Recent content by mrpickett357

Let's don't forget the engine compartment re-do! Start with HP500EFI's ... add intercoolers & whipples and voila! 1,400 plus horsepower!

Don't forget the part of the story where everybody gives their poor "Ole Bud" Chasin' Cash 2.5 tons of sh!t about filling his trailer tires with nitrogen!

So from your S/N, it would appear that there were at least 6 1996's produced. The picture you attached of a 1997 model is a real eye opener as I have always heard that '96 was the end of production. It seems that Monroe MI is really a popular home for Cafes!

wnelles - do you knw or remember the S/N of the '96? I'm trying to figure out how close my boat is to "last". I am intrigued by the paint on the '96 you posted. I understand my boat looked similar before Mitcher T "brightened it up" with color and more rays. We also painted the transom to match...

Wow! Attaching a picture on this forum is a pain in the a$$! Anyway, here are the Whipples Zero Patience and I insralled on the HP500's. They came with intercoolers and we were pleased at the completeness of their installation package. At installation we added a second set of sea strainers for...

Now my curiousity is piqued! I bought the boat in 2003 from Todd Fountain. Phil (who had just installed the HP500's and done some renovation work) was the broker. The S/N is CRTUSC02H495, which breaks down as CRT=Cigarette; USC=US production Cafe; 02= boat number 2; H4= built in August 1994; 95=...