I got my boat back from Pat (he runs a shop behind Kachina in Phoenix) and it's done right. He repaired the stress crack and a few rock dings on the keel. The gelcoat was a perfect match. He even touched up extra spots. I didn't have to pull the motor, he yanked the interior and laid it up thick. It cost $1500 for a lot of work. It took a couple weeks, but you can't rush work like this. I can't wait for the government to get back in business so they can open the ramps at Saguaro and canyon lakes. Thermo kit is in the mail from Hardin Marine, stereo is installed, and the sweet dooley style scoop is mounted (thanks santeerob619). Pic's to follow. If you need hull repair in phoenix, look this guy up. I got his number from Phil Bergeron. Great bunch of guys!

If your gelcoat is cracked on the bottom of your boat, like along the runners, and water seeps in through the glass do you just have to repair the gelcoat or do you have to patch the glass? The glass and stringers are solid. there are a few bumps and bruises on the hull that need attention but the cracked gelcoat is making me worry...I'd post pictures but its pretty dark under there. I've read the posts in the tech section but couldn't find anything regarding gelcoat cracks.

Where can I find a fiberglass scoop and carb tray for my boat for less than a truck payment? I have a single 4781-6 850 holley (4150 size). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

HELP!  I have an MSD pro billet 8365 HEI distributor on my stock '87 454 and have no idea on how to set it up. The vacuum advance is not in use. Do I set the timing at like 4 degrees BTDC and utilize the centrifugal advance weights or pin it at full advance, say like 22 degrees? I am also not sure on how to "pin it" at full advance...and if it's set at full advance will I overheat while idling through the no wake zone?

Newbie Pete in AZ here, took my boat out this weekend and found out that I don't have reverse or anything close to it. The Berkeley jet dumps right into the ride plate and gives me a slow forward. Should I get a droop snoot and jetovator? or is there another fix that I'm overlooking? Thanks.