My new 23 ghost

[mikeyboy]

Hey guys this is my new ghost i just bought i love the boat it rides great but just have some questions on setting it up its a 200 vmax with a junk 23p prob it running at 5400 i think i can get more out of it

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/lowhoe2000/null-4.jpg

[tux974]

Call Kenny or Jeff @ K&K outboard in Oceanside. They are a Yamaha dealer, built that boat and know them better than anyone around! You will get the proper setup info first time around.
BTW, Superbender on here can also provide you with good info and help on the motor!!!

[gm250]

nice looking boat good luck with it revlimiter is 6150 make some changes

[vnemous]

Is that the same bottom as the K&K boat they raced?

[mikeyboy]

Thanks also who know how to hop up yamahas when i had my merc it was easy to drill exhaust bigger carbs reds ext this is my first yamaha and dont no how to play with it

[vnemous]

First paint it black, second contact Superbender on here:D

[mikeyboy]

Haha i liked my merc but this yamaha starts up first click of the key every time

[quicklt1]

Nice..that's same colors as mine ( I'm restoring a 28ft )

[mikeyboy]

Nice got any pics

[28ghost]

nice..that's same colors as mine ( i'm restoring a 28ft )

what year is your 28 ghost i have a black and white 28 with 250 yams had it for 23 yrs if its a 1986 burgundy white it was my brother in laws it had 200 yams

[quicklt1]

It's an 1986 burgandy and off white ..it had 200 yammys now nothing.. It was from mt.vernon...last regi is from 06

[quicklt1]

I. Want to put some old school 2.4 or 2.5 Mercs on it...

[28ghost]

i. Want to put some old school 2.4 or 2.5 mercs on it...

that was my brother in laws
that boat with 2.5 does high 80s
with 200 70 225 76 250 78

[quicklt1]

Really.. Nice ill post pic tonight..any history on boat?? It needs everthing

[bayratpg]

I just bought a 23 last month hat I'm restoring also. Some Sandy damage on top of 30 years of use. You MUST check out the youtube videos of the Kalibat brothers racing in Key West in the 1980's if you haven't already done so. They're amazing! I'm very excited to get mine back together. If you insist on tweaking your Yamabomba, Superbender is your guy. But you might check your history, watch The Great Raid, remember the Japanese Death March in the Phillipines and Buy American! Just sayin.

[bayratpg]

Any other Ghosts?

[speedman79]

I've seen that Ghost for sale on CL for a couple of years on and off. Was a little over my budget at the time - very nice boat ! Good luck. Is the lower unit stock or a LWP ? Sounds like a couple of bolt holes and a prop meant for surfacing...

[gm250]

I just bought a 23 last month hat I'm restoring also. Some Sandy damage on top of 30 years of use. You MUST check out the youtube videos of the Kalibat brothers racing in Key West in the 1980's if you haven't already done so. They're amazing! I'm very excited to get mine back together. If you insist on tweaking your Yamabomba, Superbender is your guy. But you might check your history, watch The Great Raid, remember the Japanese Death March in the Phillipines and Buy American! Just sayin.
that hurts you have 18 post and one friend I guess you know it all now lol. :cheers:good to see your feeling better peter pan

[gm250]

Thanks also who know how to hop up yamahas when i had my merc it was easy to drill exhaust bigger carbs reds ext this is my first yamaha and dont no how to play with it

you need to call superbender at e.p marine 1631 563 6277

[Wellstercraft]

I've been waiting awhile to see a thread like this. I've got a 28 that was originally burgundy and white. I recently changed the color to silver and white. The windshield was in bad shape, so I removed it. Twin 200's (for now).

[quicklt1]

wellstercraft nice boat..going to try and load some pics of my mess now..do you still have the gils..love to see more pics..looks great without railing,,,

[quicklt1]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4553315329845&set=a.1551799213818.60946.1800277491&type=3&theater

[quicklt1]

281082

[quicklt1]

281083281087interior out and brackets off..next i want to pull gas tank and beef up some stuff before i start putting it back together..looking for motors..

[Wellstercraft]

A few more.

[quicklt1]

what year,,that thing is clean..how did it end up in CA??

[mikeyboy]

Thanks alot i sent him a message but now i have his number this is my first yamaha and af of right now not the fasted but very reliable but its just so quite its a lot differnt then my merc offshore mid haha

[mikeyboy]

Thank yes i belive it is the same one that was on cl its a stock lower and ya i think playig with props and hight will help i just need to talke to the k&k guys and ask there openion on prob sizes and all it really is a great riding boat tho

[Wellstercraft]

what year,,that thing is clean..how did it end up in CA??
It's a 1986. Not sure of its entire journey to the west coast, but I picked it up in Lake Havasu.

[Ghost S84]

Congrats on the 23 unfort the 200s really are too small to get the boat to its speed once there is bottom paint etc. Sad to have lost mine after finally getting one. I had a 2.4L merc 200 and saw 69.4 but was pretty empty on gas. Id like to see someone put a 300xs on a 23 or a pair on a 28.

