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Keaten
11-20-2016, 08:48 PM
Just some random pics of my STV.....360999361000361001361002361003361004361005

CNC_Guy
11-20-2016, 09:07 PM
Congrats! What's under the hood?

JPEROG
11-20-2016, 09:11 PM
My first new one was an 89' pro-comp with a 200 on it. The dealer drilled the exhaust, put a set of reeds in it, took .0025 off the heads, added a lower water pick-up and I ran that boat non-stop for 3 years. I had as much or more fun with that set up "similar to what you appear to have" as I have with any of the boats that I have since owned. You will quickly become addicted to what these little hulls are capable of-get ready for the fun to start. Is this one an 86 or 87?

Joe

baja200merk
11-20-2016, 09:45 PM
Looks like a nice ride. Wear a life line and have fun!

joe- .0025 that 1psi more squeeze must have made it scream :p :D

Keaten
11-20-2016, 10:23 PM
Im thinking its a 87 not for shure... Got a Bridgeport on it now with 145psi compression, mild mods, hopefully will get some safe seat time soon, after i get the bugs worked out i would love to feel 100mph for a mile or too.. very excited! !

rock
11-21-2016, 07:59 AM
Congratulations. You are now headed in the right direction. Your heads will be done this week. Make sure you get that thing safe before you get it wet. Don't let the excitement bite you in the butt.

Rock

nelson edens
11-22-2016, 08:36 AM
I owned a 1989 STV exactly like yours. It was my first fast boat (100+). I was a rookie. One day I was not paying attention and stuffed it in a pontoon boat's wake (swell) at 65 mph. Boat sunk like a rock. No flotation.
Just a word of caution: keep the nose up!!! The nose of these older boats is very close to the water. The new ones are a lot higher.
There is no structure in the nose of that boat.
Bought an XR2001 Allison.

Nelson

David - WI
11-22-2016, 08:49 AM
That had to spoil your day. :(

skipe
11-22-2016, 03:03 PM
I own an 87 with a Bridgeport. Really fun boat. Topping out around 110MPH witha 29 Mazco RE.

nelson edens
11-22-2016, 04:51 PM
Yes, it spoiled my day, but I didn't get hurt. Ended up with an Allison XR2001.

My STV had a Bridgeport EFI. Ran 104 with a 28 Hoss Triton. A fun boat, but a novice can get into trouble real easy. On my very first run, I looked down at the speedo and I was going 90 mph and had no idea where the trim was.

Keaten
11-23-2016, 10:52 AM
Well i hope to get all the bugs and problems worked out below 75mph then slowly start turn the mph up but only when the river is right.. maybe i should start out with my lil 60Hp merc on it ..

phillnjack
11-23-2016, 07:01 PM
Very quick boats, but not exactly the safest boat if going too fast in choppy water.
i would totally fill the front with a water proof expanding foam, it would give flotation plus a bit of a crash pad if the worst should happen.
they do look good on smooth water gunning it.

timmc6
11-23-2016, 10:33 PM
361126Bow up they do alright!!JMO!!

skipe
11-24-2016, 11:17 AM
Choppy water not the problem. Wind gusts are!

rock
11-24-2016, 11:52 AM
Nose high + wind gust = blow over. Nose down + rollers = stuff. Not recognizing what you need to do in the various conditions possible is a recipe for disaster no matter what you are driving. Ya gotta know your limitations and your boats limitations or you will end up with a ruined day. Keaten you need to drive this thing, once it is all assembled correctly with all safety related items in place, like you are scared to death till you get the feeling you can't be stopped. Respect what ya got and you will have a ball. Just take your time and remember ya got a wife and kids at home and they need dad. That's the real stuff, this is just for fun. You have the ability and intelligence to make this boat an impressive, safe ride. There are a lot of people here with lot's of sperience so take advantage of it. Enjoy.

Rock

scott reierson
11-24-2016, 03:03 PM
Keaton,

I agree with Nelson. I had a similar experience years ago. stuffed mine at about 45-50 goinig over a 1ft small roller and got hurt. I had years of STV experience at that point and the boat was setup right. Never saw it coming. Great calm water boat, but be care full in the rough.

Keaten
11-24-2016, 05:18 PM
Thanks guys for all the great info.. many questions yeat to come.. about setup etc

FrancesJones
05-26-2017, 04:46 AM
Congrats!!