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    Are these old D!ck Pope Water Skis any good?

    I reworked a pair that split like that. Son in law skied on them before split and one came apart while he was getting up or underway on them 2 seasons back. Kind of funny since no hurts involved You get some waterproof wood clue and some clamps. We are still using them to blow peoples mind...
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    Any saving the engine? I’m devastated

    How long was the motor submerged?
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    Boat lift maintenance

    Should be grease fittings somewhere. I use same grease that used for trailer bearings, tractor moly type. Just get some grease in there. Some grease is better than no grease. I have same drive motor set but would see if you can locate owners manual.
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    Need better hole shot

    It's a good prop for pulling out and doesn't over Rev due to being large diameter and four blades which is well match to engines torque. Max speed at engine rated wot rpm is 37 -39 mph. 4800 rpm +- 100 rpm. Fuel economy at 20mph is about 4 mpg.
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    Need better hole shot

    Did you try the Michigan Wheel Vortex 4 blade AL 15 X 16 prop? I have a VP 5.0 GXi 270 HP Chapparel 22foot+plat;(3600lbs empty) 5 adults 45 gal gas pull two skiers up no problem. Something else wrong water logged, motor sick etc, if that prop won't move it..
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    Boat Pricing

    The majority of recreational boats are not well cared for. You should go into looking at older boats with a very skeptical attitude as to condition. Almost all fiberglass boats have wood frame behind the fiberglass/gel coat exterior. Water gets in there and they rot internally. You need...
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    383 build requirements

    Scott can truck/car gm short block assemblies be used in fresh water marine build with brass freeze plugs installed? Are aluminum blocks and heads to be avoided.? Are flat top pistons with only the two valve relief cut the best design to use for a 383?
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    383 build requirements

    Is that a typo GM has a tolerance of +/- 25 grams between pistons?? or is that 0.25 grams between pistons. That like an ounce When you say clearance your talking about the grinding done to bottom piston bore for connecting rod to cleared at end of stroke. Your knowledge on this subject...
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    383 build requirements

    What about buying a short block assembly from a reputable engine builder and have my shop add vortec heads, push rods, rockers intake, carb, wtr pump, distributor, accessory drive for ps, and alt. etcc. Thinking of a strategy that may simplify build and minimize chance for errors at least in...
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    383 build requirements

    What I want is a motor with more power overall and durability/reliability. The 5.0 is a little anemic but is a decent(reliable) and with big 4 blade it moves my 22 ft with some authority. Prior boat was 21 ft SeaRay with '96 5.7 Brv1. Significant difference with felt and actual power, though it...
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    383 build requirements

    So a qjet would work. Think they are there on cfm. The holley he could just order one in that cfm. I'll ask him on what style pistons he's using.
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    383 build requirements

    Giving some serious thought to replacing my 5.0 GXi in 22 ft boat with a 383 motor. Looking for pump gas as fuel, reliability and the inherent greater torque the 383 comes with. Trying to simplify my engine system by going back to carb so no more high pressure pump issues and leaving behind...
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    Cybertruck

    On most any new ev, leasing is the best and smartest acquisition method. You wouldn't want own an old tired ev.
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    1998 Chaparral 2330 Sport SE

    I'd find an edge where carpet ends in a hidden spot. Peal enough up to see. Could be marine plywood at that age.
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    Prop Damage

    Use a hammer not a pair of pliers to bend it. Hammering is the best and only way I've found to reshape an aluminum prop. The metal tears easy with pliers/vice grips.
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    6 year anniversary of quitting smoking, yay me!!!

    Congratulations. I'm addicted to nicotene gum. Got to go cold turkey or something.
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    boat storage

    If a person on here hasn't already figured this into their strategy how can they even operate a boat..
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Are you going back with the original 188 motor?
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    Larson restore

    Interior seats look great as does the exterior.
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    How are you going to secure door at open and close point of travel? Looks good.
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