The Outboard Church

[lake p.a.l.]

Frozen Bun Run @ Rusty Porthole was a blast yesterday

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Guy with 430 Formula (4) 450s says it runs mid 70s mph & uses 200 gallons per hour @ WOT

 

[HST4ME]

Man, nasty ass rag flappers. Imagine what their houses look like

 

[Todd Mohr]

Man, nasty ass rag flappers. Imagine what their houses look like

Those probably haven't moved in decades, the Delta is home to a lot of relics. Been that way since the 60's, but some of the best boating there is. Love to see the Lost Isle Club make a comeback, that place was crazy.

 

[HydroSkreamin]

Guy with 430 Formula (4) 450s says it runs mid 70s mph & uses 200 gallons per hour @ WOT

I have pictures of that boat in Nashville at the 450R release. I also remember it sold there for good money.

I wonder how many hours are on it now?

 

[War Canoe]

Three sharks in the delta…??!!

 

[lake p.a.l.]

I have pictures of that boat in Nashville at the 450R release. I also remember it sold there for good money.

I wonder how many hours are on it now?

Said he averages 200 ish hours a year

 

[stoker2001]

Frozen Bun Run @ Rusty Porthole was a blast yesterday View attachment 1465701 View attachment 1465702 View attachment 1465703 View attachment 1465704 View attachment 1465705 View attachment 1465706

wish we could of chatted more Rob,but i had reservations at Smiths Landing..that was my first time for NYD at Porthole and was shocked at amount of peeps!Hope we can roll this Sunday,but i am on fence as wife mentioned other plans..

 

[lake p.a.l.]

wish we could of chatted more Rob,but i had reservations at Smiths Landing..that was my first time for NYD at Porthole and was shocked at amount of peeps!Hope we can roll this Sunday,but i am on fence as wife

Let me see if I can talk @HighVoltage329 into a run Sunday morning. He & @Boatmaster r on dry January so I'm not following them too well right now.........

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Dry January for those two???? This has to be an early April Fools joke!?

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Had a great time on our buds 46' yacht yesterday cruising down the San Joaquin River (SJR) @ 10-11 knots

 

[HydroSkreamin]

How does that 255 with twin 300s perform? I think that is my next boat.

I’d say more than reasonable.

 

[stoker2001]

Had a great time on our buds 46' yacht yesterday cruising down the San Joaquin River (SJR) @ 10-11 knots View attachment 1466795 View attachment 1466796 View attachment 1466797 View attachment 1466798 View attachment 1466799 View attachment 1466800

glad you guys got out,looks like spectacular day!gonna try to round up troops for weekend if weather holds...?winter boating in delta can be EPIC

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Had a great time on our buds 46' yacht yesterday cruising down the San Joaquin River (SJR) @ 10-11 knots View attachment 1466795 View attachment 1466796 View attachment 1466797 View attachment 1466798 View attachment 1466799 View attachment 1466800

Did he have any Tito’s to share? Last I was on board the supply was looking pretty depleted!

Or…… maybe I depleted the supply

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Did he have any Tito’s to share? Last I was on board the supply was looking pretty depleted!

Or…… maybe I depleted the supply

I took a few beers with me, wife drove home. I was told u wiped out the Titos

 

[War Canoe]

The Blue Canoe went on a diet….
Removed the tanks, hoses, pump, stereo, speakers ….
I feel better already!
Looking into a different battery system. Maybe something lighter. Experimenting with rear view camera set ups. Neat options to see better. Camera forward, camera backward. We’ll see how this might be possibly integrated into both boats.

 

[HAP]

WC, just to share my experience with that same fuel selector valve; that thing was a world of headaches after installing one on my son's boat with a EFI 225 ProMax. It is just not designed for fuel systems. The single thin Oring will allow air to be pulled in but, not leak fuel. That thing kicked my ass trying to figure out what was going on after experiencing fuel issues. The empty tank could not effectively be isolated, and it would pull air into the system from the empty tank. If all tanks had fuel, it was not a problem...
I replaced with it a better design. IMO, its only suited for water plumbing.
R,
HAP

 

[HAP]

WC, just to share my experience with that same fuel selector valve; that thing was a world of headaches after installing one on my son's boat with a EFI 225 ProMax. It is just not designed for fuel systems. The single thin Oring will allow air to be pulled in but, not leak fuel. That thing kicked my ass trying to figure out what was going on after experiencing fuel issues. The empty tank could not effectively be isolated, and it would pull air into the system from the empty tank. If all tanks had fuel, it was not a problem...
I replaced with it a better design. IMO, its only suited for water plumbing.
R,
HAP

 

[HAP]

This is the one I run on my V drive boat.
R,
HAP

 

[HAP]

This is junk!!

R,
HAP

 

[HydroSkreamin]

I’ve found this to be simple, inexpensive and foolproof.

I drilled all of the cross ports to 9/16”, increased the fitting sizes from 1/4”NPT to 3/8” NPT and instead of running two 90° turns from the inner filter to the engine feed, I went straight out the top to eliminate any flow restriction.

