What's Y'alls Winter Project

[WillySteve]

SO...wha'chu guys doing this Winter?
Mine is refabing a single axle trailer and changing to a dual.
1st step was just to buy a trailer and found a nice looking 2012....so after a 10 hour drive to Alafrickenbama we made the 10 hour drive home with it.
Next day after checking things out I find that I've purchased a bonified POS as it was a "tube" trailer and probably only half as thick as it started....(I knew better being it was located so close to SALT water)....but it was so pretty, I was hoping to just change the pad angles and use it!!!
Welp being the person I am, who doesn't take losses easily, I figure there's enough good stuff on this NOW DONER trailer to just re-do the single axle "channel" trailer.....so away we go!!!!
The White trailer is the 2012 Allison trailer made by BoatMate, which is now chopped up and in the junk pile!
The Green is the original which is getting a complete facelift with tandem axles, new paint and SS fenders!
I'll be keeping the 5000# axle for the rear axle. It has larger disc brakes but also has a 3" drop.
However by swapping sides and flipping it over there will be no drop and will put the calipers back on the rear of the discs.
Us Po Boys gotta do what we gotta to do!!!

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[dgscroggs]

Trailer work for me too more of a weekend project tho new fender to replace the dented one , new rims and paint , some diamonds plate to dress it up a little, going tandem is next on my list!!!!

[Capt.Insane-o]

Not freezing to death. Building a Mark 75 for my vixen and a Mark 30 to match my Mark 25.395881

[dgscroggs]

Trailer work for me too more of a weekend project tho new fender to replace the dented one , new rims and paint , some diamonds plate to dress it up a little, going tandem is next on my list!!!!

[Mugs914]

Moving home and shop to Texas is our winter project. Titanic hassle, but it'll be great to be out of California.

Moving to the Temple/Belton area. Anyone from around there?

Mike

[WillySteve]

Not freezing to death. Building a Mark 75 for my vixen and a Mark 30 to match my Mark 25.395881

I've built a few of those little headaches back in the 60's!!!! Got'a love those old in-lines with their various length, rear loaded ring squeezers!!!

[NICE PAIR]

I'd like to join the trailer club, please let me know where to send my dues and where I can get a set of rules.

I was ready to paint my Skater trailer and started making it "cuter" when I realized how floppy the 6" tube trailers are.
I'm just starting to build a full length truss out of my vertical members to stiffen up the trailer.
I'm not comfortable using the boat to hold the trailer straight.

[WillySteve]

I'd like to join the trailer club, please let me know where to sent my dues and where I can get a set of rules.

I was ready to paint my Skater trailer and started making it "cuter" when I realized how floppy the 6" tube trailers are.
I'm just starting to build a full length truss out of my vertical members to stiffen up the trailer.
I'm not comfortable using the boat to hold the trailer straight.


HAHAHA....I know yer right!!! No Dues due....yer in!!!!

[WillySteve]

Oh Yeah.....and in this business of re-doing trailers we just make rules as needed ;)

[hometown45]

I am redoing a Stratos Trail Trailer, fortunately all it needs is paint and bunks.

[NICE PAIR]

Moving home and shop to Texas is our winter project. Titanic hassle, but it'll be great to be out of California.

Moving to the Temple/Belton area. Anyone from around there?

Mike

Would you be interested in adopting an elderly man & wife and taking them with you. We have a go-fast boat. :-)

[rock]

Fixing things I broke during the summer when there wasn't time to fix them then. Selling off machines I no longer need since shutting down my cabinet shop. Sell off tools and machines out of the fab shop and machine shop that I will not have room for in the new shop. Liquidate a ton of used boat parts, boats, and motors I will not have room for in the new shop. Get current building ready to sell. Get the new shop ready. Other than that not much. And to think I thought I was retired.

Rock

[Da Bull]

Just trying to survive the winter. Got bronchitis right now. SUCKS!

[WillySteve]

Sorry Bull :( That sucks for sure!!
Rock, I can tell ya all about the So Called Retired deal....and I'm pretty sure it gets worse!!!!!!
Mugs, It's a purty good area, only a killing once in awhile....lol!! I lived 100 miles North of there, around McKinney for 59 years!

[W2F a V-King]

Funny thing about "retirement" = Less time to do more things than you ever had to do when working a 40+ hour week. Or so it seems for me.

Think my "Honey Do" list got longer or I'm working slower.....maybe some of both.

[eli]

Redoing seats,hatch then new rings in the motors

[Da Bull]

On retirement, I love it but the pay sucks.

[rock]

On retirement, I love it but the pay sucks.

Trying to get used to that "pay" part.

Rock

[WillySteve]

Looks kinda iffy set'n on blocks with no trailer under it but I've tried to distribute the weight on the bow.
At least it'll give me access to repair a couple'a bruises on the hull that the bunks covered up!!!
Now If I can just get some warmer weather so I don't have to use heat lamps!
AND YES....that's a Deer Feeder in the background ;)

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[JERSEY DEVIL]

total refinish 27 Excalibur going to turn it into center console with a cuddy .

[WillySteve]

Now that will be a cool deal!!!

[roadkill636]

Thats a beautiful trailer compared to mine...

Flipping this one over to re do the springs. I found this old trailer in a scrap pile 25 years ago. Then it was only the width of the springs about 3' wide. I added the well pipe and made it 5' wide and 9' long for hauling firewood around. With the narrow suspension it leaned a lot. Well i ordered a 3500# suspension kit and going to remove the narrow leafs and put the 3500s on the outside frame.

[WillySteve]

Sounds like a plan!!! I'll take a few cords of that wood ;)

[roadkill636]

My cousin is in charge of a crew that clears trees for power lines and he has them drop off logs at my house for free. No limbs or chips just heave logs to be used for firewood. I have about 10 cord of wood out back rite now .
Oh and YES that is a turbo sitting on top of my mota on my log splitter.

[Mugs914]

Would you be interested in adopting an elderly man & wife and taking them with you. We have a go-fast boat. :-)

Anything to help others escape! :thumbsup:

[JrCRXHF]

Get a set of 3.0L sport master cases built for the boat. Try to save money for the barn.

[Brad Zastrow]

So I just started on my winter project as I get so bored over the winter. I have not restored a car in a long time. Only boats for many years. But I bought a 70 Challenger with a 440 slightly modified. Total restore into a pro touring hot rod. Learning how to MIG weld. Replacing rusty sheet metal.

[outasite]

Combination of old age,and adding more hp is forcing me to break a thirty five year rule of "Ride Guide only" I'm going hydraulic! For next year.

[roadkill636]

Combination of old age,and adding more hp is forcing me to break a thirty five year rule of "Ride Guide only" I'm going hydraulic! For next year.

