TX 18 Build
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Did Huck ever post any performance data on his TX18? These are very interesting boats. Can't wait for a ride in Davids
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DB, Kudos on making this a family project. I cherish the memories I had building something with my Dad or Grandfather, even though I was likely "getting inthe way" at the time...
I't's all precious.
I't's all precious.
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Steven, I will consider that. I may just get another pair but I do have a slight drop going out of the garage... I did not think about the physics of three sets of wheels...
Seth, the reason I went with the tx over the phantom is that I wanted something different. I grew up in the keys and all the flats boats looked the same. Most still do....
Prarie dog, I rode on Hucks boat. It performed very well with the old 2 stroke he had on the back. I did not have my gps at the time but with 4 adults and one small kid it got right on a plane. I am not too good at estimating top end but I think it went 40mph or so. We will see what it will do with a brand new 2 stroke 90 yamaha.
Mark, Joseph really is enjoying the build.... He gets excited about doing it. I wonder how long that will last when it comes time to fair...
Seth, the reason I went with the tx over the phantom is that I wanted something different. I grew up in the keys and all the flats boats looked the same. Most still do....
Prarie dog, I rode on Hucks boat. It performed very well with the old 2 stroke he had on the back. I did not have my gps at the time but with 4 adults and one small kid it got right on a plane. I am not too good at estimating top end but I think it went 40mph or so. We will see what it will do with a brand new 2 stroke 90 yamaha.
Mark, Joseph really is enjoying the build.... He gets excited about doing it. I wonder how long that will last when it comes time to fair...
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Dborecky, you might consider a wing on the front deck to keep from blowing over. 90hp on that boat should fly
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That is on the plans, we call it a "sneeze preventer".Prarie Dog wrote:Dborecky, you might consider a wing on the front deck to keep from blowing over. 90hp on that boat should fly
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Jaques, I was under the impression that the sneeze preventer was there to keep the boat from sneezing when it is coming off plane. Is it there to kill lift too?
Thanks, Paul
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Re: TX 18 Build
Lost in translation . Only to deflect spray.
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Good luck to you Derrick. I will be watching with lust and envy. I miss mine and would LOVE to put my next one together with a pre-cut!
I never took specs. I know she would do around 40 but no exact numbers. I didn't do the sneeze guard and didn't regret it. I like the look without it and spray wasn't an issue.
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I never took specs. I know she would do around 40 but no exact numbers. I didn't do the sneeze guard and didn't regret it. I like the look without it and spray wasn't an issue.
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Huck, do you still have your TX?
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