How bad was that 28 that you got up north?

If anyone ever selling there ghost (especially a 28) please contact me first i would appreciate it.

Goodluck to all the new ghost owners

[Ghost S84]

Thank yes i belive it is the same one that was on cl its a stock lower and ya i think playig with props and hight will help i just need to talke to the k&k guys and ask there openion on prob sizes and all it really is a great riding boat tho

I tested last summer needs 24 chooper. 24 Trophy was 1 mph slower had better speed at 5000 but the boat wants chopper nose lift. My dad n uncle never ran anything but choppers

[quicklt1]

Ghosts84 what's that in your sig a tee shirt I want one..

[quicklt1]

Everything is for sale

[mikeyboy]

Thanks the boat goes ok with the 200 but i was pacing a boat only doing low 50s what prop did u run

[mikeyboy]

Ok sorry didnt see that last post about the props when i was out sunday i saw 28 ghost and a yellow center conceal that said k&k heading out Joan's inlet was that u ?

[quicklt1]

My friend had a flat deck and I had a 21 checkmate enchanter we both has 200 mercs and were dead even 24 choppers low 60's

[bayratpg]

I know these hulls are built tough, but are there any common issues I should look for?
I'm going to get started on the glass work soon and my one S&F friend recommended I seek advice. He also suggested I paint my Ghost red and run it on Uncle Ben's. lol

[gm250]

[QUOTE=bayratpg;2517364]I know these hulls are built tough, but are there any common issues I should look for?
I'm going to get started on the glass work soon and my one S&F friend recommended I seek advice. He also suggested I paint my Ghost red and run it on Uncle Ben's. lol[/QUOT
Can you Guy point my friend in the right direction he loves this boat. Do you guys run full cabin up front or remove everything? any ideas on weight of boat he has high deck thanks for any info.

[Ghost S84]

[QUOTE=bayratpg;2517364]I know these hulls are built tough, but are there any common issues I should look for?
I'm going to get started on the glass work soon and my one S&F friend recommended I seek advice. He also suggested I paint my Ghost red and run it on Uncle Ben's. lol[/QUOT
Can you Guy point my friend in the right direction he loves this boat. Do you guys run full cabin up front or remove everything? any ideas on weight of boat he has high deck thanks for any info.

Bayrat: which color boat do you have? The cushions all pop right out up front I'd do that. The sport deck is 1250lbs and high deck is 1350lbs.

[quicklt1]

You know the weight of 28? Was their any coring in hulls?

[bayratpg]

Thanks S84. I have the offwhite and brown high deck. I posted a pic at the beginning of this thread. It came from K&K about 2mos ago. I believe the registrant was from Point Lookout. 1350 seems pretty light, that's great news. I plan to run it initially with a 2.5 200. I have a 24" chopper on the shelf:) Any thoughts on setback? My friend is trying to talk me into his 12" plate. I've seen the 28' with big setback but haven't seen any 23's. Also, I hope to go 3 liter by the spring. I want it to run like the 1982 youtube video. From what I understand, the competition hull was much lighter, so I realize mine will take some power and setup to get up. Thanks again 84.

[Trimmed Out15]

Hey bayrat, I'll be your 2nd friend since I'm a bayrat myself. What's up Pete, it's Keith. Good luck on your new boat, can't wait to see it

[quicklt1]

Trimmed out15 nice vids

[Trimmed Out15]

Trimmed out15 nice vids

Thanks, videos do no justice, even though they are not ghosts :)

[quicklt1]

I had some good vids of my banana with big block and had a seahawk with 2.4's (from 15 or 20 years ago).. were in brothers basement all gone from sandy..

[Trimmed Out15]

A few more.

Love it with the rails off, looks a lot sleeker imo, beautiful boat

[Trimmed Out15]

I had some good vids of my banana with big block and had a seahawk with 2.4's (from 15 or 20 years ago).. were in brothers basement all gone from sandy..

Sucks, Sandy got me too, time to make new ones. Get a bunch of us out there and get some good footage like back in the day

[quicklt1]

I'm in... Unfortunately only thing that's in the water running ( barely) is my 21 proline with a 150 opti GPS top speed 34 mph...but catching a lot of fluke..

[Trimmed Out15]

Lol that's ok, being on any boat is cooler then being stuck on land

[bayratpg]

Sup Keith? Let get out on the water!

[gm250]

Hey bayrat, I'll be your 2nd friend since I'm a bayrat myself. What's up Pete, it's Keith. Good luck on your new boat, can't wait to see it

keith be careful who you friend lol ghost 84 thanks for all the good info

[Wellstercraft]

Love it with the rails off, looks a lot sleeker imo, beautiful boat
Thanks. That was the first thing I did. Since then I added the alien cowls, rebuilt the steering, new gauges, new steering wheel, controls, pop up cleats, removed the windscreen, changed the color, rebuilt the motors, new cables, hoses, etc, etc. Its a real fun boat. Out in the west coast no one has any idea what it is, but everyone seems to love it. It's nice to see a thread started by other ghost enthusiasts.

