Resto has began! 1988 Image / Ocean express 31 cat TONS OF PICS
#62
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From: Charlotte Mi.
Haha, not much happening right now just waiting on power.
Here are a couple small updates:
My Son W/mom doing some wintertime "garage boating"

Broke out a box of Magic Eraser & stated a little cleaning.

Got some of the rear interior done & slapped back together:

Here are a couple small updates:
My Son W/mom doing some wintertime "garage boating"

Broke out a box of Magic Eraser & stated a little cleaning.

Got some of the rear interior done & slapped back together:

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From: Charlotte Mi.
Engines are torn down finally, just a good refreshing all crank, rod & cam bearings, oil pumps, rings, valves, springs & roller lifters.
Ordered 2 Weiand 177's & a little different cam selection.
Hoping for 725 hp we will see when they hit the dyno!!
Ordered 2 Weiand 177's & a little different cam selection.
Hoping for 725 hp we will see when they hit the dyno!!
#66
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From: Oklahoma God's country no one else wants it.
Any particular reason you are using 177's? Boat is looking great by the way and where did you find the seats? I'm restoring a I believe a 91 model. It's one of the 35' extended beak versions modified for racing rules. It to is a sit down version but has no interior yet.
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From: Avon, OH
Awesome! Not many of us Small Block guys out there! My 30' Velocity is getting some new 650+ HP naturally aspirated 427cid's! At least that is what my wish list has on order. Not purchased yet. Lots of work to do before I pull the trigger on the motors.
Nice project!
Nice project!
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From: Charlotte Mi.
Any particular reason you are using 177's? Boat is looking great by the way and where did you find the seats? I'm restoring a I believe a 91 model. It's one of the 35' extended beak versions modified for racing rules. It to is a sit down version but has no interior yet.
Im chose Weiand 177's for two reasons low "er" cost & they looks to be efficient at between 4000 & 7000 on a 377 SBC.
Motors are 8:1 I think that should make a reliable setup with decent power. I would like something kinda tame I don't have the cash to rebuild it every season.
What were you thinking??? 671's?? Im knida new to blower motors but didn't way to get to crazy! haha



