Big loss for me today

[outasite]

303257303258303259Learned a very hard lesson today.Got in a hurry when I locked the trailer to the truck and did not notice that the little locking trigger did not catch the latch.It cost me my boat!------ Ok guys I need honest helpful info.I bought this boat new in 81 and don't want to give It up without a fight,it would be easier to let go,if I blew it over,but for 35 years it's brought me home safe.And I should do the same.So if it's possible it needs to be fixed.Tell me what you think.My problem is at 62 I'm a lot slower, and this will be a big undertaking for me.My plan is to strip it,then pull the deck and decide if and how to repair.I know that from a resale value It's not worth it,but what the hell, it's going to be a long winter here.My questions are 1.do you think it's fixable within reason--2.Does anyone have a chart with gell coat colors from 81----3. There was a fella that had some OE rub rail does anyone know where to find it.Thanks to all!!!! :(

[specboatops]

Very sorry to read this but glad you're ok. Hang in there, there are alot of guys way smarter than me who will come along shortly and give you sound advise, nice to see you want to fix it, stay the course....

[outasite]

Thanks,the really good news is it crossed three lanes of oncoming traffic.Had it hit somebody at a closing speed of 120 mph !!!!! Well I don't even want think about it.All I can say is my preflight will be different from here on out.

[crazy horse]

What happened to your safety chains?

[XstreamVking]

Not that bad. I would not split it to repair....

[PARKER RABE]

God that sucks!!!! Loved that boat and the speed master stories and pics..! Send it down to jack brash, he'll make it look like new.

[PARKER RABE]

Did the boat come off the trailer????

[albypine]

Sounds like your heart and sole is in that boat . We all have done some stupid things over the years and if it was mine I would be getting itchy rite now and back on the water before next event lol . Me at 40 at and hope to be still boating at 60 ;) good luck and yes a good glass man can save it . Far as resale I highly doubt with the boat being fixed rite will affect the price at all . It's the boats that do not get fixed rite that hurts the resale of a damaged boats.

[Smoking Joe]

Thanks,the really good news is it crossed three lanes of oncoming traffic.Had it hit somebody at a closing speed of 120 mph !!!!! Well I don't even want think about it.All I can say is my preflight will be different from here on out.

I had the same thing happen to me with my tandem axle work trailer, around 2 ton. Like you I was very, very, lucky. As a boat builder I can say that the beauty of glass boats, they can always be fixed one way or another. Distance precludes me lending a hand. Good luck, I will keep an eye on the rebuild.

[outasite]

Safety chains,we're on they are S hooks and the boat was a little tail heavy.I have the bad habit of hooking them from the bottom up instead of the top down,when it came undone the trailer came up and when I tapped the brake it came undone.Next one will have the spring loaded clips.As for the repair the only way I feel I can do it right is by splitting it,being a comp drag model,it does not appear to be bonded at the seam.I don't feel that I can work under the dash and under the gunnels and do a proper repair.Also the transom seems to be fine but at 33 years old,If the top is off it may be time to look at replacing it.Other than the very back of the pad having a chunk broke out of it the bottom is still almost perfect.The other option may be to find the right guy,and get a quote.But only thing I can remember paying anyone to fix,is my computer,and my refrigerator :D

[Riptide]

Sight of a man's boat smashed up makes my stomach churn.
Glad to hear no one was hurt.
Considering the age of the hull and it's recent unfortunate circumstance, you are correct in wanting to pull the cap and inspect, fix/repair the interior structure of the hull if necessary.
Especially if operating at high speeds.

I recently finished a 4 yr rebuild on a flats boat of mine and would not even think about attempting to do such ever again.
Chemicals have a tendency to really kick our arses once we get up in age.
Not to mention having to wear respirators, jump suits, etc., etc.

[albypine]

Spit it and do it rite , hmmmmm comp model that is need of a composit resto :D should be able to end a few lbs lighter ;) . Good luck and keep us posted

[capteliminator]

Sorry to hear this. Keep us posted on the repair. Core looks good and dry at least!