When we did fuel filter testing for the 450R the filter element met requirements but the filter head did not as received. With these mods it passed and works well with the 450R on my boat. This filter unit was the factory unit supplied with the 350 SCi. I like being able to see and drain any water.

 

[HAP]

That is brilliant! The ports on my filter head were already 3/8", and I run 1/2" hoses to everything all the way to the Dominator carb inlet. So the center tap is what feeds the engine?
I was thinking of doing that to provide a return point from my fuel regulator to see if that would keep the tanks even since they are not interconnected.
Either way, love that solution for like you said, "simplicity".

Nice work!

R,
HAP

 

[HydroSkreamin]

That is brilliant! The ports on my filter head were already 3/8", and I run 1/2" hoses to everything all the way to the Dominator carb inlet. So the center tap is what feeds the engine?
I was thinking of doing that to provide a return point from my fuel regulator to see if that would keep the tanks even since they are not interconnected.
Either way, love that solution for like you said, "simplicity".

Nice work!

R,
HAP

Thank you. Yes, the top center is direct feed out.

I’ve got quite a bit of experience with return systems, and if you’re returning from a 2-5 PSI system, I’d use the “inlet” ports to the filter.

If it’s much more than 10 PSI, it gets troublesome because the bubbles don’t have anywhere to dissipate, AND you’re returning heat to the suction side, so if you’re pulling fuel to the engine your risk of vapor lock goes up.

 

[HAP]

Ok, thanks for the info.

R,
HAP

 

[stoker2001]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1877207054105886836

guy is SO spot on...LOL

 

[War Canoe]

Listening to a stash of Rob Zombie…best music to work on the old sled. Pulled the battery and it checked out good.
Plugged gas valve, until I replace it!

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Thank you. Yes, the top center is direct feed out.

I’ve got quite a bit of experience with return systems, and if you’re returning from a 2-5 PSI system, I’d use the “inlet” ports to the filter.

If it’s much more than 10 PSI, it gets troublesome because the bubbles don’t have anywhere to dissipate, AND you’re returning heat to the suction side, so if you’re pulling fuel to the engine your risk of vapor lock goes up.

I believe i used to enjoy receiving suction......

 

[bigdawgmini]

Did he have any Tito’s to share? Last I was on board the supply was looking pretty depleted!

Or…… maybe I depleted the supply

I keep an extra jug under your bunk...

 

[War Canoe]

Off to Mendocino….ahhhh…

 

[stingray11]

The Blue Canoe went on a diet….
Removed the tanks, hoses, pump, stereo, speakers ….
I feel better already!
Looking into a different battery system. Maybe something lighter. Experimenting with rear view camera set ups. Neat options to see better. Camera forward, camera backward. We’ll see how this might be possibly integrated into both boats.
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I have 2 ionic red cranking batteries. For sale $ 240 each free shipping. 1400 cc

 

[stoker2001]

I have 2 ionic red cranking batteries. For sale $ 240 each free shipping. 1400 cc

definatly featherwieghts for having 1400cc at 14lbs!could be wrong but i thought i read that mercury doesnt recommend Lithium chemistry for Optimax line of motors?lithium has great warrantee,i have seen up to ten years,but noticed these are five

 

[War Canoe]

Nice to wake up to…

 

[stoker2001]

Nice to wake up to… View attachment 1469646

I miss the days of freediving that area popping tasty giant Red Abalone off the rocks.they closed season seven years ago and never reopened...

 

[War Canoe]

Mo’ Mendo…

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Almost 60° yesterday
Had to get the lil shitbox Checkmate out with our mutt

 

[lake p.a.l.]

 

[lake p.a.l.]

 

[lake p.a.l.]

 

[War Canoe]

Feather Falls…410’ tall. Oroville has a few special places.

 

[sonicss31]

Ran into this older couple today. Met them at the ramp a couple of months ago. They are well into their 70’s.

 

[HST4ME]

That last run of the Vegas was a great boat.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

That last run of the Vegas was a great boat.

I'm guessing that's a Hydrostream?? What length? Looks fun

 

[stoker2001]

Prayers needed for are good friend Howard Hom that crashed on our run last Sunday,still in ICU with heart/lung issues

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Prayers needed for are good friend Howard Hom that crashed on our run last Sunday,still in ICU with heart/lung issues

I was going to ask, but didn't want to.

I got sent a video of you guys idling out of B&W with his boat tied to the dock at the end of it. My buddy who sent it was just telling me how badass the 2 strokers sounded, he had no idea about Howards accident. Hope he can pull through!

 

[War Canoe]

I’m putting together a replica of my late 70’s stereo set up…Yamaha CR 2040 was the second biggest Yamaha ever made.

 

[War Canoe]

The Yamaha NS1000 speakers were perfect. Great sound, premium speaker.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Cmon Howard pull thru your injuries & get better soon

 

[stoker2001]

Cmon Howard pull thru your injuries & get better soon

Thank you sir,we are all pulling with thoughts and prayers!update from last night is still trying to stabilize vitals

 

[HST4ME]

I'm so fucking bored, 3rd week of march can't get here soon enough.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

I'm so fucking bored, 3rd week of march can't get here soon enough.

Time goes by fast enough but skipping the next 6ish weeks would be wonderful