Well i decided it was time to start another project. After 12 hours 750 miles and one hell of a tow home in the rain this arrived home. We stoped by eliminator on the way home and was able to check out the show room. Mr Leach welcomed us in and was a pleasure to talk too. The wood grain pannels on the front are really faded and will need to be replaced. So many places to start but first things first im going to get it cleaned out, replace the floor, and from there its off to outdrive exchange to have the rail taken off and some gel work fixed. It should be a fun one. Im sure there will be some stuff i need answered so as i go i will ask away. Thanks to my wife for riding shot gun the hole way with me. Any suggestions for a motor?
On a side note, you cali people drive like crazy assholes
Buy a GM crate ZZ 502. Take it to a local performance shop and have it clearanced for marine use, replace the pump bowl with a two piece unit and you're off and running.
CA drivers are not fearless, they are unconcious drivers.
I've had this package since '03. Change all the oil often. Never a problem.
Consistant 60 mph at 5200 rpm. The carb was changed from an 850 to an 800 cfm for better throttle response and mpg. Modified loader, SS "A" cut impeller.
Nice. Shannon will like the smother ride. What are your goals with this? Let me know if you need a hand. Although, I am sure there are plenty of Eastsiders that would be glad to help if you need it.
Nice. Shannon will like the smother ride. What are your goals with this? Let me know if you need a hand. Although, I am sure there are plenty of Eastsiders that would be glad to help if you need it.
You will laugh if i tell u i want to make it run over 80. I have a motor combo in my head that will be well over 550 cid. Still un decided if im going to pull the intake and cut for a show and ride plate. If i do that i might as well set it back. Interior is going to be simple, to fronts and a bench or cocktail seats. Right now getting the floor in and sealed along with the rail gone is what im going to tackle first.
80 hmmm. How long is that boat and how much does it weigh?
I had a 23 Sleekcraft(heavy boat) with a warmed over 454 (60 over, cam, etc) that made around 450 hp or so. Turned a Berkeley A impellored pump 5900 rpms. That translated to right at 59 mph(on a good day).
There was a guy that had the same boat I had that did a lot of work on it. I think his, with around 900 hp, went somewhere in the 80s. Not sure, this was posted a while back on another board.
The point is, boats 21 or longer take a lot of power to hit the 80's and above. Even my current boat.
Offer still stands, I am available if you need someone to help.
80 hmmm. How long is that boat and how much does it weigh?
I had a 23 Sleekcraft(heavy boat) with a warmed over 454 (60 over, cam, etc) that made around 450 hp or so. Turned a Berkeley A impellored pump 5900 rpms. That translated to right at 59 mph(on a good day).
There was a guy that had the same boat I had that did a lot of work on it. I think his, with around 900 hp, went somewhere in the 80s. Not sure, this was posted a while back on another board.
The point is, boats 21 or longer take a lot of power to hit the 80's and above. Even my current boat.
Offer still stands, I am available if you need someone to help.
20.5. I looked at the tag on the side of the trailer it had the boat weight but i forgot. Im not planning on building another boat for a while so its go big or go home with this one.
I think with pump work, shoe rideplate and 800 plus i can get there but what do i know Im sure some where down the road i will need your assitance.
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