Thread:

19 Daytona Keel?

Originally Posted by WTBBlown

Hello Greg I sure could use some advise I have a 1990 rounded keel 19' Daytona going for a good lake boat setup I have a Mpd low profile intake new not set yet! going to set pump out to clear for pop off for Future, it has a jetaway,540 11to1 na big block not sure of hp yet think about 750 should I do a drop Keel or just set intake as is and run it? Thanks

Run it for now, with 750 hp and the correct hardware you should see 100 plus easy.

If you ask around, a the smallest keel you can get away with to load the pump correctly will be the fastest. I've had my pile flipped over a couple times already since building it. No big deal.

Any idea on the weight?

Originally Posted by WTBBlown

Thanks for the reply widow. The boat is striped just would like to do it all if need be thanks

WTB Blown, your boat looks nice..more pics?

Hello Greg I am not sure of weight think kinda heavy. The intake is out of boat to replace with mpd low profile, boat is gutted, was planning to set intake back to clear for pop off for future and move engine forward not sure how much?Thanks

Originally Posted by WTBBlown

Hello Widow Ok small keel is good but should it Drop or step off the sides? for weight I am not sure not a race hull guessing just stock Eliminator

It will probably have flats on either side of the keel on the center pod. Std daytona probably around 600 to 800 lbs. 2x4 stringers or 1x4 stringers?

Originally Posted by WTBBlown

Thanks Widow It has 1x4 stepped down for seats, and yes flats on sides of keel just was wondering if I should build keel up a little to add step off at the sides?

I hope the step downs are radiused otherwise they will eventually crack and break there. Have you run the boat yet? Is there a problem with the existing keel? I wouldn't do anything to it until you run the boat.

I would get off the computer and get your a** over here so we can fiinish it. That way I'll know how much nitros I'll need this summer.