Olboatmans 77 Viper Project Thread

[Dave Strong]

That's why we rig our own boats Dave. I will work till I'm dead just to be able to do that!

I hear that.

Dave

[racervboat]

Let that w-mart neverstart battery sit for any length of time its junk jmo

[racervboat]

Ok bro I will ride with YOU IF YOU WILL RIDE WITH ME haha with the slow v-6 merc 200+ ? its just a mental issue ????????????????

[racervboat]

Or as song says its just a fantasy or is it the real thing ??? LOL

[racervboat]

Gary PM me if you have problems with the trim operation set-up bro?

[tux974]

Looking good...
I like your thinking! If you can not find or buy what you need/like/want you make!!....
It seems previous owner was unsure where he wanted the steering wheel...

Looks like you are just about ready to run....

[spybot]

with NO EXH STUFFERS installed.

I get the message

Andy

[olboatman]

Looking good...
I like your thinking! If you can not find or buy what you need/like/want you make!!....
It seems previous owner was unsure where he wanted the steering wheel...

Looks like you are just about ready to run....

tux you must know me from your first life! I didn't like the whimpy hold downs that I could find for my fuel tank strap....so I made them. I guess it comes from doin fabrication in my construction business....then again we built some small hydros and utility boats when I was a kid.

[olboatman]

When I said "we" above I was refuring to my closest friend (since 7yrs old) who also is my house framer. Must run in our blood! lol

[olboatman]

Let that w-mart neverstart battery sit for any length of time its junk jmo

I hear ya Ken.....BTW that is their "lowest" line of batteries, 49 bucks!!!!

[spybot]

Attachment 397637Hard to see but I made an adjustable mount for the trim ram bolted to the boat so I could raise and lower the ram with the mota.

Hi Gary i have just re-read the thread
Can you tell me the reason why you done this to the ram mount ?
Also i may just have to copy your colour choice on the mid and leg as that looks awesome
Looking forward to the rest of it.
Well done buddy

Andy

[tux974]

tux you must know me from your first life! I didn't like the whimpy hold downs that I could find for my fuel tank strap....so I made them. I guess it comes from doin fabrication in my construction business....then again we built some small hydros and utility boats when I was a kid.

Heck, we just think alike! It more fun when we come up with something better that we made.....Well sometimes.....

[olboatman]

Hi Gary i have just re-read the thread
Can you tell me the reason why you done this to the ram mount ?
Also i may just have to copy your colour choice on the mid and leg as that looks awesome
Looking forward to the rest of it.
Well done buddy

Andy

The trim system on my rig has an external ram( not built into the clamps) it attaches to the transom and the swivel assembly. As the mota is raised or lowered now with an adjustable mount on the transom the angle (closed position) will be constant.
The LU (gear box as you may call it) is not the same paint or color and I will get to that down the road.
Gary

[spybot]

Got it thanks for the explanation.
What colour are you going for on the L/U ?
Or is the cliff hanger to be continued
Great thread

Andy

[olboatman]

I put a T in the fuel line close to the carbs to accept the sending unit for the pressure guage and found a place to mount the in-line fuel filter where I can moniter it. I am going to change the filter setup a bit as something else came to mind...pics comming. BTW the white hose comming out of the well is from the bilge pump.