2000 Top gun T/S Restore
#121
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I was actually going to mention that in my original post. The condition of the motors was probably acceptable for most. some of us are just over the top. No harm in that except financially!!! Again awesome boat!!!!
#122
I own Yamaha24's previous boat. It actually doesn't surprise me in the least he is replacing the motors, he is going for perfection. He is an extremely particular person, his boats reflect that. I was sent to several pictures throughout the build of this boat, the little details set this boat apart from all the others. Looks great bud!
#123
Amazing build wasn't it? I LOVE the boat.... he and I text all the time about it... saw whole process, not one detail left undone...
I own Yamaha24's previous boat. It actually doesn't surprise me in the least he is replacing the motors, he is going for perfection. He is an extremely particular person, his boats reflect that. I was sent to several pictures throughout the build of this boat, the little details set this boat apart from all the others. Looks great bud!
#124
If you must know all the details, when we were in LOTO I had an exhaust gasket fail on the starboard engine, starboard side. If you have ever replaced one you know the starboard side is a pain in the *** to change, anyways had to disconnect completely and that is when we first found rust flakes as big as corn flakes inside there, actually dumped them out on the dock. That is when I made the decision to pound the **** out of those motors the rest of the season as they are now going into the scrap pile anyways.
Hopefully this helps....
A big thank you to 2nd Amendment race team as they supplied me with a replacement exhaust gasket.
Last edited by Yamaha24; 12-01-2015 at 06:20 AM.
#125
I own Yamaha24's previous boat. It actually doesn't surprise me in the least he is replacing the motors, he is going for perfection. He is an extremely particular person, his boats reflect that. I was sent to several pictures throughout the build of this boat, the little details set this boat apart from all the others. Looks great bud!
I am a very particular when working on my toys, do it right or do not do it all! I am very fortunate to have a good friend who hooks me up on parts ect.
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Well then let me know if you are in the market for two 500 efi's bored .30 over,40 hours fresh!!! I can put the efi intakes back on and away you go, I am sure they will be fine....
If you must know all the details, when we were in LOTO I had an exhaust gasket fail on the starboard engine, starboard side. If you have ever replaced one you know the starboard side is a pain in the *** to change, anyways had to disconnect completely and that is when we first found rust flakes as big as corn flakes inside there, actually dumped them out on the dock. That is when I made the decision to pound the **** out of those motors the rest of the season as they are now going into the scrap pile anyways.
Hopefully this helps....
A big thank you to 2nd Amendment race team as they supplied me with a replacement exhaust gasket.
If you must know all the details, when we were in LOTO I had an exhaust gasket fail on the starboard engine, starboard side. If you have ever replaced one you know the starboard side is a pain in the *** to change, anyways had to disconnect completely and that is when we first found rust flakes as big as corn flakes inside there, actually dumped them out on the dock. That is when I made the decision to pound the **** out of those motors the rest of the season as they are now going into the scrap pile anyways.
Hopefully this helps....
A big thank you to 2nd Amendment race team as they supplied me with a replacement exhaust gasket.
The boat is insane btw!!! Enjoy and keep the pictures coming.
Last edited by 1MOSES1; 12-01-2015 at 07:29 AM.
#129
Great project! Your attention to detail is evident. There is a cost associated with each turn and for those of us who have been through these types of projects with a TG, it becomes glaringly obvious when a corner is cut. Definitely not the case with your boat!!!
#130
Thanks!
thanks!
Thank you. Just in AN hose,and all the ARP fasteners alone.... Just rounding up all the parts to put the boat together is a task in of itself. My friend who is also my mechanic behind this build worked daily with me for weeks and weeks and weeks to get this boat done is just as anal as me, probably worse, I would do something only to come back and find he re did as he did not like how I ran some hose or trim line.
There is quite a large custom steel manufacturing place that was nice enough to re-cut all my panels ect. for the boat all out of Stainless,there was a few redo's but they took care of it, we had these battery covers they made for us also, I am looking forward to the day when I am attaching these, that day should be the day I actually "done" with this build....
I actually really enjoyed doing this project, although I wouldn't mind waiting a couple years do do another one.
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There is quite a large custom steel manufacturing place that was nice enough to re-cut all my panels ect. for the boat all out of Stainless,there was a few redo's but they took care of it, we had these battery covers they made for us also, I am looking forward to the day when I am attaching these, that day should be the day I actually "done" with this build....
I actually really enjoyed doing this project, although I wouldn't mind waiting a couple years do do another one.
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Last edited by Yamaha24; 12-04-2015 at 07:25 AM.





