Pics of new hydro and blower motor

[Big Proppa]

Wow what a weekend. Sold my old motor on Thursday, sold the drag hydro on saturday, blower motor got dropped of saturday afternoon and went down to Palm Springs on Saturday night to pick up the new hydro.
Blown 468 with an 871. It was in a pump boat so I have to change a few things but otherwise ready to go.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-718F-med.JPG
New 2 seater (obviously)torch red ski hydro 1986 sanger new paint on both the trailer and boat- really nice trailer, came with tons of extras, 2 speed lenco or driveline setup really clean boat just about 2 of everything.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-719F-med.JPG
Still needs to be put back together but not a big deal.
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Dropped the Lenco of at RBR today and should have it back by tuesday, then all I have to do is start putting everything back together, seems like I just did this shit a few weeks ago -
oh well, seems like the boating world is a constant strive to upgrade - but I think after this one is put together I'm done, until next year when we go with aluminum heads and a super chiller - OK then I'm done for sure. :D :D

[Sangster]

Looks SWEET Bill... It will look great at CFW Fathers Day....... :D :D

[Big Proppa]

Thanks Sangster - I hope she's together by then
Does your hydro have those fins on the trut, is that to help in the lift?

[Big Proppa]

Rio - me and the boy took the trailer down to Big River and set it up last weekend - needed the roon in the driveway

[Sangster]

Big Proppa:
Thanks Sangster - I hope she's together by then
Does your hydro have those fins on the trut, is that to help in the lift? No..We don't have those..But they do help kick the tail alot sooner..and help keep it there with less HP.. wink wink

[cal***boat]

Bill, Great looking boat. Is that the one the guy did not have the title on ??
I talked to him last year about the boat and the price was real cheap on it.
He's a friend of Eddie Knox and Eddie did alot of setup work on the boat. The boat sits higher on the trailer because of the longer rudder that was made for the boat. (correct me if i'am wrong about the boat)
:confused:

[Big Proppa]

This hydro was in Palm springs, I'm not sure if it's the same one you are referring to but I have been talking with this guy for about 8 months or so. It looks like it's set up pretty well. Originally he wanted $5,500 (I think), which was out of my price range, but we eventually came to an agreement. It's pretty bad ass this is one of those deals that you have no buyers remorse over.
It does have the extended rudder and a few other tricks done to it. These parts he turned over with it are really turning into a gold mine, the more I look through them the more I realize what a great deal this was.
[ April 13, 2003, 04:21 PM: Message edited by: Big Proppa ]

[77charger]

Looks good bill seems you have no problem finding all these red boats :D

[DansBlown73Nordic]

Looks like a Super Nice boat.... wink

[FlatRat]

Big Proppa,
Nice score.That's the same year as mine.Lotsa extra parts?I'll be looking for a 10 to 15 gal.stringer mounted fuel tank.

[revndave]

WHATS UP WITH GETTING ANOTHER BOAT?LOOKS GOOD.

[Sangster]

Damn, this looks familiar......$5,000 OBO..
http://www.dragboats.com/classified/images/large/ishimaru_dale_sanger.jpg
[ April 14, 2003, 09:10 AM: Message edited by: Sangster ]

[Big Proppa]

Ya I should have kept those tanks

[HavasuDreamin']

Nice rig...........course I liked the last one too. :cool:

[Big Proppa]

Hey Flat Rat I got a 10 I'd sell ya!
Let me know

[FlatRat]

Have any pics?How moocho?

[Big Proppa]

I have a better deal than my e-mail to you - how about 100 and you pay shipping - let me know and I'll box it up.
Later

[Big Proppa]

first bath and wax -
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-724F-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-725F-med.JPG
Had the Lenco 2 speed serviced by RBR last week -everything is smooth and ready to go - Probably head back down to Rons on Monday or Tuesday and install the prop shaft, prop and rudder -

[boatnam2]

man bigproppa talk about me,you go through boats like i go through shitty underwear.j/k

[Big Proppa]

Boatnam - Are you still thinking about doing some remodeling?

