Again,,,,if somebody asked me i f ican sell this for him i will,,,,so what is your problem with that ?????

I try to help people and i had great exp. with Cobra.
Also i can stick my nose into things ,,like i whant to ,,,just like you !!!

i would like to add that i've found that most of the "marine" engine builders have pricing as expensive or more expensive as Mercury. peolpe should do some research and compare pricing to what the cost would be from a racing - automotive engine builder. i'm running 750 hp drysump 565's with all topself parts for under 35 k. you will need to add raw water pumps, bell housings and drive plates. i basically have NA supercat motors that will spin to 7500 rpm and run on 87 pump gas.

i often wonder why people like to pay several thousands more just cause the motors are painted blue???

Because they don't know how or don't want to turn a wrench. And reliable marine wrench turners are not as available in other parts of the country as they are in Florida.

You are right on one thing. I should have inspected the packages, but the way they were all wrapped up for shipment overseas, was not practical. Plus both of you wanted upfront cash wired. I had no opportunity to check before payment was made, but that's not the problem. Lacking the effort to resolve the issues IS. That's why trust and integrity should exist, and an effort to resolve issues if they do arrise.
The motors and drives work fine once I spent an additinal 4-5K. for misc. stuff.
You were upfront of what you will want to keep. Props and K-plane transom bracket. I have no issues with any of that.
Reply to your PM sent.

Randy(Cobra) for what its worth I made the right decision in using you and your equipment. You have been a gentleman, great business man and an awesome engine builder. Sorry for getting you involved in this but I do appreciate all you did for me. You can use me as a refrence any day. This sport needs more people like you.


PARADOX im glad everthing worked out and in running well. Would love to see the new boat some day.

Like I said. It's in the passed. Boat and motors are awsome.
Cobra and I had some issues. Ok so be it. I'm sure their motors are great. I don't know. For what it's worth, let's learn from all this and try to resolve any differences or issues in a friendly and ammocable manner in the future everyone.
Randy/Cobra.! for what it's worth dept. While we had some unfinished issues, I do wish Cobra the best of luck in the future. May be you had a bad month, God knows I had a few.
Purhaps in the future we can have a beer and you can make it up to me. I will edit my post.
I never forget, but I always forgive.

Can ya feel the love

[QUOTE=scarabman;2774025]Nobody mentioned Laz Mesa/Mesa Balancing?????????????




yea because he's the BIGGEST POS!!!!!!..............Chief enough said

Is that a promise ?????

When I was considering upgrades and custom built motor options 1 of the people I was told to call was Ron Potter. Turns out he is from the town in upstate NY as I am, small world. I had been having issues with my 350MAGmpi's @ 400hrs and thought I would have to rebuild 1, so I was considering rebuilding both; 383's: pistons,crank,basically all new rotaing assembly- cams, heads, intakes also. Anyhow, I spoke with Ron for some time and during the conversation he diagnosed what my current engine problem was. He saved me $$thousands$$ and didn't just try to sell me new motors....unlike a few others.
Ron Potter is an honest & knowledgeable engine builder, with integrity and takes the time to talk with a fellow boater strictly to help out someone in need. Rare and refreshing.
Thanks Ron!
Potter Performance; smart choice.