[Wellstercraft]

Why are my pictures upside down?

[quicklt1]

What did you do with holes from railing??

[Wellstercraft]

What did you do with holes from railing??
I filled the holes with fender pin receptacles. It was cheaper and easier than doing fiberglass work.

[Trimmed Out15]

Sup Keith? Let get out on the water!

Can't wait to get out there again, been a while now

Wells, you have my fav ghost so far

[Ghost S84]

Wellster what size 2.5's you have on that nice 28?

[mike24]

hey s84 is your 23 fixable at all? how bad was it ?

[Wellstercraft]

200's for now. It is surprisingly fast with this power. I plan to upgrade in the next few years. I live near Lake Tahoe (direct injection two strokes only) and would like to upgrade to motors that would be permitted on the lake.

[Wellstercraft]

GhostS84 do you have any more pictures of your 23 or the 28 S84 you can post?

[quicklt1]

Wellstercraft what kind of mph you see with 200s

[Wellstercraft]

Consistent 70 mph (iPhone GPS). It seems that the rougher the water, the faster she wants to go. I just installed transom mount water pickups. I was losing water pressure past 65 mph. I should be able to wring out every last mph now that I have good water pressure. I'm running 26 choppers right now. They seem to be good all around props. The boat handles like its on rails.

[quicklt1]

Nice set up..

[Ghost S84]

hey s84 is your 23 fixable at all? how bad was it ?

Not fixable due to the asshole town worker who decided to take his plow and crush the deck in and push it across the street and over the curb and blew the bottom out, when it wasn't necessary at all.

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[berzerko]

Not fixable due to the asshole town worker who decided to take his plow and crush the deck in and push it across the street and over the curb and blew the bottom out, when it wasn't necessary at all.

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yup probably the same worker who in the process of cutting down the tree in front of my house preceded to hit his coworker in the head and rip the elec. service mast off the side of my house :confused:
I know everyone was doing the best they could and I'm sure a bit shell shocked but there were a lot of cases of just plain poor judgement

the guy that owns Texas car wash had a 28 with twin yami's back in the day, they were un heard of on a performance boat back than

sorry about your boat ghost, great thread keep the info coming

[quicklt1]

rough pics to look at..the hull and deck arent bonded on the 23's ?

[mikeyboy]

Those pics are hard to look at poor boat

[bayratpg]

My deck is screwed to the hull and glassed, the railing is screwed separately. There is also caulking in the outer seam if the hull/deck joint.

[bayratpg]

I hate to see your boat like that 84

[Ghost S84]

It was a tough pill to swallow especially since it was fixable before the plow got it...still have the yard CC to use.

[quicklt1]

Was at k&k today..nice to talking to Jeff, the guy that built my boat 27 years ago...and saw a beautiful one that was just redone..then went home and took my railing off...lots of work to do..........[ATTAC281462H=CONFIG]281461[/ATTACH]

[OrangeCrush]

I remember watching the K&K ghost run at the races in Greenwich was my favorite, the guys had no fear and kicked butt.

[Wellstercraft]

Great picture of the S-84 boat. Does anyone know how many 28's were built?

[quicklt1]

Think he said around 30,and 2-31 footers only 1 left his..it looks like a 28 on steroids(8'beam)...I saw it there but pretty scratched up from hurricane sandy..

[Wellstercraft]

I had mine out yesterday. The transom water pickups were a great upgrade. Consistent water pressure regardless of speed, water conditions or during turns. I still can't believe how good these boats run with stock 200's.

quicklt1 you need to keep us posted as you go along. Losing the bow rail sure makes a difference in the appearance.

[Ghost S84]

The 31 is a tank and runs 73-74 with 250 OX66's (only 3-4 mph slower then the 28). Its getting redone this fall and going to put the new yamaha v6 300's on it...

[quicklt1]

Hey s84 .. What's right terminology is it, ghost boats, k&k ghost, ghost offshore racing, ghost industries????

[28ghost]

hey s84 .. What's right terminology is it, ghost boats, k&k ghost, ghost offshore racing, ghost industries????

heres a pic of my boat

[Trimmed Out15]

Another rail-less, looks good

[Wellstercraft]

28ghost wha motors are you running?

[28ghost]

28ghost wha motors are you running?

250 yams

[quicklt1]

Ghost s84 . Should race that shop boat this weekend race right in long beach !!

[bayratpg]

I was just by K&K today. The Kalibats are true gentlemen. They helped me out with setup, they sold it to me. I now have the transom plates and 10" jackplate already adjusted for my 2.4 with 24" chopper. Its a proven 69mph setup. I'm trying to patch some holes, roll on some paint and make it out to watch the races this weekend:)

[quicklt1]

they seem really nice..how come he didnt sell me anything..
just picked up my original gil brackets from powder coating, he gave them back to me after sandblasting in rough shape..i want to find someone to copy them i think they look so much cooler than new brackets..

