Is that paint or gelcoat in the bilge?[/QUOTE]

That picture is actually primer, still wet. I have paint on it now and it looks really good.

Thanks guys, I will keep you posted!

Hey Bill,

So what's up with the hull/deck joint? Hope the project is working out for you.

It's actually Kalamazoo (in southwest MI). I'd love it if there was a trip planned on the Big Lake. It's been suggested in the past but not many takers.

Sorry for the hyjackin

KRUM

Dean,
What kind of paint did you use I am going to use Imron 5000.PS I will do Michigan if everyone wants to do that I just need enough notice.:D

Bill, I just used standard white Bilgecoat. I have heard good and bad about it. I just didn't have a place to use the Imron inside. Have used it on cars years back and the fumes are pretty harsh. I would have liked to have used imron though! All in all it turned out pretty decent, hopefully it holds up.

Dwayne

Made a little more progress today. Got the motor sat down in the boat but was rained out. Didn't get much more done. I need to address the carb angle though. Intake must be for a cruiser that never gets on plane!!!! Here are a few pics.

Clean looking install.:D The transom asmy needs a little touching up and the panel infront of the pulleys need paint.

Thanks Strip, the panel was a test fit before resin and paint. Will work on the transom assy when I am done making new dust!! Have wiped it down ten times!

You going to put a scoop on it? My Scarab I had to add height to the scoop for the blower but you counld cut one down because you only need a little clearance for the flame arestor.Keep us posted:drink:

Strip, I plan on raising the center of the hatch as time permits. I just want to splash this thing first. There are some unknowns with the boat, but thats to be expected when you buy a boat with a blown motor! Thanks again, I will get some more pics soon!