[boatnam2]

yea we are but were in the process of maybe buying a new pad at the river so i might have to put it on the back burner for a few.

[Big Proppa]

No sweat bro ! when your ready just let me know

[Hal]

Damn thats a nice looking boat Bill.

[Big Proppa]

Thanks Hal, I appreciate that..

[RaysonKid]

Big Proppa,
Very clean hydro.
You scored on that one.
When is the motor going in?

[Big Proppa]

Hopefully before June - I have plans for fathers day up north

[FlatRat]

Bigg Proppa,
Do have any pics of tank? Is tank alum or s.s.? Overall dimentions?Hey, I'm getting ready to put up a new shop...if you want to go on a road trip.

[Big Proppa]

Hell ya I'm down for a road trip !
I'll take some shots of the tank and post them in a few.

[Big Proppa]

Here you go flat rat
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The stickers came with it -

[Kim Hanson]

I have no part being in here, but I love V-Drives and thats the " SHIT "......( . )( . )... wink jawdrop

[Big Proppa]

Got a few things done today -
Installed the prop and prop shaft
Installed the stuffing box, rudder and control arm
Installed the lenco, shafts and cover.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-737F-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-741F-med.JPG
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Expensive Day:
[ April 21, 2003, 08:35 PM: Message edited by: Big Proppa ]

[Big Proppa]

:D

[PickleFork2Be]

Damn Bill! Been a productive few weeks for you since I saw it last! :D How the hell are ya man? Give me a call when you get a chance 408.431.1900.
PF2B

[Sangster]

Bill lookin' good... :D ..What is the length on that rudder..Sure looks long...
[ April 22, 2003, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: Sangster ]

[Big Proppa]

The rusty part at the bottom is a 5" extension that the previous owner added to race - So that would make 15" to the return and I think 20 to the bottonm of the boat -
Picked up 2 bullet tanks yesterday from RBR - should have them installed today

[Hustler]

The boat looks sweet Bill, since that motor is already set up for a jet boat why dont we just put it in the Hustler :D

[78Eliminator]

Hustler:
The boat looks sweet Bill, since that motor is already set up for a jet boat why dont we just put it in the Hustler :D Hey Joe, do you still have the number of the guy that will weld some new stainless steel necks on my fuel tanks?

[78Eliminator]

78Eliminator:
Hey Joe, do you still have the number of the guy that will weld some new stainless steel necks on my fuel tanks? Guess not.... :rolleyes: frown

[Big Proppa]

Hey 78 - my buddy runs a shop out here in the 909 if you need some welding done he does great work.

[78Eliminator]

Big Proppa:
Hey 78 - my buddy runs a shop out here in the 909 if you need some welding done he does great work. He does Tig welding and it will polish up like new??

[PipesClean]

Tig!!! Better than new! YES

[Big Proppa]

78 here are a few shots of some work he did on my tanks - we had to invert the ends of the bottom tank to get them to fit inside the hull
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-624F-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-622F-med.JPG
he made these also -
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-613F-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-612F-med.JPG
God Damn I'm bored - Any other pictures you want me to post?????

[burbanite]

Big Proppa
God Damn I'm bored - Any other pictures you want me to post?????The new paint scheme?

[Big Proppa]

Billy B should be putting on something fresh in November.
[ April 25, 2003, 02:39 PM: Message edited by: Big Proppa ]

[Big Proppa]

Picked up the bullet tanks - one is a 6 gl and the other is an 8 - Figured it would be enough for the river and if I wanted race I could take the big one out.
Cut the supports and had them lightened- here is what it will look like - before polish
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-744Ftanks-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-746Ftank2-med.JPG
Picked up the battery box still not sure where to put it but it's shiney and I guess thats all that counts.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-745Fbattery-med.JPG
Installed the gears, the in and out and the J drains.
Should have the fuel tank brackets back from the polisher by friday , then I can install the tanks and start running lines.
[ April 29, 2003, 05:52 PM: Message edited by: Big Proppa ]

[Sangster]

LOOKIN' GOOD... :D :D :D

[Sangster]

Hey Bill.One more thing....If you need that much rudder, you better start thinking about where your water pickup is.....hate to see you have a heating problem...We did but caught it in time.... :D

[Big Proppa]

what would you do in a case like that , just install a longer pick ?. What did you do to correct the problem on your hydro
[ April 29, 2003, 06:25 PM: Message edited by: Big Proppa ]

[waterloged]

What about the tranny case, are you going to get that polished?