[ghost28]

heres a pic of my boat

UGLY Color......LMAO...Joking....any pics of it in its original form when it was MORE TRIM?? still my favorite 28 of all time...when you wanna sell it call me and i will buy it...I miss mine...


they seem really nice..how come he didnt sell me anything..
just picked up my original gil brackets from powder coating, he gave them back to me after sandblasting in rough shape..i want to find someone to copy them i think they look so much cooler than new brackets..

do yourself a favor and put a one piece stainless marine 12" box on there....the old school Gil brackets cracked and were just ****ty....and the single 12" boxes will move around on you...Mine did all the time....

[ghost28]

Mine back in the day....

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/ghost28x/oldpics3128.jpg (http://s177.photobucket.com/user/ghost28x/media/oldpics3128.jpg.html)

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/ghost28x/oldpics4026.jpg (http://s177.photobucket.com/user/ghost28x/media/oldpics4026.jpg.html)

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/ghost28x/oldpics3048.jpg (http://s177.photobucket.com/user/ghost28x/media/oldpics3048.jpg.html)

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/ghost28x/oldpics3040.jpg (http://s177.photobucket.com/user/ghost28x/media/oldpics3040.jpg.html)

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w234/ghost28x/oldpics3038.jpg (http://s177.photobucket.com/user/ghost28x/media/oldpics3038.jpg.html)

[quicklt1]

I want to use same holes in transom won't smb have different spread??



do yourself a favor and put a one piece stainless marine 12" box on there....the old school Gil brackets cracked and were just ****ty....and the single 12" boxes will move around on you...Mine did all the time....[/QUOTE]

[quicklt1]

I want to keep boat old school and kool..

[mike24]

nice george do u miss it ? how long ago was that ? how fast was it? those 28s are real nice boats

[ghost28]

nice george do u miss it ? how long ago was that ? how fast was it? those 28s are real nice boats

Yeah I miss it...I had alot of fun in that boat...Bought it when i was 21 and sold when i was 28 had it for a long time....It ran 69 with the original pair of 200 fishing motor Yamahas that were on it then i repowered with a pair of 200 V-Max yammies and it was a consistent 73mph boat with a best of 75.....

[cld9768]

Anyone have pictures of the 31?

[28ghost]

Yeah I miss it...I had alot of fun in that boat...Bought it when i was 21 and sold when i was 28 had it for a long time....It ran 69 with the original pair of 200 fishing motor Yamahas that were on it then i repowered with a pair of 200 V-Max yammies and it was a consistent 73mph boat with a best of 75.....

goerge
still see your old boat running around mine got beat up in the storm Hustler fixed it looks great going to paint hatch black and add pop up cleats would love to get 250xs or 300xs kenny keeps talking me out of it still runs 78

[ghost28]

goerge
still see your old boat running around mine got beat up in the storm Hustler fixed it looks great going to paint hatch black and add pop up cleats would love to get 250xs or 300xs kenny keeps talking me out of it still runs 78

300xs is the way to go....I will even rig it and come work on them for you at K&K if kenny doesnt want to.......I love optis...There kinda my thing right now...I have a customer with a 30 Superboat Center Console i did last year with a pair of 300XS running consistent 85 with a best of 87 and he has almost 200 trouble free hours on it...before that the same boat had a pair of 250Proxs motors and it ran 77-79 but couldnt keep the midsections together.... i have done a bunch of other boats with them...they are really good running motors...Just gotta service them properly every season and they run great...I bet a consistent 85 isnt out of the question with them on your boat with a set of 4 blade ETs...if you wanna see how they run let me know...i can take you out in that 30 Super and you will be in love....

[28ghost]

300xs is the way to go....I will even rig it and come work on them for you at K&K if kenny doesnt want to.......I love optis...There kinda my thing right now...I have a customer with a 30 Superboat Center Console i did last year with a pair of 300XS running consistent 85 with a best of 87 and he has almost 200 trouble free hours on it...before that the same boat had a pair of 250Proxs motors and it ran 77-79 but couldnt keep the midsections together.... i have done a bunch of other boats with them...they are really good running motors...Just gotta service them properly every season and they run great...I bet a consistent 85 isnt out of the question with them on your boat with a set of 4 blade ETs...if you wanna see how they run let me know...i can take you out in that 30 Super and you will be in love....

THOSE MOTORS ARE JUST A DREAM IF i WAS GOING TO SPEND THAT KIND OF MONEY I WOULD BUY A CAT
MY BOAT GOES 45MPH 90% OF THE TIME WITH THE FAMILY (WATERTAXI TO FI) Ill just buy a powerhead when the time comes I have 3 engines worth of parts otherwise

[quicklt1]

If anyone repowers I'm interested in whatever's coming off!! Merc or yam only.. Thanks

[ghost28]

THOSE MOTORS ARE JUST A DREAM IF i WAS GOING TO SPEND THAT KIND OF MONEY I WOULD BUY A CAT
MY BOAT GOES 45MPH 90% OF THE TIME WITH THE FAMILY (WATERTAXI TO FI) Ill just buy a powerhead when the time comes I have 3 engines worth of parts otherwise

yeah i hear ya...the days of blasting all over the bay are very few and far between for me too...these days i am just happy to go for a little slow cruise at the end of the day...

