Last year my boat about this time

[dezertrider]

Had a drive issue that after several attempts I finally got it fixed 100%




The wife and I made about two wonderful trips with the boat






Then the wifey blew up the motor. She made it very holy. I never taught her about the jack plate



After bringing it all the way home I looked at it again and there was a nice big hole in the block. I took it back to Parker until I could decide what to do.

Today I ordered a new 300XS and should have it back in the water by Memorial Day. I will try to post pics of the process

 

[JBS]

I remember when this happened :thumbsdown

In the end you are going to be a very happy camper :thumbsup

 

[renodaytona]

300XS :thumbsup Nice choice...

 

[Tommy Gun Images]

That thing should be a shredder with a 300XS :thumbup:

 

[dezertrider]

That thing should be a shredder with a 300XS :thumbup:

We were going to change the name to "Fickle Bitch" because it was such a pain to start. Now " Hot Mess" may be back in the name jar.
I'm looking forward to twice the gas milage and it starting every time

 

[Tommy Gun Images]

We were going to change the name to "Fickle Bitch" because it was such a pain to start. Now " Hot Mess" may be back in the name jar.
I'm looking forward to twice the gas milage and it starting every time

Liking "Hot Mess"!

 

[dezertrider]

Thanks to Riverbound for bringing "Hot Mess" home from Parker. Tomorrow we are off to WOT Marine for its repower

 

[stoker22405]

Great Choice.....I put one on my 20.4 last year , Couldn't be happier :thumbup:

 

[dezertrider]

I just dropped the boat off at WOT, I'm really looking forward to this project. Im hoping the new digital instrument panel integrates with the dash really well. We probably going to remove the tach and speedometer and ace it there

 

[Hammer]

Looking forward to seeing if in the water and seeing how she runs !

 

[whiteworks]

Has anyone put a 300 on one yet?

 

[dezertrider]

I know there is one that I know of and it's fast. It's a little lighter lay up and was running low 90s stock

This just came in

 

[whiteworks]

I know there is one that I know of and it's fast. It's a little lighter lay up and was running low 90s stock

This just came in

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your boat will be a blast with a 300:thumbsup gonna be a whole different animal than before.

 

[dezertrider]

Oh, and we are getting the smart craft. I didn't know what the hell it was but when I looked it up its bad ass. Now placing it is one of our challenges

 

[Shane54]

That is going to be so much fun! You and your wife enjoy it!

 

[Singleton]

Saw your boat yesterday. WOT has everything ready for the new motor. They do great work, so you will be very happy with the results.

Also can't believe how big old motor is. That thing is huge and almost bent the motor stand over.

 

[HotRod82]

Awesome boat man....Literally every single person I know with a Johnnyrude has major problems, why stoker stuck with them all these years I do not know.

 

[Warlock1]

That is going to be so bad ass..

 

[Blubyu]

Subscribed :tbi

 

[YoPengo]

Great choice. You guys need some quality boating time.

 

[dezertrider]

All this work just to get rid of the "Tinys Toy"

 

[dezertrider]

Saw your boat yesterday. WOT has everything ready for the new motor. They do great work, so you will be very happy with the results.

Also can't believe how big old motor is. That thing is huge and almost bent the motor stand over.

Looked up and it weighs #580 and the new one is about 505#s

 

[DaytonaBabe]

To say I'm jealous would be a gross understatement.... :thumbup:






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[dezertrider]

Pretty much a bare hull at this point and the smart craft gauge replaces my tach and it matches my other gauges

 

[Mondorally]

Great progress. Looking forward to seeing the end result! What did you end up doing for steering?

 

[dezertrider]

UFLEXUSA Silver Steer

 

[Wicky]

Had a drive issue that after several attempts I finally got it fixed 100%
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The wife and I made about two wonderful trips with the boat
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Then the wifey blew up the motor. She made it very holy. I never taught her about the jack plate
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After bringing it all the way home I looked at it again and there was a nice big hole in the block. I took it back to Parker until I could decide what to do.

Today I ordered a new 300XS and should have it back in the water by Memorial Day. I will try to post pics of the process

Awesome and congrats!! 100mph club for you no problem if you get the right setback. How much setback are you planning on?

