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powerboatr 09-06-2025 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by Padraig (Post 4934248)
Damm...Even the trailer looks new!

Padraig

he rebuilt it
The trailer was a generic four winns
So he metal worked it, smoothed the tube's gloss paint custom four winns decals
Lowered it in the frame
2x3 tubing weld at correct angled.
its ten ....not a touch of rust.
I have big job to keep her as nice as he did

powerboatr 09-07-2025 06:21 PM

Long 6 plus hrs today to Memphis
she pulled great and I burned a ****load of def
but hey 16 in a 6.7 f250
stopped at the zoo buceess
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...da83086881.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...73f34c49e6.jpg

MyIsland3 09-07-2025 06:57 PM

Congratulations on the new to you boat. That boat and trailer looks real sharp. Looks good behind your f250 as well! You have a nice classic. Good luck with it!

powerboatr 09-13-2025 10:18 AM

Working a punch list
4 screws in bench seat need new holes and old one filled
Flame arrestors cleaned
Vacum
Tightened all the lag bolts holding bunks on...several had backed out
Need to replace aft bilge over board thru hull
Its plastic and it getting chalky
Get fuel,

powerboatr 09-15-2025 08:59 AM

Recieved my stamped and official Survey report yesterday
really made me feel even more secure in the purchase.
10 pages of meticulous detail
he left no stone unturned
insurance guy is not going to like it, as its proof a nearly 40 year old boat is 9 out of 10
We need a page to add survey people
Bartnett marine survey up state new york

powerboatr 09-16-2025 05:35 PM

she got wet today
i had to float her so i could trailer empty weight for DMV and registration
looks dammmmm good sitting still


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...66628a8c31.jpg

powerboatr 09-23-2025 12:33 PM

Took some 80s tarnish off the cabinet door hardware
cast aluminum
No chromed plastic
Polished nice
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...520e664302.jpg

powerboatr 09-29-2025 06:36 AM

Finally found the screws to remove the false bulkhead and viola ..a pump from Hong Kong vice China it is frozen up
New one arrived yesterday or late Saturday
New hoses in bound
Shoukd have it running like 88 soon
Thinking either replace faded carpet or have it dyed
Its in excellent condition, just color is aged
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...7b554b9ca2.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...ab929ecfce.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...19413a107a.jpg

nbaghal725 10-01-2025 05:20 AM


Originally Posted by powerboatr (Post 4934297)
Long 6 plus hrs today to Memphis
she pulled great and I burned a ****load of def
but hey 16 in a 6.7 f250
stopped at the zoo buceess
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...da83086881.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...73f34c49e6.jpg

beautiful setup. Love my 6.7

powerboatr 10-01-2025 07:45 AM

New thu hull for ice box
refurbished the ice box door inside panel
New drain tube's inside
Filled holes in cabinet mount
Hopefully today it goes back in
Re glued carpet.
Vacumn 30 years of crap behind it
Water pump tubing delayed..
Guess its a 20 mile run to Lowes to see if they have 1/2" tubing flexible stuff
more pics coming
Had a slow down
My dad unexpectedly passed on the 20th
been some turmoil .
Mom lives next door
New porta potty arrived 🤣
Its close to 10 lbs lighter than the 88 model

larslindroth 10-06-2025 08:16 PM

My condolences. You've accomplished a lot on the boat already. Take good care of Mom and the Family.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...f6b07404d2.jpg

powerboatr 10-07-2025 06:43 AM


Originally Posted by larslindroth (Post 4935971)
My condolences. You've accomplished a lot on the boat already. Take good care of Mom and the Family.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...f6b07404d2.jpg

thank you.
very relaxing pic as well

larslindroth 10-07-2025 05:58 PM

You're so very welcome.

Padraig 10-07-2025 07:13 PM

I missed seeing that your Father passed. I am very sorry. Losing a Father is one of the hardest things that can happen to someone.

Padraig

powerboatr 10-07-2025 08:13 PM

Mom is still here
sorry for confusion
We have dad's ceremony tomorrow at a national cemetery


Time marches on, however
my winter maintenance list is growing
Pull drives, all fluid changes, grease everything
water pump impellers.
spark plugs
Fuel filters

BillT 11-17-2025 04:48 PM

Hello- Can you share the link where you found that original datasheet? I remember seeing it a year or more ago and downloaded to my laptop, unfortunately the hard drive failed last month!

powerboatr 11-17-2025 05:55 PM


Originally Posted by BillT (Post 4938687)
Hello- Can you share the link where you found that original datasheet? I remember seeing it a year or more ago and downloaded to my laptop, unfortunately the hard drive failed last month!

which data sheet
I have pdf of the booklets om my laptop
Pm me your email I can send em

BillT 11-18-2025 03:06 PM

The 261 Liberator, I am unable to pm as a new member with less than 10 posts, anyway you can attach a PDF to this thread?

Brad Christy 11-18-2025 03:09 PM


Originally Posted by BillT (Post 4938761)
The 261 Liberator, I am unable to pm as a new member with less than 10 posts, anyway you can attach a PDF to this thread?

BillT,

Just find a dead thread and spam it to get your post count up.

Thanks. Brad.

BillT 11-19-2025 08:27 PM

Can you send me the pdf for the liberator 261 to
planeobill at gmail dot com

powerboatr 11-20-2025 09:50 AM


Originally Posted by BillT (Post 4938867)
Can you send me the pdf for the liberator 261 to
planeobill at gmail dot com

I shall
these pics I have on my phone
I will email the pdf stuff today
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a7076e19f2.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...ac0f69ab9b.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...1cd9d4cfbd.jpg

BillT 11-20-2025 10:30 AM

Thank you!

powerboatr 11-20-2025 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by BillT (Post 4938892)
Thank you!

they are in you gmail box
have a good one

BillT 11-20-2025 11:15 AM


Originally Posted by powerboatr (Post 4938894)
they are in you gmail box
have a good one

Much appreciated!

powerboatr 11-20-2025 11:42 AM

The sheet that estimate speed 50 to 55 with twin 350s
I think was low
My test run the day of the broke foot
At 3k rpm gps read 42
I didn't use my phone gps
Just noticed the garmin unit
watching water depth and speed
I cant wait to get her all serviced up and go see
What she runs
For the record...

powerboatr 11-20-2025 06:39 PM

Bill this you tube
site is a libby that was for sale
It has really good video of the bench seat
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...2498fd164f.jpg


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