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@WilliBoaz - on our boat I lowered the aluminium brackets that support the board that the esky sits on, which combined with a lower height esky from Anaconda (still 42L though from memory) allows about 10mm of space when the seat cushion is there. The esky can be opened in place when the seat is removed, although the lid does rub against the gel coat. If it's a decent day in Brisbane tomorrow (or sometime this week) I'll take some pictures and send them through.
On your other post about where to put in, I've been looking at going to Fig Tree pocket until the pontoon at Jindalee is repaired. There's no pontoon at FTP, but there is a reasonable section of sand/mud to beach the boat on if the tide is low enough.

Hey J,
Mostly just experimentation/tinkering and also to see how the 17P goes in terms of stern lift/chine walk at speed vs what occurred with the 19P 🙂
Have put the 19P Rev4 back on for a trip on Sunday so will be interesting to see how that feels against the last run of the 17P Rev4.
 

 

On a different note, in terms of prop performance, can't recall whether I've noted previously, but had a run a few weekends ago with the following results.
Prop - Rev4 17P; WOT ~5800 RPM; Speed ~51MPH; Load - 200L + 3 Adults. Boat was stable with that prop at that speed.
Different story when running the originally supplied Eco Enertia 19P at 5600 RPM where I had a lot of chine walk.

@GregOug - the upgrade looks great. I also like the look without the chrome shrouds.

@The Sloth - for the pad in the ladder recess I used a "Croc Grip" anti-slip pad from Bunnings.

In regards to props, I started out with a Enertia Eco 19P. Great performance, however it did provide a lot of stern lift, which created chine walking at high speeds and I found that I couldn't get anywhere near WOT rpm. I then went to the Rev4 19P, which as per others comments seems to be a good fit. I've also got a Rev4 17P on loan from Hayden that I'm testing out - initial perspective is that the 19P is still the best (albeit topping out at around 5500/5600rpm before boat becomes a little scary to steer), but the 17P does allow the motor to get closer to the WOT RPM range - I've had it up to 5800rpm on the Brisbane river without any problems.

@GregOug - this is what I had installed to access the storage area without having to go through the bow. The back cushion in the bow is also hinged on my boat, however find this makes it easy to put larger objects in.


 

Sounds like a great idea to me.
 

@WilliBoaz, one other thing to consider is getting Tim to install a 12V socket and USB ports in the port helm glovebox. Is very handy for charging phones and also when you need the 12V socket to pump up tubes etc.
One other SS64 that I saw at Hayden's last year when mine was in for a service had a water bladder installed with a pump.

Good to hear that is standard now.

Hi @WilliBoaz, as Greg mentioned, on the hinged part there is a rubber stopper that prevents scratching which is effective as long as the stopper doesn't move up as it sits in a groove. I've been meaning to put something to protect the gel coat as a backup but haven't got around to it.
@GregOug, will share a pic tomorrow, but it is essentially what you mentioned above with respect to my comment on the door.
@The Sloth, I also had some slight fuel smell coming from the boat, but found it subsided after I tightened the clamps on the various hoses as some were a little loose. I also had to get Tim to change the fuel vent on the port side as the one installed originally was blocked.
I also found that 50mm driving light clamps attach nicely to the ski pole and have used those to mount a railblaza bait board and rod holders.
It certainly is interesting to see how the design of the SS64 is evolving, as I've got one of the earlier ones (delivered in Oct-19) prior to the recent tweaks to the design.
I've also found that the Esky that comes with the boat is too high so the seat cushion sits on the esky itself, but have found that a Dune esky from Anaconda fits quite nicely.

Hi WilliBoaz,
If you're referring to the pic I had posted at Pelican Banks off Fraser, that style of bimini comes with the Fluid Core wakeboard tower that we had added to the boat as an optional extra, which along with clears which makes trips on the bay even better for the wife and kids.
Per what Greg mentioned, the boat comes with a normal type bimini as standard though.
We haven't had much chance on the open water to wind it up, but have given it a few runs at WOT on the river - however as Greg said there's not too many times when you'll need that speed - however the torque for pulling skiers is great from the V8.
 

Hi WilliBoaz,
If you're referring to the pic I had posted at Pelican Banks off Fraser, that style of bimini comes with the Fluid Core wakeboard tower that we had added to the boat as an optional extra, which along with clears which makes trips on the bay even better for the wife and kids.
Per what Greg mentioned, the boat comes with a normal type bimini as standard though.
We haven't had much chance on the open water to wind it up, but have given it a few runs at WOT on the river - however as Greg said there's not too many times when you'll need that speed - however the torque for pulling skiers is great from the V8.
 

Hi Greg, the first prop was the 3 blade (Eco Enteria 19P) - great prop but probably not as well suited to the boat as the Rev4. The prop I've got now is the 4 blade (Revolution 4 19P) which should the same as yours as I picked it up on Saturday and H mentioned he was supplying it for new customers with the same motor.
A pic of our boat anchored at Pelican Banks off Fraser at Xmas.
By the way, what are you doing for a bait board as have been looking around for one that will mount on the ski pole?

Hi Greg, the first prop was the 3 blade (Eco Enteria 19P) - great prop but probably not as well suited to the boat as the Rev4. The prop I've got now is the 4 blade (Revolution 4 19P) which should the same as yours as I picked it up on Saturday and H mentioned he was supplying it for new customers with the same motor.
A pic of our boat anchored at Pelican Banks off Fraser at Xmas.
By the way, what are you doing for a bait board as have been looking around for one that will mount on the ski pole?

Hi Greg, the first prop was the 3 blade (Eco Enteria 19P) - great prop but probably not as well suited to the boat as the Rev4. The prop I've got now is the 4 blade (Revolution 4 19P) which should the same as yours as I picked it up on Saturday and H mentioned he was supplying it for new customers with the same motor.
A pic of our boat anchored at Pelican Banks off Fraser at Xmas.
By the way, what are you doing for a bait board as have been looking around for one that will mount on the ski pole?

Hi Greg, am a first time poster on this forum, but I've had the SS64 with the same motor (V8 200 Pro XS) since late last year and have done around 30 hours so far, mainly skiing and wake-boarding with fishing hopefully happening more once the weather gets better - you won't be disappointed in terms of performance and handling!
In terms of props, I started with an Enertia Eco 19P, but have just changed to the Rev 4 19P. I've also got the same radio although have yet to install it.

Hi Greg, am a first time poster on this forum, but I've had the SS64 with the same motor (V8 200 Pro XS) since late last year and have done around 30 hours so far, mainly skiing and wake-boarding with fishing hopefully happening more once the weather gets better - you won't be disappointed in terms of performance and handling!
In terms of props, I started with an Enertia Eco 19P, but have just changed to the Rev 4 19P. I've also got the same radio although have yet to install it.