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Originally Posted by areyouliving
(Post 2883474)
Damn Scottie thats a great looking console!
I got the old cable out and ordered a new one- got my hatch actuator today, so I have something to do this week while I am waiting for the cable. Of course now that I think about it, I always have something to do- its just whether or not I want to do it:evilb: |
Hey Scottie where is that video you promised me the other day? :party-smiley-004:
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And I got to see this boat in person and WOW!!!!! The pictures dont do it any justice. That paint is amazing. That boat definantly doesnt look almost 30 yrs old. Keep up the good work Scottie its gonna be bad ass when your done.
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Originally Posted by areyouliving
(Post 2883253)
Which controls are you guys running? I'm about to buy a set of KIEKHAFERS or how ever you spell it.
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Originally Posted by capone550
(Post 2884857)
Hey Scottie where is that video you promised me the other day? :party-smiley-004:
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I will get video as soon as I have something cool to shoot-:drink:
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Scottie,
Nice boat. You have truly done what was once a common thing to build your own boat. Now everyone just buys them, go figure. The result is that less people know about their boats. I'd say what you have done is the modern approach to building your own boat. Nicely done. I just read the entire thread taking about 2 hours. I'm just glad you got 'er in the water by the last post. I don't think I'd be able to take the suspence! What paint did you use? For graphics on the hull, are they from Wellcraft? Art |
Originally Posted by Art_H
(Post 2886586)
What paint did you use? For graphics on the hull, are they from Wellcraft? Art I never leave my boats in the water- I hate to clean- The graphics were done by my friend, Ken Fuhrer, who does graphics for a living, and I believe they are similiar to the new Wellcraft logo- but changed slightly for copyright reasons. Got the hatch actuator installed today- even did the wiring and it works!!! I know, I know, hard to believe, but its true.:daz: |
Update-
Replaced both engine wiring harnesses, replaced the starboard throttle cable, installed the hatch actuator and wired it, checked all the wiring, and rewired everything that was halfassed- pretty much buttoned everything up. Pulled it out of the shop and hooked up water to test everything, port engine lit off and ran fine, good oil pressure, tach is still erratic. Starboard engine will not start. Turns over but no joy. Checked to see if I have spark, no spark. Rechecked all the wiring, its all correct. Swapped coils, still no spark. Checked to see I have 12V on the coil when turning the engine over and everything checks good- so I am down to the distributor, pretty sure its the module in the distributor. Parts run tomorrow-:angry-smiley-038: The joy of old boats.... |
Originally Posted by scottie150
(Post 2893632)
Update-
Replaced both engine wiring harnesses, replaced the starboard throttle cable, installed the hatch actuator and wired it, checked all the wiring, and rewired everything that was halfassed- pretty much buttoned everything up. Pulled it out of the shop and hooked up water to test everything, port engine lit off and ran fine, good oil pressure, tach is still erratic. Starboard engine will not start. Turns over but no joy. Checked to see if I have spark, no spark. Rechecked all the wiring, its all correct. Swapped coils, still no spark. Checked to see I have 12V on the coil when turning the engine over and everything checks good- so I am down to the distributor, pretty sure its the module in the distributor. Parts run tomorrow-:angry-smiley-038: The joy of old boats.... :drink: |
It was the distributor. Changed out the module and it started right up. Water test tomorrow- I will get video!!!:lolhit:
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Originally Posted by scottie150
(Post 2894411)
It was the distributor. Changed out the module and it started right up. Water test tomorrow- I will get video!!!:lolhit:
This is also one of the best threads on OSO, and thank you for sharing all or you hard work with us. :Score-101010: |
Originally Posted by scottie150
(Post 2894411)
It was the distributor. Changed out the module and it started right up. Water test tomorrow- I will get video!!!:lolhit:
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Originally Posted by Rookie
(Post 2894632)
Great! something simple. Now get out there and run this thing. Me and others have been on the edge our seats for the last 3 1/2 years.
This is also one of the best threads on OSO, and thank you for sharing all or you hard work with us. :Score-101010: |
Congrats !!!!! NICE BOAT .:drink:
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Holy chit...that thing is fast....(compared to mine) what props are you running?
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Woo Hooo!! Congrats Scottie. What a long time coming!!
64mph is pretty damn good. Yeah what props are you running?? I've got 23p Mirage's and my best so far is 59 @about 4100rpm. Bill |
The props are 21 pitch- non name brand, and they don't match- so its what you call major backyard performance:drink:
I'm thinking about using a sharpie and writing Hering on them- probably pick up a couple of mile of hour!!! (I am not bashing on Hering, by the way) |
I'm thinking about using a sharpie and writing Hering on them- probably pick up a couple of mile of hour!!!
I tried writing 700SCI on my engines, Didn't work. Must have used the wrong color. |
Scottie, that's great! Congratulations....
