I will not install the hatch until the mechanicals are installed- tailpipes, drives, bolsters, steering wheel, and of course water tested once... hopefully within two weeks.

The pin stripping took 80 hours & the paint 392 hours. Cost a little more than expected.!!!
What do ya' think now???

Lookin' great!!!

Looks real nice George!!

An Announcement to FRED!! The garage queen floats again!!

I took it out last Tuesday for a trial run- the first in at least 4 years. Evewrything was great except a problem with the carbs. They are now being blueprinted & flowed for these engines. I used some 1.36 drives and 24P props. The engines were leaning out at the top and I could only get 36-3800 rpm. That will be fixed this next week. The boat comes out of the hole real quick and smooth & the ride was fantastic. I really liked it... this is my first ride in a Sonic. So far, the project has been rewarding. I have never attempted a project this large before. It was almost like starting with a bare hull as I had stripped it. It's nice to know everything worked with all that has been done.

All right! Next we want to see some on the water pics!

Hey George!! Bet you thought I would never make it, didn't ya!!
I should be getting my carbs back Monday or Tuesday. If the rain holds off (it's forecasted for everyday this week) maybe I can get it back in and get a pic or two. Good hearing from you.... and by the way, these are your cranks, rods & heads I'm using. Thanks.

George

Congrats on getting it wet. I can't wait to hear what speed you get from it.

Thanks! I installed (temporarily) my GPS so I will have a benchmark for trials. My carbs did not come back today, maybe tomorrow. I am fighting rain all week now. Ya' just can't win!!

Thanks, Fred.... more to come!!

What a great project thread! Congratulations George.