Ok. I needed to add another cross member before putting the engine back in the boat after the fopar dyno session. See dyno post. Anyway, when I got this boat it had a home made trailer that only had two cross memebers that held bunks. The bunks were like bananas.

I found the angle of the existing cross members and cut out a cardboard pattern. Got some 4" C-channel and went to work with the plasma cutter, digital angle finder and MIG welder. I have not mig'ed in a while, so I was rusty. I mostly TIG. Just have to weld it into the trailer now and then make brackets for the bunks and get another 12" roller for the center. Then attack the spring bushings (there are none) as well as make a floater bar to keep the boat from sliding up on the trailer.

Here are some pics. This was a pain in the ass by the way.
T.J.

Beautiful work, I wish you were close by as I want to add a hinged brace to mount a spare tire to the trailor. Anyone ever do this?

Pretty sad, was going to comment but am simply lost for words. Was such a beautiful boat.

we leave tonight at 2 am got a house boat for a week, taking both  boats and a couple of jet ski's.
will update with pics....soon

Sounds like a blast. Do send pics! Have fun.

Blowing through the fuel line will answer this in a heartbeat....

Glen,
I'll take your advice to blow the line, then prime the pump. Hope it works. I'll let ya know what I find.

Thanks guys but they both have gas in them. I can't work on them today as I've got to prioritize on home projects but I'll let you know the outcome. Hopefully, it's as simple as priming the fuel pump.

GT,
I didn't prime it although that came to mind shortly after posting. What is the best way to prime, running fuel into the high pressure side?
also not sure what you mean by blowing backwards into the fuel pump. Isn't there a diaphragm which could rip?

Keep it clean, occasionally use a good product with UV blockers and MOST importantly cover it from the suns damaging ultra violet rays when your not boating. The reality is, even if you use products which "block" UV's direct sunlight, the sun's UV rays will eventually shorten the life span of "anything".  

Yes, one fuel line from each tank goes to a T connector then to the fuel pump. But why does each tank have a fuel sensor?
Also, how or where do I connect the one that has been cut? Seems odd that someone just cut the line when it must have been hooked up to something.

Disconnect your fuel line from your carb put it in a bucket and turn on your fuel pump. When the tanks are empty put a few gallons of gas in them with berrymans and repeat. This should solve your problem. Oh and post some pics of your float.

The boat has a mechanical pump so this method wouldn't work, would it? How about hooking up a low pressure air line into the fuel inlet and inserting the fuel line into a large gas container? Safe?

I have lots of moisture in my tanks causing the engine not to run. I ran the fuel line into a clean container of fresh fuel and she ran beautifully. Tanks are not removable so how do  I get the remaining fuel out? I thought of applying an air line to one side and blowing it out. 

What are the current water conditions at Pyramid, meaning is it still full of green algae?  I'd like to take my jet boat out there.
It's been a few years since I've been to this lake and when I was there the water was full of thick green algae which was not suitable for skiing/swimming.

Truly a bummer. I'm in Claremont and will keep an eye out for it. Hope you find it. 

Thanks Ray,
I'll take some pics later today and post them. Your tip on disconnecting the drive is well taken because I was wondering if I'd damage the turbine while running the engine. As I've said, it's a friends boat and I want to be 100% certain with the water connections before I start it as I plan to run it for at least 15 minutes to determine why it's cutting off suddenly. As I said, I'm guessing its the fuel filter.
The boat needs some TLC both inside and out and that's where I come in. Although it's a classic from a bygone era (lol), I think it would be fun to run.
Hey, I see your in AZ. I was just at Lake Havasu this past weekend, and "was" planning to return to Bullhead July 5th-8th but had to scrap those plans.
Can you post a pic of your entire boat? I'd like to see it.
Anyway, i'll have those pics posted later today.
Rick