Schiada makeover

[HavasuBarney]

I've been asked if I could post a couple pictures of RD's mini boat makeover. Here's what we got so far. :)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975Image003-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975bubbles_rear-med.jpg

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

hey is that to use for going across the canal ? it is cool. hbjet will like it too. since he almost got tipped in the last one.

[rivercrazy]

I've never seen a Schiada row bow before! Way cool :D

[Dr. Eagle]

Originally posted by HavasuBarney
I've been asked if I could post a couple pictures of RD's mini boat makeover. Here's what we got so far. :)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975Image003-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975bubbles_rear-med.jpg
Wholly Schiada!
Damn, Barney....you do awesome work!!!:D :cool:

[Havasu Cig]

Looks good, Keep the photos coming as you make progress.:cool:

[fourspeednup]

Hey RD you gonna run a tandem or triple axle trailer on that beast? How bout a dually setup?:D
Better be careful around the docks, don't want to **** up that awesome gel......:eek: :eek:
-----PS---It should be considered spam every time Havasu Barney posts a pic of his work. Makes me want to let him work his magic on the Brendella:cool:

[mbrown2]

Looks good, I want to see the deck...

[HavasuBarney]

:)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975bubbles_before-med.jpg

[Dr. Eagle]

Is this gonna be like RD'd dinghy that he is going to tow behind his other boat, or maybe davit launch????
:D :cool: :D

[BADBLOWN572]

Perfect Keys cruiser. Hey RD when you pull up to the dock at Road Runner in that bad boy you will get all the chicks wanting rides. What would be even sweeter would be if you could bolt a 2.5 on the back of that thing.

[Johnwithjm]

Bubbles is coming along very nice. Should be a playa at BBSP:D

[phebus]

Who is designing the clown suit? :D

[Oldsquirt]

Originally posted by RiverDave
...the boat is actually for my 7 year old nephew.. When all is said n done the boat & driver will be to "scale".
Pretty cool thing to do Dave. Looked into doing something like that for my nephew about 5 years ago. Of course I wanted it to be a little "squirt" boat :D

[RiverToysJas]

Originally posted by HavasuBarney
I've been asked if I could post a couple pictures of RD's mini boat makeover. Here's what we got so far. :)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975Image003-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/51bubblesii.jpg
Looking good RD!!!! ;)
RTJas :D

[phebus]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Keep in mind Phebus, the boat is actually for my 7 year old nephew.. When all is said n done the boat & driver will be to "scale" ;) :D
RD
Boy, I wish I'd have had an Uncle like you when I was growing up! Then again, I might not have made it this far. Too cool!!

[mbrown2]

Looks cool...gonna be real cool with that billet stand-off...:)

[HavasuBarney]

Originally posted by mbrown2
Looks cool...gonna be real cool with that billet stand-off...:)
That stand off is for my boat though. :) Even though it might be interesting to see a 20" box on his... ;)

[mbrown2]

Shit....my bad:D ....I thought RD was going over the top with the Schiada...:)

[Blown 472]

Well at least with an ob, you cant take a cam lobe off.:D

[Blown 472]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Boy your all over that cam lobe today aren't ya?
I'm getting it fixed soon enough if it makes ya feel better. ;) :D
RD
I am bored at work, and just messin wif ya.:D

[Laveyman]

Come on! Peel the tape and pull back that paper. Let's see that baby! :cool:

[boatnam2]

i would bet a couple of cases rd will sink that thing before jr ever gets to ride in it!

[BADBLOWN572]

Lookin sweet RD. I am interested in seeing that thing on the trailer!!!

[canuck1]

Bubbles is lookin good
RD find a wrecked jet ski for a donor drivetrain

[canuck1]

The weight would be the same if not less, what does a sea do weigh. the motor and drive can't be more than 165 pounds

[HavasuBarney]

But I did manage to snap two quick pics off.
Here's the latest, you can still see the non skid up front is red, it will be white.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975side-med.jpg

[HavasuBarney]

My question is whether you might like to have these non skid pads as a contrasting color or make them white as in my original plan... ?
If you want a contrast, I was thinking black or red.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975back_non_skid-med.jpg

[Johnwithjm]

Bubbles is looking great Barney. Got any shots of the triple axle trailer?

