I'm making no changes to the harness itself. I will be adding a oil temp and boost gauges to the helm. I believe wiring for oil temp is already there. If not, I'll add to the harness separately. I don't want to mess with Formula's wiring. Boost will be done via a line to the helm.

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Tom we still want to see some pics !!! Any idea on hp you will have with that blower ?

Not much to look at right now. I left for the Domincan Republic last week and came back sick. Today would have been a great day to get pics of the work done to the structure, but I have barely the strength to get out of bed let alone climb up into the boat. Maybe this weekend perhaps.

As for the 454 and the blower, good question! I'm thinking right around 600 HP, and that's based on a lot of what I'm reading here on OSO. Will depend on some budget stuff too. I'm definitely changing the cam to a good blower grind. I'll probably have Bob Madura cook something up for me on that front. We'll see.

More to come.

Here are some pics of the glasswork inside of the boat. Everything in the bilge with exception of the gunwale mounting boards has been replaced.

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I plan on knocking down some of the high pin spots that are evident in the pics. The pics bring them more to light than what you see in the boat. I will then repaint everything in white.

The tank and associated pieces forward of the work area are VERY dirty. Lots of dust that in turn has trapped some moisture creating mold. I'm going to clean it all up as well as replace the missing foam between the tank and the new bulkhead.

I was really lucky in terms of water/rot damage. Everything stopped right at the bulkhead. Only treatment of the end pieces of wood grid underneathe was needed. It was sistered then glassed. Hoping to have a build diary from my friend who did the work. I'll post pics from the diary when I get them.

Lastly, the holes for the drive and the exhaust have not been cut. This is on purpose because I knew she'd be sitting through the winter (more than likely).

Feedback welcomed!

Tom, just wonder if you ever considered raising the x demention, I know a lot of people try doing it. It would be like using a -1 bravo. The 242 has a low x demention, just asking it would be a more work.

Thought about that, and now would be the time to do it. I Would have to glass-in the holes in the rear but that's not that big of an issue. Might mean not getting my Silent Thunder back on.

Anyone down this with a 242?

Just keeping the thread at the top. So far I have gathered the following:

B&M blower and carbs
New Comp roller lifters
New Crower roller rockers

Looking for a 525 EFI cam!!

Heads are coming off this weekend so I can start going through them.

The weather has been so cold. Hasn't been any fun being out to do anything with the boat. Fortunately, the garage is warm!

Post pics of the boat outsides if ya can !!
Just like seeing other 242's !!!!

Good luck, looks great. I have heard that unless the transom is the exact same thickness as the old one, you might have to move the front mounts. Hopefully not.