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They are awesome boats. Just had it over the weekend. Took the kids out and they had a blast playing in the water

For the way I ride BBS02 feels perfect. I actually have never touched a HD but I know they are a little bigger and heavier. I really wanted to keep the weight down. This bike is 48 lbs. On steep hills I drop into lower gears and spin a little faster. As it’s built now it’s stronger than store bought emtbs.

@@terryquan9052 Good point about the weight

Glad I could help! Let me know if you need more info

@@terryquan9052 I do have a question. Did you use a spacer on the drive side of the motor ? My motor rubs on the swing arm so I think I need to put a few spacers on there.

@@themanofNeil I used a very thin spacer. I bought a pack of bottom bracket spacers in various thickness on amazon. I also put the swing pivot bolt in the other way. The head is thinner so I put it on the drive side. The nut is on the other side now for that pivot. I was able to get it closer that way. Almost didn’t need a spacer but wanted air gap.

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Appreciate the compliment. Thank you. Unless you are restricted for power I would just get the BBS02 with the 750w. They have some offset 42t chainrings on aliexpress that would be perfect. I probably willl go to 42t after this 40t wears out. I have a 11-46 cassette and it’s really strong in the lower gears.

Wow that bike of yours is a beast. I’m glad I tried these Bafang motors. They are great. I also have a 2006 big hit. I’ll convert it once I get a new dh bike.

@@terryquan9052 thanks. Yeah with the 200mm travel front and rear it just plows over everything. The Big Hit frame makes a great mid-drive bike. Check out the many videos I have of it on my channel...I'll sub to yours too👍🏻

@@Hybrid600 Did you hang the battery on the downtime or backpack it?

@@terryquan9052 it's a rectangle battery below the downtube. Held with strong stainless steel t-bolt clamps.

Thanks! For regular pedal assist riding I’m sure the 36v 500 watt is strong enough. The 750 is pretty strong and couldn’t see needing more. I did some upgrades to the bike and will have a ride video up soon.

Maybe with my next conversion. Just learning about these conversion.

15 mph

With one person it’s 16 mph. With 2 adults and 2 kids 12 mph

@@terryquan9052 thank you!!

Awesome I just ordered a new 15 HP for my 12 c. Love the Bimini ... How's your ladder work what kind is that?!

I already had my 9.8 from my inflatable boat. If I was to buy a new engine it would be a 15 hp.

@@terryquan9052 thanks terry.

I can't remember the name. It came with the boat but I widened it and lowered the axle. It's a tilt trailer too. I also added a swinging tongue since i have it pretty long. I tow sometimes with a lowered car and needed it long so the car doesn't touch the water.

I keep my motor in the garage. It is a standard 15” motor and it’s just sitting on the transom.

It’s a 3 step telescope ladder from eBay or Amazon

Actually i don't know. I did all the repair then tried the boat out.

around 460 lbs

@@terryquan9052 Thanks. My 6hp should push the 260 lbs just fine then after i purchase the trim tabs i would imagine.

@@terryquan9052 one last question. i am getting the trim tabs tomorrow... when installing the trim tabs did you use the screws that came with them? and did you use any kind of backing plate behind the fiberglass to strengthen the install? thanks man.

@@mikeanderson3549 Just use the supplied screws with 5200.

9.8 hp Nissan

For fishing 2 is max. Usually I stand in the front and cast. I have a simple trolling motor that I mounted in the front. Another guy can fish off the sides. I’ve had 2 adults and a child for playing in the water. That’s loaded down with ice chest, floats, paddle board etc.... It gets pretty heavy then but never felt unsafe.

All the corners are filled with foam. Mine where soaked with water so I dug it all out.

@@terryquan9052 so I wonder if that's why my stearn sits so low in water

So you dug out foam and made them hollow

Just wondering ever do any herring fishing in bay

@@jeffcope3972 Could be. Mine was pretty soaked.

Thanks it's a fun boat

I have only taken it from Richmond to Angel Island, Paradise, and Yellow bluff. I have a 21 hydrasports that I mainly use for the bay.

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15 mph solo and 12 mph with 3 people

The 20 hp will be perfect. I’ve been thinking about going up to 20hp. Love the tabs.

@@HandymanHustle I think the 15hp on the 9 foot would be fine

@@HandymanHustle how did your lv9 turn out with the 15?? I just picked up a lv9 and I’m trying to decide what to put on it

I made them

Hey Terry, how’d you make these downrigger mounts?