[HavasuBarney]

Originally posted by Johnwithjm
Bubbles is looking great Barney. Got any shots of the triple axle trailer?
You can see it in the background on the side shot.

[Johnwithjm]

Originally posted by HavasuBarney
You can see it in the background on the side shot. RD be sure we get to see some pictures of the finished deal:D

[phebus]

RD, you need to airbrush a model to pose with the finished product. That can be your Christmas card to send to John. :)

[mbrown2]

Boat is looking sweet...

[Laveyman]

Lookin good amigo!

[hack job]

looks good! should be intresting

[svlperry]

any updates

[HavasuBarney]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975bubbles_shine.jpg

[fourspeednup]

That shot just begs for a sandbar background so it looks like the boat's on the water. Then stick a topless chick sunbathing on the deck. At least that's what I'd do;)
By the way, looks awesome!

[DogHouse]

Where do the r/c servos go? :p
Slick little motor scooter ya got there. Should be fun!
:D

[mbrown2]

Boat looks sweet!....Can't wait until I get to see Dave's as in RD's custom rigging stuff:D
It's gonna be nice.

[spectras only]

RD , are you taking pics as the work progresses ? Hot Boat should follow up with you on this one for a feature article . You'll have to find a mini eliminator owner to race against for bragging rights :cool:

[Blown509Liberator]

RD lookin' good. Nice work Barn...
MikeW

[mbrown2]

Originally posted by RiverDave
I hate to say it, but I think the mini Eliminator daytonas would probably win in a race against one of these becuase there alot more stable at speed.
RD
No different then the big daytona against a 21 Schiada, power for power...:D

[PipesClean]

Originally posted by phebus
RD, you need to airbrush a model to pose with the finished product. That can be your Christmas card to send to John. :)
I believe that Barney already has a model in mind for this project! I met her a couple of weeks ago. To say the least, I think you all will be smiling!!! :D ;)
Lookin Sweet!!!
Dave, I seen one of these at Silverwood a while back. A guy and his girlfriend won it on the Price is Right. They treated that thing worse than a SeaDoo. It seemed practically unsinkable!!! 360's, chasing wakes, jumpin wakes, nose divin into the water. They were having a freakin blast!

[Havasu Cig]

The boat looks killer!!!
Barney I will be calling you soon to get some work done.:cool:

[AZKC]

Very Cool!!! Pimpin Small School:)
KC

[HavasuBarney]

It's so cute... :)
Here's a few shots I took today.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975sideee-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975bubsss-med.jpg
And the before pic.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975bubbles_before-med.jpg

[Jet Hydro]

I`v got one of them little bitches that I cant get rid of...
Maybe if it were a jet someone would want it...lol...
You cant even mix drinks with it unless you want smoke and oil in your drink...ROTFLMAO
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/208P1010392-med.JPG

[Mandelon]

I'm thinkin' if you made it into an open bow it would be really custom....
You need to find a hot midget chick to model on it when you are done.
You can have my old skateboard for donor wheels for the trailer....
Thats all I got. :D :D
RD that is very cool thing for an uncle to do. That is a lucky kid for sure. :cool: :cool:

[ROZ]

Originally posted by Mandelon
RD that is very cool thing for an uncle to do. That is a lucky kid for sure. :cool: :cool:
The boat is turning out so good that RD may not want to turn the keys over to him... lol :D

[mbrown2]

Anybody want a wager on who puts the more hours on the boat?....
RD or the Kid
My money is on RD!:D :D

[superdave013]

Barney, you slacker :D
You said it was just like mine but I now see it's missing all the pin stripes along the deck.
Still looking sweet though.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975bubsss-med.jpg

[HavasuBarney]

It's true RD, no blends and no pinstripes. :D
How's the hotplate looking these days?

[HavasuBarney]

Here's what lies under that floor.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975floor1-med.jpg
Then after some clean up, you can see those growths on the left side, old repairs made from the outside only that would not have lasted. I'll have to grind those down smooth and lay new glass throughout the area.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/975floor2-med.jpg

[SPECTRABRENT]

You should add four stringers and a flow coated balsa floor in that bad boy.
Brent

[svlperry]

any updates rd or havasu barney

[Steamin' Rice]

That is going to be a pretty cool boat once it's finished and back together... When I was younger we had a family friend with something similar and we had a blast in that thing...

