Just purchased my first boat a couple weeks ago. ive grew up around the lake so im not new to boats, but i am new to owning my own. im 19 years old and very interested in finding out more info and getting some help on this boat.

It is a 1973 Glencoe with a 454 and jacuzzi jet. all around a pretty solid boat with no problems. i took it out to lopez lake for a test run and the carb kept backfiring/popping at higher speeds. im mechanically inclined but at the same time im no motor builder. it sounded great besides the popping. think that a proper carb tuning would help it out?

I already love this boat though and very happy with the purchase. Nacimiento is where i will have it most of the time
Future plans as of now: new carpet, new gauges

-TAYLOR KABA-

Thanks man! Many upgrades to come and I'm sure the site will be very useful

Nice boat my, buddy is tring to build one. Sounds like you have a valve problem. Could be a bent valve, broken spring or a rocker arm is off. It shouldn't be a big problem. The first thing I would do is pull the valve covers.

Don't know how I missed this one.

Not a bad idea to pull the valve covers for an inspection, but you need to double check the timing and inspect all the ignition components before you start adjusting on the carb.