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07-12-2019, 03:12 PM
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Thank you Ed! Do you have any idea what year that is from? From what I can gather on the Monza's it seams like each boat may have had a different layout or deck, depending on what the customer wanted at the time? Im really interested in trying to figure out if the teak on this boat was original. Other than the few race pics I've seen, most of the photos and info from everyone shows a windshield of some sort. They also do not have any consistent brand labeling either? Thanks for the help guys, keep it coming!
07-14-2019, 12:02 AM
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So funny the difference between the Pleasure and the Race boats and yet were out of the same molds. My Nova is the same way. Pleasure boat looks like the top picture and the race looks like the bottom. Also funny 15 years later everyone wants small cockpit long deck boats. No longer did folks want the pleasure version of the boat that won on race day, they wanted the race boat version or one that looks like it.
07-18-2019, 04:26 PM
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Do you guys have any opinions on motor/drive configurations for this project? As mentioned, early Volvo drives and probably SBF’s originally. As I start the transom project, it looks like the center stringer would have to be deleted to go to a single. Would a big block with a single be advantageous in any way? Should I try and rebuild these Volvo’s? Switch to SBC’s with bravo drives?
There’s a set of SBC’s here locally with 100-150 hours on them. I believe they are 350 mag carbureted alpha one motors, freshwater, new 650 EB carbs. Guy wants 3k each, but has no way of verifying their running condition. They are out of the boat and on shipping pallets. Any thoughts on how to negotiate or handle this scenario?
There’s a set of SBC’s here locally with 100-150 hours on them. I believe they are 350 mag carbureted alpha one motors, freshwater, new 650 EB carbs. Guy wants 3k each, but has no way of verifying their running condition. They are out of the boat and on shipping pallets. Any thoughts on how to negotiate or handle this scenario?
07-18-2019, 04:40 PM
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Do you guys have any opinions on motor/drive configurations for this project? As mentioned, early Volvo drives and probably SBF’s originally. As I start the transom project, it looks like the center stringer would have to be deleted to go to a single. Would a big block with a single be advantageous in any way? Should I try and rebuild these Volvo’s? Switch to SBC’s with bravo drives?
There’s a set of SBC’s here locally with 100-150 hours on them. I believe they are 350 mag carbureted alpha one motors, freshwater, new 650 EB carbs. Guy wants 3k each, but has no way of verifying their running condition. They are out of the boat and on shipping pallets. Any thoughts on how to negotiate or handle this scenario?
There’s a set of SBC’s here locally with 100-150 hours on them. I believe they are 350 mag carbureted alpha one motors, freshwater, new 650 EB carbs. Guy wants 3k each, but has no way of verifying their running condition. They are out of the boat and on shipping pallets. Any thoughts on how to negotiate or handle this scenario?
07-18-2019, 05:06 PM
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When that thing was built the largest stock BB power was 330/454 , end even then it was probably more like 290 at the prop.
If it was me I'd do single BB power with the stoutest outdrive you can find . Treat the transom as though it's rotten and completely re-build it and then start from scratch with a clean , blank slate. Once you start seriously digging it'll probably turn out to be bad anyway.
One engine = good efficiency , less drag than 2 lower units and lower maintenance costs .
A single 'stock' BB motor in that thing with a B1 and you ought to see an easy 60 mph .
If it was me I'd do single BB power with the stoutest outdrive you can find . Treat the transom as though it's rotten and completely re-build it and then start from scratch with a clean , blank slate. Once you start seriously digging it'll probably turn out to be bad anyway.
One engine = good efficiency , less drag than 2 lower units and lower maintenance costs .
A single 'stock' BB motor in that thing with a B1 and you ought to see an easy 60 mph .
07-18-2019, 05:57 PM
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Parts for old volvo's are getting scarce - people who know how to rebuild/service are even more rare... Aside from a die hard historical buff who can appreciate the effort of rebuilding 100% original - your ROI, headaches and questionable reliability in the long run vs. a B1, leans to the Black drive especially if you plan on keeping the boat and running it often. Don't get me wrong - original is cool but the seasons are short and there is something about B1 parts/replacement in less than a week of downtime ...just IMHO
As MadBouyz eluded to with the 330/454 back in the day - a 350MAG has the same HP for comparison
As MadBouyz eluded to with the 330/454 back in the day - a 350MAG has the same HP for comparison
07-18-2019, 08:01 PM
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So the consensus is mercruisers for obvious reasons. Parts, availability, cost, maintenance, reliability, etc. Big block with a B1, or twin 350 mags with b1 or A1? Is it even worth talking about a pair of efi 4.3’s? Or is there a different drive that would be more suitable for the single. Just looking for info, and appreciate it. Thanks
07-19-2019, 12:02 AM
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Volvo Penta's are easy to work on. So easy that I even made a video.
The real question is if you have trim or not and if it important to you. Unless you have a rare Penta with Trim you are going to want to go with the Mercruiser. Don't confuse Tilt with Trim either. If it's not hydraulic you have Tilt only which is only used for raising the outdrive for trailering.
