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    Awesome!
    Larry Gempp Jr.

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    Lots of past boats - 2024 22 Liberator - 450R


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    She runs! Got fuel system plumbed and primed, and all 3 motors start and run but have shift faults, gotta have the command modules programmed for my levers. steering hoses and bulkhead fittings came in this week. hoping to sea trial on tuesday

    https://youtu.be/LhnSbkUsWIo

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    got the steering hooked up and bled, command modules are getting programmed this weekend, just gotta install the switch panel, and put the bolster seat in




    Aaron
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    looks like a bunch of posts got deleted.... heres from last week

    pulled out, washed, and backed down the ramp to fire all 3 motors up and run under a load for a little bit





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    Sea trial didn't go as well as I hoped, many bugs to work out with the motors. Motors aren't turning up rpm. Port 4400 rpm, Center 3900 rpm, Starboard 4700 rpm. None of the alternators are putting out power. She was a rocket out of the hole and jumped right up to 47 mph with a ton of throttle left at 4500 rpm. Even on 2 motors it still was fast out of the hole and did 46 mph with more throttle left.













    Pulled spark plugs, port motor running really rich, center really lean, and starboard semi rich.



    Aaron
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    i have since pulled the injectors, soaked them in the cleaner for 48 hours, cleaned the FSM's, cleaned screens on fuel pumps in FSM's, replaced the alternators, did cylinder drop test found 1 weak coil. gonna do another sea trial on tuesday
    Aaron
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    Very impressive work i am sure you will get the bugs out.

    22R

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    Well guys, I ran out of time to get it in the water and work the bugs out by my deadline. I'm stepping away from the boat putting it on the back burner for a couple months, taking a break....

    on the first sea trial the motors ran like absolute crap. Did some work, they ran much better for about 45 minutes was able to run all 3 motors up to 57 mph @ 5500 rpm with plenty of throttle left. At 50+ mph the hull felt great. Once I got over 5500 rpm motors went into guardian for throttle lever faults. Starboard throws a shift fault.... at 41mph getting 1.4 mpg



    Aaron
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    This is a huge project.

    To expect all to go well, from the start, would be...., me.
    It hardly ever works that way.

    Youre already farther ahead than 99% of us would be on same project and why we started watching this thread.
    Youve done more in a few months than most of us do in yrs.

    I just checked my math and I’m half way through yr #3 of a project I thought would take 6 months ��

    Take a breath, take a break and keep us posted.
    I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.


    I refuse to allow common sense to interfere w/my boat buying decisions.


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    You've really been putting in some hours getting the boat ready.Good job so far! I like the way you did the cabin and the cockpit. Keep it simple and easy to clean. Good luck with the Vrods, sounds like you know what your doing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Instigator View Post
    This is a huge project.

    To expect all to go well, from the start, would be...., me.
    It hardly ever works that way.

    Youre already farther ahead than 99% of us would be on same project and why we started watching this thread.
    Youve done more in a few months than most of us do in yrs.

    I just checked my math and I’m half way through yr #3 of a project I thought would take 6 months ��

    Take a breath, take a break and keep us posted.
    ive owned the boat since the beginning of February, took me about 2 weeks working on it after work to fully strip it, took it to a friends shop for him to do the transom. picked it up the weekend after 4th of july and worked on it every day i was off, and every night after work to get it to this point. I met my goal to have it in the water by the end of august which in the short amount of time working about 90% solo, and lack of parts availability because of covid, is quite a huge feat. I just hoped to have the bugs worked out by labor day weekend. ill get back at it once the temps drop a little bit, this heat has been killing me
    Aaron
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    Quick shot of the cockpit, huge amount of cockpit space.
    Have parts on order to fix the running issues. Put the cover back on. Also had my decal guy make me a couple emblems. I may have my upholstery guy do the interior while I take a break. From working on it




    Aaron
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    Wow!

    The shot from the transom looking forward looks like you could land a plane in there!
    I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.


    I refuse to allow common sense to interfere w/my boat buying decisions.


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    I’ve owned boats that would fit in that cockpit. Cool project

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    ...coming along nicely. i know how much work that all is, especially by yourself. don't forget all the chicken handles for everyone in that cockpit. size & placement, designed into & out of the upholstery, they are a neccessity. boat should really scoot when you dial it in.

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