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christopherjbush

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Well the good news is i am the new owner of a 1988 Flight. The bad news is that i am currently deployed in the Persian Gulf where i am the coxswain (skipper) of a 34' Sea Ark patrol boat, so i won't even get to see my new baby until i get back home next year. I would love to hear from all other owners about there experience with these boats. Where are all the Hot women that make these boats even hotter? Hope to hear back from you!
 
well, maybe you can get some practice in on the Sea Ark - maybe try a set back plate, different props, play with engine height, so when you get home you'll be ready to go! :lol:

all kidding aside, stay safe over there! and thanks for sticking your neck out for the rest of us!
 
First,Good luck with your deployment. I've had a starflite for 13 seasons now and I can say thier a great boat.Besides looking great on the trailer, They handle the water well. Just add a jack plate and some setback and that will free them up and let them fly.

I run a 245hp carbed 2.5 with a cmc jack + 10in setback. Thats a little excessive. You don't need that much(Its hard on the trans).And just spinning a lazorII 21p I'd see 74/75 mph
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There 's acouple of pics and the heres some others on the kodak account

http://www.kodakgallery.com/starflite/main

About your 2nd question this a mostly family friendly site. And its kinda nice that way.I'm not saying the site against it, we just keep it tasteful on the site. I'll see what I can find around here for you.
 
christopherjbush, first congrads & thanks for your service. I had a 87 Enchanter I/O and now have a 88 Starflite with a modified 225 Looper. I've got a Bob's hydr. J-plate and I removed the foam from under the bow. The boat reaaly flys in a moderate chop. Keep in mind that the stepped hull can swing the back end out in a fast turn. Make sure you ware the kill cord. I use a 4 blade Powertech 26" which works very well and is said to do much better if it's cut down. I plan on getting a ported block, mine is getting eroded and may only have a few yrs left, which will give me about 280 hp. It's fast now and I can't imagine running the low 80s with it but I'm sure I'll find out!!!!
 
Well I'd tell you to post some pics but I guess it's good enough that you are able to even get internet access over there. Thanks for your service! It helps the rest of us keep doing what we're doing, living free.

How about some details? Color combo? Motor? modifications?

Well what can I say about the Starflite --not flight ;) It's been the boat I've lusted over since I was about 13 years old. I have had my '87 for almost two years now and I love it to death! It's a great looking boat, gets looks everywhere I go (the boat not me) and I can't wait to get some real power mounted on the back of it so I can play with the rest of the big boys (I'm talking OMC V8 here folks)!

Oh and the lines! They are timeless, nothing sits in the water like a Checkmate, it's so true.

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