You wont regret it... well maybee you will.. because you'llwish you did 35 years ago:D

[JPEROG]

Would you be interested in adopting an elderly man & wife and taking them with you. We have a go-fast boat. :-)

Keep coming East and Turning right as you go. You guys will come into the Suwanee river and its a great place to start looking for a camp. Florida... No state income tax, pro business, good people and lots of boating.

Joe

[James Thompson]

I'm pulling the coned lower unit on my 89 Merc 150. I'm getting water and more metal in the oil than I care to see even after changing the oil twice through the season. Could any of you gentlemen direct me to any useful threads? This will be the first time I've been into one further than the water pump.

[eli]

Water and oil ,metal not good ,by the time you get manual and tools needed you might be better find local shop have look inside first

[NICE PAIR]

Winch stand/ ladder/ hand rail installed.
4 point tie downs installed.
Bracing installed/welded.

Total time for this part of project: 2 weeks

1st day ... planning
2nd day ... 1/2 day trying to remember plan, drawing plan.
3rd day ... pickup materials, cut to size.
4th day ... layout, drill, fit back 1/2, weld back 1/2.
5th day ... layout, drill, fit front 1/2, weld front 1/2.
6th day ... cleanup horrendous mess.

Rest of 2 weeks was spent recuperating ... Old guys shouldn't do this stuff. :thumbsup:

Next: get the boat off and start prepping for paint. ... Yay!

[WillySteve]

Spring pads measured and welded today....just to find that I'll have to move a crossmember!
When I measured I forgot about the center bellcrank, being 6" wide where the spring eyes attach and the extra 3" put my front axle right on a crossmember.
NEW Plan....move that crossmember forward and add another across from the bellcrank pads!!
It's just a thang.....nothing a little primer and paint won't cure!!!

[WillySteve]

BTW....Awesome job NP and yer right.....When you get so old you gamble on forgetting sum'a the little things!!!!

[NICE PAIR]

BTW....Awesome job NP and yer right.....When you get so old you gamble on forgetting sum'a the little things!!!!

The scary part is if I got stuck in there and somebody called 911, they might cut up my boat to get me out. ;-)

[DangerNewb]

My winter project is to install this motor on this boat. Boat is in my garage. Motor should ship tomorrow. Plan to put the seats on sliders so my vertically challenged friend can drive some. Move the gas pedal back some for more knee clearance under the dash. Fix a few little nicks on the hull bottom and sides. Looking forward to some warmth so I can see how it runs. Hoping the 200XS will push it 85 or so. We'll see. Only my second high performance boat so I'm learning as I go.

[WillySteve]

Nice!!!!
I'm sure it'll blow by 85 once set up!!!!

[W2F a V-King]

My winter project is to install this motor on this boat. Boat is in my garage. Motor should ship tomorrow. Plan to put the seats on sliders so my vertically challenged friend can drive some. Move the gas pedal back some for more knee clearance under the dash. Fix a few little nicks on the hull bottom and sides. Looking forward to some warmth so I can see how it runs. Hoping the 200XS will push it 85 or so. We'll see. Only my second high performance boat so I'm learning as I go.

For your vertically challenged friend... T-H Marine makes a hot foot mounting plate that allows the hot foot to be slid forward
or back. About $50-60..

http://thmarine.com/hot-foot-slide-mount#!prettyPhoto

[DangerNewb]

For your vertically challenged friend... T-H Marine makes a hot foot mounting plate that allows the hot foot to be slid forward
or back. About $50-60..

http://thmarine.com/hot-foot-slide-mount#!prettyPhoto

Nice to know. Thanks. I need to move the seats anyway to allow my knee/upper shin to not hit the bottom of the dash and already bought the seat sliders. They were about the same cost each as the hot foot slider so not too bad.

[W2F a V-King]

So I have a new project, and since it just happened....it's now my "winter" project.

My wife was coming home from work, and a 17 yr old girl ran a red light and turned left in front of my on coming wife in her Lightning.

Whats sad is the cost to repair it is about 9K. 75% this cost is replacing, repairing the SRS (air bag system) and getting operational with new stuff. Both bags blew off.

So once I get it home the fun begins....it's to cold to finish the glass work and start painting the boat anyway.... :rolleyes:

I'm just thankful my wife did not get hurt bad. The young girl lost her license for 1 year. This was her 3rd wreck and 2nd ticket in the year or so she has been driving....

I'm all about doing "Honey Do's" .... :p


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[Old style]

Hi There! Just pulled home a 16.5 Larsen Senza out of a snowbank for my winter project! Seems to be in nice clean shape overall, but its gonna need some work on the powerhead (Johnson 140). Owner gave up, and now its my opportunity!
no pics yet!!

[WillySteve]

So I have a new project, and since it just happened....it's now my "winter" project.

My wife was coming home from work, and a 17 yr old girl ran a red light and turned left in front of my on coming wife in her Lightning.

Whats sad is the cost to repair it is about 9K. 75% this cost is replacing, repairing the SRS (air bag system) and getting operational with new stuff. Both bags blew off.

So once I get it home the fun begins....it's to cold to finish the glass work and start painting the boat anyway.... :rolleyes:

I'm just thankful my wife did not get hurt bad. The young girl lost her license for 1 year. This was her 3rd wreck and 2nd ticket in the year or so she has been driving....

I'm all about doing "Honey Do's" .... :p


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We live in Deer country and 6 years ago I hit one in my Navigator. I was skidding and prolly only doing 10mph on impact!
The airbags did not deploy but the cost was still almost 6k.
We now are protected for front end body damage on our Lincoln, Ranger and '68 F-100:
The Ranger my son & I fabricated in my shop!

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[W2F a V-King]

[QUOTE=WillySteve;3012299]We live in Deer country and 6 years ago I hit one in my Navigator. I was skidding and prolly only doing 10mph on impact!
The airbags did not deploy but the cost was still almost 6k.
We now are protected for body damage on our Lincoln, Ranger and '68 F-100:
The Ranger my son & I fabricated in my shop!

/QUOTE]

Yes, I know what your saying, about not having to be going fast to sustain $$ Damage. The speed limit on that road is 35 mph and my wife does not speed (at least I don't think so :eek:) And that truck Will speed easy.... But she stood on the brakes and the ABS kept her from sliding and slowed her down before she hit.
I forget what the actual threshold is for the air bags to deploy from the inertia change or from speed to stop has to be XX before they deploy. You were lucky the deer didn't cause those to inflate.

Wonder what a cow catcher would look like on a Lightning ? We have deer in our area as well.

