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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Its been a two month project getting everything done but its finally complete |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
the second phase |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:35 am ] |
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third phase |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
fourth phase |
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| Author: | mudxxed [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Looks real good, where did you get that spring for the lid on the gunbox? |
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| Author: | baron von [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
looks great - how did you prep shark-eyes for paint and does it stick? |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Bought it off Ebay. Look under 12" Stainless Steel Spring Hatch Holder for Boats , it is heavy duty and works great. The seller I bought it from is WHITESMARINE |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
The sharkeyes were pretty easy. I first removed the led from the metal housing and ruffed up the metal w sandpaper. Then a coat of primer and the green. So far it is holding up good but really hasn't been thru much brush or anything. |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
The sharkeyes look pretty cool lit up |
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| Author: | baron von [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:57 am ] |
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| Author: | mudxxed [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Is it drilled into the box to hold brackets in place? Self tap screws then cut the ends flush? |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
I used pop rivets on the top and screws w nylon nuts on the side so they wouldn't come loose. Because of the lip on the gun box I had the use about a one inch spacer to clear that lip. If you need a pic of that just let me know. |
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| Author: | Kentucky mark [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
JSO that is a nice rig with some cool modifications. I like the spring on the storage lids as well the push pole rack and others. Where does the Rigid light go.? |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Thanks....the Rigid Indus led is mounted just off center on the front deck of the boat. It is bright enough to illuminate the entire boat |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Almost forgot....mounted the Yeti |
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| Author: | mudxxed [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Yeah Ill take some pics. Ill send ya a pm |
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| Author: | lattehead [ Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
gas tank looks nice but that paint won't stay on. |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Yeah I know but that bright red gas tank looked way out of place.... |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Added a 12v charging port... |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
New power on the War Eagle for this year.... |
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| Author: | BDUBYA [ Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
I see they MB didnt send you a locking pin with your motor. Ive been talking with Corey with CottonMouthCustoms and he has a pretty nice transom bar that will fit Sport V's. It might save you some of the LU headache. |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
How exactly does the locking pin work? I'll check out that transom bar!! |
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| Author: | SNACKMIX [ Thu Nov 06, 2014 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Looks nice man. Are you in SC? |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Thu Nov 06, 2014 2:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
I am...Greenwood. You? |
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| Author: | SNACKMIX [ Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Lexington did you get your motor from muddy bay? When I was picking mine up they had that mud buddy there and i asked what they were putting it on and they said a guy wanted it for a War Eagle Sent from my tree stand |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Ha ha....that would have been me!! |
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| Author: | SNACKMIX [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
We should get together and ride some time Sent from my tree stand |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Sounds good... |
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| Author: | SNACKMIX [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
I don't think I could bring myself to cut into a brand new boat. Mines 15 years old and I could hardly cut out the bench seat! Sent from my tree stand |
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| Author: | dukesduck [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Looks great! I am in clemson and have bought two boats through muddy bay. First a cc pro drive 1854 with 36 pd and now an excel 1751 F86 with .125 hull and 60 hp Yamaha and old school camo. Going to pick up either a MB sport v or a gator tail 35gtr from them shortly Do u have any installation pics of the shark eyes? Where'd u purchase? How'd you mount the yeti? And where'd you get the push pole mounts? I need a pair for my stakes. Nice work on the boat! Also, how do u like the MB sport V?? Luke |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
It sure took plenty of thought before I cut into it believe me!!! Luke, I like the Mud Buddy so far but have only put 4 hours on it. It really pushes the War Eagle strong(30 mph)with me by myself. Going from a Go Devil the neutral and reverse is wonderful. As well as the tilt and trim. The Yeti was easy to install with the mounting kit yeti makes...sort of expensive for what it is but works well. The push pole mounts I bought straight from Gator Trax. They work nice. Other than cutting the holes the shark eyes were also pretty easy to install and I bought them off ebay. I do have more pictures of the installation of them somewhere but I recently changed phones and they got moved to a folder I haven't been able to locate. I'll try to find them. I really like the Excel boats and if I had to do it all over again thats probably what I'd get!! Or the Gator Trax. |
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| Author: | silers27 [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Thats a fine lookin rig ya got there!! |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Thank you Silers27!! |
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| Author: | dukesduck [ Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
Thanks for the heads up. Would like to see that MB in person sometime. Gonna pull the trigger on it or gator tail next season. Keep us posted and keep up the good work. ! Just to clarify.. I live in clemson, but I'm an Auburn grad! So I am neither a clemson or SC fan, lol. |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
More horsepower means that 3 gallon gas tank had to be replaced with a new 6 1/2 gallon tank. Also made a bracket to hold it in place. |
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| Author: | SNACKMIX [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 4:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
How does painting the tank work for you? I've tried with my old one to no success Sent from my tree stand |
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| Author: | jso21 [ Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New War Eagle 648...w a few modifications |
I roughed up the tank first with some sandpaper before painting which helps a little but paint doesn't last to long on it.... |
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