[MagicMtnDan]

You gonna put a couple of these on it? :D
http://www.dcbracing.com/images/boatshow/DSC00187.jpg

[P P R]

If anyone knows of a 10 ft schiada for sale ? please e-mail me @ portlandpokerrun@earthlink.net. thanks

[Hustler]

Originally posted by P P R
If anyone knows of a 10 ft schiada for sale ? please e-mail me @ portlandpokerrun@earthlink.net. thanks
Check with squeezing spectra here on the boards, I think he had one for sale, it might have been a 13'

[svlperry]

any updates rd

[BADBLOWN572]

Well Dave, where are the pictures? It is Monday. Oh yeah I forgot you dont wake up before noon. J/K. Post the pics of the bad boy.

[svlperry]

any updates or new pictures

[Jordy]

****in' spammin' slacker... :p :D :D :D

[DaveA]

Originally posted by Mandelon
You need to find a hot midget chick to model on it when you are done.
Now there's a job for Bridget the Midget!! :D :D :D

[svlperry]

hey rd any updates

[canuck1]

The only question I have is dave even going to fit in bubbles:cool:

[UnionJack]

Is the schiada done yet... I love those boats

[svlperry]

bump:D :D :D :D

[schiada96]

spinners?

[RaysonKid]

Dam cool toy, RD.
Where did you ever find one of those?
Should be great fun at your next event.

[schiada96]

Let me know what I can do to help

[ROZ]

Originally posted by RiverDave
New Trailer.. ;)
Slammed Tandem / Chrome Fenders on "custom" 1 off torsions (to get the weight rating down) / Break Away Tongue / spare tire rack / damn near every other option I could think of... etc.. ;) It'll be sitting on those billet 5 spokes that alot of people have.
RD ;)
So, you have it back in the shop all set up? :cool:

[svlperry]

any updates

[Hallett19]

You putting a trolling motor on there Dave ? :D Or is that thing going to get the coveted 300 ProMax ??

[Hotcrusader76]

Post some pics of the motor and carb:D....please

[missboatnam1]

i love that boat! it looks sweet dave!! barney did a great job!!:cool:

[Hotcrusader76]

Gosh darn it Dave where are those pics? Ya best get these posted asap...:D

[RaysonKid]

So are you going to find a miniture H-2 to pull the new toy?

[Jordy]

You're running out of time left in today... :D

[Hotcrusader76]

One hour and fifteen minutes Dave...
Post it and they will come...............

[missboatnam1]

ok???? so whazup here davey?:) were all just sitting here next to the puter waiting:wink:

[Havasu_Dreamin]

How GD long does it take to post some damn pics! Get on it Dave! :p :D
Wait, you're probably busy picking out the graphics for the new Commander! :p

[Hotcrusader76]

You would think we were waiting for a shot of some naked chicks....or Rd and some naked chicks....
no it's just a freakin little fuel mixer:D

[Hotcrusader76]

Why didn't you pick up some more "RAM" for your ass and get to it!!! Otherwise we've got plenty over here for ya:D

[Hotcrusader76]

Dave,
I'm getting Web Security Failure codes when I click on the links. What's the dealio?
Try sending me the links to my e-mail as well.
~Ty

[phebus]

She no works!! :mad:

[Hotcrusader76]

Well it's not exactly a Holley Dominator but a cute little mixer nonetheless. Bring it on down.
Here's a pic for everyone to see.....wwooooo...aahhhhh
http://www.tpcracing.com/images_temp/RD-carb.jpg

[Tom Brown]

Nice polish job, Dave. They key is not taking it to too high a compound so it's easier to maintain.

[Tom Brown]

Hey Dave, any action on those links? Still no worky. :D

[Tom Brown]

You should dump that outboard shit and get a car engine, Dave. They're a treat to work on in a boat. :D :D :D

[Hotcrusader76]

how about a Vortec 4.3 V6....yeah....that would be cool!

