idle but you will see water from both outlet tubes.

Hey Matt, yeah I figured that. It was more cruising at 60 and noticed there was less than 5psi on the starboard engine. Everything been replaced so can't wait to take it out again.

 

[Todd Mohr]

Mine is usually 7-10 psi at 60ish, the 2 motors are never the exact same. My left motor is usually 2psi lower at any speed, impellors changed yearly at the same time.

 

[rivermobster]

Took the bote out yesterday. Driving a twin engine is kinda a pita compared to my last set up. Only went on the water for 30mins. Few things that needs to be addressed.

Blinker trim switches. The original set up got the trim on the dash for fine tune but it’s sucks reaching it.

Find out what neutral trim is. I felt like the boat was “wet” all the time or the water is too glassy.

Replace impellers cause water temp and pressure is different from each other.

Boat is fun but definitely need seat time.


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Such beautiful noise.

 

[BIGRED9158]

I think i saw you in hemet this morning

 

[ChrisV]

I think i saw you in hemet this morning

Not me. Boat is torn apart in the shop haha

 

[BIGRED9158]

Not me. Boat is torn apart in the shop haha

Must be your twin white Chevy 2500 lifted pulling a twin outboard with a blue and white bottom

 

[HST4ME]

That would explain the water pressure issue. Silicone everywhere. View attachment 1183684 View attachment 1183685 View attachment 1183686 View attachment 1183687

And the broken base gasket.

 

[RogerThat99]

Took the bote out yesterday. Driving a twin engine is kinda a pita compared to my last set up. Only went on the water for 30mins. Few things that needs to be addressed.

Blinker trim switches. The original set up got the trim on the dash for fine tune but it’s sucks reaching it.

Find out what neutral trim is. I felt like the boat was “wet” all the time or the water is too glassy.

Replace impellers cause water temp and pressure is different from each other.

Boat is fun but definitely need seat time.

I drove a 22 DCB with twins once. I wasn't driving top speed, but it would take some time to get used to the foot trim. I also didn't utilize the split go peddle for steering. Again, it would take some time to get used to.

 

[ChrisV]

And the broken base gasket.

Yeah hopefully new stuff will be better.

 

[ChrisV]

I drove a 22 DCB with twins once. I wasn't driving top speed, but it would take some time to get used to the foot trim. I also didn't utilize the split go peddle for steering. Again, it would take some time to get used to.

Definitely need more seat time. I was going to install blinker trim switches but told myself to just wait and drive it more.

 

[ChrisV]

I really hate the blue steering wheel that came with the boat so I threw a sparco on. Not sure how I feel about it tbh. When I figure what new gauges to run I’ll get a better steering wheel. Definitely temporary for now.

 

[mattyc]

Definitely need more seat time. I was going to install blinker trim switches but told myself to just wait and drive it more. View attachment 1187470

What blinker kit do you have there? What's your opinion of design etc?

 

[Crazyhippy]

Hydraulic steering doesn't always return to the same center, so that wheel will end up turned upside down to go straight at some point in time... Symmetrical spoke patterns get rid of (or hide effectively) the issue.