I was at work the other day talking Sutphens to one of the mechanics I work with and He used to work for atlantic detroit diesel.He told me that they put 2 bigblocks in a sutphen in the street in the new haven area with a fork lift. He said they were scared sh**less that they were gonna drop the engines thru the bottom of the boat. They sea trailed it in New Haven harbor when it was finished. Sutphen guys seem to be pretty tight knit just wondering if it was anyone on here. ?????

I used to jet ski at new haven light house point all the time.
Dont know the guys or the boat though.

maybe Christian knows them or the boat

if it was in west haven, i'd say they were pulling the motors before the boat went away...other than that, nothing...wasn't outside national oil was it?
know the colors, size or year...?

Could it have been Dane's 33 from Branford?

I will pick his brain some more tomorrow. This guy worked for Atlantic Detroits marine division for a while but was in middletown for years He mostly did big Detroits in stuff like sportfisherman models. just thought someone would say hey that was my boat. Its amazing what a small world it is.

Currently have a '83' Rum Runner that appears to have had big blocks in it at one time. High exhaust cutouts in cap, oil coolers, etc... now is getting two fresh sbc's and basically a complete rebuild overall. Will try and post some pics when its finished. Will also post some of my '87' with twin OB's.

Lets see the pics!! So you own two 26's, wow!

magna you sneaky devil....sweet stuff!
show us more.....
btw, welcome to oso..
c

Talked to my buddy today he said the owner has a glass company off of grand ave. that makes like jars and stuff. and owns a waterfront home in east haven ring any bells?

Magna - Welcome! Is that the OB rum runner listed on craigslist?