Finnally got vector in water???

[Fibertron]

Got the vector in the water sunday afternoon after picking up the first two seats.. its not completly done yet, and still needs to be properly set up. Since i still had no speedo i have no idea how fast it was going. Anyways, the problem im having is the boat takes forever to plan, 135 merc with a 24pitch chopper 6 inch setback.... Oh yeah and it seams to be leaking from somewhere, and tips on how to find the leak,

Thanks Bryan

[Scream And Fly]

Looks good Bryan. I also have your information on the engine. I'll contact you about that shortly.

Greg

[Boz]

Either throw your plug in it and fill it with water or toss it in a garage, turn the lights out, and take a trouble light inside the boat. One guy inside with the light and another guy outside watching for light coming through.

[Alan Power]

Enjoy!!!, you deserve it!

Alan:)

[Fibertron]

Thanks everyone, any set up tips.. or is that just the nature of the boat???

[Scream And Fly]

Bryan, how high is that engine? If it's a 20-inch motor (I'm assuming it is), it might have to come up.

Greg

[Fibertron]

greg, with the motor right down its about 1-2 inches bellow the pad, i dont have a nose cone yet so i need to keep it low..

[10.5' Tunnel]

Take Boz's advice with the water. It has always worked for me, especially if there are multiple slow leaks.

[MarkHP]

Bryan,

When I got my 120 Looper from Chris Lacey he had put on a StingRay fin to help get onto plane (I think he had to lean over the windshield to get her up before :eek: ). I removed it just to see the difference, all I can say is it's back on now. HUGE difference in hole shot and no difference at the top end.

If you don't like the looks of the StingRay/Dolefin then there are some 'performance' types available that don't look as dorkey. These cost more but performance is about the same, just $$ for looks?

Have fun while the summer lasts, god knows the boating season is short enough up here anyway.

[RUNWME]

water could be coming in around your wing tips at back where top and bottom is put together.

I would check there first with a flashlight before filling it up with water.

[skidoo29]

did you seal the motor mounting holes when you re hung the motor?


warren

[Fibertron]

Yeah, the holes in the tansom have been sealed, the only spots i can think is at the back because the boat sits so low, or else through the drainplug hole... i only put a few very short screws into the floor and unless one is right under a bunk that shouldnt be a problem

[AnthonySS]

Looks Great Bryan...not sure on the leak....but let me know if there is anything else I can help with

[lhovan49]

Great looking Boat
Boz, that advice sounds like the VIOCE OF EXPERIANCE, wish I had pictures of that day :p was truly a learning adventure but fun

[FLIPPED]

Very nice:D

[Boz]

I was a shocked as you were. So happy we found it, we had to celebrate!