Raising the X

[US1Fountain]

Very nice Jeff! How much gel did you use to shot the transom? I bought a qt from Spectrum for some screw holes and scratch, but may end up using it on my transom around the cutouts if I end up there. No idea how far this stuff goes.

 

[jeffswav]

Hard to say. Just for the transom about a 1/2 gallon.

 

[Knot 4 Me]

Looking good, Jeff. ETA on the motor being reinstalled? We've got boating weather the next few days!

 

[bajabob 718]

nice jop jeff:cheers2:

 

[jeffswav]

Thank guys, I am still working on the vents also as seen on the Ram Air thread. Easter is going to slow me down a little with family stuff. Could have the engine in by next week. I will have to get a buddy to help me with the allignment. Pain in the a-- to do it by yourself, too many trips in and out of the boat.

 

[jeffswav]

Here are the latest pics. Dropped the motor in, found the mounts were too far forward. Pulled the engine and moved the mounts then reinstalled engine. Mounts were OK, pulled the engine, drilled the holes and bolted everything together. Wow that was a workout with the chain hoist.

 

[Knot 4 Me]

Nice! Hope to see pics from the water and performance numbers soon!

 

[jeffswav]

Yea, me too. I hope to have it ready in a week or two. I am going to work on it a little more today and most of the weekend. I will post the progress.

 

[jeffswav]

Here are the latest pics. Engine is in and the oudrive is installed. Started it on wed on the hose. Still need to work more on the vents but they are looking much better.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Nice to see the engine back at home.. Thanks for the thread and the effort to carry it through to the end.. Congratulations.

 

[jeffswav]

Nice to see the engine back at home.. Thanks for the thread and the effort to carry it through to the end.. Congratulations.

Thanks for all your input, you and Artie and everyone else that supplied the moral support. I will keep everyone updated on the results. Still working on cosmetics at this point. I will post more pics as I progress.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Your on the home stretch and I am still in the starting gate.. I am feeling some envy.

I hope the speedo rewards you for your efforts.

 

[Offshore Ginger]

:iagree: and Jeff keep us up dated on what type of numbers you gain as far as speed goes .:driving:

 

[jeffswav]

:iagree: and Jeff keep us up dated on what type of numbers you gain as far as speed goes .:driving:

You know it!! I am almost glad the weather is cooler and raining. That 80 deg sunny weather was really giving me the itch!! I work on the boat in the winter and run it in the summer and this project is getting a little to close to the summer.

 

[Trim'd Up]

Looks good Jeff! I am looking forward to a ride since I still haven't made a new purchase.

 

[jeffswav]

Looks good Jeff! I am looking forward to a ride since I still haven't made a new purchase.

You know were I live, come on by and we will run down to the kaskaskia.

 

[jeffswav]

Here is what I did today. Removed the old decal, wet sanded, buffed, installed new decal, installed grab bar, ski tow and antenna.

 

[Offshore Ginger]

Jeff , pretty much looks like your ready to hit the water and have some fun .:sifone:

 

[Tinkerer]

So where did your X end up?

 

[jeffswav]

So where did your X end up?

Propshaft centerline is at 5". The actual X number I would have to look up. I think it is posted here if you look for it.