My last trip out my boat decided it wanted to have a fit. We launched the boat late in evening and cruised up river for dinner and the boat ran fine with no issue. After dinner I plugged in the light and headed back to camp. Within 5 min of running the boat die, and I lost all electrical no lights, ignition, blower nothing. I checked all the connections I could with the limited amount of light from cell phones, and did not find any loose connections. After being towed back, and boat on the trailer, I checked everting the next morning and still could not find anything. For shits and giggles I tried starting the boat and it fired right up. So then I pulled the boat to the ramp tried to fire, and nothing. Same a the night before no lights, blower or anything. So I sat and scratched my head for a sec. then tried firing again and she fired. I let the boat run for a couple minutes to see if it would turn off, but noting happened. Didn't want to risk having it shut off on me again we didn't run the boat for the rest of the weekend. Has anyone ever experience something this? I've searched this site and others and really didn't see anything with same situation. Just to be clear batteries are charged and good, ground wires are tight, all wires under dash are tight. No burned wires anywhere that I can see. I'm at a loss.

Ending the year trying to get rid of the Sanger, Its a major project that I don't have the time for. See links below for info.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/5370521842.html

http://www.socaljetboats.com/projects/76-sanger-project/

After spending a couple nice looking pennies on a rebuild, I took the boat out last weekend and it ran great. Had to tighten a couple things here and there but for the most part from what I can tell she ran flawless. I did notice my temp would not get above 100. Like a dummy I didn't check while idling. Only when I shut down the gauge would climb to 140. Good or bad? I don't have a gate valve to reduce flow. Can a engine run too cold? Seems most guys like to be 140-160 and possibly 120 range and 180 idling. I'm pretty sure the boat ran about 140 before the rebuild, but then again that was two years ago. Can an engine flow more water being rebuilt? Also while checking the the oil filters they seemed a pretty warm, maybe I'm just being paranoid. I know they warm up, I just don't know how hot or warm. I just can't see myself paying for another rebuild for a minor overlook on my part. Sorry kinda all over the place, and I know you guys are gonna need more info. Any help is much appreciated

Engine info:
454 30 over
Mild port to heads and intake by BRE
I believe 10/10 grind on crank
Cam reground to match heads
Center riser exhaust
Holley 750 double pump (no pressure gauge)
Holley red fuel pump
American turbine at309 with inducer


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Tomatillos
Jalapeños
Cilantro
Brown Onion (I used a Mayan)
Salt to taste
Fire roast tomatillos if you'd like (but not necessary). If you roast tomatillos put in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to peel the skin.

Blend the veggies, then put in a pan with a little oil. Bring to a light boil, then simmer until your desired thickness

Cube pork loin chops, and brown in a heavy pot with oil, garlic, and onion

Add the verde to the pork cover and simmer about 2 hrs or until tender and cooked through

Enjoy with your favorite beer, cheers!



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Ladies and gents, this non mechanically inclined, no construction skilled, but willing to take the time and learn boater is looking to jump balls deep into a project boat. I currently have a cruiser, and well.... looking to go faster (who wouldn't)! In a perfect world I'd like to pick up a hull that's complete minus motor and pump, but looking around there's no way that's in the budget right now. Anyhow back on track. I really like the look of bubble decks. I'm not vary familiar with many of the classic hulls other than Hallett, Howard, Southwind, Challenger, Kona, Tahiti. My question to everyone is when looking at older hulls (mid 70-80's), what should I be looking for? I'd like to get something in the 18-19' range, semi v, tunnel would be awesome, but that thing called cash gets in the way. Ive also been in contact with Paul at High flow dynamics, and he came up with a nice combo around 500hp. I didn't want anything bigger. I'm not a die hard chevy or ford fan, just want something easily maintained, reliable.
Originally I was going to swap out the 454 in my current boat for the 460 realizing I was going to have to swap everything out. So why not put all those parts into a project I thought. This is my current float that I'm keeping as my cruiser, and if the project doesn't work out. I'll have a bad ass 460 to throw in!
Thought's, suggestions?

Ok, so after doing a lot of reading mainly from this site, a lil from other sites, and looking at my Marine Power manual.  I've come to the conclusion that I'm not gonna be able to spin more than 4600 rpm and get about 48 mph (non GPS), with current set up (stupid me, should have read the manual first ) With that being said, I want to get the most out of my pump... Set up Carrera 202xr with 330hp marine power eng, American Turbine AT 309 with inducer, A impeller, and SE Sport Loader. Pump was rebuilt last season by GS Marine.  Other than a droop is there anything else I can do to maximize my pump to get a lil more out of it?
I pulled these questions from another thread and I'll answer as best as I can.

What motor? Marine Power 330 hp sport pack
Advanced timing at over 3000RPM? unknown
Vacuum generated at WOT? unknown
What cam? unknown (stock)
What carburetor? Holley 4150, 750 cfm (just installed)
What ignition? magnetic (stock)
Verified the linkage at WFO? me (doubt it!)
Any clue where the cam timing is? nope

Gonna try and head to lake Perris tomorrow to check for leaks, tune, and run. If anyone is in the area and wouldn't mind helping me out that would be great. I need help with the idle mixture, and possible timing (I think).

Bought the carb from this site, but gonna go a different route. I cleaned it up, but never installed.[IMG]


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Couple test photos, enjoy!