Big Proppa's new ride

[Big Proppa]

I'm sure it wont be the quickest thing out there but I sure do like the look.
It's been a while since i've had a small boat, kind of excited.
1976 Hondo t-deck runner bottom jet
Change out the upholstery to 2 buckets, switch to chevy power and a berkley and she's done.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0191-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0196-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0192-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0193-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0194-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0190-med.jpg

[1968Droptop]

GREAT looking boat BP !!! That'll be a lot of fun in the water. I really like the colors, enjoy !!!!!!!!

[LGCDEVIL]

That is bitchen. Is that paint or gel?

[dmontzsta]

Congrats Dude! Do you still have that massive motor to put in there? :D

[jrork]

Damn! Congrats. That's a really nice looking boat. The black Chevelle in the background takes me back to early 70's and highschool. A buddy had one with a 427 with a super T-10 in it. Damn, did we have some fun back then......

[DMOORE]

Good looking machine. Just in time for summer. Congrats.
Darrell.

[Big Proppa]

Ya still have the blower motor but she's staying put in the spectra.
The hull is paint but is only about a season old. look pretty good in person a few small things real nice over all. i wonder how it will ride, the bottom looks just like the v-drive but with the jet im not sure

[DMOORE]

BTW, what motor is she running now?
Darrell.

[Big Proppa]

a 460 but would like to switch out to a 468 tunnel ram deal. I dont know much about these type of pumps but i hear you can install an amercian turbins energizer kit. ive always only ran berkleys
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269100_0605-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269100_0609-med.JPG

[Emanon Performance Marine]

Get that sweet ride ready for Parker, the Nostalgia Jet class would love to have you running.
April 21st & 22nd

[1968Droptop]

...........i wonder how it will ride, the bottom looks just like the v-drive but with the jet im not sure
RUFF:D . That bottom looks similar to my old Sanger Sprint. It liked a little, and I mean little but of chop. But when it got ruff I put it on the trailer. Beat the snot outta ya when the lake got busy, but she flew when the conditions were right:D
Why you pulling the Ford out ? The 460 in my Sanger had low compression heads, and still put the boat into the 70's. There's always room for one more Ford guy here :)

[BrendellaJet]

I dont think thats a runner bottom. Pretty sure thats a hondo pantera bottom. Ive got the same bottom on my Brendella. That hull is good to a little over the century mark I've been told.
Ive got the same pump too, but its been worked over by MPD. If I could get off my ass and finish putting the boat together Id tell you how it all worked. The boat does like a little bit of chop and is harsh in the rough.

[Big Proppa]

I was hoping it was the pantera bottom, any advice on setup?.
As far as keeping this ford motor, i probably wouldn't mind hey 1968 droptop do you have any ford parts for sale

[1968Droptop]

Nothing I want to part with. What are you looking for ? Lakes Only (Paul) has lots of Ford parts for sale.

[Ralph Brunt]

nice ride, FORD POWER

[Big Proppa]

Just trying to make it make a little more power. like to pick up a dual tunnel ram with 650's, a more race style header, aluminum heads, you know the fun stuff, maybe te velocity stack injector system.

[Schiada Time]

Nice looking boat Big Proppa. Goes with your whole yellow scheme. Time to punch another whole in the garage wall? Love the Chevelle. 66 or 67? I cant quite see the nose of her in the pic.
Schiada Time

[Big Proppa]

That was only for one season it's all repaired now :D , here are a few more pics for ya.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0188-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0189-med.jpg

[malcolm]

That WJ isn't much different from a Berk. Just a 5 blade impeller intead of 4. The energizer kit claims it will give it another 10%.

[1968Droptop]

Just trying to make it make a little more power. like to pick up a dual tunnel ram with 650's, a more race style header, aluminum heads, you know the fun stuff, maybe te velocity stack injector system.
"The fun stuff", LOL !!! I've had real good luck finding used parts on www.racingjunk.com . Another great place to pick up parts, and great info, is www.460ford.com .

[Ralph Brunt]

what droptop said

[SPECTRA77]

What model pump do you have??
I'm sure it wont be the quickest thing out there but I sure do like the look.
It's been a while since i've had a small boat, kind of excited.
1976 Hondo t-deck runner bottom jet
Change out the upholstery to 2 buckets, switch to chevy power and a berkley and she's done.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0191-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0196-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0192-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0193-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0194-med.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/269IMG_0190-med.jpg

[Big Proppa]

This is my first Jacuzzi so im not real familiar but i was told a JW ? if that makes sense.