[outasite]

I was surprised to see any balsa in the comp model,but even more surprised to find dry non rotted balsa in the very lowest part of a 30+ year old Hydrostream.I quess always pulling the plug,and storing nose up paid off.If I can determine the transom is that dry it will be a big help.

[CharlieN]

I would undertake as much of the repair as possible with the cap on to stabilize the structure.
Then pull the cap to get what you could not reach as well as search for hidden issues.
Being that structural glass work is best done from both sides of a part you can not get it all without splitting to hull anyways.

Sad that the chains unhooked,I hang them from the top, I know people that hang them from underneath. I think I will stick to my guns there but yes those irritating clips do have value as does installing a pin or lock in the coupler.

[outasite]

I'm taking a few days to come up with a plan,The left side is ok,all the damage is on the right side and pad.You are right,it will not be vary stable with cap off.Im thinking I may make cuts down all the fractures to release the tension,and regain the proper shape,then get one layer on the outside,enough to hold it then pull the deck and go to work.But at this point I'm open to advise from those that do this regularly.

[Scream And Fly]

I'm really sorry to see that happened. :(. It is certainly easily fixable, though, and you could maybe use this as an opportunity to maybe make some changes or additions to the boat while you're at it. Maybe turn this incident into a way to make your boat better than it was before.
From what I could see though, the damage is relatively minor. It could have been far worse.

Greg

[Riptide]

Before you remove the cap take measurements and log them.
After you remove the cap you will want to reinforce the upper sections of the hull with braces to keep the hulls sides from flaring out on you.
Take a couple of 2x4s, cut to length, place inside and run ratchet straps around the hull to keep the original contour in place while doing the glass work.
After hull is stabilized double check the measurements against your original measurements, adjust accordingly if necessary.

In reference to where the cracks are, grind surfaces down to glass and drill a couple of holes in line at the end of the cracks and a 1" to 1-1/2" past where the cracks stop. This will prevent the crack from traveling any further.

Make sure your substrate surfaces are 100% completely decontaminated and washed down with acetone before applying any glass matting and resin.
Makes sure you thoroughly grind all surfaces with 24 grit disk for a proper mechanic bond.
Make sure areas requiring new glass end up with new glass being applied over old glass.
Not new glass being laid over old gel coat.
Glass must meet glass.
Once you start laying out glass make sure all air bubbles are rolled out of each layer.
Air bubbles/voids are BAD.
Go to a local glass and resin supplier or order on line and purchase a perforated roller for removing the air bubbles.
Make sure layers of glass are applied to the outer side and interior side of hull where applicable.

First layer should overlap the affected area by 3".
Apply each additional layer over lapping one another a minimum of 3".
First layer smallest, 2nd layer larger and so on, so on.

Use a standard 1.5oz glass matting for initial layer, 2nd layer something along the line of 1708 Bi-Axle matt.
Alternate these type of layers until you feel satisfied with structural stability.
The Bi-Axel matting has 1 side of 1.5oz matting while the other side has glass strands.
The glass strands are to be facing upward or outward.

Make sure you have a 5 gallon can of acetone handy, you'll need it.

Last but not least, wear a respirator, jump suit and gloves when mixing and applying resin and glass.

[Lake rat Skater]

Not sure how far you are from Toledo Ohio but there is a guy on Offshoreonly that goes by glass dave and he seems to have a ton of repair experience and may be someone you want to talk to.

[Riptide]

Yah, you may want to talk to somebody that knows something about fiberglass as I seem to not know anything about the subject.

Oh, wait a minute, did I rebuild this one all by my little lonesome self??? Hmmmm

http://www.mbcforum.com/showtopic.php?tid/57175/tp/1/

[outasite]

Thanks to all,for the input.And "crawfish"your input is much appreciated.I think i have a plan of attack.The one thing i don't have 100% in my head is the repair of the pad.With the rear corner tore off it couldn't be much worse .I'm not sure yet how to get a repair that will hold up under the stress,Really takes a beating!!

