playing with my new toy
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playing with my new toy
As always, any type of input is greaty appreciated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peWIdL-XGnY
Thanks for all the advice and tips
Jim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peWIdL-XGnY
Thanks for all the advice and tips
Jim
RetroMan
Built A Zip/Flying Saucer. I do my boating on South Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY
Documenting my build on YouTube @ http://www.youtube.com/SuperUnknownMC
Built A Zip/Flying Saucer. I do my boating on South Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY
Documenting my build on YouTube @ http://www.youtube.com/SuperUnknownMC
Re: playing with my new toy
Retro - Looks soooooooooooo good but there is something seriously wrong.
Something tells me that not only then engine has to be in water for everything to work right.
Something tells me that not only then engine has to be in water for everything to work right.

Dave
Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project
Glen-L Sea Kayak
Mahalo Standup Paddleboard
Video of Midnight in Action
Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.
Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project
Glen-L Sea Kayak
Mahalo Standup Paddleboard
Video of Midnight in Action
Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.
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Re: playing with my new toy
A prop would be nice, too.
Bill

Bill
Mini -Tug, KH Tahoe 19 & Bartender 24 - There can be no miracle recoveries without first screwing up.
Tahoe 19 Build
Tahoe 19 Build
Re: playing with my new toy
Looks like you have it well set up now!!!
Roberta

Roberta



Roberta "Queen of the Boat Builders"
Built Zip "Oliver IV", Super Spartan "Jimmy 70", and Torpedo "The Glen L".
Built Zip "Oliver IV", Super Spartan "Jimmy 70", and Torpedo "The Glen L".
Re: playing with my new toy
It's bea-u-ti-ful. Especially on that boat. I'm sure you get a nice kick in the pants from that engine. Maybe you can name her or change her name to Kicked In The Pants 

2011 MALAHINI - KICKED IN THE HEAD

I wake up with a 16ft woody every morning
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=534DBtp1Cnc
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/2011malahini/

I wake up with a 16ft woody every morning

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=534DBtp1Cnc
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/2011malahini/
Re: playing with my new toy
Wow, I love your color scheme. Maybe I will modify mine and go with white sides like you have done. To bad I'm not ready for "paint" yet.
Ches
Re: playing with my new toy
Jim,
Looking good! Did you get your electric start squared away yet?
Looking good! Did you get your electric start squared away yet?
Charlie K.
Building a Flying Saucer
Building a Flying Saucer
Re: playing with my new toy
Very nice work! What are your plans for rub rail, windshield...?
Bill
I told my wife we needed a three-car garage for my projects...she told me to ask her for permission next time before I buy a house.
http://www.unitybuild.net
I told my wife we needed a three-car garage for my projects...she told me to ask her for permission next time before I buy a house.
http://www.unitybuild.net
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Re: playing with my new toy
The windsheild I have, I bought the brackets (castings) from that company in Erie, PA. Cant remember the name. I ve been playing with some plexiglass. Ill post a video on the windsheild soon. I not sure bout this windsheild, I may have to make the bracket myself, we'll see.
I need 28 feet of rubrail. Not sure what to get, I havent really looked into it yet, but I need to, because the boat took a few hits last season. I cant do a whole season with out rubrail.
I launched the boat August 2nd, so I only used it for 10 weeks. This upcoming season will be more than double that.
I picked up a mark 55 with all my electric start components, Randy is gonna make me an adapter bracket so I can mount it. I got the correct flywheel, starter, stator, rectifier, choke solenoid and internal wiring harness. The motor was stuck, but it was the lower unit, I did a compression check and I have 120psi in all cylinders. See video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA0AMba4G8Y
I figure I have a good powerhead. I ve got no spark, but a new belt, points and condenser are on there way. I have a lower unit lined up, but due to a $800 root canal last week, I have to wait on the lower unit till January. I figure the motor is good, so I still need a flywheel and starter for one of my marks, if anyone can help me out.
Ches T - Go for the white sides, it's a great look and alot less work than a bright finish.
Thanks for all the kind words, tips and advice.
TGIF Im gonna try and forget about my $800 trip to the dentist.
Jim
I need 28 feet of rubrail. Not sure what to get, I havent really looked into it yet, but I need to, because the boat took a few hits last season. I cant do a whole season with out rubrail.
I launched the boat August 2nd, so I only used it for 10 weeks. This upcoming season will be more than double that.
I picked up a mark 55 with all my electric start components, Randy is gonna make me an adapter bracket so I can mount it. I got the correct flywheel, starter, stator, rectifier, choke solenoid and internal wiring harness. The motor was stuck, but it was the lower unit, I did a compression check and I have 120psi in all cylinders. See video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA0AMba4G8Y
I figure I have a good powerhead. I ve got no spark, but a new belt, points and condenser are on there way. I have a lower unit lined up, but due to a $800 root canal last week, I have to wait on the lower unit till January. I figure the motor is good, so I still need a flywheel and starter for one of my marks, if anyone can help me out.
Ches T - Go for the white sides, it's a great look and alot less work than a bright finish.
Thanks for all the kind words, tips and advice.
TGIF Im gonna try and forget about my $800 trip to the dentist.
Jim
RetroMan
Built A Zip/Flying Saucer. I do my boating on South Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY
Documenting my build on YouTube @ http://www.youtube.com/SuperUnknownMC
Built A Zip/Flying Saucer. I do my boating on South Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY
Documenting my build on YouTube @ http://www.youtube.com/SuperUnknownMC
Re: playing with my new toy
I used Protekto automotive trim for the rubrail and have been pretty pleased with it so far. Did the whole boat for less than 6' of stainless.
Bill
I told my wife we needed a three-car garage for my projects...she told me to ask her for permission next time before I buy a house.
http://www.unitybuild.net
I told my wife we needed a three-car garage for my projects...she told me to ask her for permission next time before I buy a house.
http://www.unitybuild.net