[CrazyHippy]

Turbo Big Block:D
BJH

[Tom Brown]

I'm glad to hear you keep an open mind, Dave. :cool:

[Hotcrusader76]

Dave,
How about some custom CNC billet Oars from SuperDave and I'll get them polished and coated in candy red?:D
Hell we can even put some high speed stabilizers on the padels and maybe a beer holder on one of them...
Is that better than a Jet? careful now...:D
Originally posted by RiverDave
I actually considered strongly about trying to put a "thumper" motorcycle motor in it and then running a jet or something.. but then it occurred to me the only thing I hate worse then a outboard is a jet. :D
RD

[mbrown2]

Originally posted by RiverDave
.. but then it occurred to me the only thing I hate worse then a outboard is a jet. :D
RD
"I don't care who you are....dat's funny right there"...:D ...Git-R-Done...

[Tom Brown]

Hey Dave, how about a billet seat? It would save you having to re-upholster.
Don't worry, once you get that ride tricked out we'll help you figure out why the engine is way down on power. :cool:

[Hotcrusader76]

come on Dave.....carburetor, fuel injection, or an "oar" w/beer holder:D

[Hotcrusader76]

Well hell ya might as well tap the little mixer with a single fogger and give it the "spurs"....ya skeeered?:D

[Hotcrusader76]

Ya know the AVI has about 1 foot wakes lwhich look like 7 foot swells to the lil-s'enchilada

[Hotcrusader76]

Is that because you're wanted by the "officials" or the boat is so lite.....even when it's laden with "RiverDave" that she's a'smooth sailing

[Hotcrusader76]

No offense Dave...
Look at this way...you will be the only guy out there with a polished carburetor on an outboard. I don't know who's more crazey here...
you for running an outboat ....
....or me for working on one.:D

[Hotcrusader76]

If it wasn't Valentines I would be at the shop...but my old lady has told me that TPC is off-limits....ALL DAY Saturday:mad:
But I'll be here Sunday working on some projects. Stop on by around noon.
TPC
10925 Wheatlands Ave Suite D
Santee CA 92071
619-562-8307

[svlperry]

any updates rd

[Hotcrusader76]

Isn't she cute:D
Not exactly your everyday double pumper...hell I don't think it could even be considered a single pumper.
Here is what we're doing:
Complete Candy powdercoat, Polished and clearcoated fuel bowl...
Everything is disassembled and ready for coating. Now all we need to do is locate two gaskets:D (yupp there is only two gaskets on the whole thing
http://www.tpcracing.com/images_temp/KEIHEN_500.jpg

[svlperry]

any updates rd

[svlperry]

bump any updates rd

[schiada96]

What are you doing for a tank?

[schiada96]

How ever you want to send me the file is ok. A sketch is ok too.
I still work from those too;-]

[superdave013]

Not to highjack but I wanna see what they look like side by each so to speek.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/9Dsc01456.jpg
http://www.riverratlife.com/dave/images/bubbles/Traileroverview.jpg

[superdave013]

so are you gonna go black anno too? I'm thinkin ya gotta now. :D

[phebus]

Foot for foot, the most expensive boat in Parker?

[dimarcobros]

Originally posted by superdave013
Not to highjack but I wanna see what they look like side by each so to speek.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/9Dsc01456.jpg
http://www.riverratlife.com/dave/images/bubbles/Traileroverview.jpg
Are both of these yours RD?
DMB

[superdave013]

Nope, both are not his. His boat is my boat's little bitch so to speak :D
foot for foot I bet I got him covered 3 to one also. Dang!

[miller19j]

I can see it now Superdave rolling down the river with his "mini-me" right behind him. :D ;)

[Steamin' Rice]

not bad....:D :D

[rivercrazy]

Wow! Very nice.
Those big wheels almost make the boat look like a Tonka Toy! :D

[rivercrazy]

LOL! :D
That trailer looks nicer than the one under my 25!

[Steamin' Rice]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Bling Bling Dave... Bling Bling.. ;) :D
Incidentally those "Big" wheels are 14's... LOL (not exactly as big as ya might think)
RD
It's all about the 'bling..
Sure they are 14's, but if you scale them up it's like having 29's..... :D :D :D

[Steamin' Rice]

28's, 29's, whatever it takes... I wasn't sure if it was a scaled 20' or 21'... :D

[ROZ]

Just got in from seeing the Bling thing...The thing is definitely bling bling :D Pics don't do it justice....:cool:

[dimarcobros]

That is awesome, I am a little but jealous.
DMB

[78Eliminator]

RD, before you get this thing wet along with all the dock dings and other shit that happens to real boats, you should enter it in a car or boat show. I bet it would do pretty well. It sure is unique. I remember those when I was a kid. I wanted one so damn bad....

