Recent content by snomad

What were you pulling for RPM at 74??

Thanks for the suggestions and input. We are focused on the gimble and stock steering now. I was blowing out the Mirage Plus 25P, but have it back on for the next test to see if it impacts the erratic handling I had last night. We'll get it dialed in soon and I appreciate the feedback!!

Based on last night's experience, I am not sure how this thing has been on the water for 20+ years without it. Yikes!!!:eek:

Got out last night for a brief water test. I am happy to say the fuel delivery issue is resolved. Now we need to tune. Installed a 4-blade Hydromotive 25P and it eliminated the cavitation problem. Finally got the boat running in the 60's and it is a handful to drive. We were chased off the...

I think we have figured out our fuel delivery problem. I pulled the sending unit to get a good look into the tank and was pleasantly surprised to see a VERY clean interior, no apparent water in the fuel and only a little debris in the bottom. The pickup is an aluminum tube with no...

Here are the pictures as promised (but late). I had the boat out again this weekend after rebuilding the carb and changing out fuel filters. I hate to admit but my problem is worse! I believe the fuel pump may be failing but have not yet diagnosed. As you know - I had to build a garage...

Took her out on Monona and it was very choppy. Not the best conditions to learn the boats handling characteristics - I learned a lot! I should have some pictures up in a day or so...

I have been busting butt the past few days...and she finally got we today! Stereo went in last wek and I went to work on the rest beginning Thursday night. Cabin, including hull sides were carpeted in red. Installed lighting, built a door for the anchor locker and covered it with carpet...

rbr: At least I left something alone - huh! Stereo is in and I am installing carpet Friday. This girl is ready for the summer!

The CAT ignition is one of the few items that is staying intact as it was when I bought the boat! It is beefy!!

I am finally back with updates and pictures. CMI mufflers installed. Bennet Sport Tabs powder-coated and new pump installed. Drive reinstalled after new gimbal and bellows. New trim limit switches. Repainted drive and installed new decals along with IMCO drive shower. Engine compartment is...

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a 1995 Python brochure that is essentially a reprint of two magazine reviews. The first is a 1995 18' Vyper with the Grimes 5.7L engine. Test/review was done by Hot Boat Magazine. The second is a 1995 24' Off-shore Sport Cuddy with 502efi...

Can you send pictures to mmcdonald@dunhamexpress.com please? How many hours of use would you estimate are on the unit? Is there anything I should check on my drive to make sure the kit will work? I thought I read somewhere that there were two different steering systems on the bravos...will...

I am looking for a hydraulic steering sytem to go on my '89 24' Python project. Full hydraulic or add-on will work. Trying to keep cost down but want a good result. Anyone have something lying around??

1989 Python Offshore Sport Cuddy. Picked it up in October of 2010 with the intent to restore it. Here it was then... Here it is today - still a work in progress. I have a thread going in the Python section with more pictures of the work to date - and I will continue to update that thread...