Philadelphia/Delaware River Area
 

Ok, Who else has the bug? These last few days, the weather has got it going for me.

The boat is back on the trailer, all the modifications went great, new axles, complete new brake system, lines master cyln. backing plates the works. New bunks and carpet, and a slide in drive guard. All I have left is some touch up paint, new decals and wiring for the lights. MYCO would be proud.

My canvas survived the loads of snow all winter, Thanks to the guys at Kurts keeping it cleared of regularly.

The engines should be going back in next week. New, bigger oil pans. Installing a pair of Imco puke takes to scavage the crank case pressure and the oil mist from the valve covers so that should take care of that constant mess. Little swim platform inbetween the extension boxes to make it a little easier for the little woman to get in and out of the boat. I'm going up this week to start installing the new wind shield panels. Should be ready to hit the water the first week of May or so, not like July last season.

I'm really looking forward to this year, pplanning on doing the Chesapeke on a regular basis and the river in between. So let me know who else is ready and when the expected launch dates are. See you all out there.

Hopefully I will be in the water in a few weeks. It has been a long winter and it doesnt need to be that warm to go for a ride.

I'll be ready

Hi guys. I probably will not have the cig out for a while. I have to prepare the Ocean for the season. (Wax, lots of wax, cleaning go over everything). I hope i can find a buyer this year for it. Fuel is really hurting that though. It is good on fuel running 22kts at 25 gph. Not bad for a big boat.

Look for the Allicat running the river. Slow down next to me if you want i will slow up and make some big rolling waves for you. Maybe i will have a camera with me. Ill have to carry it with me more often.

Allicat, was your cig listed on Bass Barn at one time? Think I contacted you when I was mystique shopping.

yes. I removed it right after i talked to you. Was on the fence about selling one of the boats but things were working out. There is no market for the Ocean. I will keep the cig for a while. Sorry to lead you on.

So you got one. If i remember you were in jersey up north. Whats your thoughts on the boat.

No problem, all worked out and found one i liked. I think the boat is great, get a lot for 30ft. Perfect for where I boat, and yet easy enough to trailer anywhere.

These last cpl days have me amp'd to get in the water

I was amped up, until we got snow today in North Jersey....:angry-smiley-038:

Got cigs. Are you planning on bringing your boat to philly area for some boating? Where do you normally run the boat?

Normally boat Lake Hopatcong. Not sure if Ill be doing any boating in Philly area. Any good events? Might do the Hudson River Fun Run in May, if I can boat ready in time.

No not really any type of events. Just thecity if you wanted to run there.

Nothing really to do in the Philly area, anchor up with friends a few random events during the season but nothing really boat related. Had the Flutag thing last year but it was a mad house. I hope they have it again only a little more organized. I don't think they where slightly ready for the number of boats that showed up. I think they thought it would be a more land spectator event. WRONG!. The best fun we have is going down to the Chesepeak Bay for weekends where there's places to go and people to see. We trailer down since the water route is pretty boring and nothing to do until you hit the canal on the bay side anyway. Waste of fuel IMO. It would be great to get some more boats going and they have a few events on the bay each year.

I would run down with you fireboat..

I'm lookin' to do a few Chesapeake runs also! Water or towing! Maybe put something together?? :evilb:

its a nice ride by water down to the chesapeake. nice scenery, did it twice last year from croydon down to jellyfish joels nice ride. they have canal day down at the chesapeake inn on the c&d, its good times just plan on being there for a while.

For the amount of fuel I would burn just to get there it's not worth it to me to take the water. It takes me an hour from my front door to the Holiday Inn in Northeast MD where we stay. Plenty of parking for boats and trailers, nice clean rooms, reasonable rates and it's 5 minutes from the ramp next to the Goose. I should be ready to go in a few weeks like mid May. I know Mookymonkey is always in although he hasn't chimed in yet. Probly still has jet lag from the back and forth to Fla. all winter, Boo-Hoo. Everyone post when their up and running and I will post in plenty of time when the first trip down is going to be. Should be a blast. I should be out on the river before then. Hope to be out the first week in may when my kid is home from Marine boot camp for a few days.

my lowers are going back together this week and I'm ready..

Engines are back in! Gonna put in 1" spacers to lower the props down a bit before we do the first test run. Last season the azz was getting loose over 100 and running the 36's, still needed alot more prop. I picked up 2 sets of 1:36 gears for the lowers but want to see how the boat handles first just lowering the "X" a little before we go changing gears and playing with more props. I'm thinking 120 isn't out of reach! Goin up Monday to start on the new windshields.

:evilb:count me in!!! i use to do that run every weekend.

lowers are on,, just need oil

Never made it on Monday. All loaded up to go up tomorow. I think I have what I need to do to make this look right? Fingers crossed!

Hey guys,

I have the bug big time. I havent met up with anyone on here yet, but I run from trenton to phily every weekend. Had a piston break last august, have been hussling to get it back together. Should be running close to 600 horse natural. Looking for a XR or IMCO setup to replave the bravo 1 or I'm gonna be 3/4 throttle limited, lol.

