I've Been Busy
 

The wife gave me all weekend to work on the boat.

Well, I got both seawater pumps rebuilt. I have 74 hours on the 36, and anyone that says they should not be rebuilt every season is crazy. Mine looked worse than usual and I blame that on two trips in shallow Florida waters. Changes the oil in the fuel pumps, put new two piece fittings on the fuel lines to make removal easier next time.

Then I added a red bezel behind each hour meter.

Added a Billet flame arrester to each engine.

Added a Gaffrig Monster GPS Speedo with Tattle Tale switch.

And finally added two water pressure gauges with the deck mount Gaffrig guage mounts.

I'm tired! If I had to make a living doing this, I could only hope I would be paid by the hour.

Tell me what you think.

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Chris,

Thanks, I wish these upgrades did more than make me feel good.

The sea water pumps and fuel pumps are made together on the 500 EFI's. You remove two bolts and the fuel pump comes off. It get a good inspection, you refill with 90 weight gear oil about half full, and put a new gasket on.

There are some pictures of this procedure in the how to forum that OSO did a while back.

Take care Mark

Dock,
The upgrades and additions look great! I especially like the angled bezels for the water pressure gauges. Very trick looking!

It's a good feeling, isn't it?

MAKDADDY,

Thanks, and yes they do make them for the 454 also. Chris is right on with the link. I first called Vortech, and actually they acted as though they did not want to sell these and gave me a list of dealers. The cool thing for us is that our boat is documented with "Tombstone, Arizona" as the port of call. So when I found out the Arizona Speed & Marine had there name on them, it was perfect. The nice thing with these is they to not move or bend. On the factory ones, it you are in the engine compartment and lean against them you could crush the element. These are SOLID. Thanks for pointing out my spelling error!:D

Chris,

We took a long hard look at the 342 also before we bought. They are a very nice boat and one I would be proud to own. You need to go for it. The is a very nice looking boat. It will open up new worlds for you if you don't mind trailering around.

Daze,

"Yes It Is":D
How's the weather down there in the sunshine state?
It has been raining VERY hard here for two days. We are now under flash flood warnings.

Take care guys

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET. That looks awesome man ,you did a great job.

GottaHaveIt: Two words Cardow Jewelers in St Thomas Just bought the Mrs her 2 carat engagement ring at a fraction of the cost in the states.
David

Looks great.

I love doing my own work too. I agree the water impellers should be changed often.

I need to change my dash as well. Maybe a spring project.

Dock, I must say you have the 36 looking good!!!!

Mark
I just notice how close your reserves are to the oil filter .Will those mods work with that being so close?

Good point Dave. I had better take a good look at it before I order.

Thanks

Re: I'd love to have these bad boyz
 

Chris,

You gotta use your head on this one. If I had a 342 for sale, I would through in a ring to make the deal. Boat and ring all in one deal, you and the wife both happy. Guy sells boat!

win, win, win, win, win, win:D

DOCK IT LOOKS GREAT!!!!!! YES WE HAVE HAD ALOT OF RAIN HERE IN TX AS CHRIS MENTIONED/ CHRIS SO A BIGGER RING MEANS A BIGGER BOAT/ WHAT A DEAL FOR BOTH OF YA. GO FOR IT HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL..

Looks great
 

Dock, did the AZ Flame Arrestors require any sawing or other rework before installation?

Re: Looks great
 

No modifications at all. They are very easy to install and do not interfer with anything. They also come with a fitting on the back side for a breather hose off your valve cover if you have one.

I am very glad I added these. They look better in person than in the picture.

Hey Dock, That outlaw is looking sweet! I have to say you have one awesome looking setup.

Cool stuff dude, I love doing the upgrades myself as well, makes them even more fun to stare at when you are sucking down a few coldies:D Looks great, where did you end up plumbing in your water pres senders??

Gotahaveit.....you are in luck, I just saw a websight for Lenny's Repossesed Boats and Diamonds. Some things just work out.....boy, what luck;)

By the way, I lost about 50-75rpm and almost 1 mph when I took my K&N filter OFF and ran an open carb.....pleasent surprise.

Doc-

Good to see you and the boat princess at Barry's party.

Sweet!!

Same back to you Sonny.

It was a very good party! We left the first time the law showed up. I hear they came more than once!:D

Stay safe on that Harley.