[Bikergja]

Converting a 31' sonic to outboard engines. Redid the cabin upholestery extended the cockpit, rewired the console with new gauges and am now replacing the gas tanks. Hope to have tanks done by end of month then I can put bench seat across the back. Have an aluminum bracket and put a pair of merc 250 Efi on the back. Can't wait to give her a run.

[WillySteve]

Wonder what a cow catcher would look like on a Lightning ? We have deer in our area as well.

I carry 1k deductable and have 1k in the bumper on the Mark LT!
Figured it'd pay for itself...maybe more than once and that's what I used to convince the wife to put one on her Lincoln! ;)

[home made tunnel]

Your wife drives a lightning... That's badass! Vroom Vroom.

[W2F a V-King]

Your wife drives a lightning... That's badass! Vroom Vroom.

It is a fun truck to drive. We are going to get her a new truck and I will piece the lightning back to the great condition it was in before the accident. Might even make some "improvements" ;) and drive it myself ... :p

[home made tunnel]

Let me drop off my Colorado sport 5.3L and you can tune that up too for me ;)

[W2F a V-King]

No problem.. a "mild" cam, and few tweaks here and there & on the PCM...Those LSx motors respond nicely.

[Mugs914]

Well, my winter project is progressing; we are now Texans. Now, if the movers would just make our stuff Texans, we would be alright... :mad:

[Krazymaan]

And Collecting vintage parts for my RV while the shinny stuff is being chrome plated and/or buffed.
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Can anyone name this RV?

[NICE PAIR]

Anything to help others escape! :thumbsup:


Well, my winter project is progressing; we are now Texans. Now, if the movers would just make our stuff Texans, we would be alright... :mad:

I thought you we're gonna pick us up on your way thru? I guess we'll call uber. "Congrats on your escape"

[Da Bull]

I`ve never seen an RV like that and cannot name it but I like it.

[WillySteve]

I`ve never seen an RV like that and cannot name it but I like it.

Me x2!!!
The towbar's on the wrong end!!! HAHAHA!!!
Hey, looks like yer doing it up right....when I'z a kid the old man I bought my transmission shop from had one similar....he put an Olds mota with an old Hydramatic in it!!!

[aggiestckl]

My project is to find a Triad STV Euro

[spybot]

Mine is ripping my old johnson 85 to bits and rebuilding her into a 140 but better than the 140s that left the factory :)
Every mating surface flow matched, intake and exhaust port flowed piston assemblies balanced
Oh and need this done by February 2nd
Heyho wish i sated in the states seems that where all the knowledge and parts are.
Cheers Andy

[WillySteve]

Mine is ripping my old johnson 85 to bits and rebuilding her into a 140 but better than the 140s that left the factory :)
Every mating surface flow matched, intake and exhaust port flowed piston assemblies balanced
Oh and need this done by February 2nd
Heyho wish i sated in the states seems that where all the knowledge and parts are.
Cheers Andy

My 1st REAL Bassboat way back in the early 70's was a 15' Tidecraft with an 85 Johnson!
All the guys in our Club of about 25 had Merc 150's and 200's......I built a N2o setup for it and all I can say is WOW!!!!
I had a small enough shot, (and it don't take much), that I ran as far as 10 miles on the bottle, many times!!!!!
It was smokin the 150's and holdin'it's own with the guys who had 200's!!!!
Ran that little mota to death for 2 years and sold it still running strong!!!

[W2F a V-King]

My 1st REAL Bassboat way back in the early 70's was a 15' Tidecraft with an 85 Johnson!
All the guys in our Club of about 25 had Merc 150's and 200's......I built a N2o setup for it and all I can say is WOW!!!!
I had a small enough shot, (and it don't take much), that I ran as far as 10 miles on the bottle, many times!!!!!
It was smokin the 150's and holdin'it's own with the guys who had 200's!!!!
Ran that little mota to death for 2 years and sold it still running strong!!!

That's cool ^^ That's the thing about nitrous....Moderation is key to long(er) life....But it's so hard to do!!

[NICE PAIR]

That's it, My boating days are over, I've hung up my boat.


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[WillySteve]

Mine's coming along slowly!
So far I've gone from this:
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Next is more sand blasting and paint....if it will ever warm up!!!

[baja200merk]

Cleaned up the old work truck a bit new seats and wheels also built my own twin turbo setup. Well Beef did most of the TIG welding... ok all of the welding :D. It’s an internally gated s362SXE with a big s475 under it. The turbo setup spools like stock and will maintain 1000+ft-lbs to the rear wheels at under 1200* (read pull 15klbs any hill or bridge at 70mph) like I said work truck ;) . Winters only a week or two long down here so ya gotta work quick :D

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[Flex]

Been busy! Got close to adding a tunnel to my boat but i think I'm going to keep tweaking the current setup and see what i can make happen!

[NICE PAIR]

Finished all welding, fit & drilled the new diamond plate, 1 more day of little stuff and roll it over.

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[WillySteve]

A little more primer & paint, bolting on fenders, laying diamond plate, domed decals, new lights'n deciding what I'm gonn'a do on my bunks and I'm Done!!!

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[olboatman]

I always have a winter project or two. Spent last winter on my Viper rigging the whole deal. Gonna start a thread soon as I'm almost done and need to sort out the pics ( and learn how to post them) Want to join the Trailer Club and build an aluminum one for the Viper and my SLT. Also would like to add the "juice" to my 25 Yammy!
Gary

[erico]

Sending the Merc. 2.5 off to Texas to visit the "Magic Man" Jay Smith for 300+ ponies. Going to make the Mirage rockin this summer.


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[WillySteve]

Finally got warm enough weather to do some painting!
All I like now is installing the Bunks, Fenders, Diamond Plate and new Domed Letter Decals and I'm Done with it!!!!

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[WillySteve]

I'm all but done with it FINALLY....!!!
Just a few more little things left....minor adjustments and trimming!!!!

It's come a long way from this:
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[NICE PAIR]

I'm all but done with it FINALLY....!!!
Just a few more little things left....minor adjustments and trimming!!!!

It's come a long way from this:
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If you own a boat ... you are never really finished. :thumbsup:

[tux974]

If you own a boat ... you are never really finished. :thumbsup:

AMEN to that! When you are done with one thing something else will catch your eye or need attention.
Looking good!

[tux974]

Funny thing about "retirement" = Less time to do more things than you ever had to do when working a 40+ hour week. Or so it seems for me.

Think my "Honey Do" list got longer or I'm working slower.....maybe some of both.

Amen!!! Also has become a task remembering what I was just doing....:eek::smiletest:

[Wayne Cammidge]

Is there a reason why the braked axle was at the back?

