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Just curious, how often do you get the gimbal re-aligned? Every Season, Certain amount of hours? I've put almost 60 hours on the boat since I bought it 2.5 years ago and I don't know the last time the gimbal was aligned from previous owner. Merc 454 with Bravo 1. Thank you.

Just curious where you went to in Rancho. Looking for a mechanic to re-align the gimble.

Thanks for the comment Barry .... I'll need to do some additional research on this as I was told the boat had a MKIV engine in it but after looking at it yesterday while I was doing some cleaning I found the casting number, 10114182, to be a GenV. I was sure this was a MKIV as there is no...

I recently got some oval port heads, free of charge, and going to install those heads onto my motor which currently has peanut port heads. While in there, I plan on adding a roller cam to it as well. Any recommendations on a comp cam that I should use?! Boat is a 21' howard running a 22P Mirage...

21' Howard running a 22P 4 blade mirage I get it to about 67MPH on the 7.4. Boat runs great, just rebuilt the carburetor. However it is a lighter boat with a good V-Hull specifically made for going fast. I do plan on rebuilding the engine and making about 500HP. It has 570 hrs on it and still...

Hi All, Gen IV 454 …. Does anybody know if these came with a Quadra jet or a Rochester. Boat is a 1990 so think these came with quadrajets. Mine has a Carter on it. Intake manifold is a spreadbore and there is a 1/2” spacer for a squarebore carb. If mine was supposed to have a Q-Jet on it does...

Barry, I have read a lot about your builds and your quality and detail you put into your engines. Is this a build you would be interested in even though it isn't a high horsepower motor. I could get you a short block or just a block all together. Really looking for a mild 454 around 450HP-500HP...

I don't know off the top of my head. Probably need to get the SN off of the engine and the drive to really tell.

I have a 1990 Howard 21' River Cruiser that has the original motor in it, has not been re-built. Currently it is sitting at 632 hours. I'm debating having the motor re-built, although it runs great. I'm hoping I can keep the longevity of the engine as I plan on keeping this boat forever, it's a...

Wow .... both of those look great, beautiful boats. We grandpas first boat was a 76 spectra jet boats with a BBF. Sold it for a Hallet Jet boat, then went to a lavey craft, and then finally the blue Howard. Spectra / Howard meetup sounds like a lot of fun. I would definitely be interested in that.

I'll let you know the next time we are in Havasu and hopefully we can get out on the water. That would be a blast. Joe, who now owns the Red Boat lives in Havasu and usually goes out on the weekdays. I got him to come with me over the weekend and showed me around the water as I'm not very...

Finally was able to get the boat out for a long weekend. Spent the weekend on the CO River in Mojave Valley with a trip to Topock, Pirates Cove, and the Channel. This boat originally belonged to my grandpa. He started the build in 1990 and delivered in 1991. It was sold in 2001 and went through...

Yep, Bill was the 2nd owner. I remember the day it got sold. It was replaced by a 24' Hallett that now is at Havasu. 24' Hallett is a great boat. This one is already bringing back lots of memories to me when I was a little kid. Here's a picture for old times sake back in 1995. Look forward to...

You sold that boat to Joe Ulmer I believe in Havasu? My grandpa and Joe's dad, Ed, built sister boats. Red and Blue. I just bought the blue one. Grandpa had the boat built and took delivery in 1991. Sold it in 2001 and found it on YouTube a year ago. Now it's in my hands and loving every minute...

We may have the same boat ….. mines a 1991

What is the expected cost to rebuild the 454 .... it's carbureted. Not looking to add HP, it will be used as a cruiser / ski boat. Wouldn't mind adding fuel injection to it.

Hi All, New here .... I am about to purchase a 1990 21' Howard with the Mercury 454 and Bravo I drive. Currently the boat is sitting up near the Lake Tahoe area. It has 618 hours and is very well maintained. My question is about the longevity of the engine. How many realistic hours can I assume...