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hey mike,
i couldnt post the pic in there so posting here, sorry guys not a superboat, my back up toy, its got a ford 5.8fi with a volvo duo prop, runs low 70s,and is ready for repowering, perfect canditate for a arneson with a small block blower motor!

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Don't you have one of those U-19's? There is a guy in the NJPPC that has a 18' Donzi with surface drive. I think he is running close to 100.

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96 U-19

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And How Fast Do U Want To Go With This?

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yes dave i have seen that donzi , its pretty awsome, the guy drives it hard too!. i would lov to try something like that with this u19 , its a great hull very strong and light, its said to be the last mold arnow built before his death,was only made for 2 years 96 and 97 by fourwinns 24deg deep v put improved strakes over 18 ft donzi , i gave up trying to make the ford 5.8 stronger its too hard and expensive to find marine hp stuff for the ford.

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I saw a U-19 going up the river one day. He was haulin ass! I was having a hard time keeping up with him and the water was pretty rough too.

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jcap i have a arneson package i would like to sell. it's a ads #6 will sell drive, prop and trim cly / pump . also have rear motor mount,bellhousing w/starter,bw trans complete for sb chevy. it's in great condition never had a problem with it. it has on a 19' donzi style boat with 24 degree bottom. call me if interested 616-682-0433 7:00a - 5:30 p
thanks todd

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Hey Jcap,
Are we going to see you and crazy George running side by side at 90+ in 3 footers next year?
I had a 1975 18' Donzi with a small block and Volvo 280. I loved that boat! I took it everywhere, Block, Greenport, South Hampton...
After a while, no one would ride with me though.

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Jcap,
I think that Volvo drive you have can handle quite a bit more power.
I know that big blocks got hooked to them.
You could use the drive you have and bolt up a sb chevy blower motor to it.
I have a friend than has the newer style bell housing, flywheel, and coupler from his recent re-power. He just put a late model 350 Volvo in his 18' Donzi.
We'll talk Saturday... :drink:

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I've run my 18 Donzi with an Arneson for 6 years, runs great.. :cool:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/gallery/...li_005-med.jpg

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Is it true that geoo boat runs in the hundreds?Saw it on the arneson site.From what i gathered you did away with the tranny,was this for room or power loss.How does it work during a cold start?What motor and what HP?How does the donzi handle in the hundreds? Just curious .

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Watch this if you haven't already t.m.-

http://photos.imageevent.com/superba...RAZYGEORGE.AVI

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COOOL! Thanks superbash. Todd have you seen this?(we need to talk!)
Would still appreciate some specifics, THANKS>

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TM,
Small Block Chevy, Procharged. When I did the conversion to an Arneson ASD#6, I was running a 383ci (360hp), 290 Volvo and gained 14 mph. (from 66-67 to 78-80). I couldn't fit a trannie when my engine was fresh water cooled, the heat exchanger was in front of the engine. Now Rik at Arneson make stand off boxes so you don't have to move the engine forward to fit a trannie. If you have any other questions E:Mail me and I'll get right back to you.

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Hey JCap,
Shawn, the Volvo Penta engine guy, e-mail back to me today.
He does not have any small block packages at the moment but will be getting some in a few weeks.
If you like, I can put you in touch with him directly.
Send me an e-mail or PM with your phone # and I'll send you his.
I think Volvo Penta has a new 6.0 Chevy that out performs the 320HP/6.2 Merc.
That would be a nice upgrade from your 275HP/5.8 Ford... :D
Talk to you soon,

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hey pat,
sounds great , email [email protected] cell 516 551 6295

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OK Jim,
I sent Shawn your info...
He is good at getting back to people so you should hear from him in a day or two.
Shawn's e-mail is:
[email protected]
Talk to you later,

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Surface drive....O/B style :D

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That is one awesome looking piece.
Have you run it yet?

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Thats what i'm talkin bout !!! LOL

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Are we trying a nosecone ???

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Bash,,,,just Add Wings. Any Wot Numbers????

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Hey Pat- FX-Superbabi

I only put 2 1/2 hrs. on it in the past week (rain & fog). No full sustained WOT #'s until at least 10 hrs. BREAK-IN critical on these race motors. Rick...no nose cone. Years ago the thought was to slap a nose cone on. It is proven that under 80-84mph a nose cone or sportmaster gearcase will actually slow you down. Stock case design adds stern lift at these high seventies and lower speeds. Mine is the torquemaster(heavy duty internals & fatshaft). Just ran into an owner of a 24/ 300X said he hit 78.(forgot to ask step/no step).
-Superbabi I just went into my control panel & saw your PM. I missed you at SUPERBOATLAND. :D

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Bash.....78 Mph, 24 Superboat, You Will Be Flying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!hey Rick...mabey We Should Go With 500efi?????????? Better Yet,,,,525 Efi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!dear Santa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!