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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: Brad @ SCJB on November 11, 2007, 07:16:39 PM

Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 11, 2007, 07:16:39 PM
Brad, got any progress pics from this weekend? You have 11 full days before the season opener.

nothing to show really...at this point its all small time consuming stuff....thanks for the 11 day reminder  >:D

the goal is to get it to elsinore next weekend. anyone down?

Edit: This topic was split - This is the discussion of the event for November 17/18 (unsure what day at this point)
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 76 Bonneville on November 11, 2007, 08:20:48 PM
 I would like to see the maiden voyage.
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: beerjet on November 11, 2007, 08:52:45 PM

the goal is to get it to elsinore next weekend. anyone down?
I'll see whats up .

-beerjet-
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Marcsrollin on November 12, 2007, 12:41:28 AM
Keep me posted , I'll show up!
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: lilrick on November 12, 2007, 09:56:31 AM
Keep me posted , I'll show up!
me too!!!!!!!
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Luckie Stiff on November 12, 2007, 10:38:44 AM
Saturday huh? What time?  >:D >:D >:D
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 12, 2007, 12:08:26 PM
morning...maybe sunday....i will know more towards the end of the week as to how the project is wrapping up.

-brad
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 12, 2007, 12:55:05 PM
Quote
the goal is to get it to elsinore next weekend. anyone down?
im avail saturday or sunday..... keep us posted...
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 12, 2007, 12:56:54 PM
well shit, lets make it a little event then  ;)
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Luckie Stiff on November 12, 2007, 01:05:46 PM
Now yer talkin'! O0
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 12, 2007, 01:12:46 PM
Quote
im avail saturday or sunday..... keep us posted...

that way i can tow your shit back...lol....i aware thats not funny, dont hate me....i was kidding
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 12, 2007, 01:30:29 PM
that way i can tow your shit back...lol....i aware thats not funny, dont hate me....i was kidding

 >:(

 ;D

 >:D
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: beerjet on November 12, 2007, 02:03:32 PM
that way i can tow your shit back...
I thought thats why I was going .....  ???

-beerjet-
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 12, 2007, 02:04:22 PM
assholes  :(
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: beerjet on November 12, 2007, 02:25:40 PM
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10034/lalala.gif)

-beerjet-
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 12, 2007, 04:06:41 PM
omar can tow me back towing brad back ;D
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jimbo on November 12, 2007, 05:58:57 PM
O.K. you guys got me , what a piece of sh#* web site this is .MY 3rd or 4th post so many I lost count , wifey asked me for the 10th time what are you always doing on the comp, told her checking this screwed up site I'm addicted too, never before have I done this not only a newbie but a damn virgin too, Fricken mailman told me about this site , saw my boat and started talkin to him. Hey if you guys are going to smellsomore on Sunday would you mind a newbie tagging along .Have a boat need to splash haven't tried it out since 2000.00 of jet work done. Any who's let me know if you go .
Jimbo
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 12, 2007, 06:09:13 PM
O.K. you guys got me , what a piece of sh#* web site this is .MY 3rd or 4th post so many I lost count , wifey asked me for the 10th time what are you always doing on the comp, told her checking this screwed up site I'm addicted too, never before have I done this not only a newbie but a damn virgin too, Fricken mailman told me about this site , saw my boat and started talkin to him. Hey if you guys are going to smellsomore on Sunday would you mind a newbie tagging along .Have a boat need to splash haven't tried it out since 2000.00 of jet work done. Any who's let me know if you go .
Jimbo

wonder who your mailman is....hmmm....

anyways...yeah, damn this site....its made me waste A LOT of time and spend A LOT of money.....maybe it will all pay off this weekend.

yes, you and anyone is more then welcome to show up....i will post more info further along in the week as my project comes together.

-Brad
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: flytime on November 12, 2007, 10:05:10 PM
I would love to go. Cant do Saturday, can do Sunday. Only 1 problem, boat is put away in winter storage.  :'( Sh*t. Can I bum a ride with someone. Promise to bring beer of choice. ;D.

