Yes that boat was in Vermont. I( bought it on an EBAY auction) and picked it up in Buffalo meeting the owner.

Wannabe

Post some pics !!

Pipes
 

These Stellings are OLD !!
I know they leak so last week I contacted Stellings about having them tested and repaired . The gal I talked to was really nice but something about the conversation left me with the impression this isn't something they routinely do however she was willing to check them out if I ship them .
Has anyone had experience trying to get old pipes reconditioned ? As you are all well aware a header failure can cost big $ and new pipes are equally expensive . I was planning on running the Y pipes which I think are cool 'cause guys have commented "Look , it's a single engine "
Is there a point where the metal is just to work hardened to be reliable ?
What are my repair options ? What are your opinions and experiences on this matter ?

Hey Aex, a couple things.

First off, great build! Intense and badass. Secondly, I'd send the stellings in for an estimate on repairing them. Even if it's around $2k to fix, it's still much cheaper than new ones, and the build quality on stellings headers is simply ... ART. Gorgeous welds, hand polished everything... get them redone! Lastly, I'm a younger industrial designer and I had a couple questions about your company. Can you email me @ [email protected]?

I don't think Stellings does their own repair. They sub it out to someone.

Try Lilly Sport Boats,1193 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.,Arnold, MD 21012, (410) 384-1666

I know they have done stillings in the past.

PM me .

Thank You , I'll contact them and post the result .

The only real problem with the drives is the propshafts have rust around the seals . Fortunately I had a few # IV big shafts that have some decent shafts . I'm considering having them coated or perhaps there is a sleeve I can use .
I still haven't done anything with the Stellings and need to figure this out .
The engines are just waiting for the pistons , machine work and heads are done .
I'd like to enter a race or two this season so the push is on , and I may be trying to pull and old friend out of retirement to wheel the thing .
Cockpit ???? Still debating this this one .

https://skydrive.live.com/?sc=photos...1108&sc=photos

Random pics and one before canopies . I think that last pic was taken in Atlantic City .

Nice work, Jimmy. Good luck! I would love to see it when it gets finished. I just love those damn Chris Cats!

Thank You .
Hopefully you can join me for a run . Do you ever come up to Newport ?