[WillySteve]

Is there a reason why the braked axle was at the back?

Lot's of opinions out there on this subject. Those center bellcrank's on twin axles create some weird and hard to explain characteristics when they pivot.
IMO the geo of axles with springs plants the rear axle when the weight shifts forward while stopping.
This doesn't occur with torsion style axles.

[Wayne Cammidge]

Thanx
We do not see the Bell Crank option in our country, so this totally foreign ground for me.
Food for thought.
I would imagine the bell crank equalises the load between to 2 axles, therefore not really important which one it is under.
I f one has adverse effects then it would be better to have it under the other

[NICE PAIR]

Lot's of opinions out there on this subject. Those center bellcrank's on twin axles create some weird and hard to explain characteristics when they pivot.
IMO the geo of axles with springs plants the rear axle when the weight shifts forward while stopping.
This doesn't occur with torsion style axles.

Oh Sh*t, that means I'm not done yet. Even though mine are on the wrong axle they seem to work, tell me I don't have to change them. :-)

[NICE PAIR]

AMEN to that! When you are done with one thing something else will catch your eye or need attention.
Looking good!

Tony! ... don't forget about ... "Geez, why didn't I do it like that the first time" ;-)

[tux974]

Tony! ... don't forget about ... "Geez, why didn't I do it like that the first time" ;-)

OH Yes, ripped things apart many times to redo!.... :eek: Forgot that one.....:D

[WillySteve]

OH Yes, ripped things apart many times to redo!.... :eek: Forgot that one.....:D

So...I'm at the HW store last week and buy several more cans of primer and grabbed a can of Cold Galvanize for the trailer jack.
Not paying attention as all the caps were primer grey in color, I grabbed a can and proceeded to apply another coat on the trailer rails......as I was going for another can I finally saw that I had just galvanized my base coat!!!!
I hope to never see another sand blaster!!!
Redo's Suck but seem to be a part of Marine Repair.....or is that AGE!

[olboatman]

So...I'm at the HW store last week and buy several more cans of primer and grabbed a can of Cold Galvanize for the trailer jack.
Not paying attention as all the caps were primer grey in color, I grabbed a can and proceeded to apply another coat on the trailer rails......as I was going for another can I finally saw that I had just galvanized my base coat!!!!
I hope to never see another sand blaster!!!
Redo's Suck but seem to be a part of Marine Repair.....or is that AGE!
I say AGE! or at least in my case as not only Marine Repair. lol
Gary

[olboatman]

397869Willy If you look closely at one of the pics on my Viper Project thread, you will see an extra dash cover I f-ed up on the wall over the window. That was a LOT of extra time! Not good for the mental health!!!
Gary

[WillySteve]

I really appreciate y'all bringing up "redos".......Since I 'thought' I was finished!!!!

The front and rear crossmembers are original and untouched....when I added the 2 new one's in between, I used them to align the new bunk perches.....why change the factory set-up RIGHT???
WELL...Evidently this tub has set on this trailer from day 1 with the port side lower than the starboard!!!
Must'a gone unnoticed because the single axle fenders had a different angle on the inside.
However on these twin axle fenders, I have no clearance on port and 1+" on starboard.
Guess I'll be shimming the port bunks today!!!
Oh Yeah.....and I dunked it yesterday just to make sure it was centered on the trailer!

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[WillySteve]

Ah....I found some old pics verifying the original set-up was off!!!
Thanks Custom Line!!!!

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[olboatman]

Ah....I found some old pics verifying the original set-up was off!!!
Thanks Custom Line!!!!

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;)Gary

[WillySteve]

What a great feelin it is when you realize its not only us!!!!:thumbsup:
;)Gary

Isn't that the truth Gary!!!
Now to figure....guess I'll start with 1/2" shims on the port! A little goes a long way when you're raising the side, which is several ft' away!
Actually the measurement from the hull to frame@ bunks should tell me!
BTW, it appears to be setting on all 4 bunks nicely as far as distributing weight!

[NICE PAIR]

Isn't that the truth Gary!!!
Now to figure....guess I'll start with 1/2" shims on the port! A little goes a long way when you're raising the side, which is several ft' away!
Actually the measurement from the hull to frame@ bunks should tell me!
BTW, it appears to be setting on all 4 bunks nicely as far as distributing weight!

If you used the "Used" springs, measure from frame to spring top @ all 4 locations. Possible springs have sagged @ different values.
Maybe switching springs would work?

How do I know if I'm talking to Willy .... or Steve? ;-)

[MODVP22]

That's it, My boating days are over, I've hung up my boat.


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I've heard of "Hanging it up"...but you took it to a literal sense

[WillySteve]

If you used the "Used" springs, measure from frame to spring top @ all 4 locations. Possible springs have sagged @ different values.
Maybe switching springs would work?

How do I know if I'm talking to Willy .... or Steve? ;-)

They are used, however the measurement is different from frame to hull so no doubt it's the bunk pads!
At the very rear crossmember is 3/4" diff from side to side and 1/2", half way up the boat.

You know the old saying....just call me to dinner!!!
HEY, I'm the ONLY WillySteve in the World....jus Google it!!! :cool:

[NICE PAIR]

They are used, however the measurement is different from frame to hull so no doubt it's the bunk pads!
At the very rear crossmember is 3/4" diff from side to side and 1/2", half way up the boat.

You know the old saying....just call me to dinner!!!
HEY, I'm the ONLY WillySteve in the World....jus Google it!!! :cool:

I was gonna be a smart a** and ask if you played a guitar based off your last name (Hendrix) ;-) Glad I didn't.
I purchased and am listening to "Reflections" as I type. "Cool Stuff" ... Nice website ... Thanx

[WillySteve]

Well thank you!!!! That song is one song "Title" after nother....I'm thinkin 72 in all and Willie recorded'em all!!!!

[MODVP22]

So I just started on my winter project as I get so bored over the winter. I have not restored a car in a long time. Only boats for many years. But I bought a 70 Challenger with a 440 slightly modified. Total restore into a pro touring hot rod. Learning how to MIG weld. Replacing rusty sheet metal.

my favorite year of them. Good luck with the learning curve-sheet Metal is tricky

[WillySteve]

ALL DONE Finally.....Even got a little bling added with new Domed Decals!!!
Now to figure out the next Winter project!!!

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[dgscroggs]

Great job Willy looks fantastic

[NICE PAIR]

"What Dan said" :thumbsup:

[olboatman]

:thumbsup:Makes 3!!!;)

[Mugs914]

Man Willy, that's a nice rig!! Great job! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Radiant]

Here is My Winter project. I bought the boat in March 2017 and cleaned it up and ran it all Summer till the original (27 year old) gas tank finally gave out. Moving the weight off the bow and going for a twin tank setup. Not quite done yet, but it has been a fun project so far. Every bulkhead was rotted, floor was rotted but had so many layers of glass that you couldn't tell, wet foam everywhere. Hoping to end up with a boat that is much lighter, safer, and faster.