[Sangster]

Big Proppa:
whay would you do in a case like that , just install a longer pick ?. What did you do to correct the problem on your hydro Bill, I'll post pics tomorrow of what we did, It's a cheap fix (one of the few)... :D :D :D

[Big Proppa]

I didn't know they could - it's pretty rough

[Big Proppa]

Cool !! Thanks Sangster

[Sangster]

[ April 30, 2003, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: Sangster ]

[Sangster]

Sangster:
Big Proppa..Here's the pics of our water pick-up..Always a constant water supply..Well, if it comes outta the water, getting water to the motor is the least of my worries... eek!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/118r1-med.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/118r4-med.jpg
If your planning on setting it up this way be sure and use all Stainless Steel fitting and hoses, Aluminum fittings will break..Trust me I know... wink wink http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/118r3-med.jpg
[ April 30, 2003, 09:33 AM: Message edited by: Sangster ]

[Big Proppa]

Thanks Sangster - If thats what works thats what I'm doin - :D :D

[Big Proppa]

Got the tank brackets back from the polisher today - should have them installed tomorrow if it doesn't rain to much
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/16MVC-749F.JPG

[cal***boat]

Bill, The hydro project looks like it is coming along real sweet. NICE JOB !!!
Just picked up a Sanger circle boat to play with for awhile and now I wish i never sold that blower motor I had for sale.
http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_88ce75b8e59f73f7ce71ebb8304cc81a/i-3_B_L.JPG

[Big Proppa]

WOW she is a beauty - Ya you wish you wouldn't have sold it and I wish I would have called 12 hours sooner - Your new boat would hall some serious ass with the motor you had - what do you have in there now?
[ May 02, 2003, 10:35 PM: Message edited by: Big Proppa ]

[cal***boat]

It's just a little 396 but the dyno sheet on the engine say's it is putting out 553 horsepower @ 7300 rpm
I guess we will see this sunday how good it runs.

[Big Proppa]

should do just fine with that kind of HP
Don't forget the camera on Sunday -

[Sangster]

cal***boat:
It's just a little 396 but the dyno sheet on the engine say's it is putting out 553 horsepower @ 7300 rpm
I guess we will see this sunday how good it runs. So where you gonna take it on Sunday....CFW Maybe.. :D

[Big Proppa]

Hey Sangster did you get you ignition issues worked out?

[Sangster]

Big Proppa:
Hey Sangster did you get you ignition issues worked out? Yup. it turned out to be a loose ground wire... :D Were ready to go, if the weather gets better...... :confused: :confused:

[cal***boat]

Sangster:
cal***boat:
It's just a little 396 but the dyno sheet on the engine say's it is putting out 553 horsepower @ 7300 rpm
I guess we will see this sunday how good it runs. So where you gonna take it on Sunday....CFW Maybe.. :D Sangster, No we will take the boat out here on Clearlake sunday.
I need to get some seat time in the boat because I haven't driven a flat for about 20 years and I hope all the old brain cells come back to life so I don't f@#k it up.

[Sangster]

Cool..Good to see you in a REAL boat...Look forward to seeing it run someday so don't be a stranger.... wink wink

[Big Proppa]

unfortunately the cells don't come back -
Whats my name - I know I wrote it down around here somewhere ..
:D wink sleeping
[ May 03, 2003, 11:43 AM: Message edited by: Big Proppa ]

[Big Proppa]

Tanks are in
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[You Te]

Looks like a lake boat to me
You Te

[Big Proppa]

It is !

[Big Proppa]

That " you te" thing always throws me off guard - I remember who you are now. If your going to be around maybe I'll stop by this week on my way home from work,