[al cole'holic]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Picked it up from the trailer shop yesterday.. :) (Details on the trailer later)
http://www.riverratlife.com/dave/images/bubbles/BoatTrailer2.jpg
http://www.riverratlife.com/dave/images/bubbles/BoatTrailer1.jpg
RD :)
...could'ya find any bigger rims and tires for her?? :D

[OutCole'd]

Dave, that boat is sweet, you have one lucky nephew.
Good Job.

[mbrown2]

Pretty trick RD...

[Steamin' Rice]

That is badass!!

[shockwaveharry]

How bitchen' is that?! http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/fingers/fing10.gif

[AZKC]

Thats so sic:cool:

[dimarcobros]

Very, very, very nice RD. What are those things in the last 3 pics for? I have never seen them before.
DMB

[Jordy]

Lookin good Dave. :D
Hey, I like that gelcoat. Mind if I use those colors and that scheme on my 21'? :D :D :D :p

[78Eliminator]

Hey, how about if I use the scheme on my 19? Then we can get a group shot. How cool would that be?

[dimarcobros]

Pretty f-ing cool.
DMB

[Jordy]

Originally posted by 78Eliminator
Hey, how about if I use the scheme on my 19? Then we can get a group shot. How cool would that be?
We'd have a:
10'
19'
20'
21'
all in the same scheme. For some reason I don't think SD would see the humor in it.
That's a lotta Schiada's. :D
70' worth. :cool:

[78Eliminator]

Oh well, it was a thought. When are you going out next?

[Jordy]

Originally posted by RiverDave
going this weekend and next weekend. :)
RD
What about the weekend after? Or does Havasu not count? :D

[Jordy]

Originally posted by RiverDave
I'm going to John n Michelles place. :)
RD
That would be "we" Goose. :D

[RiverToysJas]

Originally posted by jordanpaulk
We'd have a:
10'
19'
20'
21'
all in the same scheme. For some reason I don't think SD would see the humor in it.
That's a lotta Schiada's. :D
70' worth. :cool:
I agree with Jordy!
RTJas :D

[rivercrazy]

I don't agree at all. SuperDave would go postal before all that would happen! :D

[Jordy]

Originally posted by rivercrazy
SuperDave would go postal before all that would happen! :D
I think that is understated. :D

[rivercrazy]

Hey you left out the most important thing - I Don't Agree with you! :D

[Jordy]

But you did so many times in that last thread that it's kind of expected now and doesn't need to be pointed out. ;) :D

[rivercrazy]

So when is the RC controlled boat gonna be finished?

[svlperry]

any updates rd

[rivercrazy]

The bilge pump capacity makes sense. Your running it Parker! J/K LOL!
Did Teague recommend that brand of bilge pump?

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Looks good RD. Now, explain to me, WTF is the Schiada logo? Two seahorses? LMAO

[miller19j]

That looks great RD!
I still think you need to seek clinical help though! ;) :D

[schiada96]

Man that thing needs some help in the polish and grind department, I'll get right on it

[TRG]

look......in good rd!

[bigpapasean]

http://www.***boat.com/members/hbcove/32/3/
Funny felling when some one puts the spank on a big block with a ten-foot boat. I have had this happen and seen this happen many times by this boat.

[fourspeednup]

I came upon this pic just now cruising through the schiada site, thought I'd post it up for all to see. I think this is a preview of things to come:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1154mini_me.jpg

[svlperry]

any updates rd

[welk2party]

Man that is going to be one sick boat RD!

[Jordy]

Originally posted by fourspeednup
I came upon this pic just now cruising through the schiada site
Bust loose on the web addy for the Schiada site. I didn't know they had anything other than Lee's aol email account. :D

[schiada96]

www.schiada.com

[Jordy]

Cool. Thanks. It must be fairly new as it wasn't that long ago that I did a google search and it came up blank. :D

[twistedpair]

Kick Ace RD! You ought to do a few prototype with different logo's on 'em. I bet there is some good cash to be had with those. Trident, perhaps?

