I have always tried to be ready to launch the first weekend of May.

With my winter house project finished, it is time to focus on getting the Superboat ready.

I bought all kinds of goodies to make the engine push her a bit faster so that were I'm starting.
Here is a before shot. Got it in the basement yesterday.

Anyone else want to share an upgrade or two?

Dave, Adding that full hydraulic steering?
JMK, Will we see a swim platform bolted up?
ZZ, What you got in the works for that 540?
Sean, Tell us one of your secrets...

Anyone take delivery on a new Superboat?

Pat,
Waiting on my new 24. JC says shortly. New trailer is ready. Looks like you're gonna crack 70 ? Gotta give you credit, my days of tearing into motors are over (except when I have to).

Hey Pat,

I'm not sure about the steering yet. I'm a bit financially challenged right now. The tax man burned me this year. On a positive note, I should be splashing by the end of March. I think this week should be about it for sub freezing temps.

Dave

Superbash,
Good Luck with that new ride of yours. Hope to meet up with you at some point this summer.
Yes, 70mph is the goal. I have acquired all the goodies to build the engine to 400-410HP @ 5000rpm. Problem is, I've been told by two engine builders that the MPI will only flow enough for 375HP @ 4600rpm. If I don't hit 70 the MPI will come off and a carb will go on.

Dave,
Taxes are on my to do list as well, but I should not have any surprises.
I am jealous of the fact you are ready to roll in a few weeks...

hey patrick,did you buy your gil offshore mount from op?how much was the mount without labor?looks like a great upgrade while my motor is out. i hope you guys dont mind me hopping on your forum,i run a 24 condor (same hull as superboat and pantera) but i have never seen another one anywhere anyway i enjoy reading your stories and upgrades,thanks,bob.

Hey Condor 24,
I bought the Gil mount from an OSO member. Gil no longer makes a mount like this.
I do have a copy that I bought from CP performance.
The CP Performance mount was too wide and was going to need machining so when I came across the Gil, I bought it.
If you like, I'll sell it to you for $100 including angles, or you can buy from CP yourself.

Hey Condor,

There's a dealer in Maryland that sells Condors. I have not seen any in my local waters. Do you have a 7' beam?

Dave M.

hey patrick,that sounds pretty good,my boat is in east haddam,let me measure my stringers and get back to you. i used to be at hayes haven marina in chester,ct, i saw your old pantera ,but i dont think i've seen your superboat yet. i spend most of my time on the river at hamburg cove,my boat was white with purple and green stripes and had a big scoop on the hatch. it is a 7 ft beam model with bolsters,no steps in the hull, but it does have a small pad. These are custom built in miami by AMG marine. its going in for custom paintwork soon,and i'm raising the x dimension 3 inches,it was way to deep.i'm running an hp500 carb clone,thru a bravo with a 26 labbed bravo 1,but i was'nt even coming close to 85 like you guys predict with my power,last year 69 on gps. i hope fixing the x will bring better results, the only other thing that worries me now is if i got a 415 hp/502, instead of the 502/502 i paid for!I'm really considering having this motor dynoed while it is out,do you know of anyone local? i dont know if there is any other way to tell the differance.

Hey CONDOR24,
I have seen you around... Nice Ride!
Do you hang with a couple with a big Formula?
Would you like me to measure my X before you go changing yours? My boat ran 85mph for the previous owner with a 500+HP/509cube...
As for your engine:
What year is it? Does it have a high rise single plane intake? A 500 has higher compression and a larger cam than a 502mag. Glen at GCR in Clinton will Dyno it if you like. $500 though...

Hey Pat, who and where is GCR in Clinton??? Doesn't ring any bells.