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!

Thanks for the info. I'll check it out and let you guys know what I found.


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Looks like a good time. Boat looks great!


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Thanks. I work too many hours to mess with it. I used to do glass boat work back on Long Island in the 80's. hated it then too. I don't want to mess around with the hull if I'm planning on going fast, especially with the wife and daughter. I'll leave that work to the professionals.

Talked to the glass guy that was recommended and he said $1200! Seems high for a few repairs. I don't know how to patch the inside. Do I just sand the texture out of the glass and lay in new glass?

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.

I'll give you $100 for the scoop.

Thanks Chad. I'll check CL.

Bunger, What Chad said is true. The pin looks wrong. I showed a guy here and he said the same thing.

Does anyone know where I can purchase a ram horn style reverse bucket for my berk jg? Will an American turbine SDR from CP performance fit?

Just wanted to say hey to the guys I met last weekend at Holloway Reservoir by Columbiaville, MI. Nice boats and good people. I'm up here for UA training and took the opportunity to try to find you guys and it paid off. Thanks.

The tech guy at MSD told me to set my initial timing at 16* and to install the blue springs and the black bushing. Now I need to know whether I should utilize the vacuum advance or not. Will this make it easier to start? It just seems like a real effort to find the vacuum advance lockout kit for this dizzy.

Thanks Forkedup, I'll give Tom a call.

where can I find a ram horn style reverse bucket? I was considering taking the ride plate off so I could get on the water this weekend.