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[NICE PAIR]

Nice project ... you obviously ain't "Skeered" :thumbsup:

[WillySteve]

Wow....NO he ain't!!!!
It's norm to see a grinder layin'there but man....when you start seein'Skill Saws, it's gettin serious!!!!
Keep us posted!!!

[Radiant]

Wow....NO he ain't!!!!
It's norm to see a grinder layin'there but man....when you start seein'Skill Saws, it's gettin serious!!!!
Keep us posted!!!

It is definitely serious. I'm a bit further along than the pics show. I'll have to start a thread on here for anyone who is interested in following

[olboatman]

It is definitely serious. I'm a bit further along than the pics show. I'll have to start a thread on here for anyone who is interested in following
Please do!!!
Gary

[Mugs914]

Please do!!!
Gary

Absolutely!! Would love to follow along.

[89LASER]

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[W2F a V-King]

Wow....NO he ain't!!!!
It's norm to see a grinder layin'there but man....when you start seein'Skill Saws, it's gettin serious!!!!
Keep us posted!!!

Great Project there.... Nothing like rolling up the sleeves, and jumping right in !!! :thumbsup:

Yes, a separate thread would be great !!! Love pictures of rebuilds!! :cool:

But as far as a winter project........ you ain't got no winter down there :p LOL ....

[W2F a V-King]

ALL DONE Finally.....Even got a little bling added with new Domed Decals!!!
Now to figure out the next Winter project!!!

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Nice work Willy, Looks Killer !! :cheers:

If you can't find another winter project to do come on down and help with mine :eek: ... JK That boat looks fast even setting on the trailer !!

[olboatman]

Nice work Willy, Looks Killer !! :cheers:

If you can't find another winter project to do come on down and help with mine :eek: ... JK That boat looks fast even setting on the trailer !!
Yup Ive got more projects ahead of me than years of life left!!!
Gary

[W2F a V-King]

Yup Ive got more projects ahead of me than years of life left!!!
Gary

Agreed ^^^ :iagree:

The way I see it......as long as I have a wife.....I will Always have a project/s ...... :eek:

[WillySteve]

Agreed ^^^ :iagree:

The way I see it......as long as I have a wife.....I will Always have a project/s ...... :eek:


YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!!!
Last Summer project was knocking out a wall in our log cabin and adding a room......and then that started a 270 deg. deck......then another, then another, ECT.!!!
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[Capt.Insane-o]

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[tux974]

Yup Ive got more projects ahead of me than years of life left!!!
Gary


Agreed ^^^ :iagree:

The way I see it......as long as I have a wife.....I will Always have other project/s ...... :eek:

You guys are onto some very true statements.....:D

It rings in my head...."you are working on another boat".....:smiletest:

OH, and the body just can not keep up with the thinking lately....:nonod:

[NICE PAIR]

Yup Ive got more projects ahead of me than years of life left!!!
Gary


Agreed ^^^ :iagree:

The way I see it......as long as I have a wife.....I will Always have a project/s ...... :eek:


You guys are onto some very true statements.....:D

It rings in my head...."you are working on another boat".....:smiletest:

OH, and the body just can not keep up with the thinking lately....:nonod:

With all these "projects" it sounds like we'll just have to stay and finish them ... it just wouldn't be right to leave them for our wives. :thumbsup:

[NeedOne]

Redoing fiberglass work in the fuel tank hold that I did last year.. trying to get the tank to fit just right..

[JUPITER PULSARE]

Nick's Creative Marine hooked me up with a low pair of Mercury 250 EFI's for my Checkmate 2800SX Outboard! We hung and rigged the motors last week but I haven't had a chance to run her yet! Think I'm gonna need some bigger wheels than my old 26 pitch choppers!

[NICE PAIR]

Trailer's on it's back .... begging for paint. ;)

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[olboatman]

Trailer's on it's back .... begging for paint. ;)

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Gary

[NICE PAIR]

Thats one rugged lookin trailer....I like the step at the bow (if thats what it is, lol) One other thing....NO SNOW!!!!!:thumbsup:
Gary

The "step" finds itself in the right spot when the trailer is right side up :-) would that be Yes, no snow or No, no snow? ;-)

[tux974]

Thats one rugged lookin trailer....I like the step at the bow (if thats what it is, lol) One other thing....NO SNOW!!!!!:thumbsup:
Gary

Us NON juvenile needs as much stable platforms as possible to not go swimming while loading....;) I would need a step for the step...:D

[olboatman]

The "step" finds itself in the right spot when the trailer is right side up :-) would that be Yes, no snow or No, no snow? ;-)

Nice Lets put it this way ....If I never saw snow again I shure wouldn't be missing anything! :-(

[eli]

have the back done, now the front seats ,starting to get the hang of it , more pic later

[WillySteve]

Nice Eli!!!!

[eli]

Thanks i,m learning my new trade lol

[racervboat]

Gary don't go eatin no yellow snow haha

[racervboat]

Got the 2.4 200 hp powerhead rebuilt and close to finishing the 15 inch cut down mid. Gary see you called last night will get back to ya.

[DangerNewb]

Some of you guys have a lot more skills than me. I was happy to get my newly acquired engine and hull mated together and everything working like it should. Time for a shakedown run if we can get a decent day of weather here in NC.

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[Jay Smith]

Well along with being covered up with the 5 nickle motors I have at the shop working now and the 10 in line , to keep my sanity I am building a hybrid long range AR platform rifle , building it in pieces , it's an AR - 10 in 6.5 creedmoore caliber , custom trigger , capable of 1000 yard shots , waiting on new Vortex tacticle scope that is in process of hitting the market in 5 weeks , it is a
4-24x50mm with illuminated reticle , should be a hog slayer , can't wait to get it finished ....

Jay @ JSRE

[WillySteve]

Well along with being covered up with the 5 nickle motors I have at the shop working now and the 10 in line , to keep my sanity I am building a hybrid long range AR platform rifle , building it in pieces , it's an AR - 10 in 6.5 creedmoore caliber , custom trigger , capable of 1000 yard shots , waiting on new Vortex tacticle scope that is in process of hitting the market in 5 weeks , it is a
4-24x50mm with illuminated reticle , should be a hog slayer , can't wait to get it finished ....

