Most of the basics apply from assembling, what makes power, design, etc, for the big block chevy automotive, to marine use. Marine is mainly things like cam selection, clearances, valve material, valve seat cuts, and so on. But you still need to learn the basic fundamentals of the big block chevy.

14:1 compression, SS exhaust valves, massive overlap and CMI's is you need to know. Have at it!

Granted i bought my book several years ago, but I bought mine directly from Dennis and it seemed like it was less than $50 at the time.

Completely retarded..... just spend a few days reading up on the hundreds of posts here on OSO and you will have most of the info you need. cams,compression,reversion,exhaust are the big variables when it comes to marine engines. All the rest of the stuff is pretty much generic to Big Block Chevy's so any decent high performance rebuild book should get you going..... save the $500 for the gas you will need after you build your awesome motor! TBF

It's expensive because it's no longer in print... Dennis Moore is a very knowledgable guy and many of the things he recommends in his book still holds true in 2014. Let's not pretend any BBC marine or otherwise has changed so drastically that some of these older books can't give a guy a great grasp of what's involved. Yes cam/valvetrain choice, compression, piston and ring choice, larger clearances and such are par for the course in a marine application, however how is it that we think it came from anyone on OSO? Don't get me wrong, there is some great knowledge circulating here, however there are many great resources outside of OSO as well including Dennis Moore and countess other guys who have penned performance books specifically for the BBC. Good luck!

Thanks for all the input. Although this is not a book it is really good article on cams that may helps others who want a refresher on the subject.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/eng...amshaft_specs/

Here's one I just finished reading, not much about engines but it has some pertinent info on rigging.

http://www.carrollsmith.com/books/nutsbolts.html

It's not marine related but engine building none the less. This is a 7 part series on youtube. Pete the guy who does the video seems very knowledgeable and goes into great detail on some of the subjects especially the one about intakes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQFlaDhWsck I would love to see Eddie Young, Alex Haxby, Bob Madera, or any other marine builder out together something like this.

I have spent alot of time reading info on and off this site about engine building for marine use and I just came across this book and ordered it...

How to Build Big-Inch Chevy Small Blocks by Graham Hansen

http://www.amazon.com/Build-Big-Inch...=9781934709665

I know its not marine based but may give me some nice info, it has great reviews on amazon, and for about $20 its not a risk if I already know everything in it.

I have watched 4 parts of this series so far. I love the way Pete explains everything. I highly reccomend this series !!!