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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-16-2011, 11:27 PM

Replies: 13

alpha drives

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Posted By underdog

thanx picklejim, . The 330 hp 454 magnum...

thanx picklejim, .
The 330 hp 454 magnum didn't have the forged crank so they can't be built up too aggressively but I will plan on doing something for sure and will find some bravos.
This is a...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-16-2011, 12:41 AM

Replies: 13

alpha drives

Views: 2,539

Posted By underdog

thanx picklenjim

Yes, that is a very cool thread, my boat is shown on post #30 This great heritage is the reason I want to build this boat.
Sonny says in the thread ....
"this photo is of the 38 msv hull with my...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-15-2011, 12:16 AM

Replies: 13

alpha drives

Views: 2,539

Posted By underdog

thanks guys, Well, the donzi is ok but not...

thanks guys,
Well, the donzi is ok but not really my style. I bought it to get all the stuff I needed for this boat. I'll run the donzi this year and work on the other until next year when I'll...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-13-2011, 12:22 AM

Replies: 13

alpha drives

Views: 2,539

Posted By underdog

Hey, thanks for the reply ... So does the...

Hey, thanks for the reply ...
So does the cutout need to be be enlarged or does it need to be smaller to accept the alphas ? The donar boat is a 30 foot donzi that has and came with 454 330's and...

Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass

07-12-2011, 01:08 PM

Replies: 0

Refinishing advice needed

Views: 919

Posted By underdog

Refinishing advice needed

Here are a few pics of my project. Can anyone offer some general guidance on sanding down and what type of finish to use on the outside, bottom and engine bay ?
It's a 1978 boat thanks
...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

07-12-2011, 12:56 PM

Replies: 13

alpha drives

Views: 2,539

Posted By underdog

alpha drives

Would alpha 1 drives fit in this type of cutout ? And what are the 2 holes at the bottom for ... Separate seawater pumps ?
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd312/fotodog/back.jpg

Forum: Classic Offshore

02-27-2011, 06:31 PM

Replies: 5

197 ? Msv 40

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Posted By underdog

197 ? Msv 40

Ok, now that I have a donor boat (donzi), I can
start the MSV project. If anyone knows any details
as to the year and model of the msv, numbers built,
what power, drives it originally came with...

Forum: Banana Boat

01-08-2010, 03:13 PM

Replies: 29

What size engines ?

Views: 4,834

Posted By underdog

OK CAL500, I'm probably going to sell. Sent you...

OK CAL500, I'm probably going to sell. Sent you a pm

Forum: Banana Boat

09-16-2009, 11:57 PM

Replies: 29

What size engines ?

Views: 4,834

Posted By underdog

thank you everyone.......you guys are the...

thank you everyone.......you guys are the greatest !
Underdog to Airdog.......thanx but I'll take a rain check for a year or so till I get organised.
For now I"m the kook of the neighborhood with...

Forum: Banana Boat

09-15-2009, 11:34 PM

Replies: 29

What size engines ?

Views: 4,834

Posted By underdog

appreciate the advice

thanx guys, thats what i needed, i hate to spend money on the wrong stuff. so i'll just start on the stringers and hull
and with time......i'll get educated.

Forum: Banana Boat

09-15-2009, 11:28 AM

Replies: 29

What size engines ?

Views: 4,834

Posted By underdog

Msv

Nope, all I got was what you see and some exterior fittings, motor mounts, gas tanks. Cost......4K. This is a 2 or 3 year project for me because I work on ships and am away alot.

So I imagine...

Forum: Banana Boat

09-14-2009, 11:52 PM

Replies: 29

What size engines ?

Views: 4,834

Posted By underdog

Wow ! Thanx for the help on identifying the...

Wow ! Thanx for the help on identifying the brand. The previous owner was pretty sure it was a banana boat.
I'll ask him why he thought so but I think I remember him telling me his previous owner...

Forum: Banana Boat

09-14-2009, 04:56 PM

Replies: 29

What size engines ?

Views: 4,834

Posted By underdog

more pics

Well, there is no vin. The previous owner had his employees sanding it during downtime at work and they took off all the exterior fixtures and no vin can be found.
Here is a pic of the deck and...

Forum: Banana Boat

09-14-2009, 12:20 PM

Replies: 29

What size engines ?

Views: 4,834

Posted By underdog

Boat Pic

Well, it looks like I could have been misimformed then....
it is definetly from that era and has certainly seen better days
as you will see from this picture, hope this works........

Forum: Banana Boat

09-12-2009, 05:51 PM

Replies: 29

What size engines ?

Views: 4,834

Posted By underdog

Nice Reply - thanx

So from the tone of your reply you obviously think the boat is stolen ? Is this a common occurance with older boats ?
I'm sorry to say your reply is kind of intimidating.

The person who sold it...

Forum: Banana Boat

09-12-2009, 01:27 PM

Replies: 29

What size engines ?

Views: 4,834

Posted By underdog

What size engines ?

New to this and have a 40' banana hull ....1979 model.
It needs 2 engines, but funds are limited, high speed not req'd
Anyone know the minimum hp to get it to plane ?
Any suggestions to fit her...

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