Picked up my new boat today!!!!
03-28-2002 | 03:06 AM
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From: Glen Cove ,NY 11542
Sean, Depending on where your drives are mounted on the transom you might be able to sneak a bm 250 or a whipple under it without modifying it . I would stay away from the blow through carb set-up if possible . As far as the lower end handling the horsepower of 5 lbs of boost ,I would say without a doubt, unless the motors have alot of hours. I have put blowers on about 8 , 420 motors for customers and they all run very nice. A supercharger would put you at the limit with the trs drives. One thing I would suggest you check into on the drives if when they were rebuilt if they had the washer machined for the lower bearings and gear. This is a trick that helps the drives live alot longer , under higher horsepower. Not every merc mech/shop does this , it requires putting the drive together and disassembly till you get the right preload on the bearings.(time is money). If you have any questions feel free to call me . 805-2253 cell
Tom
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03-28-2002 | 10:45 AM
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BLOCK ISLAND HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!!!!
My hats off to the Active Thunder guys "JASSMAN, THUNDER DAN & AUDACITY" showing class congratulating you on your new vessel.
PS Sean are you considering any poker runs??
zzie
My hats off to the Active Thunder guys "JASSMAN, THUNDER DAN & AUDACITY" showing class congratulating you on your new vessel.
PS Sean are you considering any poker runs??
zzie
03-28-2002 | 11:39 AM
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Tom, thanks for the info.
Oz,
I was thinking the same thing...on all counts! These AT guys ain't all bad
As for Block Island...you bet!!! I used to take the 28 there about twice a summer, but now, I think we'll be making some more trips!! Can't wait.
I don't think I'll do any poker runs this year...just my little run to Claudios...I wanna get used to the boat before I do any major runs.
TTYS!
Oz,
I was thinking the same thing...on all counts! These AT guys ain't all bad
As for Block Island...you bet!!! I used to take the 28 there about twice a summer, but now, I think we'll be making some more trips!! Can't wait.
I don't think I'll do any poker runs this year...just my little run to Claudios...I wanna get used to the boat before I do any major runs.
TTYS!
03-30-2002 | 06:23 PM
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From: Ft. Lauderdale FL. USA
NIIIIIIIIICCCCCCEEEEEEEEE!!!!
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!! I guess it worked out after all eh Sean????? That is one nice Cafe........Congratulations, I am sure you are going to enjoy the hell out of it.......
03-30-2002 | 06:29 PM
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Sean..........Great look'n ride. Love that simple design with the small stripe graphics........gives it that classic "muscle car" look.
(sorry, best example I could think of). Good luck with it. Beautifull boat !!!!!!
Bob
(sorry, best example I could think of). Good luck with it. Beautifull boat !!!!!!
Bob
