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Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2026, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 164
Posted By SecondWind

Should have some good life left if properly...

Should have some good life left if properly maintained however boating is expensive anyway you look at it.
Forum: Cigarette
05-21-2026, 05:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 255
Posted By SecondWind

I was told to disconnect fuel pump line exiting...

I was told to disconnect fuel pump line exiting the pump and turn key on. Fuel pump drained the tank pretty fast.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-20-2026, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,600
Posted By SecondWind

Here’s one listed with twins for 130K. Looks like...

Here’s one listed with twins for 130K. Looks like a bad arse wave crusher!!! You could trade yours in and use the powertrain out of this boat for your Chris Cat🍻
...
Forum: General Q & A
05-17-2026, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 432
Posted By SecondWind

I'd just put it back together as is and go...

I'd just put it back together as is and go boating!!!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-07-2026, 11:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,785
Posted By SecondWind

Dropped the boat back off to Wesco for engine...

Dropped the boat back off to Wesco for engine reinstallation. Blocks honed, cranks balanced, ready for assembly, paint and dyno pulls. Also having Livorsi Monster Gauges installed so I can read the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-03-2026, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By SecondWind

Welcome! ...

Welcome!


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Forum: Prop Talk
04-24-2026, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,320
Posted By SecondWind

If a different prop doesn’t get you where you...

If a different prop doesn’t get you where you want I’d try a 1 inch spacer and move that drive height closer to where the manufacturer put it.
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-21-2026, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By SecondWind

I would look at a suppression seating system. I...

I would look at a suppression seating system. I had a dissectomy (L5S1) to treat an athletic injury in college. I’m still cautious with my back 30 years later. I purchased a mower a few years back...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-13-2026, 05:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By SecondWind

Here’s a complete bolt on kit from WHIPPLE. I’d...

Here’s a complete bolt on kit from WHIPPLE. I’d be willing to bet boost is kept somewhere near 5 lbs and HP is up around 175

...
Forum: General Q & A
04-02-2026, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,005
Posted By SecondWind

That’s a good point. I remember being anchored...

That’s a good point. I remember being anchored for a few hours watching the Chicago Air and Water Show in a 26 foot cat. After the show the boat started, died and wouldn’t restart. It was a wavy...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-01-2026, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,785
Posted By SecondWind

I believe the V12 was from Torque Engineering out...

I believe the V12 was from Torque Engineering out of Elkhart, IN. I think the company only built a dozen engines before going belly up. Dave said he has three of them. The triple carbs on the blower...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-31-2026, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,785
Posted By SecondWind

Stopped by Wesco Racing this afternoon to see...

Stopped by Wesco Racing this afternoon to see progress. Blocks need to be honed, needs new rings, springs, valves, etc. Might be able to use existing pistons, cams, rods, cranks, etc. can’t wait to...
Forum: Nor-Tech
03-28-2026, 06:42 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 70,206
Posted By SecondWind

Are these Super Cats hard to trailer? Do you...

Are these Super Cats hard to trailer? Do you really need permits to get around in the Midwest?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-18-2026, 06:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,785
Posted By SecondWind

Making progress! ...

Making progress!


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Forum: Prop Talk
03-16-2026, 07:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By SecondWind

I had a AO 26 with 850HP. The boat did not like...

I had a AO 26 with 850HP. The boat did not like a 5 blade prop. The four blade B1 props work well with that bottom design. I ended up with a 34 B1 that would turn around 5600 RPM....
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
03-15-2026, 07:42 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,370
Posted By SecondWind

A few good curb checks will bend an axle. I’ve...

A few good curb checks will bend an axle. I’ve always been told you need to replace a bent trailer axle. I’ve had to replace the front axle on my previous two triple axle trailers due to irregular...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-07-2026, 08:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,785
Posted By SecondWind

Probably just put cams in with a wider lobe...

Probably just put cams in with a wider lobe separation and make less power🥲
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-06-2026, 09:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,785
Posted By SecondWind

How difficult is it to convert to dry exhaust?

How difficult is it to convert to dry exhaust?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-05-2026, 05:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,785
Posted By SecondWind

When I purchased the boat it came with large...

When I purchased the boat it came with large muffler exhaust tip extensions. I took them off immediately but I'm wondering if they contributed to water reversion at some point....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-05-2026, 05:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,785
Posted By SecondWind

The engines looked good before being opened up! ...

The engines looked good before being opened up!
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-04-2026, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,785
Posted By SecondWind

Motors being taken apart. Looks like water damage...

Motors being taken apart. Looks like water damage found from reversion. Is it the cam, the exhaust, mufflers???...
Forum: Insurance and Finance
03-04-2026, 12:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,098
Posted By SecondWind

Cam, larger valves and mill heads to increase...

Cam, larger valves and mill heads to increase compression ratio
Forum: Insurance and Finance
03-02-2026, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,098
Posted By SecondWind

Maybe drop the insurance and throw the insurance...

Maybe drop the insurance and throw the insurance money towards waking up those 454s, just a thought.
Forum: Apache
02-26-2026, 05:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,594
Posted By SecondWind

Yes

Yes
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