In with the new and do what with the old?

[sprintst]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Good going.

That was definately worth the effort on that deal of a century. His loss your gain.

 

[83vert]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Thanks guys. I almost hate to get the outdrive covered in salt water again after all the work I did .

 

[sprintst]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

A rolling stone gathers no moss. Or a moving boat gathers no barnacles.

Just don't leave it moored for 8 years like the last guy

It will be nice to see some videos of it flying again.

 

[83vert]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

I just got back from taking the boat out and I am very pleased with how everything went for the most part. The only problem I ran into was that when I was leaving the ramp there is a no wake zone for a little while and when it was time to hit the throttle I was loaded up with fuel and it died. I opened the throttle full and it started again. That happened two times after going through no wake area's so I think I may need to adjust the carb a little. It is a brand new remanufactured carb so it may be off a little. What do you guys think? Sorry I had my hands full for the first time out so I could not take any pics, next time.

 

[chargerboy]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Does it have an accelerator pump that's properly functioning? I had similar problems with my 3.0 mercruiser, it turned out to be a ripped diaphragm on the pump. If you just took the carb out of the box and bolted on with no adjustments, try tuning it first, if it still bogs down on you check the pump.

Very nice boat by the way, a great find for sure! Good luck

 

[HVAC Cruiser]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Congratulations on your splashdown !!!

 

[83vert]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

I finally got the rear seat base covered in matching carpet today and then finished installing the rear bench. I scrubbed those cushions like a mad man and they came out pretty good. The plan is to take it out tomorrow and adjust the carb on the water so that on Sunday I can take out Mrs.Vert. I have to just button up the blower tube before I leave the house in the A.M. and I am hoping to shoot some video for you guys to see.

 

[83vert]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old? Stingray fix up

Re: In with the new and do what with the old? Stingray fix up

Well I knew it was to good to be true, I lowered the outdrive to start it in the driveway with the muffs and what comes pouring out of the prop? Gear oil mixed with water! Looks like another seal went bad, Im taking it to the local Mercruiser mechanic on Monday to let him just go through it.

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Hey Vert,
Major bummer about the seal. The rest of the boat looks great.
Keep the pic's coming.
Bob

 

[83vert]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

I have not posted in a while because I have been to busy using the Stingray. I had the seals in the outdrive replaced and have been having a great time since. Thanks for all the help guys and here are a few pics.

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Hey Vert,
Glad to hear your out enjoying the boat. That's the main point.
The boat looks sweet.
Keep having fun.
Bob

 

[83vert]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Thanks Bob, all those winter days working on it have paid off ten fold.

 

[sprintst]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

I haven't checked in a while.

Great work. The boat looks like a blast.

 

[75TowerOfPower]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Ever get a video of you running on the water? Lokks great, very sharp boat.

 

[83vert]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Thanks guys, I will check if i got any video when I was out. I truly got a great deal on this boat all though it does ride a little hard in the chop but I cant complain. All I can say to you guys is dont slack over the winter and get your boats ready for spring, Its ablast out there

 

[83vert]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Cant get the video to work sorry guys

 

[ezmobee]

Re: In with the new and do what with the old?

Cant get the video to work sorry guys

photobocket works pretty well and easily for videos. Just upload them exactly the same as you would photos.