I have an open bow and use a rack.

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Regrettably I'm not available Fri or Sat....but if needed I can run up for Sunday duty.

What's the bench measure? Lengthwise

Stared at it hating winter and wishing for summer! !

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I would definately do a leak down and compression check on the motor but before id jump into a full rebuild id consider taking a look at the pump. A pump will wear out alot faster than a motor. Have a good pump
Builder look at it/rebuild it and make surenyou have the right impeller in it. 4k rpm is too low.


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I'll do that.  All that's the start I was looking for anyway. It's a learning process. I do think the pump needs a going through to be honest.  Its a JG with an A impeller unless they changed the internals somewhere along the way.

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For your application I'd recommend a hydraulic roller cam kit and a good set of roller rockers.   

Here are a couple of suggestions

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-k11-451-8/overview/make/chevrolet

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-1620-16/overview/make/chevrolet

For the amount of hours on the engine I'm going to recommend you go full rebuild (check and bore the block, new pistons, recondition/replace the connecting rods, new cam/valve train and rebuild/replace the cylinder heads.

Then again, it isn't my money 

thanks that helps a lot. How difficult is it to rebuild an engine yourself?

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I was pretty sure a rebuild would be needed soon but if I'm going to do that this is where I'm lost with what to do. I've seen top end kits that can be purchased.  Cam kits. If I go that route then what to do with the bottom end? Anything?  Or should I have someone rebuild what I have with upgraded parts? The kits run 30 or so. I could swing that in the near future. But would it be better to just put that money on just a rebuild. I think the carb may be insufficient. I had questions about what exactly is a full roller. I've read many times that seems to be a preferred set up.

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I have the same boat as yours. Mines an 84. I'm getting to the low 60's with bimini up, full ice chests, full fuel, the wife and kid. I've got a sport loader, inducer, a impeller, droop, ride plate, and place diverter. Pushed with a about 500ish horses.


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I'd be very satisfied with the low 60's!

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Lots of questions...

Where are you located? 
How may hours on the engine? 
Have you tried any tuning on your current set-up? 
Are you getting full throttle?
How is it running currently... "Runs good, just runs out of power", "Doesn't run as good as it used to", "runs like crap, just about ready to trade for an oar".   
How long has it been since the jet has been gone through?
How much $$$ are you willing to spent for rebuild/improvements?

After checking to see if you're getting full throttle I'd recommend doing a compression test and a leak down test to see what you're working with.

Now lets make a plan of attack!

  Exactly what I'm looking for....a plan!

Ha not ready for the oar just yet.
I bought it earlier this year. I was in Riverside but now in Phoenix.  She actually runs very good....nice smooth idle. She does hesitate to start on occasion. Starter is brand new, I bought it.  The distributor is  new but I suspect it's either not right for the set up or just isn't sufficient.  I feel the starting issues when the come up are due to the distributor. It came with the boat.

Just hit 600 hours. I'm sure I'm getting full throttle.  Haven't had much opportunity to push it to the limits. No tunings been done.

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Thanks everyone for the kind words!

Scott is a super cool guy and I'm beyond pumped to have ended up with this boat. I was at his shop with a friend of mine last year and saw this boat while he was still working on it. I fell in love with it then. Can't believe it's actually MINE now.

I will definitely try and keep progress pics flowing for you guys 

What's a gel job like that run?

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So I have a 21 Carrera Eagle Open Bow with a stock Indmar BBC and I want more power. I'm not looking to beat anyone in a drag race just more giddy up with the family aboard.  She doesn't do anything over 40mph at less than 4k. And when loaded she struggles.

Can you guys help me understand a Lil more and give some round about estimates on a build or buy. I think she is a good base for a build up but I get lost when I start reading you guys posts on flat tappet and full roller and intake and exhaust valve duration, cams, intake chamber volume, etc. I've looked for complete kits and I've seen Edelweiss Performer top end kits and cam kits but there are a million different options.  I need help lol!


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Quote from: tgossett22 on August 27, 2014, 07:46:29 AM

I'll be at Big Bend Park all weekend myself! Red Carrera.



I'll be within a couple hundred feet from you  we will be in the wash area between Laughlin bay and big bend   I'm not sure what days I'm going to be out  I'm still waiting on my work schedule

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Sweet.....I.definitely try to catch you guys. Will be with the Fam grillin and chillin feel free to stop by if you spot us. Name is Tracy!

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