I expected Shaun Torrente STR after viewing pics would be a stand up guy and correct issues , he said " NO WARRANTY " Simply put they were destine to fail from the onset with the engine rebuilding that was done !
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151276100087...84.m1586.l2649

the pics say it all and I'm not engine expert....that's some crappy port work!!!

Larry,
I may be interested in buying the engines. Think about what you want for them complete as is. Let me know. Were the cranks new? Also your clamp brackets look great and would be interested in them as well. Really do not need the lower units. Already have 3 sets. Looking to sell a set of sportmasters with 1.62's that came off the 300x's I bought.
I also spoke to my friend Jim and he may call you about purchasing the whole package.
Would be willing to clear and finish the paint work and have the trailer ready to roll to FL?
Thanks!

The cranks are NEW 3.2 300xs . The clamps are late model HD with teflon side guides not the older 2.5 2.4 stuff , yes there is a difference ! I may be will to work something out on the clear however I just want it gone . The trailer is bare steel as I was going to have it hot dip galv then i would paint again I'm done . FYI the rams have travel limter installed in order to avoid the possiibilty of over tilt and ruining cowls of boat . Each ram has been rebuilt using NEW merc rebuild kits . also all pivot / swivel bushings are new . I dont cut corners m new swivel pins
One engine has been bored with 6 new pistons , however with crappy port work and debris , no chamfering by SHAUN TORRENTE STR this ph will need new pistons
The other PH will need bored and new pistons .
both engines have 300 x intake
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151276100087...84.m1586.l2649

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Larry, create an entry inside the classified section, you will get more calls and may sell quicker

still wish that you would finish it, but...

I will soon , have a few calls from ebay . Why don't you buy package , part out engines and put new power and call it a day .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151276100087...84.m1586.l2649

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Larry I really luv your boat. There's just too many things going on right now.

and for the record, I would keep the STR power if I purchased the package, just need to do some minor work

awesome deal right there!

Lemme list what this boat has:

* invisible bolts on gauge dash panel
* invisible hinges on engine hatches
* micro cabling on pop up indicators
* built-in cooler on engine hatch
* flattened cockpit flooring
* no need to do the tanks due to materials used
* all carbon hull
* enclosed rear transom
* custom controls box
* Skater trailer converted to torsion bars
* trailer has fresh water wash down

many more details on the ebay ad

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Thanks !!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151276100087...84.m1586.l2649

Larry,

I agree with the others, you really should just take another break and then come back and work on it again later. It's a shame to see you've gone so far and are now so close. At a minimum, I suspect you will have a much harder time selling it without at least doing the clear and trailer, so I would suggest you at least take care of those things.

If I didn't already have so many projects going, I'd be taking a trip down to Jersey to see you...

Thanks ! To be honest I'm done and this nightmare reminds me why I stop running outboards years ago . Built one 550 hp BB for my last race/ pleasure in 2002 , guess what it still runs perfect and its had the **** beat out of it hard !
As far as clearing the boat , no . This way if someone does not like the graphics just wipe off with thinner as they are done on scuffed up clearcoat .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151276100087...84.m1586.l2649