[mbrown2]

RD,
That shit is coming out pretty tight....really nice.

[TRG]

HM,HM, HM....(foot taping)!
looking great RD!
lol
todd

[River Lynchmob]

Originally posted by fourspeednup
I came upon this pic just now cruising through the schiada site, thought I'd post it up for all to see. I think this is a preview of things to come:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1154mini_me.jpg
That pics is about 10 years old or so that is Todd and Howard Haig. they still have both of those boats.

[River Lynchmob]

Dave that thing is sick you put a ton of thought into that thing and a butt load of cash i'm sure. Can't wait to see it on tjhe river this summer. And if your nephew can't get ass in that thing he might as well give up now. :D

[beached 1]

Damn! It's been a while since I checked on this thread. Nice work RD!
BTW, did you really name it Bubbles?
I think it should be called, "Say ahello to lil' Friend!!"
-Scarface

[svlperry]

any updates rd

[Essex502]

I didn't want to go back and read the entire thread again so...where did you get the bitchin' throttle control?

[andy01]

Originally posted by Essex502
I didn't want to go back and read the entire thread again so...where did you get the bitchin' throttle control?
http://www.gtmarine.com/main.php?=display

[BrendellaJet]

that looks bad ass. Gives me a couple ideas!

[RiverDave]

Overall there's not alot you can do to this carb, so I just had him make it look perrrrty and clean all the junk that was in it.
Original
http://www.tpcracing.com/images_temp/KEIHEN_500.jpg
These pictures don't really do it justice. The whole carb is a mirror finish. :)
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/Carb1.JPG
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/Carb2.JPG
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/Carb3.JPG
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/Carb4.JPG
Thanks again Ty!! It came out bitchen!
RD

[Jordy]

I guess on the plus side, when you put that TPC pretty carb on there and it doesn't run, it's really easy to trouble shoot, unlike most the others that Ty ****ed up. :rolleyes:

[78Eliminator]

Go here http://www.tpcracing.com/testimonials.html
Scroll down to the bottom and you will see me in my Daytona. Wanna know what I am doing? I am trying to start a motor with carbs that are dumping gallons of raw fuel down the runners. Ty is looking back with a "Well, I already got his money, so who gives a ****" look on his face.
Ty, take that shit of your site. My only testimony is that you don't know your ass hole from a venturi.

[Jordy]

Originally posted by 78Eliminator
Go here http://www.tpcracing.com/testimonials.html
Scroll down to the bottom and you will see me in my Daytona. Wanna know what I am doing? I am trying to start a motor with carbs that are dumping gallons of raw fuel down the runners. Ty is looking back with a "Well, I already got his money, so who gives a ****" look on his face.
Ty, take that shit of your site. My only testimony is that you don't know your ass hole from a venturi.
Hey, that look just means that you need to buy some new floats. Because the ones that he sold to you that didn't come in that made it back into your "new" carb that doesn't run don't count. Buy some "new, new" floats that you paid for a couple of times. Practice makes perfect, right Ty? Maybe not. :rolleyes:

[RiverDave]

Well at the end of the day I'm stoked with what I got from TPC..
I don't want to get into some deal where by which we're arguing about TPC becuase realistically the thread isn't about TPC, it's about Bubbles. The carb is just a small part of it.
Overall though, Ty went out of his way to help me out with something so I was just trying to say thanks..
RD

[78Eliminator]

Fair enough. You might want to drag me along when you take her out the first time though :D

[RiverDave]

You know I actually do have some questions with regards to that..
How do you "tune" a carbuerator for a 2 stroke outboard? How do you know if it's running lean or fat etc and dial it in?
RD

[78Eliminator]

Here is a good article:
http://www.hardlink.net/~mikep/two-stroke.htm

[78Eliminator]

Originally posted by 78Eliminator
Here is a good article:
http://www.hardlink.net/~mikep/two-stroke.htm
But if that motor is stock, and the carb remains stock (which I hope it did), you won't have much to tune. Only thing you will really have to mess with is the idle, and if it was set to factory specs, you shouldn't even have to mess with that......