Looking forward to meeting up with some of you guys this season!

Kenny

Hey Kenny.. I ran 740 through a bravo in a 240 baja with only upgraded bearings for 3+ yrs... just be easy on holeshots...

WOW! I never would have thought you could run that much through it. From what I've read on here most guys say 500 is pushing it. Thats good since funds are low. Maybe I will be able to see what the new motors got after all with the bravo. I will definetly be easy on the accel. Getting block from machine shop on friday, unfortunatly im going first day trout fishing this weekend. Will start assembling after that. Have most of the parts already, just need small things like oil pump, gaskets, etc.. The only major thing I need is some decent exhaust. Hope to be out in about a month.


Kenny

Just be easy on the holeshots and re - entering..the older bravo's seem to hold up better than the newer one's.. CHANGE THE OIL ALOT....

Waiting on fuel filters ... might try to get out on Sun..

Finished the center section of the windshield. Ball buster cutting the old plexi out of the frames. Turns out to be 1/2" thick. Think I have a system down now. Probly do one side on Monday and the other soon after. It's a figure it out as you go kinda project.

I agree with 555 on the Bravo's holding up if your REALLY easy on the acceleration and re-entry. The Imco's won't hold up much better, sorry to say, same cheap azz Bravo gears. The Imco towers hold up better though when they do go BYE-BYE! Learned that the hard way a couple times last season. Savin my pennies up for a pair of SCX uppers. Seems like thats the way to go with the SC lowers. All I need now is $20 G's, AGAIN! UGH!

Should be doin a few test runs in the next week or so, spaced the lowers down an1 1/2". Seems I was above the bottom over 2 1/2". No wonder it was getting really loose in the azz around 100. Searching for 115-120 this season. Shouldn't be out of reach?

See everyone real soon, flag us down and introduce yourself if you see me. All red cat in case you don't know.

Ah,, the quest for more speed...

Yea, it's not that I need to go any faster but I know the boat has more to give. Best so far was 106 but it was pretty hairy and only lasted for a few secs before I let out of it. Engines where up on the 6K limiters, azz was real loose and proposing. Still had more throttle to go say 25% more. I figure dropping the "X" down should help the porposing and azz control. After that I have some 1.36 gears for the lowers to install so I can get down from the 36 blades I'm running now. just want to see how fast all this work CAN go. I'm happy to cruise the 80's. Lookin forward to this season for sure.

If your ever out and are up Philly way, I work at the Philly Fireboat at the USCG station. Give me a call and stop in, 215-768-4172 Bill

I think lowering your x will help your loose feeling and porpoise .. I hope to catch up with you sometime.. Bill

what way are you spinning your props? if they are in , they will lift your stern and loosen you up also..

How's the boat coming Bill?

Turns out the "X" was over 2" above the bottom of the boat. No wonder it got loose. Actually spaced it down 1 1/2". Didn't do the re-gear yet though. Looks like we'll splash it this week and see how it runs now that the props are a little deeper then we'll go from there. I haven't had a chance to do any more on the windshields but that's not gonna hold me back. I'm just so friggin busy right now with personal crap. Had my first grandson last week from my oldest son and my youngest son gets out of Marine boot camp in 2 weeks. I figure I'll be hitting the water mid May. Cosmetic stuff I can do when ever and the re-gearing can wait if it has too. Damn fuel prices might put a slight damper on things?

Yeah , the fuel sucks.. I run AV gas , makes me want to stay home..lol

AV gas! Man that must be hard to find out on the water, LOL. I'd be thinking about dropping the compression a little during the next tear down? Supposedly I can run regular thru mine since their only 9.2:1 but since I do 95% of my fueling before I drop it off the trailer, high test is easy to find. Maybe I'll try a blend this season and see if there's a noticable difference in power, but it becomes a PITA I would immagine?

Yeah, There's a airport right down the street from me so its not an issue.. I only use it because it doesnt have ethanol in it .. The ethanol will eat my tanks..

OK, so I just talked to Danny up at Bandit and he tells me they ran my boat yesterday and it did 115mph. We're still running up on the rev limiters with 36P 4 blades so time to make some decisions on wether or not to put in the 1:36 gears in the lowers. The spacers helped with the porposing and loose azz. We're now at 7/8" above the bottom. Boat comes out pretty quick and gets up on plane with zero trim no problem. I'm thinking I'm gonna just run it like this this season and not do any more changes until next down winter. He seems to think it has another 10mph in it. Fast enough for me right now, that is until I get behind the throttles again. Bringing it home next week after my kid goes back to the Marines. Good to have him home for the past few days. See you all out there soon.

Bringing the boat home on Thursday. I'll start hacking out the old windshields on Saturday. Probly hit the river for a test run after that and get ready for Memorial day weekend.

looking at setting up a trip down to Chesapeke for the second weekend in June. I'll post when I know it's for sure. Any and all welcome to join in.

anybody gonna do anything for memorial day on the river, hoping to be back together and head out for memorial weekend.