Here she is ready to lake test

dodge1971340

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Hi guys:) First I want to thank everyone for all your help!!! 8) I couldn't have done it with out this forum. Here are a picture of the hull and New rebuilt motor built buy me. The story is i bought this boat off of eBay this winter from NJ for $600. I knew the motor did not run, they said it was a complete boat but when i got there said no drive said it was stolen very undisirable experience after that dealing with this guy. I learned real quick dont buy a boat without looking at it. But only having $600 in it and hull and int in real good shape i opt redoing it bought a used 4.3 out-drive and a 23 pitch prop to make up the gear race with your guys help. and total rebuilt the motor and the components , removed bottom paint and re gel-coated it. and buffed out the topside. and now fig some minor wiring problems think i got it fig out:%. when does a boat not give you wiring problems LOL:/. and my kids gave it a funny name because i was always working on it,( WHO'S YOUR DADDY??) And here she is ready to lake test it. The only thing that bums me and the kids out is boatn season is almost over and my wife is going to kill me so if you see my face on a milk carton turn her in LOL!! :p ... Thanks Dodge.
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lrlima

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Re: Here she is ready to lake test

Congrats, hope the test goes well. This forum helped me thu my first engine (4.3) swap too.
 

thunderroad

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Re: Here she is ready to lake test

Very sweet looking boat. Good job and good luck.
 

Boatin Bob

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Re: Here she is ready to lake test

Boat looks amazing in the picture, you should be very proud of your accomplishment!
 

tommays

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Re: Here she is ready to lake test

Looks good

BUT you need to lose that auto fuel filter i see in the motor picture :)


Tommays
 

kbetts

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Re: Here she is ready to lake test

Nice to see that your hard work paid off. Looks great, good job and have fun with it.
 

dodge1971340

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Re: Here she is ready to lake test

Tommays That's a trick i use to make sure I'm getting fuel . I had a fuel pump issue . The filter is gone now. ya the cost guard frowns on things like that LOL :$ Thanks for all Feedback Guys!! Dodge
 
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