There was some foam in each section but it was soaking wet. I added the screw in deck plates. I sealed up the compartments with epoxy. They are watertight with the screw in deck plates. I would do it again.

@@terryquan9052 nice I just picked up a LV9 that fits in the back of my truck and I am looking at options to make it better. Thanks for the answer.

@@terrilowens4780 Cool!

Kopswag Koppel 14 mph with one person. 12 mph with 2

I think it was a 60" wide top from eBay

A & B interlux bright side and non skid on the floors.

@@terryquan9052 Thank you! Your the best. If you have any other links on the build I'd like to copy your build as much as possible I just got a 10-foot Livingston. Very impressed with your boat.

A & B @brdterry

@@terryquan9052 Great how much was needed to paint? 1quart or 2?.

Tactical Officer the sl6 from Bennett

Thanks for the info

12" X 12" X .250" thick aluminum plate. Seats bolted to plates, then the plate bolted to boat center. It's removable so during the winter I store them in the garage

@@terryquan9052 When you bolt the plates to the boat center, are you using any gaskets or sealant to keep water intrusion to a minimum from the bolt holes?

@@everettwardlaw3395Definitely use silicone to seal the bolts. I first used these sealing washers with rubber. I thought those would seal off the water. I was wrong! Everytime the boat hit a wave the pressure would force water thru the rubber sealing washer and up thru the threads of the bolt. It was way more water than I thought would possibly come thru. With silicone sealant no problems.

C.saetern ! I got it off eBay. Two fold 60” wide should fit

It's a short shaft

2uneak these things don’t have scuppers. Just foam filled sections. I do carry a bilge pump with alligator clips and hose. Ready to go if needed. Might mount one on each side and run the hose out the hull.

Billy Huss nothing to really worry about. Use 5200 or 4200 if the holes below water. I use boat life caulk for anything above water. When I bought this boat it had probably 150 holes. Had to fill each one with epoxy. Sounds worst than it actually was.

Anotherflores91 that’s not a bad price. If a 14’ comes across my local I’ll probably buy it and stash it away.

@@terryquan9052 Hey Terry. I am Larry from Chesapeake VA. I just got a 14 footer and I think I have water in the hull. I saw some of your comments about water in the hull and would like to get your comments. Actually talking to you would be great. God bless. Larry

I also have a mount for the mini kota on the transom. I milled a pocket on a piece of aluminum so that the motor can't creep up

It's a chunk of aluminum that I machined and put a lip on. The lip keeps the motor from lifting up.

@@terryquan9052 thanks I'll find something that works almost lost motor twice

Hunter24 The drain plugs on this one are not at the transom. They are in the floor. I might glass in a tube and run the drain out the transom

Thank you for the reply just picked one up, mine has an older 9.9 evinrude, did it have a hard time getting on plane without the trim tabs? That’s why I asked, if so i think I might have enough room to fit the tabs before my drain plugs.

Hunter24 i just put tabs on all my boats. With 9.9 hp you need all the help you can get. I do load this little boat down with coolers, 2-3 people, and fishing gear. With this load I needed a 6p prop. When I’m solo I switch to a 8p.

Terry Quan I just took it out the first time with 2 people and lost half my speed and engine would cavitate off and on, was doing 30khmh solo now Down to 15, I would think I need to switch props? Thank you for the info greatly appreciated

Hunter24 solo the boat will go 17 mph. With 2 - 3 people and gear it will go 13-14 mph. I usually kick my feet up and cruise at 12 mph.

Jonathan Aceves it was but the foam was wet. I dug it all out and sealed them with epoxy in the corners. I use the area for storage now. They are air sealed with the covers so hopefully still buoyant

I’m amazed how the little boat handle the chop in the bay! How did you get foam out? Did you cut the tops of the benchs?

Jonathan Aceves I cut 8” deck plates into each area. Then just dig out all the foam. The rear area was waterlogged but the front compartments where dry still. I then poured epoxy into the cut open area and sealed them up. They are watertight when the deck plates are screwed in. Place to keep stuff dry. I also have batteries in the rear compartment.

Jonathan Aceves I have more pictures on Instagram. “brdterry”

The pics of your boat on IG look bad ass bro! I’m restoring same boat currently I know your rig will be a big inspiration for my build! One last question, when you cut open the benchs was there plywood or just foam?

It’s a 9.8 hp 4 stoke Nissan.