I looked at this boat and saw the potential. Good luck with your build. I too have done it and if you are resourceful, you can get it done without breaking the bank. My only mistake was that I stared too many projects on the boat at once and it took me much longer to get on the water than what I originally planned.

Good luck.

the 420s are a good platform to start with, stroked to 496s ,

As long as the 25 year old saltwater blocks and heads aren't rotted away...

IMO I would just get new blocks and heads to build off of.

well if thats the case bigger cubic inch, m/t your engines look awesome and the numbers are impressive, sure you dont want some n/a talldeck 540s

Thanks man! I wouldn't mind some blown 540's !

ive got a set of n/a 540s, fresh with brodix heads we could do some trading

We'll have to see what my budget looks like when i get to motors, I would love to see some big power. I wont know a lot about my motors till i tear them down. Right now im trying to see what i have to do to the rest of the boat. A pair of 540s would be nice!

Nice project!! I like the red & huge cockpit / interior.

It is an 80's Cig. from FL?, maybe those packages on the engine hatch fell from a small airplane back in the day. Your budget could be huge!! wishfull thinking hehe.

Thats funny! I wish i could find something to help the old budget. unfortunately I've been through it pretty good and nothing so far. the blocks of wood on the hatch arent worth much either.
BTW I'm going to get back at it right after christmas and I'll have some more pics.