well i scored a 76 18ft hondo that i thought was going to be "good enough." i was even going to name it that...well i shortly relized i have the same desease as many of you..."NEVER satisfied!" so thats the new name. i started by thinking of all the little things i needed to do to get it lake ready. next thing i know its a full blown build up. the only problem is i dont have all winter like normally up here. instead i need to be breaking this thing in on the lake in 3 months.
so anyway...im pulling the motor and having some work done. its getting all new pistons and rings, polishing the rods and crank, balancing everything, the "engine guy" is going to re-work all of the problem areas to make the oil flow better, the heads are getting a valve job as well as a port and polish, all new roller rockers as well as a roller cam. i already have a tunnel ram and a 850dp to sit on top. hooker W.I. headers finish that all off.
i have a jacuzzi wj that came with the boat originally but i have some crazy trades going down on Saturday that is going to put me the owner of a completely rebuilt AND INSTALLED berkeley pump with an AA or A impeller along with a place diverter. im not sure at this moment what i am going to run but i will figure that out hopefully with some of your expert knowledge!!! im being told the engine all done and tuned should be in the 500 hp area. along with the ability to run up to 6000+ rpm. i have some pictures of the first day in the shop and will continue to post up more after every long day working on it.
as for the gel coat and interior, this interior is in great shape. the gel coat is fair...some cracking from neglect. that i will hold off for a little while. hope you all enjoy and please feel free for any pointers or sugestions!!! i wish i had some beer drinking buddies up here...lol...
