Any outdrive changes?

When I kill the outdrive I'll probably go with a XR upper and IMCO or XR lower... But I'm getting ahead of myself. I'll probably have to rebuild the motor before the outdrive goes. lol. Just cant leave well enough alone!

Took her out of storage last weekend and gave her a quick shakedown run... Man I missed being on the water. First time I've taken it out since I got the CMI headers put on and the new labbed prop. Had a full tank so I couldn't do any top speed runs yet but it feels a lot more responsive mid range and up top. Hopefully I can let it all hang out this weekend!

nice! I'm waiting on my tails from stainless marine to post some pics, but the engine looks awesome in there!

Nice! What did you end up doing on the motor?

Looks great man. I can't wait to splash mine again.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOelPagMKbk

Nice! What motor and what hyd steering is that? Post some pics of that bad boy!

Bob Smith (Brad's father, RIP Brad) built me a 509. Lumpy cam, new rods, Stainless Marine exhaust, and a little more compression are the high points. Little Smith painted it and the bilge, he does great work.

Looks like the Latham on mine. Don't think Fountain was doing it in house at that point.

BTW- are the steps on these boats vented? I have a through transom fitting with hose that goes nowhere. Vented step is all I can figure.