Yes its done!!!!!

[Hot Shot Merc]

Well I just got back.The shifter linkage was off and so when I backed in off the trailer it wouldnt go into forward and I had to padell by hand back to the trailer.I adjusted that and then went back out.It would hardley get on plane and didnt run worth a $hit.I then pulled the cowl and checked the butterflys.I had to adjust the the linkage at the foot throttle.It got dark after that so I came home.Wednesday I am going back out to dial in the setup with the drag yammy 24.

So all in all it ran fine :D Should run real good when its all the way open I saw 6000 rpms at half throttle with a 30 cleaver :eek: :D

[northeastcat]

Glad to hear it Rob ! The 24 Yammi should be nasty little prop for that rig. :cool:

[Trikki1010]

CONGRATS ROB !!!!:cool: :cool:

It's been a long journey, so don't sweat the little stuff ;)

It must be GOOD to be back in the seat in something that accelerates:D :D

Good luck on wednesday

ITS ALL GOOD MAN:cool: :D :D

[SkeeterD]

Glad too here it hit the water.Still got some days before the RR2.I'll be doing some more testing tommroow also.Spun a bogus 28 perf at 7000.I need too get me a 30 et to try out.Well have to hook them up at the ranch.HAHAHA.Its just a fishin Powerhead.any how glad were done now lets have some fun.

[quartershot]

nice job Rob cant wait to see it run
Dan

[beer30]

That's great, Rob.:cool: Where's the pic's!!!!!!;) :) Chuck

[Capt.Doug Metko]

Can't wait to see it Rob, Congrats'

[Instigator]

Can't wait to see it!

I'll still be makin the rounds around here for a while so let me know if you need anything.

2 weeks and counting!

[The Big Al]

Congrates!

Nothing feels better than the first run on any project.
Boat, Car, Lawnmower, Airplane.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Ya it felt real good.That boat felt like somebody else was driving it.I was very happy with the first run.I dont have any pictures because I went alone.Wednesday I will have pics to post if I can get somebody to go with me.:)

[Scream And Fly]

Rob, that's great news. Now we need photos of that awesome ride. Am I going to have to do the deed? :)

[Tom Foley]

Well I just got back.The shifter linkage was off and so when I backed in off the trailer it wouldnt go into forward and I had to padell by hand back to the trailer.I adjusted that and then went back out.It would hardley get on plane and didnt run worth a $hit.I then pulled the cowl and checked the butterflys.I had to adjust the the linkage at the foot throttle.It got dark after that so I came home.Wednesday I am going back out to dial in the setup with the drag yammy 24.

So all in all it ran fine :D Should run real good when its all the way open I saw 6000 rpms at half throttle with a 30 cleaver :eek: :D
Rob , never admit to not having it water ready in the driveway before going to the water !! Glad to see it's done !

[Hot Shot Merc]

Greg: pics would be very cool from your camera.
Tom: I dont care.Hell I told on myself when I got spanked by the pontoon boat:eek:

[Wile E. Coyote]

6000 RPM on a 30" Prop !!! Holy Crap !!! At Half Throttle !!! Rich Martin 018:eek:

[Hot Shot Merc]

Ya the butterflys were only opening half way to wide open.

[Racemore]

Good to hear Rob.I've never have been able to go to the ramp 100% ready.I thought that was normal.Sounds like shes gona fly.Be safe.:cool:

[yellowallison]

CONGRADS ROB - Lets see some PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blkmtrfan]

That is great news :cool:

So how do you like driving the Q-shot?

[Lanceonthelake]

6000 RPM on a 30" Prop !!! Holy Crap !!! At Half Throttle !!!
Rob what powerhead are you running, the bridgeport?

[Hot Shot Merc]

I hope my tach is correct(it was actualy like 5800 or so)Running the 200 2.4 carb with compression somewhere around 140 something.

It drives sweet.I didnt get into it hard though.Tomorrow I will.:D

[EASY MONEY]

Rob if you need help setting it up let me know. Its about time it got wet other than by the hose. Good luck with it.

[jphii]

So, nobody's actually SEEN it run yet, eh?

[dez nuts]

6000rpm with 30pitch @ 1/2 throttle = haul azz to me. keys dave

[Hot Shot Merc]

All throttle,shifter and wireing adjustments have been made.Going out to run again tomorrow.Its a small pond/lake so no big numbers just drag set up dial-in.Guys remember its been a couple years sinse I drove a boat like this.Dont expect too much from me in the next couple weeks.Race Saturday and then RR2 after that.:eek:

[dez nuts]

no need for excuse;s already noone expect;s you to bet evryone but you should be able to run right with tunnel mike that should be a good race.

[Trikki1010]

GIT UP BIOTCH:eek: :eek:

TIME TO RUN THE BOAT :D :D

Good Luck:cool: :p

[Largemouthlou]

Finishing a project is always great especially your toy!! Now get her dialed in and "Lets Drag"!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) Louis

[Hot Shot Merc]

Man its going to be a long day cleaning pools today.I might blow them off and play hooky to run the boat:D

[SkeeterD]

im gonna play hooky to go run my boat.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Well the boat ran like $hit today too.Got a bad leak of fuel spewing out of the center carbs.I took them apart and didnt see anything wrong.Still doing it.Gotta buddy comeing over to help out with it.Man I knew there was a reason why I hated carbs.:mad:

[jphii]

Welcome back to the carb club!

[ShorePounder]

Sounds like needles and seats Rob. Check your float heights and for any speck of trash or debris in the seat. Also double check your fuel pressure. Even though all the others are holding, the weakest one will blow by if the fuel pressure is a little high.

[Tom Foley]

Sounds like needles and seats Rob. Check your float heights and for any speck of trash or debris in the seat. Also double check your fuel pressure. Even though all the others are holding, the weakest one will blow by if the fuel pressure is a little high.


Hell , as long as those carbs have been sitting there is probably mud dauber nests in the passageways !!!:D

[Racemore]

Hell , as long as those carbs have been sitting there is probably mud dauber nests in the passageways !!!:D


Yea,and they probably don't make kit's for them any more.:D

[Hot Shot Merc]

Well it looks like I fixed it.I took the carb apart again and adjusted the floats again.Ran it on the hose and seems to have fixed it.Yes I have new needle and seats as well.;)

[Sam Baker]

Those things are probably so old, they were made out of clay, twigs and pebbles by the Native Americans. Rob, make sure you adjust the pebbles and twigs in there while you're at it. If the twigs are floating too high, the pebbles will shut off the fuel flow too quickly. :D

Sorry, couldn't resist jumping on the pile. Hopefully I'll see you over there on Saturday.

[Little Jon]

lol.. You get out today?!?!

[Racemore]

Well,Is it running right?Is it fast?Does it FEEL SO GOOD IT'LL MAKE YOUR STICKER PECK OUT?:D (I'D HAVE TO TAKE THE REST OF THE WEEK OFF!!!:cool: