Thanks guys. I have other things to do but I really need the engine in so I can get the placement for the strainer and fuel system. I guess I'll make the decision in the morning what I will tackle for the day.

Spent fathers day morning with my dad putting the engine in and glad we did.( I think I may have forgotten just how Un - flexible I am.) Went in with little drama and now I have a much better understanding of the future placement for my fuel system and the strainer it never had.

Boat is looking great!! I like the matte finish it came out nice!

Thanks Sunrocket, I like it so far. Thinking about matte silver on the steering rams, if I don't like it I can always have it chromed later.

My missing pilot bushing is being replaced by a new one that should be here Thursday or Friday. I also got this in the mail today.

Working on tabs tonight.

So my LENCO conversion came in today so I figured I would work on the back. Just for fun I'll post before so we can see where I'm headed.

I was pretty sure I was painting the hydraulic steering pieces because they look terrible, as you can see by the above pic. Well I was very surprised just what is under that crud!

Thanks to KC Marine my new pilot bushing is in hand.

Strainer and fuel pump backing plates.

final fuel fittings for the tank outlet.