The Outboard Church

[stoker2001]

Well they showed up early. I have different relays coming

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Is the wire gauge same as Merc?give it a shot..i would use marine crimp eyelet/splice terminals that have the heat shrink.test under full amp load and feel for wires hot to touch..Good luck

 

[hallett21]

Is the wire gauge same as Merc?give it a shot..i would use marine crimp eyelet/splice terminals that have the heat shrink.test under full amp load and feel for wires hot to touch..Good luck

I won’t know until this weekend…. These claim 30/40 amp rating. Feels like a #10 wire in my hand. I’ll inspect when I look at the motors.

It just seems hard to find the pig tails part number. I can find the trim one so I guess it’s just the same?

 

[HST4ME]

The only thing that should be run off the main power of the motor is gauges. Anything else should be run off a separate stand alone accessory circuit.

 

[hallett21]

The only thing that should be run off the main power of the motor is gauges. Anything else should be run off a separate stand alone accessory circuit.

So typically what happens after running hard (over 30-60 mins at 5500+ rpm) relay lets go and smart craft alarm goes crazy as the motor tries to stay running. Motor dies within seconds of that happening.

Turn the key off and on. Gauges work including smart craft and starter motor will work but no fire.

Swap the relay and motor fires right back up.

 

[HST4ME]

So typically what happens after running hard (over 30-60 mins at 5500+ rpm) relay lets go and smart craft alarm goes crazy as the motor tries to stay running. Motor dies within seconds of that happening.

Turn the key off and on. Gauges work including smart craft and starter motor will work but no fire.

Swap the relay and motor fires right back up.

Check the coils. Nothing on the motor would normally draw that much current.

Go through all the grounds on the powerhead and make sure they are clean.

 

[War Canoe]

Headed to Havasu on the 21st! The Church is going big this year….
28’ Skater with fresh 450’s …
37’ DCB gets fresh 500’s….
And last but not least, The Argo Cat 23’ ….
Chicks are digging outboards, and the Church accommodates hot chicks without a ride.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Headed to Havasu on the 21st! The Church is going big this year….
28’ Skater with fresh 450’s …
37’ DCB gets fresh 500’s….
And last but not least, The Argo Cat 23’ ….
Chicks are digging outboards, and the Church accommodates hot chicks without a ride. View attachment 1494246

Too bad the Argo isn't close to ready.
The 28 with a set of 35p props outta pull HARD to 125ish.
Enjoy the madness

 

[HST4ME]

Who got the argo?

 

[stoker2001]

The 28 with a set of 35p props outta pull HARD to 125ish.

surely you heard Warren Duke went 151 with his 28 recently with 450s..?Of course they were getting more boost shoved down there throat and more RPMs with Motec ECUs...speeds Close to disaster for 28?

 

[War Canoe]

Who got the argo?

Bully rollin’ deep this year!

 

[War Canoe]

The 500’s are fast…this number will rise.

 

[War Canoe]

Rolled at the lake today….beautiful water…ran 80 miles and made it home for my nap…I’m getting old.

 

[War Canoe]

On board on lake Oroville. 20 seconds of heaven.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

surely you heard Warren Duke went 151 with his 28 recently with 450s..?Of course they were getting more boost shoved down there throat and more RPMs with Motec ECUs...speeds Close to disaster for 28?

When i dropped off 28 to Bully & we ran it. We both agreed it would be a monster to 125 & do everything properly like a big stv & accelerate HARD. Last he told me he has no reason to chase big #s in his 28 or his 37 DCB hopefully

 

[War Canoe]

Went up the North fork today…then did the west branch. Super smooth!! I’m going again tomorrow.

 

[HST4ME]

It's just been 36 and arthritis here

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Mid 70s & perfect yesterday, had to run lil shitbox Checkmate.
HST4ME has a plan for re-power of the mini "raceboat" i picked up

 

[lake p.a.l.]

 

[lake p.a.l.]