Jay @ JSRE

Cool Jay!! I owned a 300 acre ranch just outside of Harper, Tx from '80 till I sold in '07. Son & I worked up fantastic loads for our 300 Weatherby Mags and made 450 out to 1000 yd shots on those porky's from our deck on regular basis.
Built my rifle out of a 1957 Win. model 70 my dad bought new. Installed a thumbhole, custom 26" heavy douglas barrel, reworked trigger and 50mm objective leupold....we used brakes on both!!!
I sure miss those days down there but traded for retiring here in the Kiamichi Mountains and Fishing!!
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[Richard]

I picked up a 1969 Byerscraft hydro with Merc 75H clone on the back. The hull is solid but needed the throttle and steering replaced. The motor is a direct reversing 75A so I was able to hookup and electric start key switch.The problem I'm working on now is the speedmaster lower which didn't have a water pump since it was used on an alky racer back in the day. Having the whole thing reengineered by a local machinist who's a genius with outboards.

[NICE PAIR]

I picked up a 1969 Byerscraft hydro with Merc 75H clone on the back. The hull is solid but needed the throttle and steering replaced. The motor is a direct reversing 75A so I was able to hookup and electric start key switch.The problem I'm working on now is the speedmaster lower which didn't have a water pump since it was used on an alky racer back in the day. Having the whole thing reengineered by a local machinist who's a genius with outboards.

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[racervboat]

Yep pics are good willy, my 16ft ally going to fly with this 200hp LOL

[rjdubiel]

Yep pics are good willy, my 16ft ally going to fly with this 200hp LOL

and my crossflow on the bench as well all clean and fixed up ready for soft water!!

[racervboat]

10-4 on the soft water rj few more months to go though but they still makin beer hahaha

[olboatman]

yep pics are good willy, my 16ft ally going to fly with this 200hp lol

sweet!!!!!!!!!

[NICE PAIR]

Everything's primed and ready, gonna try mopping some finish color on tomorrow.

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[olboatman]

Great project Nice....lookin "mint"!!!
Gary

[racervboat]

That's one big ass trailer but you got one big ass boat haha

[NICE PAIR]

Does my ass make this trailer look big?

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[dgscroggs]

Lookin good NP that is a whoooole lota trailer

[W2F a V-King]

Dang...That's a Whole lota work too! Looking good !

[91eagle]

Some of you guys have a lot more skills than me. I was happy to get my newly acquired engine and hull mated together and everything working like it should. Time for a shakedown run if we can get a decent day of weather here in NC.

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[DangerNewb]

Have you had a chance to run the seebold yet

Well, yes, and no,. Took it to a lake last weekend and with the cold water, warm air and super high humidity, the fog was so thick I couldn't get over about 30mph. Lots of debris on the water too. Hope to try again this weekend. I can say it planes very flat and easy and rides smooth at low speed. My old Valero bounced like crazy unless you got over about 40. This thing feels like a pontoon boat compared to that. Feels like it will plane at 15 mph. Sits very low in the water. With 20 gallons of gas, 200xs, battery and oil tank in back the rub rail was, under water at back corners. It leaked a bunch of water on one side so I pulled some of the rub rail off and tried to reseal it. Hope to check it out again soon.

[racervboat]

Was 40 degrees yesterday yahoo,so I got to weld the 15 inch can up man that alum welding smokes like hell.Also got the bobs stacks and waiting for the solid mounts.

[racervboat]

We also got rjdubiels mod powerhead rebuilt should get his viper into the 90s no problem.

[home made tunnel]

Look at my winter project... heh heh heh. Not much happening in the garage.

[dgscroggs]

Look at my winter project... heh heh heh. Not much happening in the garage.
I've had 2 projects like that , talk about never ending !!!!

[NICE PAIR]

Look at my winter project... heh heh heh. Not much happening in the garage.

You do nice work. ;-)

[NICE PAIR]

What do Porsche's, Lamborghini's and Skater trailers have in common?

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[NICE PAIR]

We also got rjdubiels mod powerhead rebuilt should get his viper into the 90s no problem.

Looks to be well oiled. ;-)

[tux974]

What do Porsche's, Lamborghini's and Skater trailers have in common?

399809 "red calipers" :thumbsup:

Cool....They will stop better and faster.....:reddevil:

[olboatman]

We also got rjdubiels mod powerhead rebuilt should get his viper into the 90s no problem.

Should call the mota the "Fireball Xpress" !!!
Gary

[racervboat]

Your on to something brother haha:cheers:

[NICE PAIR]

Wheels back on the right side ... "Soon" :thumbsup:

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[Capt.Insane-o]

Two weeks? :)

[Onetime]

Two weeks? :)

That’s Funny! You must remember the gas tanks.

Looking good Steve.

[NICE PAIR]

Two weeks? :)


That’s Funny! You must remember the gas tanks.

Looking good Steve.

You guy's SUK ............ but 2 weeks is probably close. :D

[WillySteve]

Dang-it.....and I was jus fixin'ta paint my caliperz red!!!

[racervboat]

Maybe I will paint the whole trailer red haha. Got the 15 inch can mudded up and primed will paint it today.

[racervboat]

Here's a winter project im got damn done with NOT 4 more inches coming tomorrow WHEN WILL IT STOP ?

[mrichartz]

Here's a winter project im got damn done with NOT 4 more inches coming tomorrow WHEN WILL IT STOP ?


Not soon enough!! We just got 4" and I'm NOT cleaning it up it's going to be 60-70 on monday Tuesday it can wait..

[racervboat]

Only getting to 30 so I have to fire it up again, 60-70 in ny already ? damn:cheers:

[mrichartz]

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[olboatman]

Not soon enough!! We just got 4" and I'm NOT cleaning it up it's going to be 60-70 on monday Tuesday it can wait..
I just got back from plowin the 1 to 3 they said was commin that ended up more like 9!!!! Yup I've had more than enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gonna watch the race and pass out.
Gary

[racervboat]

Go jimmy #48

[olboatman]

Go jimmy #48
BTW Ken I got a chance to get back at the Viper and gonna post some more pics on my thread tonight or tomorrow....Just about done, I can taste it!!!
Gary

[racervboat]

Doe's it taste like chicken ? haha Just pm'd you gary.

[racervboat]

Well finally got the bobs solid mounts yesterday and got the mid together.The trim im going to use is the same set-up that's on the v-4 as seen on my thread rebirth of an 12 inch omc mid.I will save the offshore single ram and cut it down for the mid if I get another boat if it don't work out that well on the 16ft ally.

