Author Topic: 78 tahiti project... (Read 17815 times)

ka0tyk · « **Reply #250 on:** September 15, 2011, 11:01:43 PM »

time to have some fun!

off to havasu this weekend. should be a blast!

RD1087 · « **Reply #251 on:** September 21, 2011, 08:06:57 PM »

Awesome boat man, I love it! It gives me motivation to get mine going! Hope to see some sweet vids from your trip.

ka0tyk · « **Reply #252 on:** September 26, 2011, 02:22:49 PM »

london bridge:


london bridge

ka0tyk · « **Reply #253 on:** September 26, 2011, 02:27:53 PM »

just cruisin around... nice day in havasu.


cruising

ka0tyk · « **Reply #254 on:** September 26, 2011, 02:35:01 PM »

rearview


rearview

simidan · « **Reply #255 on:** September 26, 2011, 04:01:42 PM »

Nice. Those cameras are awesome. Looked like a real nice day.

ka0tyk · « **Reply #256 on:** October 02, 2011, 10:20:13 PM »

good times @ havasu this weekend. little guy could barely reach the pedal.

ka0tyk · « **Reply #257 on:** December 05, 2011, 11:59:32 PM »

little progress:

Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #258 on:** December 06, 2011, 05:54:44 AM »

Quote from: ka0tyk on December 05, 2011, 11:59:32 PM

little progress:

why do you need a water pump?

ka0tyk · « **Reply #259 on:** December 06, 2011, 10:32:23 AM »

Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on December 06, 2011, 05:54:44 AM

why do you need a water pump?

at idle the temp crawls up... i putt putt'ed thru the canal and i was ~190'ish. and im keeping my eyes open for a vdrive cruiser. if i dont find one im still rippin my 1/4 stringers out and goin full with a bulkhead in the front. winter time project. plus it was a hell of a deal.

Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #260 on:** December 06, 2011, 11:56:48 AM »

190? you aint seen shit lol. you should see the friggin temps i get in the race boat

180 is ideal. 190 isnt bad at all. i wouldnt sweat it really. actually, you should be running 180'ish at speed as well, not just at idle.

Ralph Brunt · « **Reply #261 on:** December 06, 2011, 06:59:15 PM »

Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on December 06, 2011, 11:56:48 AM

190? you aint seen shit lol. you should see the friggin temps i get in the race boat

180 is ideal. 190 isnt bad at all. i wouldnt sweat it really. actually, you should be running 180'ish at speed as well, not just at idle.

makes your engine happy too

ka0tyk · « **Reply #262 on:** December 22, 2011, 10:53:00 AM »

just passin thru...

ka0tyk · « **Reply #263 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:44:32 PM »

not really much going on lately. got a new waterpump impeller and gonna start cleaning that up. just need some free time to break everything down and complete the stringer project. also i have a LOT of things i need polished. anyone have a good place that doesnt cost a fortune?

ka0tyk · « **Reply #264 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:33:10 PM »

hit it all up on the buffer for a few, got it all put back together, going out next week to pull motor put new oilpan on and install new timing cover/water pump. should be a good time.

oh and after this pic was taken i painted inbetween the fins black... looks WAAAY better. im just tapping the inlets to 1/2" NPT and the outlets of the water pump to 1/2" a well so everything matches.

HaulsBalls · « **Reply #265 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:46:19 PM »

Why are you putting a water pump on this thing? I know you are seeing 190 on the temp but maybe you just need larger water lines to feed the engine if you're that concerned, are there many guys running water pumps on their jets?

mobboss · « **Reply #266 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:47:42 PM »

dam!!!! that pump assemble is beautiful!!!! dam i need to uncover my boat and get to polishing!!! Wait your jet uses that pump

?? think im lost.

ka0tyk · « **Reply #267 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:58:35 PM »

Quote from: HaulsBalls on February 12, 2012, 05:46:19 PM

Why are you putting a water pump on this thing? I know you are seeing 190 on the temp but maybe you just need larger water lines to feed the engine if you're that concerned, are there many guys running water pumps on their jets?

with the water pump i get constant feed regardless of rpms, and peace of mind. it doesnt hurt anything to run one, and hey if i find a vdrive hull ill need one anyways. =) (ive got my eyes out for hulls... next one NO PANTHER)

ka0tyk · « **Reply #268 on:** February 17, 2012, 11:08:36 AM »

just need to tap one more hole and then ill slap it on and rig up some hoses and done deal.

mobboss · « **Reply #269 on:** February 17, 2012, 11:50:53 AM »

i got one! if your interested!

ka0tyk · « **Reply #270 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:53:42 PM »

Quote from: mobboss on February 17, 2012, 11:50:53 AM

i got one! if your interested!

huh? i have the fittings i just need a short tap since theres a small diverter inside of the hallcraft that wont let me run the tap deep enough to get it started.

mobboss · « **Reply #271 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:43:00 PM »

sorry v-drive

ka0tyk · « **Reply #272 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:43:56 PM »

Quote from: mobboss on February 17, 2012, 02:43:00 PM

sorry v-drive

ohhh. what you got? im lookin for mini day or full day cruiser. can be a project. preferably without motor.

mobboss · « **Reply #273 on:** February 17, 2012, 03:22:24 PM »

the pics of it are in the gallery, its black and gold. front and rear bench. not a mini day or anything but a really nice v-drive. its a 67 byers. i believe its 18ft.

ka0tyk · « **Reply #274 on:** March 01, 2012, 03:37:14 PM »

this should help keep us cool.

does anyone have experience with lowering the bimini? i have a feeling its gonna be pretty tall, it'd be sweet if i could make it lower.