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First the motors were pulled out and completly torn down, each part was stripped and re-painted and then clear coated.
The motors were bored to 30 over and compression raised 9.75 / 1 , Nothing but the best parts went into this rebuild,
AED Carbs, Crane Cam, Rollmaster Twin Timing Chain, Crane Lifters, Melling Oil Pumps, SRP pistons, Total Seal Rings, ARP rods bolts.......Everything was balanced, heads ported and polished, intake port matched.

Bilge was painted with Bilgekote Paint.

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Next project, Was the cabin, everything was pulled out and recovered in Tan Ultra Leather, the v-berth cushion, added 3'' of foam, for more comfort. Bulkhead was done in two-tone, with a white accent center part. Also built a custom cabinet for the wife to do the hair & make-up thing.

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James,

Nice job on the cabin! The table has perked my curiosity. Got a better detailed picture of the mount?

Pat

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Now for the electronics, 12'' Faltscreen TV with DVD player,
1500 watt power inverter, for the blender on hot days, 2 more 10'' Babbs installed under the rear seat, two 8'' Pioneer's, with four 6'' Pioneer's and four MB Quartz tweeter's , powered by 3 Rockford Amp's.
Also intalled four street-glow neon lights, two under the bolsters & two in the engine room.
One Garmin 182C GPS on the dash.

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Four 10'' Babbs

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Had Mat Works make a custom drop in carpet, and made the wife a custom seat cushion for more support.
Made a custom stainless corrian table support.

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Thanks Pat, we love our boat!!!
Sure , I can tell you what I used fot the table, but you have too promise not to laugh.....
It is two of the stainless rod holders that slide into a bracket.
I did not want a hole in the center of the cabin floor, most of them my wife's foot would have fell into. She's Blonde....
Then on the bottom support welded a brace and connected the two with a piece of pvc pipe. The nice thing is that it will fold up into small parts for storage.
Will get pics soon.

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Thru-bolted to the stringer?

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James,

Incredible job...it looks awesome...

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Very nice I like the ideas :D :D

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Looks good James!

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Thanks for the compliments, Yes Pat it is bolted to the stringer and is very secure. Perfect size to sit at and watch TV or play cards on. Easy to store, I put the table top under the v-berth cushion and the pole behind the couch compartment.

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Still need too clean up those welds a little.
But when it is not up this is all you have to look at.

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James it looks good.I might hire you to build me one but i want the settee built to.so hook me up.stereo done and it sounds good but you might have to tune it if you would.

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No problem Rich, get any more testing done?
Talked with Mark, going too go up your way on Sunday and test props. What time are you coming back?

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Tested last nite at 5:00 and again same speeds on flat water.so i guess i'll just burn the gas out this weekend.not sure what time we're coming back but i'll call you on sunday on our way back to let you know if we can hook up.

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Tested today, top speed with Bravo 1 30's / 87.4 mph
55 degree's , 3/4 tank of gas , two people, 1 foot chop.

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James,

Where did you get the SS braided hose & hose clamps that goes from thermostat to upper header port?
I need exactly the same thing. Part #'s will also help.
Boat looks great! I will finish mine this weekend and maybe splash Sunday WX permitting.

Thanks!!

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That braided line was factory on the HP series in 99, so I dont know who makes it for Merc. maybe check in the Jegs book.

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Did a little winter project too.a little paint and a little clear.what a shine.

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A few more and before the truck gets painted too.

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Rich,
That looks sweet. You guys did a great job on it.

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James, the motors look fantastic. Nice work.

Rich, WOW, on the paint, can't wait to see it in person.

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Rich , I'm bringing my good digital camera to Lake Murray.....Need to get some running pictures.....Looks awesome can't wait to see it in person!! :cool:

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I'll be the little guy.....