[racervboat]

Also got the new to me 15x32 cleaver from a s&f member it was worked but never polished so I went to town on it.Then I got creative and turned rj's mod powerhead into a helicopter motoa hahaha :cheers:

[NICE PAIR]

Also got the new to me 15x32 cleaver from a s&f member it was worked but never polished so I went to town on it.Then I got creative and turned rj's mod powerhead into a helicopter motoa hahaha :cheers:

Looks good, gonna need a lefty for your helicopter. ;-)


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[racervboat]

I was thinking the same think n-p but I could get a left hand starter and spin it backwards the powerhead can run either direction just like a merc?

[NICE PAIR]

No its not done yet, but it's getting close ......... should be less that 2 weeks. :thumbsup:

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[dgscroggs]

Whoa metal flake I like it very nice touch

[NICE PAIR]

Whoa metal flake I like it very nice touch

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[rjdubiel]

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[NICE PAIR]

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It appears that you turned racervboat's bench on it's side? :thumbsup:

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[WillySteve]

Lookin'Good NP!!!

[olboatman]

400364400365 How about next years project? This sweet little "72" Checkmate MX-13 followed me home as I just couldn't pass it up. Found me a 15" 75 OMC with the nitro gearcase for her also!!!! Gonna do a complete rebuild of both and my plan is to keep her on the dock and use her to go to work ( houses I have ahead of me to build on the lake)
during three seasons as now it became a tax write off. You know like takin your sports car to work! lol
Gary

[NICE PAIR]

400364400365 How about next years project? This sweet little "72" Checkmate MX-13 followed me home as I just couldn't pass it up. Found me a 15" 75 OMC with the nitro gearcase for her also!!!! Gonna do a complete rebuild of both and my plan is to keep her on the dock and use her to go to work ( houses I have ahead of me to build on the lake)
during three seasons as now it became a tax write off. You know like takin your sports car to work! lol
Gary

Looks to be in pretty good shape, 75hp might be a little but will probably get you down the river. ;-)

[4Speed]

33" Scale winter project

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[W2F a V-King]

So I have a new project, and since it just happened....it's now my "winter" project.

My wife was coming home from work, and a 17 yr old girl ran a red light and turned left in front of my on coming wife in her Lightning.

Whats sad is the cost to repair it is about 9K. 75% this cost is replacing, repairing the SRS (air bag system) and getting operational with new stuff. Both bags blew off.

So once I get it home the fun begins....it's to cold to finish the glass work and start painting the boat anyway.... :rolleyes:

I'm just thankful my wife did not get hurt bad. The young girl lost her license for 1 year. This was her 3rd wreck and 2nd ticket in the year or so she has been driving....

I'm all about doing "Honey Do's" .... :p


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Made some progress on this winter project. Waiting on paint and supplies to arrive. Got all the crash parts. All but 2 are OE Ford parts as some became obsolete.
I did get the interior pulled to replace the seat belt re-tractors (part of the air bag system) and the drivers and passenger bags replaced, and reprogrammed the SRS control module. This system is back to functional now. This is also the system that cost the most to repair.

While this is apart, thinking about upping the boost 10lbs. And adding a set of long tubes and a cat back free flow exhaust. Hoping to have this truck done in the next month, so I can get back to my V-King :thumbsup: That new to me hood I am going to make those scoops into a cold air induction, with plumbing to the K&N system it already has.

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[NeedOne]

Turned out to be an easy job, had too thick of fairing compound keeping the tank from seating. Sanded it down and it fits like a glove. Put the first coat of easypoxy today

[racervboat]

Winter project still giving back. 15 inches in the past 5 days,it just won't stop im so done with this white chit.

[FMP]

mid winter, after mill, pre hand work
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[NICE PAIR]

mid winter, after mill, pre hand work
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That's a big gap to jump across ... did you notice someone stole a hole. ;-)

[olboatman]

WOW now I know I'm gettin old.....I had to look TWICE!!!! lol
Gary

[eli]

sewing all done interior back in,now put the motor's together

[JPEROG]

sewing all done interior back in,now put the motor's together

Came out nice:thumbsup:

Joe

[racervboat]

That's a big gap to jump across ... did you notice someone stole a hole. ;-) May the force be with you,minus one hole LOL

[racervboat]

Finally buddy showed up with the cowls,skirts jack plate and hotfoot with slide.Now I can make the steering arms.

[racervboat]

Also got the gearcase on too.

[Krazymaan]

Time to take this thing off the back burner (4yrs now) Getting ready to do a mild motor upgrade. pull out the 427 and shove it in a corner somewhere and Install the 540. Good luck M21, I hope you can hang in there.

[NICE PAIR]

sewing all done interior back in,now put the motor's together

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[NICE PAIR]

Time to take this thing off the back burner (4yrs now) Getting ready to do a mild motor upgrade. pull out the 427 and shove it in a corner somewhere and Install the 540. Good luck M21, I hope you can hang in there.

Nice Project .... who parked that f.o.r.d. in the drive? ;-)

[FMP]

May the force be with you,minus one hole LOL

Always look on the bright side, not minus one, rather it's plus one.:thumbsup:

[NICE PAIR]

Not minus one, rather it's plus one

How did I miss that? :D

[Krazymaan]

Hey now... be nice. That's my air suspensioned 1 ton dually 7.3 yacht hauler. Licensed at 33k. More than a brand new Dodgee Boy.

[mrichartz]

Fixing this..400622

[eli]

Few areas I will let the sun work out as i do not want to chance heat gun on pvc vinyl and really f something up

[NICE PAIR]

Hey now... be nice. That's my air suspensioned 1 ton dually 7.3 yacht hauler. Licensed at 33k. More than a brand new Dodgee Boy.

Just pullin your chain, you ford guys are easy. :thumbsup:

[NICE PAIR]

gettin close ... maybe 2 weeks. ;-)

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[Onetime]

Didn’t you say that umm........two weeks ago.

I really have no place to talk to talk as I’m way behind you in progress on my project.

[FMP]

Fixing this..400622

Some guys would have just stayed in it, that photo could have looked way different.

[mrichartz]

Some guys would have just stayed in it, that photo could have looked way different.

I felt it, idled down and shut it off and got home did compression and it was still even on all six..nothing on the plug either..was at the end of the year so I never pulled the head till the other day..didn't take a good look at the cylinder(still hopeful) just went on to the other motor and putting these On...comp # with a weak battery and cold.
Going to pull the other one apart in the two weeks.. hopefully...400720400722

[FMP]

Just realized you've two of them! Yes , hopefully nothing else but some cleanup. More snow on route if you're upstate, calling for a foot+ .
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[racervboat]

Well when ya can't find what your looking for you make it.Steering bar for the v-6 mrec 200hp for cable and pulley style.

[racervboat]

The pic with the arm on the mid is not the one im making will post pics when im done .

