You are really moving along.

What kind of exhaust are you using?

Stainless Marine.

I have high expectations for progress this weekend. Got all my cooling pieces, fuel pieces and my pilot bushing this week. I'll update as I can, powder coating brackets starts in the AM. Here is a look at some fuel pieces mocked on the bench.http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...psb4sxotta.jpg

He really is moving along! I wish I was this far along.

Nice work, Nmbr1!

I have been working on this thing near every day, during the week in the evenings even if it's for an hour or two and weekends. I have until July 4th weekend then I have to spend 2 weeks getting ready to go to TN. for 2 weeks. Thanks for the encouragement.

Well I fell slightly short of my goal today because I completely forgot about having to pump the fuel out of the tank as a precaution, I didn't want to use the new fuel system because I'm either anal or an idiot... not sure which. First I started powdercoating my backing plates. As they were cooking I re-installed the old fuel fitting in the tank along with the filter and pump and some extra hose, got about 45gal out. Removed the old stuff (again) and installed the new tank fitting along with the new filter and pump mounted inboard the stringer. Next was the strainer, it went quick but I couldn't find a wrench big enough for the plugs (1-1/2) so I mounted it and will finish it off in the morning after I get a wrench. Since I couldn't finish the strainer I threw the bilge vents on and stuck one of my trim pieces on that go around the top perimeter of the bilge. I'll see what I can get done tomorrow.
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Moving along nicely, fittings in the strainer and hoses on, cleaned out some threaded holes while I can still get to them and ran the bilge pump wires for easy access later. Going to throw the flywheel and pilot in, trans back on and in it goes. I'll check in tonight.
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Looking good but how close is your strainer going to be to the front of the motor?

CLOSE! Ha Ha. I already had the engine in for mockup so I could mount everything inboard the stringers. I get in the bilge frequently to clean and I know albeit close on the inside (of stringer) it would make it impossible to get in the bilge and clean around and under the engine had I mounted that stuff outboard stringer.

Water Strainer
 

This is where Pantera mounted the sea strainer in my 24. Awesome work. Keep the pics rolling!

I actually saw your boat in the pics thread and referenced some of your bilge pics for ideas. Beautiful boat.

In for the last time, I did make a couple rookie mistakes like not putting the metal tube in the gimbal before the engine was in WOW what a biotch. but I'm learning a lot and having fun. I guess its on to wiring and new hydraulic hoses this week. I also have to order a few things like throttle cable bracket, some type of flush situation and some other crap I'm too tired to remember.
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Oh and I almost forgot! This week is TEAK WEEK, yes that's right we are going to have interior in very short order.

Man thats looking great. If you need any detailed pics of any other rigging just let me know. Im always in awe of you guys that can refurb a classic boat and make it like new again.

Thank you. This is my first ever boat so I'm learning a lot as I go.

Couple more clear coats and should be done. End of the week I guess, just working on something other than the in a bilge for a few days.
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You are doing a Awesome Job - Look Forward to seeing more pictures as well as the Finished Product...

Picked up a little something from Innovation Marine this morning.
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Thanks, I try to keep up with the pictures because that's what I like to see on the build threads.

Hydraulic hoses are out and steering ram fittings are in.
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Looking good!!

Somehow my updates seem to get later and later. I get done with work at 6-7pm and start in. So today I worked just a bit on the tabs, installed some off my new hydraulic steering lines I had made today, permanently mounted steering rams with the new stainless ram hoses and got started with some fitment of drive pieces.
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Interior progress.
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You are doing one hell of a nice job - Thanks for sharing all of your pictures... Keep posting them...

Trim pump brackets...
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Work has slowed a bit today, unfortunately. Chasing parts aggravates me to no end, Went to the shop this morning and made a quick list, grabbed about 5 zip locks full of hardware and off I went to West Marine. 1.5 hours and 350 new pieces of stainless hardware later back to the shop I go. fumbled around for a couple hours, went to lunch then to lowes for a new scraper and a new shop vac and it seems like I didn't accomplish jack, I hate non productive days. Tomorrow is a new one though and I will update with more pics tomorrow night.

Who makes those trim pump brackets man?

My trim pump had the factory Merc bracket and it was flimsy so the pump bounced around. Had a local fabricator bend it up for a few bucks.

Long weekend. Started out by finishing up the drive alignment and getting the engine mounts all tightened up, getting some replacement fasteners for interior panels and teak. My interior side panels had the studs getting loose so I pulled the vinyl off of one part way enough to tighten the studs up and its good to go. The other not so lucky as I had to completely disassemble after I broke a stud, I didn't like the stud deal anyhow cause it was hard to get them in past the dash so I added inserts to this one and just bolt it in from the outside rather than put nuts on the studs.
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Got the carpet glued back in, then used 4200 to seal the bolt holes under the seat bases (coated them matte silver) and bolted them down. Teak trim around the carpet then the door frame, doors and hardware. Last for the interior was the side panels. Other interior parts are cleaned and ready to go just be in the way right now though.
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I lost my new battery switch, bought it December last year when I was collecting parts and now I can't find the damn thing so my wiring is on hold till I get that figured out. I did however get the engine harness started, just need to get nuts for the starter and lengthen the oil pressure sender wire. All brackets and the ignition/alt. are tidy.
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Got the bottom of the trim pump bracket angled (can't tell by the pic) and fit for this spot, not 100% sure this is where it's going but good as any I guess.http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...pssk2afcdf.jpg

And a little parting shot. Still have a ton to do but knocking it down little by little. I Ordered my rub rail Friday I hope it works out, 1 1/4 stainless hollow back. I know its taller than average but for this particular boat I think it will work fine and I like the old school stainless look. Ordering carb linkage plate tomorrow and gotta figure out what I'm doing for batteries.
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For the batteries, I laminated 2 pieces of 3/4 together with a big ear on the top piece. The ear rests on the aft bulk head for support. I used alum. engine mount angles on each end to mount it to the stringers. Holds 2 large batteries easily.

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Thanks, Guess I should have been more specific. I have boxes, I don't however have batteries. Do you have a link to pics of your boat?

Got some wire today! Cleaned up some workspace after work from the weekend thrash, then it was on to some wiring. I wire at a snails pace but we are moving forward.
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Hey , the boat looks great. We need more high perf boats in this area ,Your project has inspired me to get started on mine (28 magnum ex raceboat). I restore parasail boats here in Bradenton and own a parasail businss. It will be nice to work on something fast again! I'd like to check it out sometime.Plus I have a ton of misc. parts that might help you. Call or text 941 681 1870 Bill.

Nice speaking with you Bill, the magnum sounds great.

PS pump is on and hyd lines are on for good. Windscreen has been test fit.
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