bugginout

Late December we where out at one of our local lakes having a great time. Checked under the hatch as we always do and saw steam coming from the air filter. This was not a good sign. We took the boat to So Cal Speed and Marine. We found out that we had needed a valve job and the bottom end had some scoring. We decided not to rebuild and go new. We found a killer deal here on Offshore Only classifieds. Brand spankin new Mercury Racing 454 HP 450 from Victory Marine. We spoke with Dave at Mercury Racing and confirmed that the engine was blue printed, roller rockers, roller cam and balanced. Merc said it was probably really 465HP. We did not want to over stretch the drive so stayed with the 454. It was a replacement engine was produced till 2005. We jumped on it and WOW!! What a monster. We did our first trial run with it a week ago and picked 10 MPH and expect more when the engine is broken in and we have our prop "labbed". We are looking forward to our first trip of the summer. We are going to Laughlin the first weekend of April.

Mario is great at So Cal Speed and Marine. He is located in Moorpark Ca. He knows his stuff and is the kinda guy that doesn't sell you on stuff just to make a buck. Scott was kool too at Victory. He was honest and right on the money with the engine.

I can't say thank you enough to both So Cal Speed and Marine and Victory Marine. They made my summer. 09 Summer that is!!!

SCSRIVERRAT

Hey Buddy Ill Be Out With My Scs That Weekend Im In Willow Valley Aq Little South Of The Avi But Ill Come Up And Meet You, Let Me Know

jeff1000man

Bill Reeves has been a long time sponsor of our club here in Conroe and is a class act all the way. Scott has been with him for quite a few years now and has come a long way with his knowlege of the game. They are a family owned operation and treat their customers fairly all the way around. Glad you had a good experience and they will certainly appreciate the kind words also.

I spend to much money with those guys year after year.

bugginout

That would be kool. We may launch at Golden Shores too. I will keep you posted. We are staying at the Riverside Hotel. Planning on driving out early Saturday. We never weem to get out early enough on a Friday.

SCSRIVERRAT

I KNOW THE FEELING I THINK WE WILL BE LEAVING SAT MORNING EARLY AS WELL, WE WILL PROBABLY LAUNCH AT JACK SMITH IN NEEDLES THEY JUST RE DID THE LOT AND ITS FREE TO LAUNCH UNTIL MAY THAT WE WE CAN GO SOUTH AS FAR AS WE WANT AND DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT SHALLOW WATER. KEEP ME POSTED, MY BOATS ALL WHITE WITH SCARB ON THE SIDES AND DECK. MY DIRECT EMAIL IS [email protected]

bugginout

Sounds good to me. I have not launched at that Marina but I am happy to try it. Golden Shores is not the most convenient ramp and the facilities are kinda slim. My brother in law has a 22ft Crownline and he will be going too. I will keep you posted so we can hook up Sunday. My email is [email protected]

SCSRIVERRAT

Sounds Good Keep Meposted

bugginout

I sent you some info to your e-mail for this weekend. We are getting ready to go on Saturday.

bugginout

Well, it is my first real trip with the boat since I put in the engine. I done about 6hrs at local lakes, now its time to go for it. Finally in Laughlin and will go on the lake or river tomorrow depending on the weather. Here until Tuesday for a long needed break. Hope she likes the river.................she will see a lot of it this summer. Just need to fine tune a couple of things. Really want to lab my prop when I get back before Havasu at the end of the month. Looking forward to meeting SCSRiverRat if I can.

SCSRIVERRAT

Well How Did She Run? Sorry We Werent Able To Meet Up. I Hope The Dog Is Feeling Better. I Am Going To Try And Make Desert Storm Will You Be Staying In Havasu Or Laughlin