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Today, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

But, 667 ft of torque. True, not much w/twin...

But, 667 ft of torque.

True, not much w/twin turbos but, was back in the day and…., a lil compression, a lil boost…


Ive always wondered why no Fords in go fast boats (other than noisy 60 mph...
Forum: Superboat
03-09-2024, 05:03 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 117,646
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Way cool project! Can’t believe I just...

Way cool project!

Can’t believe I just caught it.

Always been a fan of this boat.

Big fan of those motors too.
Anxious to see how it runs.

Well done sir!
03-08-2024, 05:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,673
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

I loved that boat! HUGE cabin (gunnel to...

I loved that boat!

HUGE cabin (gunnel to gunnel) and w/the raised deck it had plenty of headroom to sit up in the cabin.

We slept 4 in it once!

Mine had a bow hatch.
03-07-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,673
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Here is the ‘69 19’ OB I referred to in earlier...

Here is the ‘69 19’ OB I referred to in earlier posts and in old photo bucket pixs....
03-07-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,673
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

I had a buddy in high school who’s dad had a CVX...

I had a buddy in high school who’s dad had a CVX 20 jet w/a 460 Ford.

I think he bought it new.

We pooled our money and filled it up and headed to the local pond.

Was fun but was a turd!
...
03-06-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,673
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

I had one. Cool design, ahead of its time. ...

I had one.

Cool design, ahead of its time.

If it’s perfect……., $5 - $6k?
03-03-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 167,825
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

LOVE IT! Divide and conquer!

LOVE IT!

Divide and conquer!
03-03-2024, 06:04 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 141,743
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Frick, on that poker run, I’m now remembering...

Frick, on that poker run, I’m now remembering they had a chase helicopter and we know they ain’t cheap!

I would say 20+ boats still leaving the river when we got there.

Two canopied boats.

A...
Forum: General Q & A
03-02-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,931
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

I put a 15 gl drinking water supply bladder in...

I put a 15 gl drinking water supply bladder in the anchor locker of my Checkmate that I use as a ballast tank.
Forum: General Q & A
03-02-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 11,828
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

I thought the cathedral intake ports were the...

I thought the cathedral intake ports were the main deal of the LS’s power???
Forum: General Q & A
03-02-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,931
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Cool stuff! Im a Cobalt fan. That...

Cool stuff!

Im a Cobalt fan.

That sounds like wayyyy too far forward too me.
Plus w/the surface drive you lose some of the props bite for bow lift.

I rigged this boat and it ran over a 100....
03-02-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 141,743
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Thank you sir and you’re on! Spoke to Kelly...

Thank you sir and you’re on!

Spoke to Kelly a wk ago and got a progress report.

Really sad that you didn’t make it last time.
We just happened to be walking between the marina and JF Walleye’s...
03-02-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 141,743
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Graphics done on one motor and really like the...

Graphics done on one motor and really like the look....
03-02-2024, 06:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,778
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Interesting (and hilarious!) listing for a 30’. ...

Interesting (and hilarious!) listing for a 30’.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/732421068465592/?ref=search
Forum: General Q & A
03-02-2024, 06:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,931
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Interesting that you posted this as I am a friend...

Interesting that you posted this as I am a friend of the author and was just thinking of reading up on it one of his books that I have.

THANKS!

And yeah, when the hull is light enough and has...
03-01-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 93,588
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Wondered how the project was coming. I think...

Wondered how the project was coming.

I think I mentioned Kunkels for motor recommendations?

Not sure they build their own but would know who did.
03-01-2024, 05:51 AM
Replies: 2,667
Views: 792,605
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

I have a Craigslist search saved for “Cigarette”...

I have a Craigslist search saved for “Cigarette” just to see all the stuff w/a Cigarette sticker on them.

Almost worth a dedicated thread 🤓
03-01-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 71,342
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Cool videos that I had not seen. That thing...

Cool videos that I had not seen.

That thing pulls hard when he hammers it!

Tough to out accelerate a light hull.

I love the old video I posted. Have watched it dozens of times.

Some cool...
02-28-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 71,342
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Yep. If it’s equal, we don’t care. I...

Yep.

If it’s equal, we don’t care.

I used to host a run where we gave drivers a hand held GPS and 15 mins to post their best number.

Baddest there won, period.

But it ain’t a Kilo run or...
02-28-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 71,342
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Love this video! From back in the day but...

Love this video!

From back in the day but shows you what really ran what, in smaller boats anyhow.

Watch to the end as you won’t believe what was fastest or how fast he went.

...
02-28-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 71,342
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

GREAT thread! Thx to the the OP for posting....

GREAT thread!

Thx to the the OP for posting.

On the speeds, I have to ask, according to what?

Ive spent a fair amount of $$ and effort chasing OB “top speeds” of old and have found many to...
02-28-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,373
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

I guess I never posted, I worked at a dealership...

I guess I never posted, I worked at a dealership that we Pledged the boats in the showroom all the time.

Worked great for what we were after w/no known negatives.
Forum: Apache
02-27-2024, 04:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,472
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Like my old man told me when I was a kid and he...

Like my old man told me when I was a kid and he was all but giving away an old wood cruiser that I loved.

He told me. “Son, if I gave you that boat for free, you could not afford to own it”.
...
02-27-2024, 04:44 AM
Replies: 2,667
Views: 792,605
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

A serious 24’ Pantera!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285729265151?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=CKsDDelQQgK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=puqRytWUQf2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
02-27-2024, 04:43 AM
Replies: 2,667
Views: 792,605
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

Was a far better ad on e-bay but can no longer...

Was a far better ad on e-bay but can no longer find it.
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