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Lofty 02-27-2007 04:44 PM

I misspoke earlier, she's a 35 not a 38.

The motors where built by Tim Morgan here in CA. Hull dry weight is under 3500lbs.

delsol 02-27-2007 05:45 PM

I've never heard of a 35' weighing anywhere that light! That is pretty impressive #'s, --- but have to wonder about reliability with a set -up like that:(
Hats off to people that think outside the box and make it work.

Lofty 02-28-2007 01:08 PM

That's an un-rigged bare hull #.

Strip Poker 388 02-28-2007 01:23 PM

Goodlooking motors. They look top heavy sitting in the truck.

keep us posted how it runs!!

Rob:drink:

Back4More 02-28-2007 01:48 PM


Originally Posted by Iggy (Post 2040616)
I'd like know too.
A pair of SBC's in a 38' Cig?.....sounds under powered to me.

Yeah, The term "SBC" was used loosely....they might have some aftermarket blocks with 450+ci.

Chris Sunkin 02-28-2007 01:50 PM


Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater (Post 2040628)
I always wondered if you could put small blocks in a 35+ ft boat and get atleast 70mph. Is it possible without blowers?

Depends what you're towing it with ;)

Chris Sunkin 02-28-2007 01:52 PM


Originally Posted by Lofty (Post 2041896)
That's an un-rigged bare hull #.

That appears to be a Cafe pleasure hull. 3500# might be shy a bit.

Gizmo 02-28-2007 02:13 PM

If you guys haven't seen the info about Raylar inc, in Ca. They are producing a 450 in all aluminum sbc, that is supposed to be pumping 550hp, 535ft/lbs torque and weighing in at 543lbs, ready to bolt in. Also, they are tuned to run on 89 octane. I talked to them at the Miami boat show. Supposed to be testing in a 28-32' hull in April.
I wonder about the reliability, too.:D

Iggy 02-28-2007 03:14 PM

500-700 hp out of an "SBC" is a lot!!
Power like that is OK for drag racing but to run like that and push a boat.....longevity is not in their vocabulary.

Heard a line in a radio ad that went "Durabilty depends on longevity".
I think that appies in this case too.

Stormrider 02-28-2007 03:26 PM

450ci is not that small...
isn't the 454 a big block?

what determines if its a big or small block?


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