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Forum: General Boating Discussion 31-01-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 416
Views: 84,843
Posted By PayCheck
Hi James, damn she's looking great! A far cry...

Hi James, damn she's looking great! A far cry from what was.
I can understand you wanting to go over the top, but going N/A first has some benefits - it gives you a chance to get used to the hull...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 09-04-2010, 02:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,197
Posted By PayCheck
He should know better at his age - I thought it...

He should know better at his age - I thought it was a 16 year old bouncing that poor boat around, 'till I saw the bald head :)
Forum: General Boating Discussion 09-04-2010, 01:56 AM
Replies: 416
Views: 84,843
Posted By PayCheck
Nice work Larby - it's great to see the...

Nice work Larby - it's great to see the improvements you are building into the hull.

BTW-Checkmates don't carry the extra keel timber either.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 27-02-2010, 05:03 AM
Replies: 416
Views: 84,843
Posted By PayCheck
:cheers: How are you coming along, Larby? I've...

:cheers: How are you coming along, Larby? I've missed your posts - it intrigues me - the lengths you have gone to restore this boat!
I look forward to the next phase.:)
Forum: General Boating Discussion 01-02-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By PayCheck
:cheers: Neal, get the fellow to send some...

:cheers:
Neal, get the fellow to send some pics of the engine compartment before you go any further - this may change your mind. It's a 1990 with salt water use, so those blocks could be shot and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 31-01-2010, 02:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:seaman: Staging the first block; Risers - I...

:seaman:
Staging the first block; Risers - I need to cut the long ones to fit, and will probably need to wedge the risers or move the transom cutouts before I'm finished.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 31-01-2010, 12:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:hugegrin: I went with some Jacobs...

:hugegrin:

I went with some Jacobs electronics gear for the ignition pack and Ferrea valves with Crane cams, lifters, and retainers.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:argue: I was in a period of indecision over...

:argue:
I was in a period of indecision over what I wanted from the mills - decided at one point to have an economic option :), (anyone knows that you;re lying to yourself), to justify the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:) Enter the boathouse project while...

:)
Enter the boathouse project while collecting a pile of engine parts, from engine couplers to starters, ignition to senders.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:brain: Something not right here..

:brain:
Something not right here..
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:cheers: And what brings you over here to post,...

:cheers: And what brings you over here to post, Ben? Were you banned from North American sites as well? :)

My makeshift boathouse didn't make it with all the - humidity (per Ben) we get here...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:seaman: I was surprised to find her on eBay...

:seaman:
I was surprised to find her on eBay about 3 hours away - I was so busy negotiating price, arranging survey, delivery, and dealing with Customs and the Department of Transport to get it...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:brain: So, I came across the Maxxum in...

:brain:

So, I came across the Maxxum in late 2007 and couldn't say no, given she came with the two Bravo drives and in reasonable shape. Here's the brochure I remember looking at with my wife in...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:tea: About 4-5 years ago, the Canadian $...

:tea:

About 4-5 years ago, the Canadian $ and the US $ got a lot closer than in years, which made access to the marine goods market cost effective. In 2006, my Alpha in the MX needed a refresh so...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
Boating gets difficult in the cooler...

Boating gets difficult in the cooler months:brain:as the water gets a little stiff :), but there are hidden costs with storage and winterization if unheated. I suppose one could argue boats last...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
Thanks, Jon. I went with the Crane 139021 roller...

Thanks, Jon. I went with the Crane 139021 roller setup with the 088 rectangle heads and 1050 dominators. Similar setups net just over 600hp and 575-600ftlbs, so I expect to see low 90's with 28-30"...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:rolleyes: Motor mount bracket; Coil and Relay...

:rolleyes:
Motor mount bracket; Coil and Relay Bracket; Remote Oil Filter - and yes, the filter is auto-grade, just there as a placeholder.:cheers:
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
Boathouse and snow :headbang: First fluorescent...

Boathouse and snow :headbang: First fluorescent fixture; Cutting guides for seals;:up:
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:devil: I found the two mercuiser 454s in...

:devil:
I found the two mercuiser 454s in Kansas for $2500 and had them shipped. Pretty rough, but the blocks alone worth the price tag. I then stripped them and had them bored 0.060 and ordered...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
:hugegrin: Picture of the cockpit while parked...

:hugegrin:
Picture of the cockpit while parked in the city a year ago, and one of the Dominators I just finished rebuilding..
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-01-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,713
Posted By PayCheck
Google stumbler says Hello

Hi,

I stumbled across the internet search results to your site an ended up in Larby's Revenger thread, of all places. Quite a handfull, I was so glad to see the end of the infection by page 8:up: ...
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