[Ghost S84]

I was just by K&K today. The Kalibats are true gentlemen. They helped me out with setup, they sold it to me. I now have the transom plates and 10" jackplate already adjusted for my 2.4 with 24" chopper. Its a proven 69mph setup. I'm trying to patch some holes, roll on some paint and make it out to watch the races this weekend:)

Pete that came off my boat, which i saw gps 69.4 out of but it was an unpainted bottom and very very low on fuel and my motor was a mint 2.4L 200 with open exhaust and some other little tricks my uncle worked up for me. I usually ran 67-68, so if you have painted bottom you should see low 60's. Goodluck with the project and you have my boats only remaining part so use it well :D.

[quicklt1]

Please elaborate on "other little tricks"

[bayratpg]

84, I've been working hard to get the 30yrs of paint off the bottom. 90% there! My 2.4 is mint and has the exhaust done also. I also have a 2.5 with 135psi across the board. That may be mounted on your bracket by Sun. I'm thinking 3 liter for the spring though. I'm very happy to have your bracket and transom plates. Very cool! Maybe I'll see you out there this weekend. I just want to get her somewhat seaworthy. Sandy kicked her ass a lil. I hoping the maiden voyage will be race day. Won't be pretty though. BTW, Thanks to you and your family for an awesome boat and for their help in bringing her back to life.
Gotta give a shout out to Superbender and GM250 for making it all possible:) Thanks Guys.

[Ghost S84]

Not sure of them all. I know the air box was drilled out, removed padding from the clam shell, added some plates to increase water pickup and slightly modified the blowout ring...

[Ghost S84]

Anyone have pictures of the 31?
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[mike24]

s84. seeing those pics of the 23 made me sick the boat was all there some people just like to destroy things n hav no common sense what a jackazz! was it just not cost effective to fix or...? well what a shame hate to see any long island boats get destroyed whats next for you ? look for another?

[Ghost S84]

s84. seeing those pics of the 23 made me sick the boat was all there some people just like to destroy things n hav no common sense what a jackazz! was it just not cost effective to fix or...? well what a shame hate to see any long island boats get destroyed whats next for you ? look for another?

Bottom of pad was blown out so we said its not worth it. No boat plans as of now. I was looking at this boat out in CA but its too far and cant see it before buying it. Its the nicest 23 I've seen tho and is a rare sportdeck. Hope it comes back east..

http://boats.iboats.com/1983-ghost-ski-boat/1285998.html

[Wellstercraft]

Bottom of pad was blown out so we said its not worth it. No boat plans as of now. I was looking at this boat out in CA but its too far and cant see it before buying it. Its the nicest 23 I've seen tho and is a rare sportdeck. Hope it comes back east..

http://boats.iboats.com/1983-ghost-ski-boat/1285998.html

Let me know if you want me to take a look at it for you. I'm about 45 minutes from there. Looks real nice.

[bayratpg]

We slapped her together in two days. I'm going around Breezy Pt to see the races with GM250 and Trimmedout15. See you guys out there!

[gm250]

We slapped her together in two days. I'm going around Breezy Pt to see the races with GM250 and Trimmedout15. See you guys out there!

Was good to see you out Pete boat looked like it ran awsome

[gm250]

We slapped her together in two days. I'm going around Breezy Pt to see the races with GM250 and Trimmedout15. See you guys out there!

Was good to see you out Pete boat looked like it ran awsome

[bayratpg]

Thanks Greg, was an awesome day. Even with the burnt piston! Wonder if the 2.4 will be faster.

[quicklt1]

What happened

[bayratpg]

281938No 2 piston broke a ring, I believe. From what I understand its a fairly common problem?

[quicklt1]

That sux

[bayratpg]

Yeah, but luckily I didnt sell my checkmate yet. It has an awesome running 2.4 that I'll probably be swapping tomorrow or Tuesday.

[bayratpg]

Btw, The Ghosts were out today. I saw Ghost 23, very nice boat. I also saw a red and white 28 and a blue and white 28. Very cool. Met a few more S&F guys too. Awesome day.

[quicklt1]

I was cutting out my floor ... Have tank exposed..

[bayratpg]

Thanks Walter:)

[quicklt1]

You should get boat u.s. their tow coverage is great.. Any tow even from dock..guys are always around..

[bayratpg]

Good idea. Never needed it when I ran OMC though!

[quicklt1]

Anyone know where I can get indoor storage so I can work on boat this winter? On Long Island

[quicklt1]

Bayrat u have a black pick up??

