A newbie here at hot boats

[DOZZR]

Hello Everyone,
My name is John I live here in So. Ca. (Oak View) and have been really impressed by this site, and the knowledge floating around these forums. So I finally posted a pic. (had to run out to the lake today and take it), any excuse works to get the boat out on the water!!!
Anyway This is my first boat since I was a kid, its a 71 Kona with a 455 and since I cant seem to blow it up I am getting ready to pull it apart give it do-over. I am looking forward to getting to know you crazy suckers and sharing some tech talk, And you ladies, dont be shy, the passenger seat is always empty,
well......not quite always

[jetboat]

welcom,everybody starts out as a new-be!but you will soon find out theres a lot of knwledge on this site.i hadnt had a boat in over 35 years,then bought a jet boat and totaly redid it,and had so much fun iam doing yet a nother boat.did not see the photo of the boat.

[MikeF]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
If you have tried to break it and it's still holding together.........don't pull it apart. You might do more harm than good. Plenty of others break there stuff all the time and spend a whole lot trying to fix it!:idea:
Welcome to the boards.

[Moneypitt]

Doz, if you have a bullit proof 455 don't touch it!! If you must play around, buy another 455 and play all you want, but don't mess with the good one. When the toy is done put the present motor over in the corner as a complete running unit. That way when the toy gernades you'll have it to fall back on. I have a good running 455 in a vdrive hydro and wouldn't think of messing with it. Once they're right, they're right, (unlike a BBC), leave it alone............MP

[n8dawg]

Hello Everyone,
My name is John I live here in So. Ca. (Oak View) and have been really impressed by this site, and the knowledge floating around these forums. So I finally posted a pic. (had to run out to the lake today and take it), any excuse works to get the boat out on the water!!!
Anyway This is my first boat since I was a kid, its a 71 Kona with a 455 and since I cant seem to blow it up I am getting ready to pull it apart give it do-over. I am looking forward to getting to know you crazy suckers and sharing some tech talk, And you ladies, dont be shy, the passenger seat is always empty,
well......not quite always
John thanks for the tow off the lake last Sunday and welcome to the boards!

[DOZZR]

Thanks for the welcome, and..........OK Ill be nice to this motor, but I promise I WILL blow at least one up before summer, or at least get a cramp in my leg trying. WOOO_HOOOO I just love this no speed limit stuff !!!

[centerhill condor]

Thanks for the welcome, and..........OK Ill be nice to this motor, but I promise I WILL blow at least one up before summer, or at least get a cramp in my leg trying. WOOO_HOOOO I just love this no speed limit stuff !!!
welcome aboard...driving fast is fun and can be good for the whole family...now that whole stopping fast is another story entirely.

[BOOGEYMAN]

Going fast never killed anyone, its just that sudden stop that hurts.

[holorinhal]

Hey Dozzr,Welcome to te boards,Lotta Great People with alotta great knowlledge on here!I have learned a get deal since Ive been around and Met alot of good People!
What type of Kona do You have,Cruiser or Ski hull.I have a 73 Kona ski hull,that I am doing a full restoration on.
I am doing a pump swap,Jaccuzi to Berk,with a setback.
The power will come from a stroked and bored 454bbc for 489 cubic in,with an upgraded bottom,2bolt to 4bolt main.
Any way I dont see to many Kona's,and would be intrested in seeing some pic's of Yours...Hal
Here are a couple of mine.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...74kona_006.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...74kona_044.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...74kona_019.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...74kona_018.jpg

[n8dawg]

Hey Dozzr,Welcome to te boards,Lotta Great People with alotta great knowlledge on here!I have learned a get deal since Ive been around and Met alot of good People!
What type of Kona do You have,Cruiser or Ski hull.I have a 73 Kona ski hull,that I am doing a full restoration on.
I am doing a pump swap,Jaccuzi to Berk,with a setback.
The power will come from a stroked and bored 454bbc for 489 cubic in,with an upgraded bottom,2bolt to 4bolt main.
Any way I dont see to many Kona's,and would be intrested in seeing some pic's of Yours...Hal
Here are a couple of mine.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...74kona_006.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...74kona_044.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...74kona_019.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/...74kona_018.jpg
Looks good! Nice foundation to start with. Is that a water shut off valve mounted to your stringer?