 

[dezertrider]

Awesome and congrats!! 100mph club for you no problem if you get the right setback. How much setback are you planning on?

I can't remember but Al set up the new jack plate ( last Year )for the old Johnson. I'm sure it's close

 

[bildit4u]

Was that a 4.0 V8 that you had on your boat ?

 

[951prerun]

That thing should be a rocket. I have been contemplating the same upgrade. If you don't mind sharing, what did the new motor cost? Feel free to PM me if you don't want it publicized.

 

[DaytonaBabe]

That thing should be a rocket. I have been contemplating the same upgrade. If you don't mind sharing, what did the new motor cost? Feel free to PM me if you don't want it publicized.

X2....

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

It really doesn't matter how you slice it. Boats cost money. This should be good for 5-10 years, and trouble free.


Be sure to get some extra insurance for the motor


:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbup:

 

[Hammer]

That thing should be a rocket. I have been contemplating the same upgrade. If you don't mind sharing, what did the new motor cost? Feel free to PM me if you don't want it publicized.

If you have to ask.....

 

[DaytonaBabe]

If you have to ask.....

I guess I won't ask how much your boat was.... oh, wait..... nevermind






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[Boschma]

 

[dezertrider]

Lets just say my boat is more valuable. I seriously thought about looking for a new boat but this one is priceless a the lines are timeless. I wasn't about to start over with another boat with the same problems. Funny part is I just want to take my kids skiing this year, I hope they understand what that costa

 

[Hammer]

I guess I won't ask how much your boat was.... oh, wait..... nevermind






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I was asking for that response ! Lol

 

[dezertrider]

That thing should be a rocket. I have been contemplating the same upgrade. If you don't mind sharing, what did the new motor cost? Feel free to PM me if you don't want it publicized.

It cost me three years of breaking the bank and working my ass off with awesome people that want to do the same

 

[dezertrider]

I forgot the

 

[Faceaz]

Considering all the work you had done to the transom & what a cool boat it is - I think it's a great way to go :thumbsup. Al said years ago they had a modified 4.0L on your boat, think I remember him saying it ran in the teens. That boat will last a long time now.

I'm in the same spot, either ditch the boat or repower. But, being a cheap ass, I'm thinking a low hrs Promax or 300x. River is supposed to be fun, hoping your boat holds together takes allot of the fun out of it.

Congrats!

 

[dezertrider]

Considering all the work you had done to the transom & what a cool boat it is - I think it's a great way to go :thumbsup. Al said years ago they had a modified 4.0L on your boat, think I remember him saying it ran in the teens. That boat will last a long time now.

I'm in the same spot, either ditch the boat or repower. But, being a cheap ass, I'm thinking a low hrs Promax or 300x. River is supposed to be fun, hoping your boat holds together takes allot of the fun out of it.

Congrats!

I ran into a couple of guys that were friends of the original owner. They told me a few good stories about there times on the boat. It was fun hearing the history. It was a hot rod at one point

 

[dezertrider]

Some pictures of the steering

 

[Mandelon]

They aren't even done yet and it already registers 100 mph! :thumbsup:thumbsup No doubt the motor and rigging wasn't cheap....but it is bad-ass! :cool

 

[boatnam2]

Looks killer...

 

[dezertrider]

Here are a few more pics

This is the outdoor air temperature sensor...... I thought it was for the engine management system....... Nope, just to display the temperature. I thought it should just say F.ing hot

Under the dash


The control hoses smoothly tucked into the sides, the main harness needs to be installed





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[steamin rice]

Looks great. I have the smart craft monitors on my boat and love them. I use the water pressure and fuel consumption screens the most. It's very nice to know exactly how much you have burned.

 

[Crazyhippy]

http://www.cobrapower.com/OptiMax-300XS_p_763.html

$24k and change there... Plus Steering, plus gauges, plus mercury approved lube for when they bend you over...

I have heard mid/high teens can be found. They are badass motors!

 

[dezertrider]

Just got word that the last of the parts will arrive Monday in time for memorial

 

[Flyinbowtie]

Excited for you, been a long grind with this but I think, FWIW, that you went the right way, this is gonna be a great combo and a helluva lot of fun.

 

[stephenkatsea]

Congrats ! That's one hell of a nice boat. Looks like you've "done it right". Now, enjoy.