[Onetime]

Bottom of pad was blown out so we said its not worth it. No boat plans as of now. I was looking at this boat out in CA but its too far and cant see it before buying it. Its the nicest 23 I've seen tho and is a rare sportdeck. Hope it comes back east..

http://boats.iboats.com/1983-ghost-ski-boat/1285998.html


That is my old boat brought it out to California in 1990 or 1991. Was the first recreational one sold when the K&K boys were racing. Light lay up and fast. Let me know if you want to know more about it.

[bayratpg]

Quick, I have a white Lincoln Mark Lt. Why do you ask?

[quicklt1]

Saw a guy on throgsneck bridge and his are was "bay rat"

[revlimiter776]

How's your new Yamaha?

[bayratpg]

It's in the mail. As soon as it arrives, power head is going to Superbender.

[gm250]

I didn't know superbender fixed Hondas bayrat

[quicklt1]

If any ghost guys need front railing let me know I took mine off and rear swim ladder also..I'm going bare bones

[bayratpg]

Taiwanda, Yamaguchi, Yamasaki, all the same no?

[JamesGang]

Thanks for the education on Ghosts you guys. Never saw one before this. Have to say I kind of like the way they look with the rails. That Blue 28 on page 6 from a side view it just looks like it was meant to be.

[bayratpg]

Hey Jamesgang, I made it all the way to LI without even a glitch! Lol. It was a pleasure seeing you Saturday, cool Johny powered Laser. As far as the Ghosts are concerned, most of the info is available on this site. A couple videos that have been posted on threads here can be seen on YouTube. "k&k Ghost" you'll find the footage of the 82 world championships with the 23 and also 86/87 championships with their 28. Also, "Ghost 23 racing In Bermuda" is has some cool race footage. By the spring you should see mine close up, you just cant touch! Lol


Thanks for the education on Ghosts you guys. Never saw one before this. Have to say I kind of like the way they look with the rails. That Blue 28 on page 6 from a side view it just looks like it was meant to be.

[JamesGang]

I'll stand back, but I do want to see it.

[bayratpg]

http://youtu.be/RTyxMOVvYQU

[gm250]

nice pass bayrat little more power and setback your on your way to 80

[Trimmed Out15]

Then she will be on that fastest sob list, best of luck!

[JamesGang]

Hey Keith Merry Christmas Why is your boat not at the top of the list??? I just don't quite get this 53.6 or what ever it is???

Oh Bayrat, thanks for telling me where to find those videos. Very cool watched em all. New boat looks good. That thing going to the romp this year? Like to see it, dont worry I wont touch it!

[bayratpg]

Trimmed, I don't expect to be in your zip code, but I shouldn't be last to the watering hole either. Bender is building me a 250hpdi, I anticipate low 80's. Save up some more scratch and go for the 300 upgrades by summer hopefully. It will be fun for sure!

[bayratpg]

Hey Jimmy, I sure plan on making the Romp. I have a lot of work ahead of me so she won't be mint. Aiming for function this year.

[Trimmed Out15]

Hey Keith Merry Christmas Why is your boat not at the top of the list??? I just don't quite get this 53.6 or what ever it is???

Oh Bayrat, thanks for telling me where to find those videos. Very cool watched em all. New boat looks good. That thing going to the romp this year? Like to see it, dont worry I wont touch it!
Merry Christmas Jimbo, the boys made me stir the pot on that list, can't wait to see the bay rat running, even if its with a yamidog

[JamesGang]

Hows your engine coming

[Trimmed Out15]

Have to check in with the builder, tuff time of yr with the holidays im sure

[gm250]

Merry Christmas Jimbo, the boys made me stir the pot on that list, can't wait to see the bay rat running, even if its with a yamidog

stir the pot you are just trying to climb on top . nothing wrong with that you worked hard to get there. you better stop picking on the Yamaha boys they really gave it a good run this year . we stepped our game up big this year lol

[JamesGang]

Come on GM. Me and Keith were nice to you guys this year we left our boats home. We just sicked one, new to the field, young Merc kid on ya and your still complaining. Unless you and Bender put twin turbos on those big 4 bangers I think Keith, Ben and Mike #47 are gonna be out in front. I think Keith still has a sore leg so he needs a little help stirring the pot.

[gm250]

Nice that's what I was looking for alittle winter fun Jimmy. I know im slow

[gm250]

Nice that's what I was looking for alittle winter fun Jimmy. I know im slow

[Trimmed Out15]

Come on GM. Me and Keith were nice to you guys this year we left our boats home. We just sicked one, new to the field, young Merc kid on ya and your still complaining. Unless you and Bender put twin turbos on those big 4 bangers I think Keith, Ben and Mike #47 are gonna be out in front. I think Keith still has a sore leg so he needs a little help stirring the pot.
Don't forget yourself, your Velocity is no joke either, gonna be a great year. The Yami boys have stepped it up for sure, excited to see these 4 bangers let loose. Any Ghost updates?

