Building a Sleeper
03-22-2016 | 07:37 AM
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What's up Eric! When I saw you at the rudder on New Years I wasn't sure you were serious about really doing this to your boat lol... We both had a few drinks. I'm glad you are doing this project. Your formula is a beautiful boat and anyone who has tied up with you knows how passionate you are about that boat. I'm not gonna be real happy when you walk by me in the main Chanel and my girl asks me "why is that boat faster than yours!?" How's the progress coming? I've been out twice already. Time to get the LKN crew back in action soon.
03-22-2016 | 09:43 AM
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What's up Eric! When I saw you at the rudder on New Years I wasn't sure you were serious about really doing this to your boat lol... We both had a few drinks. I'm glad you are doing this project. Your formula is a beautiful boat and anyone who has tied up with you knows how passionate you are about that boat. I'm not gonna be real happy when you walk by me in the main Chanel and my girl asks me "why is that boat faster than yours!?" How's the progress coming? I've been out twice already. Time to get the LKN crew back in action soon.
Glad to hear your making it out. Its tough having beautiful weather and no boat to enjoy it in. Kinda did things backwards on this engine build, but at first we were using my old 454 as a base for a 496 stroker, but things changed to a 540
. If not for that, I would be out on the lake this weekend with the 454 in place. hide site is always 20/20
Now all I need is a good friend, with a CHERRY Fountain , to invite me out on the lake (Hint Hint) Have lots of beer and fuel money, and you want find a better boat *****!
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03-22-2016 | 08:44 PM
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Nice man. I'm sure Bob will get it all together quickly once the motor is done. I got your cell number. I'll be sure to get you out on the lake while your down... Hell... I've had many people take care of me when I've been down for repairs or between boats. Your formula is sure to be a hellbender on the lake. Just another crazy a** lake Norman vessel causing trouble all summer.... Oh, and has anyone suggested HYDRAULIC STEERING?....
03-23-2016 | 12:12 PM
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Nice man. I'm sure Bob will get it all together quickly once the motor is done. I got your cell number. I'll be sure to get you out on the lake while your down... Hell... I've had many people take care of me when I've been down for repairs or between boats. Your formula is sure to be a hellbender on the lake. Just another crazy a** lake Norman vessel causing trouble all summer.... Oh, and has anyone suggested HYDRAULIC STEERING?....
Let's see, Just everyone!
Its on my list "to do" along with longer tabs. Just have some "unknown" cost, like custom dry/wet tails, that might bend my budget.
I know I will have to have Hyd.Steering to max out the power of that engine.
03-24-2016 | 01:59 PM
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Thought i would post up some cost so far
540 Merlin EFI Custom Built Should come in around $23,000
Used set of Keith Eckiard Headers $ 2,000
Used Bravo 1 Lower Housing w/1.25" prop Shaft $ 750
Rebuilding Lower with XR Gears and Upper Shaft $ 2,100
Hardin Drive Shower $ 130
Still to come Custom Dry/Wet Exhaust Tails $1,800 ?
Engine Install $1,500 ?
Longer Trim Tabs next summer $2,000
External Hyd Steering next summer $3,000
What will I have:
A Fully warranted 700HP 89Octane Engine that can continue on with me in any boat I may have in the future
A Fully warranted outdrive by my local guy, who is dying to see what we end up with that can also move with me one day
Piece of mind in knowing I have a well know Builder invested in the success of my engine
My local repair shop that is working closely with my builder and is excited as I am about the project
Money well spent!
540 Merlin EFI Custom Built Should come in around $23,000
Used set of Keith Eckiard Headers $ 2,000
Used Bravo 1 Lower Housing w/1.25" prop Shaft $ 750
Rebuilding Lower with XR Gears and Upper Shaft $ 2,100
Hardin Drive Shower $ 130
Still to come Custom Dry/Wet Exhaust Tails $1,800 ?
Engine Install $1,500 ?
Longer Trim Tabs next summer $2,000
External Hyd Steering next summer $3,000
What will I have:
A Fully warranted 700HP 89Octane Engine that can continue on with me in any boat I may have in the future
A Fully warranted outdrive by my local guy, who is dying to see what we end up with that can also move with me one day
Piece of mind in knowing I have a well know Builder invested in the success of my engine
My local repair shop that is working closely with my builder and is excited as I am about the project
Money well spent!
Money well spent and don't forget those CC reward points.........can you say free airfare to St Pete in May!