[Riptide]

As previously stated, interior and exterior of the affected areas will have to be glassed.
Make sure your have a proper heavy duty profile on the existing glass, as described above. (mechanical bond)
I would recommend a minimum of 3 layers of 1.5oz glass and 2 layers of 1708.
That should more than take care of your issues.
If it makes you feel better add an additional layers of glass.
I would recommend the use of Vinyl Ester resin.

http://composite.about.com/od/Resins/a/Vinyl-Ester-Vs-Polyester-Resins.htm

Can't really tell from pics but you may need to pre-form some material and temporary install on the interior side of any large holes on the hull to get a perfect finished contour of the exterior.
This method will save you ALOT of finish sanding and shaping.

If you have more questions I will be more than happy to help you out with advise.

[Riptide]

Additionally, once you get that thing all repaired and looking pretty again your insurance company will more than likely want a Survey and Appraisal.
Save yourself the $300+ and provide them with a "Declaration of Rebuild".
Be sure to take lots of pics as you go along as well.

The Declaration of Rebuild is also basically drafted as a procedure manual which will help you along the way as well.

Below is a link to the one I drafted and submitted to my insurance company.
You will have to modify the draft according to the repairs done on your rig but at least it will be a guide for you to go by.

http://www.mbcforum.com/showtopic.php?tid/58406/

They actually called me back after receiving the draft and a portfolio informing me they had their appraiser look everything over and appraised the boat out at $30K.
Which means the FMV is probably more around the $35K,
Insurance companies always try to undervalue property when there butts are on the line.

[outasite]

Thank's crawfish, but I've never carried any hull coverage, just liability,and had to buy a blanket policy to get that.It may be different now, but back in 81 when you talked Hydrostream, and 240hp in the same sentence.All of the sudden nobody was in the insurance business.----And frankly an 81 viking total loss hull,would be in the $1500-2500 range with a $500 deductible so the payoff would not be much.That is good info though,for the guys that may be repairing a valuable hull.Here in Michigan, the only time you would need a survey,is when borrowing money on the boat 30 or more feet,or if it is a commercial use or charter boat.

[j_martin]

That'll buff right out.

I'm on my way to get some snap style chain hooks for all my trailers.

The one time my coupler let go, (same story as yours) The trailer was properly balanced, and the close coupled safety chains cradled the tongue. Hit the next rough spot in the road while slowing down and hooked it with the tongue. Fuddled up the wimpy winch tower a bit, but no boat damage.

Since then, I've learned to be real anal about second walk around, proper safety chain length, and I also set up the electric trailer brakes so the lanyard will pull out before the safety chains get tight. That sets the trailer brakes and keeps the rig stretched out tight till it stops.

Still going for snap hooks.

[Riptide]

That'll buff right out. LOL, let me know how that works out. :rolleyes:

I'm on my way to get some snap style chain hooks for all my trailers.

The one time my coupler let go, (same story as yours) The trailer was properly balanced, and the close coupled safety chains cradled the tongue. Hit the next rough spot in the road while slowing down and hooked it with the tongue. Fuddled up the wimpy winch tower a bit, but no boat damage.

Since then, I've learned to be real anal about second walk around, proper safety chain length, and I also set up the electric trailer brakes so the lanyard will pull out before the safety chains get tight. That sets the trailer brakes and keeps the rig stretched out tight till it stops.

Still going for snap hooks.

X2,
Hell, I'm thinking about welding the boat trailer to the truck frame.
Hmmm, that may make turns a little complicated.

Had a 7' x 14' fully loaded enclosed trailer come loose on me once going over a set of train tracks and the dang thing ended up under my 4x4.
Had to jack the truck up to get it out from under.

[olboatman]

. Me at 40 at and hope to be still boating at 60 ;)
I love this---- I was hopeing too still be ALIVE at 60!!! Hang in there you will make it!! Back to the point its great to see someone who is in love with there rig! Hang in there -- everything can be restored (repaired) Been there ! Gary

[Glasstream15]

I hook my chains with chain repair links. A bit of a pain but no way they'll ever come loose.