 

[HST4ME]

 

[vdrsnk04]

Mid 70s & perfect yesterday, had to run lil shitbox Checkmate.
HST4ME has a plan for re-power of the mini "raceboat" i picked up View attachment 1495807 View attachment 1495808 View attachment 1495809 View attachment 1495810 View attachment 1495811

That last picture there. I love that chunk of land. I drive by it all the time thinking how cool it is.

 

[War Canoe]

The War Canoe is going to get some love and attention….can’t wait to get her back on the water.

 

[DWC]

Headed to Havasu on the 21st! The Church is going big this year….
28’ Skater with fresh 450’s …
37’ DCB gets fresh 500’s….
And last but not least, The Argo Cat 23’ ….
Chicks are digging outboards, and the Church accommodates hot chicks without a ride. View attachment 1494246

Hell of a fleet.. .

 

[hallett21]

Back in action this weekend. Hopefully this holds. Didn’t find any lose grounds although there’s clearly an electrical gremlin somewhere.

 

[HST4ME]

 

[War Canoe]

Big Power is waiting in Havasu!! Can’t wait!

 

[JFMFG]

Big Power is waiting in Havasu!! Can’t wait! View attachment 1496339 View attachment 1496340

Badass

 

[DWC]

Big Power is waiting in Havasu!! Can’t wait! View attachment 1496339 View attachment 1496340

Those 450’s look badass.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Big Power is waiting in Havasu!! Can’t wait! View attachment 1496339 View attachment 1496340

The 28 Skater with 450s & propped for acceleration has to be incredible, like a huge STV, thru the mid range & out of the turns.
Rev I know you are a small boat single OB lover but I'm guessing that 28 may "break" you.

Mother Merc unveiling the 15" mid for all of these V8's sure will be nice for the smaller boats.

 

[RichL]

Back in action this weekend. Hopefully this holds. Didn’t find any lose grounds although there’s clearly an electrical gremlin somewhere.

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Faster Dad, faster.

 

[HST4ME]

Back in action this weekend. Hopefully this holds. Didn’t find any lose grounds although there’s clearly an electrical gremlin somewhere.

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Any of the terminals in the fuse holder burnt?

 

[War Canoe]

Nice time of year around here.

 

[clarence]

You've how many acres, WC?

 

[War Canoe]

You've how many acres, WC?

36 Acres…

 

[clarence]

Beautiful.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

You've how many acres, WC?

Hes being very modest. Its beyond BADASS

 

[War Canoe]

Leaving Henderson executive airport….The Storm is here now!!!!

 

[War Canoe]

We made it!

 

[War Canoe]

Big Girl has new 500’s…it runs so good!!
Acceleration is Stoopid fun!

 

[War Canoe]

,We went faster than this….

 

[War Canoe]

Skater is getting ready for tomorrow!

 

[War Canoe]

Like an old friend…..I looked over and there she was….I do miss her. Good to see her ripping along!

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Skater is getting ready for tomorrow! View attachment 1498625

Which day(s) are dam to dam runs?

 

[War Canoe]

Which day(s) are dam to dam runs?

We are debating risking the ticket and going to the dam! I love this place!

 

[War Canoe]

The 28’ got a new flywheel installed and a set of Dewald blades….now we test! Mercury cleavers next…

 

[War Canoe]

some great memories …

 

[War Canoe]

The Church is testing some new performance modifications to the 450 Mercury engine's tomorrow ….the 450’s on this Church DW are now sporting 580 HP. Testing at 6:30 am. Spinning 37 wheels, it should be very fast. The Motec team came from Australia and a North Carolina.
I’ll post more after testing.

 

[War Canoe]

My guess on the 580 HP 450’s…

 

[lake p.a.l.]

The Church is testing some new performance modifications to the 450 Mercury engine's tomorrow ….the 450’s on this Church DW are now sporting 580 HP. Testing at 6:30 am. Spinning 37 wheels, it should be very fast. The Motec team came from Australia and a North Carolina.
I’ll post more after testing. View attachment 1499079

Please please please be very careful
Top #s have taken too many people
The DW's pack a ton of air.
I know you are smart
Negative trim is definitely your friend

 

[clarence]

Did Bully ever check out the Trick 23?