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Forum: General Q & A
09-04-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,846
Posted By pipes

Checkmate 251 Convincor vs Profile 26

Good morning everyone. I have a quick question for you guys. I have a Convincor 251 that I love, great handling and pretty fast in my opinion. My buddy is looking at either purchasing a 26'...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-28-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 735
Posted By pipes

Convicor 251 fiberglass swim platform

Good morning, I am in the process of building a fiberglass molded swim platform for my 251 and was wondering if anyone else out there would be interested in one. I ask because before I fix it to the...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
04-28-2014, 06:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 883
Posted By pipes

Convincor custom fiberglass swim platform

Good morning, I am in the process of building a fiberglass molded swim platform for my 251 and was wondering if anyone else out there would be interested in one. I ask because before I fix it to the...
Forum: Checkmate
04-28-2014, 06:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,759
Posted By pipes

Convicor custom fiberglass swim platform

Good morning, I am in the process of building a fiberglass molded swim platform for my 251 and was wondering if anyone else out there would be interested in one. I ask because before I fix it to the...
Forum: General Q & A
11-12-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By pipes

It will have 8.5-1 for compression with either...

It will have 8.5-1 for compression with either set of heads. My only concern was losing to much velocity on the intake runners. how much more cam, I am keeping the stock merc. ex manifilods. I...
Forum: General Q & A
11-12-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By pipes

No It will not see salt water> It will be a fresh...

No It will not see salt water> It will be a fresh water boat only
Forum: General Q & A
11-01-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By pipes

This is a fresh 454 with a stock bore and stroke....

This is a fresh 454 with a stock bore and stroke. I was going to run a predator possibly because I have run them on my pulling/mud trucks with great success and better fuel consumption. They are a...
Forum: General Q & A
10-31-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By pipes

convincor 251 engine build

Good morning all. So I have 1987 convincor and I am putting together a engine for it. I was going to do a 450 hp bbc for it. On my 450 hp build I was going to use ported oval port bbc heads. I now...
Forum: Checkmate
10-30-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,320
Posted By pipes

so let me ask you guys this. On my 450 hp build I...

so let me ask you guys this. On my 450 hp build I was going to use ported oval port bbc heads. I now have access to Brodix heads. They are alluminum with 2.25/1.88 valves. 300cc intake runners and...
Forum: Classic Offshore
10-30-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,235
Posted By pipes

so let me ask you guys this. On my 450 hp build...

so let me ask you guys this. On my 450 hp build I was going to use ported oval port bbc heads. I now have access to Brodix heads. They are alluminum with 2.25/1.88 valves. 300cc intake runners...
Forum: Checkmate
10-07-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,320
Posted By pipes

Thanks for the reply. I know that I will have to...

Thanks for the reply. I know that I will have to baby the alpha but a bravo upgrade isn't in the cards right now. I will start out with the 23 p for now and see where that takes me. The outdrive...
Forum: Classic Offshore
10-07-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,235
Posted By pipes

convincor 251

Good morning. I recently purchased a 1986 convincor 251. stepping up from a chris craft scorpion 230. Haven't had a chance to have it out on the water yet. In the process of putting engine in. I...
Forum: Checkmate
10-07-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,320
Posted By pipes

New to me 251

Good morning. I recently purchased a 1986 convincor 251. stepping up from a chris craft scorpion 230. Haven't had a chance to have it out on the water yet. I n the process of putting engine in. ...
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By pipes

vortec cam upgrade

Hey guys I have a vortec350 in my 230 scorpion right now and was thinking about upgrading the cam to a lt4 hot cam. Right now it has the stock 330 hp cam. The engine has only one season on it (...
Forum: Chris Craft
06-17-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,606
Posted By pipes

Thanks for the reply. I am looking for the whole...

Thanks for the reply. I am looking for the whole windshield and sides just like in your pics. I want to replace the older, taller one that is on my boat with that style low profile one.
Forum: Chris Craft
06-11-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,606
Posted By pipes

stinger windshield

Goodmorning everyone, I am looking for a low profile windshield from a 260 ( one of the later model ones). I'm not sure what other models utilized this windshield. Any help or info would be apprec....
Forum: Chris Craft
12-22-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,508
Posted By pipes

I was just wondering if you have had your boat in...

I was just wondering if you have had your boat in the water and what type of speeds you have seen having the bbc in it. I am in the process of putting a 454 400hp in my 87 230 scorpion as we speak...
Forum: General Q & A
09-30-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By pipes

Both of the 454's are stock 0 hrs on the short...

Both of the 454's are stock 0 hrs on the short blocks. Both were 330 hp motors. One has ported peanut port heads with I believe 2.19/1.88 vlvs and a mild cam I will have to find the specs. The...
Forum: General Q & A
09-30-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By pipes

Engine decisions

Heres my dilemma. I have a choice between 3 motors for my 1987 230 scorpion (3500 lbs) ltd with fiberglass swim platform, bennet tabs and thru hulls. It originally came with a omc 260 and a cobra...
Forum: Chris Craft
09-30-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,803
Posted By pipes

Scorpion 230engine replace

Heres my dilemma. I have a choice between 3 motors for my 1987 230 scorpion ltd with fiberglass swim platform, bennet tabs and thru hulls. It originally came with a omc 260 and a cobra outdrive. ...
Forum: General Q & A
08-24-2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 79,879
Posted By pipes

I am going to give rmbuilder a call to see what...

I am going to give rmbuilder a call to see what he recomends for a cam. I am going to stick with the roller setup because I am using the whole vortec block not just the heads. I will post his reply.
Forum: General Q & A
08-24-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,314
Posted By pipes

Anybody care to share some knowledge. I know...

Anybody care to share some knowledge. I know scarabs of the same era are about the same weight and dimensions but i've been told it is a faster hull.
Forum: General Q & A
08-24-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 79,879
Posted By pipes

What type of cam profile should I be looking for...

What type of cam profile should I be looking for to be in the 325-350 hp range.

Thanks for all the great info.
Forum: Chris Craft
08-24-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,740
Posted By pipes

Prop and hull design

What distinguishes between a speed hull and a deep v hull. I ask because I know my 230 scorpion is not really considered a speed hull. It is a 21* hull with no hook and a 2 1/4" chine. The boat...
Forum: General Q & A
08-23-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,314
Posted By pipes

hull design

What distinguishes between a speed hull and a deep v hull. I ask because I know my 230 scorpion is not really considered a speed hull. It is a 21* hull with no hook and a 2 1/4" chine. The boat...
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