[Jordy]

It's all about reading the plugs with the 2 strokes... and you'll be able to tell performance wise if it's running really fat as it will fall on it's face. Better to be on the fat side than too lean though. ;) :D

[RiverDave]

Originally posted by 78Eliminator
But if that motor is stock, and the carb remains stock (which I hope it did), you won't have much to tune. Only thing you will really have to mess with is the idle, and if it was set to factory specs, you shouldn't even have to mess with that......
Yeah the Carb remained stock.. just made it look better. :) I just told him to rip it apart and make it look bitchen then give it back with no other real specific instructions, so I'm not sure if all the mixture screws are back to exactly where they were before etc..
I'll hit Ty up about that and see if he put them back exactly.. He probably did. If not I'll find out when I goto start it right? :D
RD

[78Eliminator]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Yeah the Carb remained stock.. just made it look better. :) I just told him to rip it apart and make it look bitchen then give it back with no other real specific instructions, so I'm not sure if all the mixture screws are back to exactly where they were before etc..
I'll hit Ty up about that and see if he put them back exactly.. He probably did. If not I'll find out when I goto start it right? :D
RD
Well, if he is a prudent carb rebuilder, COUGH COUGH, then he would have documented every screw setting and reassembled the exact same way.....assuming he did not have access to the manufacturer's specifications.

[WILDERTHANU]

DAVE...IS THAT BITCH READY FOR THE WATER YET OR WHAT. I WANT TO SEE YOU AIRING THE THING OUT OFF MY BUDDYS NEW F29'S WAKE COME LABOR DAY.......COORS LIGHT IN HAND!!! :D :D :D
DO IT- - DO IT - -DO IT
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/18148-med.JPG

[RiverDave]

Trying to get it in the water in 3 weeks for the CBBB then a all week and the next weekend in Parker. :) When it's done I'll definately be airing that biatch out all over the place. :D
RD

[cal-air]

Originally posted by 78Eliminator
Go here http://www.tpcracing.com/testimonials.html
Scroll down to the bottom and you will see me in my Daytona. Wanna know what I am doing? I am trying to start a motor with carbs that are dumping gallons of raw fuel down the runners. Ty is looking back with a "Well, I already got his money, so who gives a ****" look on his face.
Ty, take that shit of your site. My only testimony is that you don't know your ass hole from a venturi.
Hey, I took that picture. I don't remember him asking if it was OK to use it.

[RiverDave]

Can we drop the TPC thing already? He just polished a carb for me guys..
RD

[78Eliminator]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Can we drop the TPC thing already? He just polished a carb for me guys..
RD
Only when I get my refund check in the mail, then I will zip it.....

[78Eliminator]

What happened to Jordy's post?

[RiverDave]

Originally posted by 78Eliminator
Only when I get my refund check in the mail, then I will zip it.....
I don't much care what you do or don't say about TPC.. I'm just concerned about the Bubbles thread getting hijacked and going sour, when the main topic at hand has nothing to do with TPC.
RD

[78Eliminator]

That being said. Tell us what is left to do on bubbles....

[BarryMac]

RD, the boat is lookin sick, I can't wait to see the finished pics...
gjb

[RiverDave]

BadBlown572 just picked it up from Stitch Craft this morning and it's on it's way over to TRG fiberglass right now. :)
Over at TRG all the white Non skid on the top is getting regelled, and he's also painting on the Race #'s and the name, then it's coming back down here.
I'm trying to reassemble the motor right now, and am currently waiting on a couple of parts, I'll get those at the beginning of next week and then I'll have the motor back together minus some of the stock bracketry on the front.
Boat comes back here early next week @ some point so that we can mount the jack plate / power trim bracket. We then have to make the motor / steering brackets to attach the motor to it..
Other then that, pretty much just rig the entire boat in a matter of days, drop it in some local lake to see if it works, then back to TRG so that they can paint the motor to match the hull and hopefully I'll have the AZ #'s by then so I can have those painted on as well etc..
Then it's off to the CBBB.. After the CBBB the boat comes back to California to fix a couple of things that need to be redone becuase we were rushed for time and so I can put the Cav Plates on it, then it's off to Richard's Toy Barn where hopefully it'll live a happy life in Parker.. LOL
RD

[78Eliminator]

RD, I have a outboard engine test stand if you want to fire it up and test it before you get the hull back. Let me know.....

