No mater how much you plan and prepare, the only thing i can count on is something going wrong to throw a wrench in my plans.
Weeks of preparation, making plans and 2 days before the boat is scheduled to leave for Havasu, we hurt a motor during testing. For 2:00 yesterday until 5:00 pm today I have done nothing but try and get a replacement motor or pair of motors. At 5 pm today I went home with a migraine, beat like a whipped dog. Out of options. I laid on the crunch and took a nap and just woke up recharged. I'm going to give it one last try tomorrow.
Anyone have a set of Sterling 1550's quad rotors they want to sell. I figure it's a long shot but it's worth asking.
I'm not out yet and really want to make it. Anyone have any feasible solutions, let me know.
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04-15-2010 09:36 PM
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04-15-2010 09:44 PMI got a pair of 377/6.2's that are still under warranty until December if you want to idle around Havasu on two motors........
Gino play the lottery this week......you are scheduled for a change of luck!
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04-15-2010 10:02 PM
Just your luck man.................Sorry
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04-15-2010 10:11 PM
That sucks!
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04-15-2010 10:33 PM
I can loan ya a couple 525's!!! But prolly would not even get ya on plane!!! sorry 2 here of your situation Gino!! good luck!
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Last edited by Coolerman; 04-15-2010 at 11:50 PM.
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04-15-2010 10:52 PM
Look on the bright side you could have towed all the way there and had it blow at the ramp.Sorry to hear,hope you find something.
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04-15-2010 10:51 PM
I have a 700+ and an old 420 siting in the shop your wlecome too. You might go in slow circles though.
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04-15-2010 11:57 PM
There ya go Gino. Give Tommy a call over at Cheif engines. You can't go wrong my friend
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04-16-2010 10:21 AM
Gino...did you try Wesco. Racing in MI. He always has some big power stuff on hand?????
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04-16-2010 10:55 AM
Maybe the guys in Iowa will send you the big motors out of the Sorcerer.
http://www.sorcererboating.com/racec...s/products.htm
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04-16-2010 01:01 PM
That Sux!!! Good luck!!
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04-16-2010 02:04 PM
Stay home and fix it right. That is a long a$$ haul after a trying to marathon something as serious as yours back together.
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04-16-2010 02:35 PM
I would agree. Don't rush it. The speeds and what's at risk is to high.
I bet you'll always have a spare motor now.
What broke in the motor?
How many hours?
Good luck!
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04-16-2010 06:29 PMGino, I have a brand new set of sterling 1550's with psi blowers, you would have to run without your hatches. It would look cool though. lol
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04-16-2010 08:39 PM
We were going to buy the nes form The Aquamania boat with the PSI motors and cut holes in my hatches. Just not the ideal situation. If you are going to spend that kind of money for a set of spare engines, they need to be right.
We have one 1250 we are putting my accessories on. Won't be abe to run hard but at least we will be there!
Thanks for all pm's regarding ideas.
Looking forward to meeting all the west coast guys face to face!!! Can't wait to get there and relax at the bar, I'm buying!
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