Sorry about your problem, but I'd be willing to bet that'll be a really sweet ride after it's back together.

[euro scott]

you might want to get a hold of Sparky Olsen of Viscious Powerboats that had a glass shop in Algonac before he moved to S Carolina for a good glass guy .
Heres the only contact info I have https://www.facebook.com/sparky.olsen

[BigJohnson]

Sorry to hear about your incident. I'm 56 so many years or trailering too. I didn't even latch my trailer to the ball one time with my Warlock. There was so much tongue weight nothing happened. Only got my heart pounding seeing I forgot. Having this site to come to sure helps with all these problems. I sure remember your help on my son's 150 rebuild. It's running good on my other son's Checkmate.

[JOLLEY]

Contact Dave Sikorski in Toledo. He goes by Glassdave on OSO. He can surely help you out. He does great work and can help you to do it yourself or just drag it down to Ohio? Sorry that it happened, Bill Jolley

[outasite]

Time for an update.Boat has been derigged, and sitting in the shop.The really good news is John Spathe of Hydrostream Canada,has agreed to pull the Viking top deck mold out of storage,where it's been for a few years,and build me a brand NEW top deck for a 35 year old boat!!! So I can't waste an opportunity to do a full blown rehab/update.So as I amble through this,I will be asking questions from you guys that have used the newer materials.

[Capt.Insane-o]

:thumbsup:

[texasvector]

That's fregging RAD!!!!!!! Congrats! Keep us updated

[PARKER RABE]

did the accident hurt the engine cowling?

[Slimm]

Time for an update.Boat has been derigged, and sitting in the shop.The really good news is John Spathe of Hydrostream Canada,has agreed to pull the Viking top deck mold out of storage,where it's been for a few years,and build me a brand NEW top deck for a 35 year old boat!!! So I can't waste an opportunity to do a full blown rehab/update.So as I amble through this,I will be asking questions from you guys that have used the newer materials.


That is great news! I can't wait to see the repair pics and rebuild.

Slimm

[outasite]

did the accident hurt the engine cowling?
Parker,sorry to say yes.The boat left the trailer went airborne and came down inverted,and almost sideways.HOWEVER the cowl will be repaired as well,and I'm hoping you will be hard pressed to tell some idiot wrecked it.------BTW worse case,I have a spare:D

[ActivatedSludge]

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[dumbnfun2]

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[hometown45]

I gotta see how this goes....Looking forward to the result:cheers:

[dompie99]

I feel for you man, It's soooo sad.

You reminded me that ALSO I go from underneath instead of from the top for the ''S'' clips.

I will go this very minute and get a springloaded clip for next summer. The hell with the expense lolllllllllllllllll

As for the boat, even if I am also in the 60'ss, I would take it apart, fix it and ride it next year no matter what. It's my guts feelings.

[kbirdmon]

Dang... Cant wait to see it all redone though. Little Love goes a long way :)

[albypine]

Pictures pictures and more pictures please . Will be watching this build . You did say it was a comp rite ? So building a new deck with today's Technology Will it be liter ? :)

[Superbender]

Pictures pictures and more pictures please . Will be watching this build . You did say it was a comp rite ? So building a new deck with today's Technology Will it be liter ? :)hey Alby is liter a Canadian measurement,can't wait to see the progress.

[outasite]

Well it's been a long winter,work needed to come first,so the boat fix has been slow but constant.The top deck was removed,bottom and transom inspected,and hull repaired.John Spathe (Hydrostream of Canada) completed the new deck,and I made a dash to pick it up in March.The new deck is a little heavier than the old,but I'm thinking that's ok,most of the extra weight seems to be in the nose.And I've been known to run with a 17# bag of lead shot in the nose! Anyway,we bonded the deck on yesterday,and trimmed it out today.Tomorrow will get tabbed full circumference There was a LOT of work done that I did not get pictures of,was just to busy working.319871319872319873319874319875

[outasite]

A few more from today,I got to rig this boat from scratch in 1981.And I get to do it again.Now if I can just get the steering cutout dead center!319876319877319878319879

[texasvector]

That thing looks great! I would of loved to start with a blank slate!

