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Old 01-24-2009 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by pm203
With the right props, sportmasters on plane very nicely. However, if you want a like new Topgun ready to go, you should look at BillR's.
never had a problem with that either.. I like his but its over my 150k limit. half to draw the line this time..
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Old 01-24-2009 | 10:13 AM
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Looks nice. Motors and blowers need to be refreshed at those hours.
Figure to put about $2000 in blower upgrades, and $8 to $12 K in each motor rebuild.

Now this one is in far better shape, has fresh rebuilds, in fact fresh everything:
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/6425
This boat is better than when it was on the show room floor. Super Clean the owner is anal about, it he would not let it set in the water after sun set. He had to get it back to storage and wash it tell it a bed time story before he left it for the night.
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Old 01-24-2009 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by formula 382 sr-1
This boat is better than when it was on the show room floor. Super Clean the owner is anal about, it he would not let it set in the water after sun set. He had to get it back to storage and wash it tell it a bed time story before he left it for the night.
Oh how true! But at least he always returns to the docks to join in the fun.

customryder, so Bill's is over your price limit. That's certainly understandable. But what about the rebuilds you will be looking at very soon...if not now? Gotta factor that in.

And this is just my opinion, which means nothing because it's your decision. Beautiful boat for sure! But the interior is hideous. Think about leaning into those dark blue bolsters after a short time in the hot sun.
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Old 01-24-2009 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Macklin
But the interior is hideous. Think about leaning into those dark blue bolsters after a short time in the hot sun.
More importantly think about how many people would get neaseous looking at it and vomit in your cockpit.....
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Old 01-24-2009 | 04:42 PM
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575's need rebuilds at 250 hrs?
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Old 01-24-2009 | 11:07 PM
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went to see it today..overall nice boat...but needs int. changed.imo
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Old 01-25-2009 | 08:55 AM
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575's need rebuilds at 250 hrs?
Well, that is the same question I had for Bill when he did his at that time. He just wanted a reason to upgrade them I guess.
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Old 01-25-2009 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucky Strike Jr
575's need rebuilds at 250 hrs?
At the very least - the blowers NEED to be upgraded and the motors' upper end should be done. Also some minor upgrades - like roller rockers will add HP and better economy.
Also -575SCi's have issues with the intake water passage as well as the themostat housing.
I have found those problems when rebuilding mine and I believe I cured the potential for more problems.
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Old 01-25-2009 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BillR
At the very least - the blowers NEED to be upgraded and the motors' upper end should be done. Also some minor upgrades - like roller rockers will add HP and better economy.
Also -575SCi's have issues with the intake water passage as well as the themostat housing.
I have found those problems when rebuilding mine and I believe I cured the potential for more problems.
Bill, I remember reading about milkshake problems you had. Was the issue from corroded intakes? What did you do to for a cure?
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Old 01-25-2009 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Biggus
Bill, I remember reading about milkshake problems you had. Was the issue from corroded intakes? What did you do to for a cure?
It was from the heads!! One of the oval ports on the head near #5 corroded right to the fire ring on the gasket and I ingested water. Thankfully it was not while running as I found the issue during start up.

Joey Griffin (my engine builder) suggested Edelbrock aluminum marine heads and a full rebuild on the one motor that ate water. Really woke the engine up - with stock pully: 668 HP and with 3.5" pully: over 700HP and ridiculous amount of torque.
I'll run stock pulley to save my drives.
I havent even run the boat w/ new heads yet, so I have one engine w/ zero hours. The other - new uppers. Basically brand new motors with lots of HP.

What I can't get an answer on - is why the heads corroded? I flush 1st with fresh water then w/Salt away within 10 minutes of running each and every time. Boat is NEVER left in the water. Some builders say it is Salt Away, others say the heads DO have this problem and is normal.
EVERYTHING else on the motors show ZERO salt or ZERO corrosion. It is like my motors have been run in bathtub water.
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