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10-31-2007 | 09:28 PM

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Chris Sunkin

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Originally Posted by Stormrider

maui, would you consider a newer 36?

That increase in cabin headroom could be nice for the kiddies.

10-31-2007 | 09:41 PM

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el indio

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Yeah, lose a fuel pump- one piece of dirt- lean out a blower motor and Chernobyl, here we come.

As long as you go into it with your eyes open... (as well as your checkbook)

lost an 800sc. 240 hours due to a speck of dirt....the other one showed little wear.......PLUG #7 MELTED...........m.m.....

10-31-2007 | 09:47 PM

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lost an 800sc. 240 hours due to a speck of dirt....the other one showed little wear.......PLUG #7 MELTED...........m.m.....

Those #7 cylinders on a BBC are just trouble. Next one I build I will leave that piston and rod out

10-31-2007 | 10:06 PM

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Hot Duck

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Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin

...... If I wanted a 40' bass boat, I'd own a Fountain.....

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I thought beeks were just for chickens??

This thread gets better every day!

10-31-2007 | 10:08 PM

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el indio

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Those #7 cylinders on a BBC are just trouble. Next one I build I will leave that piston and rod out

those merc 800s were incredible.....ran em like i rented em...no kidding.....had a warentee .....1 ignition coil thats it....plus they sat in storage for like 8 years in a building in wisconsin....3 of em...cia..

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10-31-2007 | 10:11 PM

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Stormrider - Thanks for the offer, but I'm really after a 41.

10-31-2007 | 10:14 PM

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el indio

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This thread gets better every day!

hi will.....not my bussiness but.....leave the alon 45 enjoy it.take the re-fit money and buy a sea ray or similar vessel.....wish you the best and a safe trip south.......mark..

10-31-2007 | 10:22 PM

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El indio - good call on my current set up. Thanks for the warning too on the heavier equipment. I'm sure I can just read the owner's manual to solve all my issues, right?.. Ha..Ha
Sadly, I generally learn the hard way. Of course the whole concept of finding extreme joy in piloting a 12,000 pound chunk of fiberglass with 1600 horsepower through water would tend to make the average person think I have mental issues.