[malcolm]

That WJ isn't much different from a Berk. Just a 5 blade impeller intead of 4. The energizer kit claims it will give it another 10%.
Just in case you missed it the first time. ;)

[Big Proppa]

my bad :D WJ

[BrendellaJet]

I was hoping it was the pantera bottom, any advice on setup?.
As far as keeping this ford motor, i probably wouldn't mind hey 1968 droptop do you have any ford parts for sale
Unfortunately no. Its looking ike you will beat me to the water. Im scrambling now to get it done. Look under the boat, does it have a delta pad in front of the intake? I had Jeff Bennett remove mine and blueprint the bottom after I did a 4 inch setback.
All the hardware you have there is identical to what was on my Brendella. I dont recall where the ride plate was set but in stock form the boat was quick. Loved a little chop. Cant wait to get mine out there with the new power & pump. WJ is a good pump. I wouldn't waste the money on a switch to a berk.

[Big Proppa]

Hey brendellajet - Post some pics -

[Squeezing Spectra]

Bill i got just what you need LOL :D
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q129/scupper500/MVC-010F.jpg

[Big Proppa]

yo squeeze - what chu got
give me a call
(714) 866-1762

[wright27]

I am redoing a 77 cole t-deck. Mine has a berkley in it. I took one ride in my buddies last year, and came home and started looking for one. That boat will suprise you, they accelerate very quick. Alot of fun to drive.

[Big Proppa]

hey dude posts some pics - i like to see her

[Big Proppa]

Come on Squeeze lets do this . :D :)

[wright27]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26923&stc=1&d=1174430051
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26925&stc=1&d=1174430188
Here is my Cole stripped down, getting ready to go in for new gel.

[Big Proppa]

Sweet dude :D

[BrendellaJet]

Hey brendellajet - Post some pics -
Okay :D
Rear-pre paint
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/pump_rear.jpg
Interior-2 seater for now...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/212Boat_81307.jpg
Bilge
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/212Boat_81310.jpg
825 hp DNE bullet
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Engine_Install_004.jpg

[Big Proppa]

DNE is the Man - dude boat looks fantastic. Where did you get those seats, i need a pair pronto

[BrendellaJet]

DNE is the Man - dude boat looks fantastic. Where did you get those seats, i need a pair pronto
Thanks. These seats are from Corbeau. They were about 6 inches taller though. I took a gamble thinking they would be okay and when I put them in the boat they stuck out way too far. Soooo, I cut them open and shortened them and welded them back together. Good news was that the upholstery still worked for them, just had to trim the excess off the bottom. If you want to go this route let me know, I have pix of the process. Seats are about $172 each, took about a weekend to fix em up.

[Big Proppa]

Do you have a number where I can order them - they would fit perfect, and they are affordable, how long did it take for them to be shipped or can I pick them up somewhere
Are they the GTA Low Back?.

[BrendellaJet]

You can get the info online at their website. www.corbeau.com. As I recall it took a week to ship. Came in one box.
Yes, I started out with the GTA low back, and as stated above, I lowered the back even more. One word of warning-if you have over a 34 inch waist, they are a tight fit...Not to mention mounting them was a pain in the ass...

[Big Proppa]

uh the waist thing will be an issue:D :D

[Hustler]

uh the waist thing will be an issue:D :D
HAHAHA!!! You think?:D

[Big Proppa]

you never complain :sqeyes:

[Schiada Time]

There is only one thing wrong. The hole is in the trasom for a pump and not underneath for a prop shaft.:)

[wright27]

Okay :D
Rear-pre paint
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/pump_rear.jpg
Interior-2 seater for now...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/212Boat_81307.jpg
Bilge
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/212Boat_81310.jpg
825 hp DNE bullet
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Engine_Install_004.jpg
I am glad I saw your boat. I am going with straight white gel on mine also. That looks awesome. Great job.

[Hondo Jet]

Here's another Hondo Pantera with a Jacuzzi...
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1010876.jpg?t=1174873811

[mouzer]

BIG PROPPA sold this to MOUZER as partial trade for MOUZERS Hallett barron sprint v-drive:D PROPPA moved up to a 120 mph flat .he is playin over in the v-drive section with the big dogs.WOOF..:D

[Emanon Performance Marine]

Mouzer, It is time for you to step into the drivers seat, The Bluewater Spring Classic is just around the corner. Come on out and run with us. Nostalgia Jet, 80.9mph speed limit. Or anyone one else for that matter.

[smokinflatties]

need pics of big proppas new new ride now :idea:

[Emanon Performance Marine]

It is in V-drives