Bob
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: lilrick on November 12, 2007, 11:23:14 PM
O.K. you guys got me , what a piece of sh#* web site this is .
Jimbo

So if you can start a better site......Well I'd be surprised...... >:(
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jimbo on November 12, 2007, 11:44:03 PM
Sorry , you took that reply wrong , just being awise a#%. get it I'm ADDICTED as in I need to get a life . I keep going to the computer every ten mins.
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Luckie Stiff on November 13, 2007, 06:53:28 AM
I would love to go. Cant do Saturday, can do Sunday. Only 1 problem, boat is put away in winter storage.  :'( Sh*t. Can I bum a ride with someone. Promise to bring beer of choice. ;D.

Bob

You want I should grab it and bring it down for ya?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: flytime on November 13, 2007, 07:30:23 AM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 13, 2007, 09:43:11 AM
I split this topic off to its own so we can keep the two separate.

At this point, I'm going to say Sunday the 18th is the golden day. That gives me Saturday to thrash together any last minute items.

so who is down?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 76 Bonneville on November 13, 2007, 10:10:35 AM
I'll be there. Sounds like it's turning into a So. Cal. Jet Boat end of the year get together.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 13, 2007, 10:20:14 AM
im ready!!!! about what time and which launch ramp?

ps if you dont have a boat and wanna go, i got one turn key for sale....(had to do it)
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 13, 2007, 10:35:02 AM
I was there with the family yesterday and there were only 4 other boat trailers at the marina.  We had the lake totally to ourselves.  I don't get it, doesn't anyone else go to the lake on a holiday?  Water is definately getting chilly but it just means don't fall off the ski LOL.

I'm pretty sure I can make it out there next Sunday too.  Hope to see all you guys then. I always use the Elsinore Marina across from the high school and then usually end up in the cove at the opposite end.  Good luck Brad get those wrenches turning.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 13, 2007, 11:10:09 AM
yesterday wasnt a holiday for many...i sure wish it was for me!

which ramp do you guys prefer? i just know about the one on the east side of the lake....i haven't been to the other.

what is the launch fee?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Marcsrollin on November 13, 2007, 11:15:21 AM
After we launch boats , are we allowed to work on trailers in the parking lot?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Legal Chemistry on November 13, 2007, 12:02:44 PM
My boats big and heavy, BUT it has a jet... I'm in!  I tried to get out this weekend with the sun finally peeking out, but didn't.  Good excuse to blow a day on the water and meet some of the guys here. 
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 13, 2007, 12:09:49 PM
Looks like a good turnout so far...

1. Brad
2. 76 Bonneville
3. beerjet
4. Marcsrollin
5. lilrick
6. Chromey
7. Lucky Stiff
8. Jimbo
9. Flytime
10. Glasscutter
11.
12.
13.

hey guys....thanks for coming out to show support :)
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Ralph Brunt on November 13, 2007, 12:30:23 PM
ill talk to dad and see whats up, but i think we can make it cause there aint no ford guys on that list.
you will need to re jet that carb i'm sure.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: crewchief22 on November 13, 2007, 12:32:07 PM
Sunday?  I'll see what I can do  ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Marcsrollin on November 13, 2007, 12:34:51 PM
My truck is in the shop having the transmission rebuilt but I should be able to get a friend to tow me out. So Hopefully I'll see you all there.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 13, 2007, 01:05:44 PM
Brad I'm not sure whether the city ramp just off Main St. in the Old Town section of Hell-sinore is open.  I think that is where you are talking about.  The ramp I use is at the NW corner of the lake right across from the high school. Elsinore Marina & Campground.  Take Central offramp to Riverside DR and keep going until just before the road starts to wrap around and follow along the base of the Ortegas. Fee is $18 for 2 adults 2 kids. Nice campground, clean bathrooms, ex-Gestapo in golf carts monitoring the ramp. Oh and if you have to walk in the water to load your boat ya better wear cleats! LOL
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 13, 2007, 01:30:22 PM
Just a couple little last minute reminders as you're about to put the boat in the water and fire it up and subsequently drive it around...

