Picture of that head gasket?

Not sure they labeled them. There in a box I have not really looked at them. The builder even returned the bearings.

Think this engine has more than one blow up by looking at other pistons. Glad your back up and running though.

Not sure how you came to that conclusion. I have ran the boat for three seasons which is mid May to early October here depending on weather. With out any problems. I would do a leak down test and compression test at the end of every season always had similar numbers as when I bought it.
It's new now hope it last at least 3 seasons or more.

me three my friend .. its a boat they just break .. often . best of luck

Finally took it out for test run today. Runs great didn't really push it. I think a high torque starter may be required now.

Video link initial start on a hose.


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Very Nice !!!

sounded great .. very crisp . best of luck

hows she running my fiend