Good job man! Been following your thread!

You going to ticfaw?

Yes I'm going to the Tickfaw. I just have to install the hatch, finish the wiring on the oil temp and boost gauge and it will be ready. Don't think I'm going to have time for the stereo, but that's not a big deal. If rather hear the blower.

Wow, Your boat is really looking great. You have done a lot of work in a short time & it looks and sounds terrific. May you have many warm & sunny days to enjoy all of your hard work. randy

Congradulations on getting it in the water! I enjoyed my 280.

Thanks guys. The 4 hours I've run it so far have been awesome!!!!! Boat handles great and is very fast for the little I've gotten on it. I got to 49-5000 rpms on Sunday after a couple hours on the motor and saw 83 on the GPS with 5 people on board. I built the motor and set up the motor to turn 5800 so time will tell. So far its more then fast enough. I need to learn how to drive it before I really lean on it anymore. I was pretty nervous because it pulled so hard and fast to 83 I didn't want to go anymore. I didn't have glasses on and something hit me in the forehead and made me second guess no glasses.

Over all I wanted the power for a fast cruise and its got it.

Ill keep everyone posted as I get more seat time and learn te boat more.

Take your time with that hull. They are fast, but, you have to drive them. I had twin outboards and it was a rocket! It will bite you, got me twice, if you don't pay attention. Enjoy!

My 260 bit me once. Lesson learned.

What happened or what did it do when it "bit" you? Did it spin around or got violent?

3 weeks old and round 2 has started. I'm shocked I've already started working on it again, but when you have a sickness I guess that's how it goes. Anyway, I was getting 3 psi with the b&m 250 due to the size motor and cam selection. I could have spun it faster, but that would only create heat and a less reliable package (so I've read). I opted to pull the b&m 250 and got with a 420 mega blower with a super chiller. Thankfully I was able to pull the setup with out pulling the motor!!! I'm hoping to only be down for a week before she's up and running again. I'll post some pics of the progress over the next week.

Here are some pics of the new setup. I am going to have to add a scoop to the hatch for the new setup because of the height, but I'm trying to figure out the least abrasive scoop setup I can do. Almost like a cowl hood if possible.

250 pulled off



Here's a picture of the new setup. I'm going to have to figure a way to take the yellow off the carbs or if its ok to paint a carb (not sure on that) paint them to match my boat.

Update:

Sold the b&m 250 and just received the mega blower with chiller and carbs. It is a lot bigger than I expected, but I love it!!! Looks awesome. Be of the boxes got separated from the others so it will be here on Monday. Decided to start mocking things up to check clearances and pulley alignment. Either way it looks huge in the boat and I love over kill. Lol

Here is my daughter standing next to it.


A few more pics I have. Hoping to have it all setup for next weekend.