And u got a cool ass wall hanger in the background

[22R]

Great Thread !! Can't wait to see it done.

22R

[outasite]

Got gel on bottom today.Start trailer repair tomorrow.320267320268

[transomstand]

Just in time, ya got 12 days left.

[outasite]

Just in time, ya got 12 days left.
There was a time, when I could do that;)

[Da Bull]

I know where you commin from man. It takes me much longer to do these things now days to. It sucks gettin old.

DB

[transomstand]

Gonna take me a week to get the boat ready (used to take an afternoon):rolleyes:

[Fish]

looking good, cant wait to see her all done and wet again!:thumbsup:

[XstreamVking]

Looks real good!

[outasite]

Looks real good!
I see what you mean about the duratec.I like the way it lays out,BUT it looks to me like it may be a little cloudy,almost an opache look.Gave it going over with #1500 today,and will hit it with final glaze tomorrow and see what I got.

[outasite]

Put the bare hull on the scales today,514lbs.Up about 69 pounds from new.The new deck is heavier in the nose,and the transom is now 2.5"thick up from 1 3/4"plus almost two gal of new gel on hull,and almost one gal inside.No longer a potato chip,but still not bad.

[outasite]

Well! On the road again.Headed to paint shop in Chicago tomorrow.Same guy that lettered it for me in 81,321108321109321110321111is going to do it again.Hope he can still see!!!

[transomstand]

Uhhhhh, don't forget the safety chains:p:D

[outasite]

Uhhhhh, don't forget the safety chains:p:D
321112 Safety chain AND safety pin,this has to be a first for me!

[afr]

HHHOOOOOORAHA
good job

[PARKER RABE]

Need to see a picture of that cowling I was so upset about that get messed up I haven't slept since the accident

[outasite]

Need to see a picture of that cowling I was so upset about that get messed up I haven't slept since the accident
You must be telepathic,just put all the hardware on it today.Next is the decals.There is a surprise I think your going to like!!

[outasite]

Well its good news and bad news.Good news is made it in and out of Chicago without wreaking the boat.Bad news is when I got home I put the boat in the shop, and spent the next two hours taking most of the new paint OFF! One shot paint, does not come off easily i mite add.Anyway going to a new painter Monday.In the meantime there has been a lot going on with the powerplant will post that next.----After thinking it over,Im going to start a new thread on the progress of the engine,mid,lower,and lift assy.This will be in the technical forum.

[Slimm]

Well its good news and bad news.Good news is made it in and out of Chicago without wreaking the boat.Bad news is when I got home I put the boat in the shop, and spent the next two hours taking most of the new paint OFF! One shot paint, does not come off easily i mite add.Anyway going to a new painter Monday.In the meantime there has been a lot going on with the powerplant will post that next.----After thinking it over,Im going to start a new thread on the progress of the engine,mid,lower,and lift assy.This will be in the technical forum.


I am glad to hear ya made it home safe and the boat is intact. What happened that you had to take the paint off?

Slimm

[Robby321]

Wow! Don't know how this thread went unnoticed me. Man, that sucks but glad turning out OK!
I only have a block to tow the launch here, but I STILL take zero chances. Chains and double check! Heck, just sold a box trailer to a friend who lives 3 blocks from me. Said the hell with the chains leaving. I said no chains on, no go! Friend across the street does FG, and he spent a LONG time on a boat that left the ride on a off ramp and rolled 3 times down a hill. Plus another friend here with a Chris Craft had to take in to town for some work. Dragging it back on the freeway and got all the way here and I'm in back in the shop and hear a LOUD crash? Well, the latch was down, safety lock, BUT? IT was sitting on top the ball all the way! Hit the speed bump by me and trailer came off and hit the cradled chains, and if he would NOT have slammed on the brakes it would not have rode up his back end and punched a nice hole in his new SUV. Never get in a rush, and look it all over twice. Sorry to hear this, but wish the best outcome. :thumbsup:

[outasite]

I am glad to hear ya made it home safe and the boat is intact. What happened that you had to take the paint off?

Slimm322407322408
Old on left, new one just didn't do it for me.Going in on Monday for another try :(

[outasite]

Wow! Don't know how this thread went unnoticed me. Man, that sucks but glad turning out OK!
I only have a block to tow the launch here, but I STILL take zero chances. Chains and double check! Heck, just sold a box trailer to a friend who lives 3 blocks from me. Said the hell with the chains leaving. I said no chains on, no go! Friend across the street does FG, and he spent a LONG time on a boat that left the ride on a off ramp and rolled 3 times down a hill. Plus another friend here with a Chris Craft had to take in to town for some work. Dragging it back on the freeway and got all the way here and I'm in back in the shop and hear a LOUD crash? Well, the latch was down, safety lock, BUT? IT was sitting on top the ball all the way! Hit the speed bump by me and trailer came off and hit the cradled chains, and if he would NOT have slammed on the brakes it would not have rode up his back end and punched a nice hole in his new SUV. Never get in a rush, and look it all over twice. Sorry to hear this, but wish the best outcome. :thumbsup:
Well Robbie,I'm a slow learner but I think I got it this time! It was the third time I've lost one.Tail heavy boats got a way of getting loose.:(

[Slimm]

322407322408
Old on left, new one just didn't do it for me.Going in on Monday for another try :(

I see, can't say I blame ya. I can't wait for you to get it back in the water, that is a super nice boat. I love the orange.

Slimm

[Robby321]

I see, can't say I blame ya. I can't wait for you to get it back in the water, that is a super nice boat. I love the orange. Slimm

Have to admit on the "Orange", (and black merc). Been riding the "orange and black" 5 decades..(2 wheel HD's!)

[Robby321]

Well Robbie,I'm a slow learner but I think I got it this time! It was the third time I've lost one.Tail heavy boats got a way of getting loose.:(

I think this now as you idiots (kidding :D). are putting some massive weight assend boats now and you REALLY should hit a truck scale just to see what the combo package weighs and adjust the trailer so the boat sits with at least 10% (15 better) weight on the hitch. None my trailered boats I can barely lift the "tongue", jack or crank swing down wheel.

Plus seen over the years people who do NOT know that hooking safety chains NEED TO BE CROSSED, so if chit happens, its a "cradle"..NOT straight in as "if" the boat comes off, the tongue will hit the pavement and if digs in? Oh boy, as "ya going for a ride ya wish never happened".

And on S hooks? ALWAYS NEVER "under hook", ALWAYS S hook DOWN! And I'm doing some new chains a boat I got and going Spring clips from now on. And don't go cheap either. Get the best, spend a few bucks and THINK? $50 in good chain and hooks could have saved that "beast". But seems its coming back to see "wet" again. :thumbsup:

And ferchisakes when splashed? Remember that GD transom plug! (Been there, and done that too..DAMN, the one thing I forgot!).

And don't worry as "ya got good "Angels" watching over ya as the LAST thing I wanna see the Freeway in the cage and see a boat coming at me and NOT ON WATER?

I'm NOT a fan of the saying.."stay safe" BS, but more like "pay attention"! And can't stand the "news" talking heads saying .."it could have been worse" OFF COURSE.

But in your case?.............could have, but (like said ..yer "angels" went to work and saved yer ass as the boat" ;) Had some "divine spirit".. "take over me a few times on the bike when almost "losing it", but got away when doing "stupid" pushing the edge. You, like me, and the boat have them saying.."Dumbass, but hes OK so we will "let him live to see what next "dumb" as he's so "entertaining"! Wish the best dude..and "never give up" as "chit happens"

Still sad to hear but many MIGHT get a hint before it can happen to them too. And remember I'm 65 now, and don't even ASK some the dumbchit I did younger, but I survived "somehow"

[outasite]

Third try's a charm,picked it up last night.Much better this time.Things are starting to come together now.Finished the welding of mid Tuesday,and Imron last night.couple of pics.323211323212323213323214323215

[texasvector]

Looks great man....btw....where did u get the cowl decals at??? T-3 right?

[outasite]

Looks great man....btw....where did u get the cowl decals at??? T-3 right?
The T3 -drag one is a Mike Nass item.The other is duplicates of early 2.4 offshore (1979) that I had made.I don't know of another source of these.I have a couple extra sets,for $100 shipped if anyone needs them.

[Robby321]

The T3 -drag one is a Mike Nass item.The other is duplicates of early 2.4 offshore (1979) that I had made.I don't know of another source of these.I have a couple extra sets,for $100 shipped if anyone needs them.

Dammit! I got no motor for these wraps, BUT, I NEED some more "shop art" Ya saying shipped the one on the left that pic for $100? PM me, as got cash in pocket burning a hole bottom.! And put me BOTTOM the list, of someone who can use it. Damn "red stripe Mercs" wraps.. but SO DAMN COOL LOOKING! PM me...Robby..(PS..still on the prowl a old Merc 1500 XS louvered wrap, and any source any Merc 70's 6 carb, inline, Twister's timing belts which my Merc guru here need some as has 2. Thanks...

[texasvector]

http://i58.tinypic.com/28ksj7r.jpg

Mine is a nass cowl too...but I painted mariner grey....trying to get eman (same guy nass uses) to make me some mariner t3 decals

[outasite]

Hope he can come through for ya,that would be a rare piece!=very cool:thumbsup:

[outasite]

Hellaluya!!!! One year three weeks later were runnin again:smiletest: Not spit shined up yet,got some tidying up to do but got an hour on tonight.I needed that! Only problem so far is I cannot get the Auber instruments to work.But were pumping water,and not pushin it over about 3500 RPMs 326609326609326610326611326614

[texasvector]

Congrats..that thing is way cool! Outta scoot too!

I like to nass skirt...first one I've seen mounted

[Robby321]

Congrats! Chit happens, but giving up? Nope! Just determination to say..."OK, its over so with some work? "This should buff right out" But ya DO need a added in "Outasite" last? "Again" Happy for ya and I KNOW that was a lotta work yer part. Damn gearheads, they NEVER give up!" Wish the best! :thumbsup:

And REMEMBER THAT DAMN TRAILER now OK?:rolleyes:;):thumbsup:

[outasite]

Felt good.Moving the battery's under the seat box and the fuel foreword four feet,as well as going to a much lighter twin ram clamp,almost got rid of the Viking porpoise completley.I think it will take set earlier now.Time will tell.

[transomstand]

Is that an ancient OMC gas cap from a pressurized tank?????

[olboatman]

Great lookin rig....Well worth the effort-- Nice job!!!! Gary

[outasite]

Is that an ancient OMC gas cap from a pressurized tank?????
Yup! I don't throw nuttin away:D

[Slimm]

I am so happy for you to see that thing back together, on the trailer and in the water none the less! I hope we get to see some video of it in action soon.


Slimm

[Robby321]

Yup! I don't throw nuttin away:D

HA! Me neither! "cause if has it decades, the DAY I get rid of it" Damn, I could have used it now!"

[outasite]

Slimm,if you look at the pic that shows the gas tank.You will see the camera mounted just in front of the steering wheel.Not much to see during break in.But soon!

[Robby321]

Slimm,if you look at the pic that shows the gas tank.You will see the camera mounted just in front of the steering wheel.Not much to see during break in.But soon!

BS...!...how about a "before and after" vid. Need MOTOR NOISE!

[evinrudejohnson]

Id sure like to see some video of this classic rig running !