1.  Check ALL hose clamps, etc. to ensure no hoses blowing off their fittings.
2.  Make sure engine block drain petcocks are closed and/or installed.
3.  Spark plugs are in tight.
4.  Plug wires all connected.
5.  DRAIN PLUG/s
6.  If you have a valve controlling the flow of water into engine, make sure it is open...
7.  Don't forget the keys at home, or the killswitch tab thingy.
8.  Your pump WILL suck shit off the bottom from 3-4' down at idle. It's best you wait til your suction is in chest deep water.
9.  Make sure the water exiting the block is really exiting the boat and not just spilling into your bilge (see hose clamp section)
10. make sure bilge pump is working, burnt fuse means sunk boat.
11. Check the oil!
12. Idle around the marina for a few minutes, have a friend watch whats going on back there. Or do it yourself.
13. If you're taking on water, it's better to beach it than to be fishing for it at the bottom of the lake.
14. BATTERY CONNECTIONS!

If any one else has things to add PLEASE DO!
I'm not trying to mommy you to death Brad, just know what it's like to be excited the first time you put your boat on the water after some major changes...

I personally forgot to put the drain hole plugs back into the block..... And left the hose clamp on the pump intake loose.... So as soon as I took off GALLONS coming in the boat...
Barely got it back onto the trailer...
Scared the shit out of me!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 13, 2007, 01:42:41 PM
thanks coby.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 13, 2007, 02:08:57 PM
Yeah what he said.  Right now the channel from the dock out to the main lake just might be the deepest part of the whole place!  There's LOTS of shallow spots around the edges tho.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 13, 2007, 03:12:01 PM
thanks for the heads up...it was low last time i was there (feb) and im sure its worse now cuz it hasnt rained much since.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 13, 2007, 04:27:30 PM
Do they still have the "fast lane" in the middle of elsinore?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 13, 2007, 04:45:43 PM
OOOH  YEEAAHHH !!!   Although there is a push to make it where you have to "register" in some way before you use it.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 13, 2007, 05:10:25 PM
eh, that sucks... That's where we clocked a 400HP 22' Daytona at 87MPH. Not bad for so little HP huh?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Luckie Stiff on November 13, 2007, 05:16:21 PM
SHIT!  >:( >:( >:( The wife just informed me of a long standing dinner with her parents this Sunday! Sorry Brad, I'll have to bring you a bottle of Cuervo Black to Parker...........Good luck on your maiden run.

Skip
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 13, 2007, 05:30:43 PM
may be able to make it, just talked to the girly. How far is elsinore from Castaic?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 13, 2007, 05:54:24 PM
may be able to make it, just talked to the girly. How far is elsinore from Castaic?

it looks like just under 2 hours....

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=lake+castaic,+ca&daddr=Lake+Elsinore,+CA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.641855,81.738281&ie=UTF8&z=9&om=1

thats quite a far drive.

Skip - dont sweat it bro! i never expected you to drive from Bakerstuckey!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Luckie Stiff on November 13, 2007, 05:56:36 PM
Well, wether you expected it or not, I was really stoked to see this boat come to life after all the work you've done tracking down the history and whatnot. Have fun, I can't wait til this damn money hole, I mean Hawaiian is in the water!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: flytime on November 13, 2007, 07:06:19 PM
Looks like a good turnout so far...

1. Brad
2. 76 Bonneville
3. beerjet
4. Marcsrollin
5. lilrick
6. Chromey
7. Lucky Stiff
8. Jimbo
9. Flytime(Still trying to bumm a ride)
10. Glasscutter
11.
12.
13.

hey guys....thanks for coming out to show support


9. Flytime(Still trying to bumm a ride)
But willing to help pay launch fee's. Come on guys I'm desperate. ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jet boat performance on November 13, 2007, 07:26:29 PM
Good Luck Brad and crew Brad don't heistate to call if theres any thing you need or questions you might have ,be carefull have fun .Its Great to see the support from the "socal pit crew" Lets see some pics !! Tom Rhonda and Josh
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: wizard612 on November 14, 2007, 08:33:05 AM
Brad

I talked to Craig and we will try to get there too. I'm looking free but some honeydues may appear last minute.  What time? and what's your cell # call me, don't post it!!!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jimbo on November 14, 2007, 08:55:42 AM
Hey Brad , I would like to give you my cell #  to make sure I can find you guys , don't know if thats kosher here .Also Flytime I,m should have room ,drive the short bus ( big ugly yellow 21 eliminator) .What time areyou thinking.
Jimbo.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 14, 2007, 09:53:02 AM
Brad

I talked to Craig and we will try to get there too. I'm looking free but some honeydues may appear last minute.  What time? and what's your cell # call me, don't post it!!!