[rjdubiel]

Looking good Ken. When are we gonna give it a go on the river? Looked open to me yesterday and Saturday is should hit 50!

[racervboat]

Really would not want to titanic it, iceberg your in my way. lol

[racervboat]

Well got the steering bar made yesterday getting close to drop the powerhead on maybe today? Now with the pan on the metal bungie tabs hit the steering arm [ always sumptin ] so had to remove them and mod the arm to hold the rear bungies.

[racervboat]

Still need to make two braces from the say middle of the arm to bottom of one of the powerhead studs for more support.

[outasite]

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[Capt.Insane-o]

I spent the week shoveling mud and silt from the shops. :(

[olboatman]

I spent the week shoveling mud and silt from the shops. :(

That sucks Capt.! How much damage do you have? Nothin worse than floodin!!!!:nonod:
Gary

[racervboat]

Spent last week snow blowing sun 4" tues 6" thrs 6" and yesterday 50 degrees so I got to run two customers rebuilt motors so they can pick them up and get rigged with no issues. And today will rain most of the day.As good as it gets in Minnesota .

[racervboat]

Well also got the rebuilt 200 hp done . Even though its a 15 inch now it makes it look huge compared to the 12 inch v-4. And the head dump hose holes in the arm.:cheers:

[NICE PAIR]

Well also got the rebuilt 200 hp done . Even though its a 15 inch now it makes it look huge compared to the 12 inch v-4. And the head dump hose holes in the arm.:cheers:

That JohnRude is "Cute" :thumbsup:

[mrichartz]

Oh come on!! 400976

[racervboat]

well its only going to be low 30s here all next week so im right with ya bud.

[mrichartz]

well its only going to be low 30s here all next week so im right with ya bud.

Yea I can't complain seeing how much you've gotten..just
don't need to see 8" of snow. .was just hoping to get the powerhead off and in the garage..

[FMP]

40" of wet heavy snow, upstate NY. I wish we would get that. LOL

[olboatman]

Hey Ken are those Harbor Freight engine stands ya got those motas hangin on as I have been thinkin about doin that as they are cheap.
Gary

[NeedOne]

Pulled the power head yesterday, 1st time.. easy
Ccms Reeds, having injectors flowed, redoing fuel lines, steering tube bushings, Bob's solid mounts, and a motor mate towing brace to keep it tight once it's done.

Anything else I should do while it's off?

[talonkid]

I had always wanted a tandem trailer so I built one myself...looking forward to warmer weather now.

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[FMP]

That's fresh Canadian air in those tires

[NICE PAIR]

That's fresh Canadian air in those tires

That wouldn't be "HOT" air would it? .... You know, winter and all. :D

[racervboat]

Yeah gary harbor freight for sure 45.00 each I gots 10 of em.

[FMP]

That wouldn't be "HOT" air would it? .... You know, winter and all. :D

With essence of white pine

[racervboat]

Got wood lol

[NICE PAIR]

With essence of white pine

"Of coarse" :thumbsup:

[NICE PAIR]

Trailer for sale ....................... "Kidding"

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[olboatman]

Yeah gary harbor freight for sure 45.00 each I gots 10 of em.

Yup Went and got one today with another 25% off!:p For that "75"!!!!! lol:D
Gary

[FMP]

Trailer for sale ....................... "Kidding"

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Kayak hauler:D

[NICE PAIR]

Kayak hauler:D

Yup! http://www.performanceboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1009186&d=1517495457&thumb=1

[racervboat]

Just when I started seeing a little grass WHAM another 5 " + with 45 mph gusts and its still snowing . aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[WillySteve]

Just when I started seeing a little grass WHAM another 5 " + with 45 mph gusts and its still snowing . aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

We jus had a dry front come through!
Our temp went from 69 yesterday morning to 52 this morning with N winds of 25-35 and gusts to 40ish!!!
Not the best conditions but I'll be heading out to a small 131 acre lake here in a bit instead'a fishing the big'un!!!

[racervboat]

If we want to go fishing here we gots ta drill holes lol

[WillySteve]

If we want to go fishing here we gots ta drill holes lol

Dang, I get Cabin Fever just with the milder Winter we have here and I see y'all got more coming!!! :nonod:

[olboatman]

Now that we just got open water....its gonna snow another 14-18" tomorrow into Thursday! I am def ready for spring...the plowin money ain't worth it no more...want to get the Viper wet!!!!
Gary

[racervboat]

Right now only way im getting wet is the shower haha or sweetin shoveling the chit.

[FMP]

Now that we just got open water....its gonna snow another 14-18" tomorrow into Thursday! I am def ready for spring...the plowin money ain't worth it no more...want to get the Viper wet!!!!
Gary

Just heard two or three more in a row lol

[NICE PAIR]

Finished the other end ... carpet is in the mail.

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[racervboat]

Lookin good np looks close to putting the hangin cat back on.

[NICE PAIR]

Lookin good np looks close to putting the hangin cat back on.

Thanx, I'm gonna run the buffer thru the tunnel & down the sides first. Pretty soon. :D

[racervboat]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[racervboat]

Got the rigging tube adapters made,also made a omc to merc harness adapter so I don't have to switch harnesses when I put the v-6 on next summer.Don't care about it shifting so just have to put a merc throttle cable on the hot foot.Also in the process im making a 260 cowl top pin .I got this nice used cowl from a friend and its the only one ive seen with a pan that has zero cracks probally from using a upper pin set-up so I just made one.

[rjdubiel]

Got the rigging tube adapters made,also made a omc to merc harness adapter so I don't have to switch harnesses when I put the v-6 on next summer.Don't care about it shifting so just have to put a merc throttle cable on the hot foot.Also in the process im making a 260 cowl top pin .I got this nice used cowl from a friend and its the only one ive seen with a pan that has zero cracks probally from using a upper pin set-up so I just made one.

Ok ken, so when this Merc is put on your Allison and it don't float how much will ya sell it to me for my viper! And I will need that OMC to Merc plug! Man is that thing is going to be crazy!

[racervboat]

mama always says crazy is crazy dose. haha And I know it will float but how good will be determined ? If not payment plan is one easy payment LOL

[rjdubiel]

HAHA. The issue is if it doesn't work very well I know you are going to put that 200 on something! Like you said, a 4 seater STV or something with some tunes!

[racervboat]

10-4 broham

[cody620]

401277401279My winter project is heading back to Florida

[NICE PAIR]

401277401279my winter project is heading back to florida

"Nice"

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[racervboat]

Well now gary [ olboatman ] has a 15 inch 1980 75hp I just picked up from a buddy for his next winter project 13 ft checkmate .