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Disconnect batteries and try out different placements out to find the best balance.
On my 19'6" I have 1 troll batt moved to front center (on a piece of starboard fitted with hold down), 1 troll...

Cool, that would be great - I'll send you a PM

Whats up BBC crew - - wanted to update this build thread, kind of got away from me... This Gambler has been a lot of fun, splash it every chance I get.
Did a ton of work on the Merc this past...

Looking for a 27 Trophy, anybody got one?
Trying to get it in time for Caesar Creek shootout

:thumb up2: miracle motor is incredible
Framing work looks great

Ran it today with 6" setback, and a tried a few engine heights and battery locations
Felt planted and level but noticeably slower at all rpms, didn't want to air out

Swapping back to 8" setback...

Thanks! It's been a lot of fun working on it and running it
This winter I'm gonna fix a few more things and it will really be ready to rock next year

Going to try out 6" setback tomorrw - the factory offset, interested to see how it runs
Should be able to pick final battery locations and setback from that then onto props
Trophy plus.. Fury.....

Tried a battery setup for the front compartment but it turned out to be too much weight too far forward
It made it run nose heavy and fall forward off the pad

September update:
Putting in a lot of seat time, just recently really got used to driving with finesse to get the most out of it
Running on a flat river gives great feedback compared to on a big...

What s up yall
It's Alive! :stirthepot:

Lots of shakedown runs and wrenching on the OB.. It was really acting up.
Finally threw my hands up and took to mechanic...
Took him an hour to find I...

Re: fuel pumps, I did not tear into it other than maintenance. I'll get a thread going in Merc section

Some pics from over the last few weeks
I removed the lower and then was standing there holding it with no way to work on it :doh:
Whipped up a quick stand from scrap 2x4..
I set X dim at 3.5"...

Anyone knowledgeable on Outboard debug?
This thing is 99%.. gotta get the last gremlins out.
Its got smooth idle, good temps, good water pressure.
Took it out on lake and it feels like its got 10%...

basshawk whats up - Got steering in place. 2x4 trick worked like a charm, good call.
Now its time to bleed steering. any pointers?

Is the steering wheel self-centering in relation to the ram on...

Real nice. I wish mine had the recess for hot foot like that
props for taking the saw to the deck:thumb up2:

Lol lol Stop on over, could use a hand hanging the motor

Was on a crazy streak of making stupid mistakes so took a few days off..
Might pick it back up tonight

bilge.. before its covered by the fuel tank
Hung the electrical high rather than dipped in bilge water like before:doh:

wiring / rigging, waiting on parts

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Here it is in current form, buffed and waxed :pimp:
Will build it thru the next week, stop by a marine mechanic for a once-over and splash asap

Applying graphics
Its a one-shot deal, no peeling back even a tiny bit or the mirror comes off.
I pulled it once, just the corner and learned the hard way. Laid it back on almost the same spot so...

Gelcoat marathon last three days, its done and I'm happy with the final result

For the nonskid repair spots on holes from half a dozen different trolling motors and fishfinders...
I did...

Rebuilding seastar.. got the last one of the discontinued rebuild kits

Thanks Fellas I appreciate you chiming in..
Its my first time doing any of this stuff so every little thing is trial and error.. and R&D.. ripoff and duplicate lol
Might be in over my head on the...

Next up: gelcoat repairs, finish color restore on blue and finally start building this thing:cool: