60+ MPH fliver... (My fliver thread)

**euro scott** · 10-01-2008, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by xr1million

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yes I know the skeg is broken, I have another motor that I going to use the housing from.

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I believe the inspiration for who ever built the Fl skiff was a fliver... almost same hull design just twice the size
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and looking for a trailer locally!

here you go http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/boa/862508134.html

**xr1million** · 10-01-2008, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Wayne Cammidge

Looks like you should lock the steering and steer the boat by weight transfer

Im going to lock the steering and weld a bracket up for some rudders like on an air boat....

Have a big "excursion" planned for this week end, and will make sure to not forget the camera this time! And the GPS.

**xr1million** · 10-01-2008, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by euro scott

here you go http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/boa/862508134.html

Sounds like a good deal, on the $175 on but it would end up costing me the same amount in gas to get it. A buddy has one that he's willing to let me use... and maybe buy.

**xr1million** · 10-02-2008, 08:32 PM

my newest adventure...

well, its almost unflippable!
The 30 ponie power motor has 'er a litte top heavy.

would of had a GPS run and some video, but this ended the day early!

**PARKER RABE** · 10-02-2008, 08:42 PM

oh fuk !

**xr1million** · 10-02-2008, 08:43 PM

heres a short vid of the last part of the tow in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MzBo7RdrEY

Outboards are sooo much easier to get back running than a ski! Motor is up and running again...

**wing nut** · 10-02-2008, 08:55 PM

whoooppps! how far up did you sit? and how did it go over?

im guessing your not injured which is a plus!

scott

**Trikki1010** · 10-02-2008, 10:36 PM

I'm sure Greg'll be proud of his ole fliver

**PARKER RABE** · 10-03-2008, 07:49 AM

Tell Us What Happend ??? There No Way It Could Of Blown Over Backwards?

**stylishskier** · 10-03-2008, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by PARKER RABE

Tell Us What Happend ??? There No Way It Could Of Blown Over Backwards?

I'm betting on the hook and roll myself, how fast were you going?

**j_martin** · 10-03-2008, 08:59 AM

I was wondering all along if the old timers were giving you *****, or trying to keep you from self destructing.

Looks like it didn't work.

**83PREDICTOR** · 10-03-2008, 10:02 AM

Very interesting thread. I hope your OK. Nice truck by the way.

**JohnBoy** · 10-03-2008, 12:25 PM

I had a fliver with a 35 Evenrude on it and surfaced the case. Not sure how fast it was but I could not go WFO without a passenger in the boat to hold it down. It never tried to blow over but would hook. Never had it upside down. I still regrete selling that boat after some A-hole stole the motor. Looking for a used one for my son. He's 7 so we will start with a 1950's 3hp and work up on each birthday

**FLMIRAGE** · 10-03-2008, 01:32 PM

I'm just glad you survived! Boy Greg is going to be pissed you flipped his boat!

**MN4V** · 10-03-2008, 02:03 PM

I suspect it was from to much weight in the rear and the weight being centered in the boat.
I bet it hooked! One way to counteract this would be add weight to the very outside of the boat and in the front too. Remember how an ice skater speeds up in a spin (centers legs and arms) and slows down by extending the arms and legs. This can be applied to the boat by moving the weight out.
Mark N

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