[bayratpg]

Putting in solid mounts and some mid mods tomorrow. Gotta flip her over and clean up her bottom some before I splash her. You're ahead of me on the powerhead line, but I'm in no rush with that. Funzalo currently. I'll keep you posted.

[JamesGang]

Don't forget yourself, your Velocity is no joke either, gonna be a great year. The Yami boys have stepped it up for sure, excited to see these 4 bangers let loose. Any Ghost updates?

Mine can't hold a candle to yours. Mike and Ben may be a little closer. When were running side by side and I'm full out it seems like when you hit yours I just dropped a cylinder. Sucked seeing that the first time but I'm use to it now. Never had to deal with any of this agony till i started hangin with you LI boys.

[JamesGang]

Speaking of LI talent. Anybody here an MMA fan. Chris Weidman from Baldwin did it again last night. He beat Anderson Silva a second time.

[dnelson964]

Mine can't hold a candle to yours. Mike and Ben may be a little closer. When were running side by side and I'm full out it seems like when you hit yours I just dropped a cylinder. Sucked seeing that the first time but I'm use to it now. Never had to deal with any of this agony till i started hangin with you LI boys.


Jim, that's what the L.I. boys do.....make everyone run too hard to keep up and then the Merc. 'gremlins' http://i44.tinypic.com/2jaawjo.jpgdo the rest....merc rebuilds have to be more bullet proof before I will switch back....they should never have teamed up with China if you ask me http://i39.tinypic.com/29kxrwp.jpg...:eek:;)

[JamesGang]

Still like my Mercs Doc. They been good to me. I will say China has a few parts on my Arctic Cat that is seriously doggin me this year. Whats China got on the Mercs that are causing problems?

[gm250]

merc makes an awesome motor the x is the fastest motor ever built in my opinion . I love my Yamaha and the challenge to make it run . pete aka [bayrat] is one step closer to hitting the water mid is built and polished nice job pete

[JamesGang]

yea im looking forward to seeing it go. That should be a great Sacondaga boat when the wind picks up.

[dnelson964]

Still like my Mercs Doc. They been good to me. I will say China has a few parts on my Arctic Cat that is seriously doggin me this year. Whats China got on the Mercs that are causing problems?

Just ribbing you Jim ;)....but I think the 'Bay Rat' should be given another name since it's a famous race hull afterall..:rolleyes::D

[bayratpg]

merc makes an awesome motor the x is the fastest motor ever built in my opinion . I love my Yamaha and the challenge to make it run . pete aka [bayrat] is one step closer to hitting the water mid is built and polished nice job pete

Big thanks to you and Superbender!

[bayratpg]

I agree, I'm sure people will refer to the hull as the Ghost come spring, I'm not changing my name just yet though Doc!

[bayratpg]

Gotta love this pic my 6yo nephew drew for me for Christmas though.

[Trimmed Out15]

Gotta love this pic my 6yo nephew drew for me for Christmas though.
Best gift ever, that's awesome, glad to hear you got the mid done today, can't wait to see her run

[gm250]

Big thanks to you and Superbender!

anytime buddy that's what we are here for to help each other :D you should have stayed for chili and beer:cheers:

[JamesGang]

And Shine!!

[Trimmed Out15]

Gotta love this pic my 6yo nephew drew for me for Christmas though.
By the way, your nephew likes Mercs too!

[bayratpg]

By the way, your nephew likes Mercs too!

He sure does and his father will likely never turn. He wears American made sneakers and jeans! I grew up on Evinrude just like you, but I watch them get towed in to Argo all summer long. I went for a Yamabomba because the guys who like to play with me all run them. Your pop had to tow me in last year and I didn't want to be chastised by the Ricers if my Merc took a crap. This way I can blame them:) btw, I don't have Yamaha tattoo'd on my body anywhere!

[Trimmed Out15]

Lol we are bayrats for life, I got your back no matter what you run!

[gm250]

That goes for me to

[bayratpg]

Thanks boys! I'll be leaning on you both this year for prop and setup help:)

[GHOST23]

Thanks boys! I'll be leaning on you both this year for prop and setup help:)


I have I high deck 23 ghost i have been on the boat since I was a kid. K&k built the boat for my father in 1985....set back..200 vmax with beat up 24p chopper 70 was my best. New prop this year for sure.

[GHOST23]

Not fixable due to the asshole town worker who decided to take his plow and crush the deck in and push it across the street and over the curb and blew the bottom out, when it wasn't necessary at all.

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OMG !!!! Dude I didn't know this happened really sry to see ur ghost like this. I haven't been on in while or on my boat last year geez your alway welcome on mine this year for sure.

[bayratpg]

Still have a lot of work to do, but we got her out there.

[dnelson964]

The Ghost is lookin awesome !

Good luck with the racing..:thumbsup:

[quicklt1]

congrats .. saw you day before, looking good,,

[bayratpg]

Thanks guys. I have a long way to go, but its alive!

[JamesGang]

Looks awesome Pete. What engine do you have on it?