So what kind of horsepower do you think those engines are making? |
Originally Posted by 502ss
(Post 2897104)
So what kind of horsepower do you think those engines are making? I know it sucks fuel like a top fuel dragster though:evilb: |
ld be easier to work on outside. The other thought is to take it and have it media blasted, my friends tell me there is a place in town that does Corvettes so it is ok on fiberglass, and for the cost of labor and sandpaper vs. just starting over it's almost a wash. Anybody got any thoughts on this or have you done it? I am going to try and pull the lower unit off the port drive to send it out to weld- so I will shoot some more photos tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the input!!! :D[/QUOTE]
If you are going to have it soda blasted (less pitting) make sure you wash the whole thing with water and vinager and let it sit in the sun before you start any paint work......trust me the primer or sealer will blister |
Originally Posted by scottie150
(Post 2897210)
Good question- 400, maybe 420 I really don't know. I can't lie because all you guys know what I'm running:party-smiley-004:
I know it sucks fuel like a top fuel dragster though:evilb: Any videos yet! I am dying for a fly by video!:drink: |
Originally Posted by 502ss
(Post 2897548)
Mine should be in the 550 to 575 range so I can't wait to see what she runs for speed
Any videos yet! I am dying for a fly by video!:drink: |
Media Blasting Vs Soda
SODA BLASTING IS THE ANSWER. HAD MY 29 MIRAGE OFFSHORE DONE AND IT HAD 20 YEARS OF BOTTOM PAINT. YOU WOULDN'T KNOW TODAY THAT IT WAS BOTTOM PAINTED.
LET ME KNOW AND I WILL SEND YOU SOME BEFORE AND AFTERS. THE PROCESS IS SO GOOD BUT SO DELICATE THAT THE GUY THAT DID MINE SAID HE CAN STRIP PAINT OFF THE VEHICLE AND IT WILL NOT DAMAGE THE GLASS OR SEALS.
Originally Posted by scottie150
(Post 1515416)
Basically the #1 piston was welded to the cylinder- which junked the block. It had so much rust on it I honestly thought the boat had been sunk. The weird thing is everything else is ok in the engine compartment( the transom, stringers, starboard engine). The starboard engine starts and runs fine- however it has a exhaust leak on the side that is impossible to get to, so I have pretty much decided to yank that one too-seems like it would be easier to work on outside. The other thought is to take it and have it media blasted, my friends tell me there is a place in town that does Corvettes so it is ok on fiberglass, and for the cost of labor and sandpaper vs. just starting over it's almost a wash. Anybody got any thoughts on this or have you done it? I am going to try and pull the lower unit off the port drive to send it out to weld- so I will shoot some more photos tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the input!!! :D
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Originally Posted by scottie150
(Post 2898049)
You are gonna need a lot of horsepower with those downriggers!!!!!:evilb::evilb:
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Hey guys an di am new to the forums and I am glad I chose this thread first. What an inspiration you all are. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by scottie150
(Post 2898049)
You are gonna need a lot of horsepower with those downriggers!!!!!:evilb::evilb:
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Scottie - I hope your getting some good use out of that scarab! Did you get all the kinks worked out? Any video's yet?
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Originally Posted by 502ss
(Post 2913213)
Scottie - I hope your getting some good use out of that scarab! Did you get all the kinks worked out? Any video's yet?
My plan this week is to take it out on the lake next weekend- so I have a reason to get motivated and fix everything. I will try to get some video so you guys don't think I am a complete loser:popcorn: |
I just read the entire post.
Man... all I can say is WOW! What a sweet Scarab. And you spared no expense! Are you sure you want to put it in the water? It can only get worse from here! :lolhit: jk Maybe I missed it, but what's her name? I tell you what comes to mind for me... "ALL OUT!!" better yet... "ALL IN!!!" :evilb: |
Originally Posted by tackledackle
(Post 2926189)
Maybe I missed it, but what's her name? |
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Here are some pics from last weekend- Its funny that the pics that I took of a couple of hot blondes on the deck during the race somehow mysteriously came up missing(wife) but all the photos of me on the boat are magically still there- and before anyone says anything yes that is my mom- and she loves it-:coolcowboy:
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Awesome pics! Thanks fer posting them!
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Looks great Scott. So what's the next project gonna be?:D
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Scottie,
What's new? Have you had the boat out lately? Bill |
Originally Posted by areyouliving
(Post 2954088)
Scottie,
What's new? Have you had the boat out lately? Bill |
No motivation? What's wrong is the weather getting cold up there already?
I was out for a local poker run a couple of weekends ago. It was my first and what a blast. There's another run coming up in a couple of weeks and then Fleet week down in the SF Bay. I keep hoping to get down the coast to do a Catalina run but time and money have been keeping a tight grip. I keep looking at your windshield and want one bad. Or at least something different than what I have. it dates the boat too much. Go drink a Red Bull and get krackin! Heres a couple of pics from our run. Thats mine in the middle http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...90906-1453.jpg http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...90906-1452.jpg |
Congrats Scottie,looking good in the water:drink:
Rob |
Originally Posted by scottie150
(Post 2524293)
and some more- here is a close up of the windshield. I have had a few people ask to see this up close- I am sorry it has taken so long but that is life in the Pacific Northwest!!!
I keep forgetting to ask, Where did you get the windscreen or who made it? How is everything else going? ...Jim |
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