New pics of an old bird
05-10-2005, 11:26 AM
#3
Registered
Thread Starter
Re: New pics of an old bird
So far. By old I meant old boat. Next year she'll be old enough to drink. :-)
Those were taken a couple of weeks ago. I have been thinking about putting her up for sale for something newer though. Here are a couple more pics.
Brent
Those were taken a couple of weeks ago. I have been thinking about putting her up for sale for something newer though. Here are a couple more pics.
Brent
05-10-2005, 11:49 AM
#5
Registered
Thread Starter
Re: New pics of an old bird
Yeah those old 357s are definitely big. It is a lot bigger than a new 353 and nearly the same size as a new 382 but heavier. Those motors are making about 550hp a side and the most that will push her to is about 77 mph on a good day. 99% of the time we're cruising along at about 50mph. It will go about 50 without making any boost. The difference in the fuel bill is considerable once you starting getting into the boost. The x dimension is low so it gets on plane very quick and easy with only about 2psi. Then I usually just keep the tachs equal, watch the boost gauges and try to keep the boost at 0. Hit the throttles and the boost will instantly hit 5-6psi. It goes from 50 - 70 very quickly. If someone is standing up it will put them on their ass in a hurry. So, you have to be careful.
05-10-2005, 11:57 AM
#7
Registered
Thread Starter
Re: New pics of an old bird
The trailer is an Quick Load. 1988 model I think.
In the one pic it looks like the rear bunks don't support the transom. But, that was just because the boat was not up all the way on the trailer.
I pull it with an F250 7.3 Powerstroke. Pulled it all the way from Lake Champlain in Burlington VT (about 4 hours north of New York City) down here to San Antonio, TX. 2300 miles. I won't do that again. The truck pulled it fine. All that driving wore me out though.
In the one pic it looks like the rear bunks don't support the transom. But, that was just because the boat was not up all the way on the trailer.
I pull it with an F250 7.3 Powerstroke. Pulled it all the way from Lake Champlain in Burlington VT (about 4 hours north of New York City) down here to San Antonio, TX. 2300 miles. I won't do that again. The truck pulled it fine. All that driving wore me out though.
05-10-2005, 12:05 PM
#8
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Melbourne, FL
Posts: 1,243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: New pics of an old bird
Have you done anything to update cabin or dash?
I've got both projects on drawing board but no progress yet. Biggest hold up is template for an insert in dash so I can get white (or yellow) background. You haven't made a template of the area inside the raised area of dash panel have you?
I've got both projects on drawing board but no progress yet. Biggest hold up is template for an insert in dash so I can get white (or yellow) background. You haven't made a template of the area inside the raised area of dash panel have you?
05-10-2005, 12:20 PM
#9
Registered
Thread Starter
Re: New pics of an old bird
I haven't done anything yet except for replace a few gauges. I have some gauges that are a bit newer but still stock that I plan on using. I would like to paint the dash all white but don't want to deal with removing the windshield and then worrying about it getting scratched and the black showing up underneath. My dash has some cracking in it that I would like to cover up. My dad's 1983 272 had a thin black textured dash pad that I am sure is just secured to the top of the dash with adhesive. My idea for my dash was to buff it out and then find some sort of similar material to cut to fit and stick it to the dash. I like it better than the slick fiberglass anyway as stuff did not slide as easily. But, I have not been able to find any suitable material to use. For my gauges all I am going to do is pull them and repaint the gauge cluster.
I haven't done anything to my cabin interior. I still have the disco red seats. I think I'm just going to take everything that is covered in red off and have an upholstry shop redo it in grey vinyl. I think it will make a big difference even though that is a pretty qucik and easy way to redo the cabin. The rest (except for the carpet) is in pretty good shape. I will have to replace the carpet ansd probably some of the wood in the floor and one of the cabinets due to a leaky hatch that the former owner decided to never fix.
I haven't done anything to my cabin interior. I still have the disco red seats. I think I'm just going to take everything that is covered in red off and have an upholstry shop redo it in grey vinyl. I think it will make a big difference even though that is a pretty qucik and easy way to redo the cabin. The rest (except for the carpet) is in pretty good shape. I will have to replace the carpet ansd probably some of the wood in the floor and one of the cabinets due to a leaky hatch that the former owner decided to never fix.
Last edited by bford1; 05-10-2005 at 12:22 PM.
05-10-2005, 12:25 PM
#10
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Melbourne, FL
Posts: 1,243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: New pics of an old bird
Mine has same interior. I'm going to redo using some fabric thats an UltraLeather knock off--Majilite I think. I'm still working on a color plan so I'm colloecting all the pictures of interiors I see.
I'm thinking that I'm going to do a "padded" dash to cover up all the black. Mine has oxidized and even after buffing it goes right back to the dull black.
All my gauges are updated to Livorsi/Gaffrigs--which haven't impressed me. The quality is pretty average.
I've got pics at home I'll post tonite if interested--I'm "working" for today so i don't any with me.
I'm thinking that I'm going to do a "padded" dash to cover up all the black. Mine has oxidized and even after buffing it goes right back to the dull black.
All my gauges are updated to Livorsi/Gaffrigs--which haven't impressed me. The quality is pretty average.
I've got pics at home I'll post tonite if interested--I'm "working" for today so i don't any with me.