[bayratpg]

Hey Jim, I'm running the Yamaha.

Looks awesome Pete. What engine do you have on it?

[baja200merk]

Looks good! I wish I knew you were in the bay when I lived there!

[bayratpg]

Where did you live?
Looks good! I wish I knew you were in the bay when I lived there!

[baja200merk]

Breezy

[JamesGang]

Hey Jim, I'm running the Yamaha.Glad you decided to use that. Looks like it pushes it good!

[bayratpg]

I grew up in Meadowmere Park and currently live next to the Bayhouse up at the Head of Bay. Looks like I'm going to Baldwin soon though. You know Jimmy D, HST? Kenny C HST? Walter D, mod vp and tunnel hull racers in the 80's? All practiced on Jamaica Bay.
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[Grant Conklin]

Thanks for an entertaining thread! I'm a newb to Scream and Fly, and reviving the thread to see if anyone would be willing to share pictures and thoughts on the 23 Ghost transom. I have a Glastron CVX 23 which is the same hull as the Ghost 23. My plan has been to convert it to outboard power.

What's the maximum setback that works well? With about 25", I wouldn't need to cut into the swim platform.

I think I have a 50 gallon gas tank. With the setback, would it be best to move the gas tank so that the front edge is even with the front of the cabin?

Thanks in advance for the help. Mods -- If this needs a different topic just let me know and I'll start one.

Thanks,
Grant

[Ghost S84]

Thanks for an entertaining thread! I'm a newb to Scream and Fly, and reviving the thread to see if anyone would be willing to share pictures and thoughts on the 23 Ghost transom. I have a Glastron CVX 23 which is the same hull as the Ghost 23. My plan has been to convert it to outboard power.

What's the maximum setback that works well? With about 25", I wouldn't need to cut into the swim platform.

I think I have a 50 gallon gas tank. With the setback, would it be best to move the gas tank so that the front edge is even with the front of the cabin?

Thanks in advance for the help. Mods -- If this needs a different topic just let me know and I'll start one.

Thanks,
Grant

Ghost industries first 23 boat was inspired by Glastron as we were a dealer of Glastrons but its far from "the same hull as Ghost 23". That being said, the 23 ghost is best run with a 12" to 18" setback 20" shaft and a Chopper for bow lift (my old boat I ran a 26" chopper on a stock merc 2.4 200 and ran a best of 71 mph). Don't put anything in the bow that would be very counterproductive.
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[genob]

412378Just got done stripping off the bottom paint fairing a thousand little dings in the bottom and put on an epoxy barrier coat
No more windshield no more bolsters going to make it a sit down boat
Hoping to put a 300 promax on it

[genob]

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[Grant Conklin]

Thanks Ghost S84,

That's very helpful. In the meantime, I've decided to sell the CVX23. It will be a great project for someone, but it's more time than I want to invest at this stage of life.

I don't know if the forum rules allow for this or not, but here's the link to the boat sale: https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/boa/d/1988-glastron-cvx-23-to/6633009365.html

Thanks,
Grant

[Ghost S84]

412378Just got done stripping off the bottom paint fairing a thousand little dings in the bottom and put on an epoxy barrier coat
No more windshield no more bolsters going to make it a sit down boat
Hoping to put a 300 promax on it

Not sure of the condition of your hull, but if its in good shape I am curious of the numbers you see with a 300 or a 300x, as to my knowledge nobody has ever put something that big on a 23 ghost. If your setup is right you should see speeds comparable to the 21 superboat, but be careful 90s are uncharted waters for the hull. Good Luck with it.

[FUJIMO]

Ghost industries first 23 boat was inspired by Glastron as we were a dealer of Glastrons but its far from "the same hull as Ghost 23".

Since the boats were the same length, what specifically was added(as a positive) to the Glastron hull plug, to alter the bottom design to a Ghost? I see a pseudo pad that was added, in this photo. What, if anything else, was there exactly?https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=412382&d=1531392601 (https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=412382&d=1531392601)

[genob]

Not sure of the condition of your hull, but if its in good shape I am curious of the numbers you see with a 300 or a 300x, as to my knowledge nobody has ever put something that big on a 23 ghost. If your setup is right you should see speeds comparable to the 21 superboat, but be careful 90s are uncharted waters for the hull. Good Luck with it.

I have spent some time going over it seems like it is in pretty decent shape but clearly the bottom is not perfect so i am sure 90 is probably out
Hoping with all this 4 stroke talk the 2 strokes 300 promax is something that fits the budget.
Just wondering are you the one that built it? its an 89

[Ghost S84]

Since the boats were the same length, what specifically was added(as a positive) to the Glastron hull plug, to alter the bottom design to a Ghost? I see a pseudo pad that was added, in this photo. What, if anything else, was there exactly?https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=412382&d=1531392601 (https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=412382&d=1531392601)

Not sure actually, as my father is the builder. Difference is the 23 ghost is alot faster than the glastron and the rest is trade secrets of Ghost Industries lol