[RiverDave]

I definately want to fire it up.. Is this thing portable that you could bring it to my shop?
RD

[RiverDave]

This is the seat the StitchCraft made for me. :) They were definately pressed for time, and they came through like champs so that we could stay on schedule to make the event. Revo the owner of stitch craft wants to dial it in a little more and change a couple of things so the boat will be going back to them after the CBBB.
Thanks again to the guys down @ StitchCraft! :)
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/seat1.jpg
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/seat2.jpg
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/seat3.jpg
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/seat4.jpg
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/seat5.jpg
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/seat6.jpg
If you need an interior done I'd definately recomend them.
StitchCraft in Huntington Beach - 714 - 891 - 1316
RD

[78Eliminator]

Damn RD, that is really coming together!!!!!!!!

[RiverDave]

What'd you think of the racing stripe idea on the seat?
I wasn't sure how it was going to look, but I'm pleased with the way it turned out. :)
RD

[78Eliminator]

Originally posted by RiverDave
What'd you think of the racing stripe idea on the seat?
I wasn't sure how it was going to look, but I'm pleased with the way it turned out. :)
RD
I like it. It's different. You look like you're on the home stretch....

[superdave013]

I like it too.

[RiverDave]

Originally posted by 78Eliminator
I like it. It's different. You look like you're on the home stretch....
We're closer to crossing second base right now.. LOL Still have alot of billet to make and install etc.. in the next 2 weeks!! Still have to water test the SOB too!
RD

[dicudmore]

that thing is lookin' bad ass RD.....
you still gonna let the nephew drive it :confused:

[78Eliminator]

Originally posted by dicudmore
that thing is lookin' bad ass RD.....
you still gonna let the nephew drive it :confused:
I don't think there is a nephew. Just another one of Dave's personalities.....

[RiverDave]

Originally posted by dicudmore
that thing is lookin' bad ass RD.....
you still gonna let the nephew drive it :confused:
Yep.. :)
RD

[MudPumper]

Dave, Bubbles get's sicker by the day!!! Cant wait to see it in person.:D

[RiverDave]

You going to the CBBB? :) With any luck at all that'll be it's debut.
RD

[RiverDave]

Well it's official it ain't bubbles no more.. LOL :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/166BoatName1-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/166Boatname2-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/166Race_S1-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/166Race_S2-med.jpg
Huge thanks to Todd over @ TRG fiberglass!! :)
If you ever need any fiberglass / gel coat or paint work done I can't recomend this guy enough.. :)
Phone # 626 - 991 - 9031
RD

[svlperry]

lets see some updates i know there has got to be some since your taking it to cbbb

[ROZ]

lets see some updates i know there has got to be some since your taking it to cbbb
Checkout the custom section on www.riverratlife.com some good pics there on the progress :)

[mmered8299]

Are you going to bring it to the Schiada Regatta in Oct?

[RiverDave]

Are you going to bring it to the Schiada Regatta in Oct?
It will definately be at the Schiada Regatta in October. :) Should be "finished" (all annodized etc..) by then as well. :)
RD

[svlperry]

where r the updated and finished pics at

[mbrown2]

Probably has not posted them...RD got it done and then headed to Parker for a week for the Knucklehead's party and probably to break it in....I would expect pics come Monday...

[RiverDave]

where r the updated and finished pics at
Update Pics of the boat, jack plate, etc.. are Here (http://www.riverratlife.com/forums/board/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=000024;p=5)
http://www.riverratlife.net/dave/images/bubbles/1stRiverTrip/Driving4.jpg
It might take the thread a minute to load becuaes there are so many pics on it, please be patient. It'll load in a minute or two.
RD

[sanger rat]

This would have been neat in that thing. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2489765121&category=26455

[svlperry]

did u finally get everything done on it

[svlperry]

bump any updates

[RiverDave]

Nope not yet.. :( Still sitting in peaces over here.. MY goal is to have the boat completed and back in Parker permanently by the end of march.
I'll take pictures as I go.
RD

[dicudmore]

Nope not yet.. :( Still sitting in peaces over here.. MY goal is to have the boat completed and back in Parker permanently by the end of march.
I'll take pictures as I go.
RD
I must have missed it....
What's apart on it RD? I thought I remembered you getting it wet last year :idea:

[ROZ]

Did your nephew ever get to drive it? :D