Tom,

That would be REALLY cool if you guys came...you guys and your stories were one of the major motivating factors behind this boat...several who have helped me with this boat said it was an honor to be a part of a boat that has so much history.

For those of you who don't know, Craig and Tom are good friends who used to race this boat back in the early 70s. Craig drove, Tom was part of the crew. There is a thread over on hotboat here (http://www.hotboat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143406) that I created trying to find some history on the boat and was able to get in touch with Craig and Tom and they share some awesome pictures and stories of this boat.

The boat has beaten me up and taken a lot of my time in the past month.

Here is a short timeline:

Early 70's
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=381.0;attach=1113;image)

How I found it a year ago in Rod's backyard when it was on death row bound for the dump
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotboat.com%2Fforums%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D25110%26amp%3Bstc%3D1%26amp%3Bd%3D1172608975&hash=f8d4667695053ca2380c78c484a7058e29dd2fd4)

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=381.0;attach=1306;image)

It was only a month ago that bob and omar came over to flip it upside down so I could sand the bottom
[attachimg=1]

finished sanding it 2 weeks ago....
[attachimg=2]

even had the woman out there helpin...
[attachimg=3]

it was only a week and a half ago that we started assembling this boat...yes, that means in 2 weeks time, we have assembled this boat and it will be ready to run...ready to race in 3 weeks total....all while maintaining day jobs.  :o
[attachimg=4]

[attachimg=5]

This boat will be competing in the Nostalgia Jet class at Parker during Thanksgiving weekend.

Again, I want to thank everyone who has contributed...without these people, this project could not happen..

Ralph Brunt Sr and Jr, Terry Valore, Ralph's buddy Matt, Rick Ortega (lilrick), Tom and Josh at Jet Boat Performance, Kyle (bigred),  Kate (Woman!), Omar (beerjet), Bob (flytime), and Tim (wanabe)

Its close to being, but its been a long haul to get to this point. CJ712 will live again.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 14, 2007, 10:02:59 AM
that would be cool to see you tow it out there with your new el camino, since you sold your titan......hehehehe------------>

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=381.0;attach=1113;image)


that makes the whole package
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 2savage4you on November 14, 2007, 10:06:51 AM
Brad,

Seeing this makes me want to get out and get the Fantasy done, You guy's did a KILLER job on that boat and having a boat with that history is just Bitchen.

Good luck, i know you will do well ;D


2sav
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 14, 2007, 10:30:15 AM
Brad I can show you a 68 or 9 El Camino for sale on a lot in Elsinore.  From the street it looks pretty clean.  Much cooler tow vehicle for this fine looking boat. If you're gonna drive a Chevy it might as well be a cool one. j/k
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 14, 2007, 10:40:43 AM
just what i need...another moneypit  :(
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 14, 2007, 11:58:49 AM
Great job Brad!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: crewchief22 on November 14, 2007, 12:40:34 PM
What time are you planning on trying to launch?

I'm trying to arrange to get out there, I'll let you know  ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 14, 2007, 01:50:50 PM
Sunday morning....8-9ish? I don't have an exact time that I will be there.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 14, 2007, 02:51:13 PM
2 hours towing the boat is a little out of range for this weekend... Just paid my medical bills from the time when we met at the lake and Bob commented on how I looked as if I was dying. that being sick shit took a BIG hit on my wallet, not to mention I lost 20 pounds and missed a week of work.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: flytime on November 14, 2007, 05:37:11 PM
Hey Brad , I would like to give you my cell #  to make sure I can find you guys , don't know if thats kosher here .Also Flytime I,m should have room ,drive the short bus ( big ugly yellow 21 eliminator) .What time areyou thinking.
Jimbo.

Jimbo, That would be awesome. Check your PM's. Brad, already getting goose bumps to see this project in the water.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 14, 2007, 10:13:06 PM
Are any of you guys going to be bringing kids?  I told mine that they could come but that they would have to go below deck when Chromey breaks out the pics of the honeymoon  >:D

CHROMEY  you are bringing the "special" pics right?   ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Marcsrollin on November 14, 2007, 11:01:27 PM
Are any of you guys going to be bringing kids?  I told mine that they could come but that they would have to go below deck when Chromey breaks out the pics of the honeymoon  >:D

CHROMEY  you are bringing the "special" pics right?   ;D

Don't have any!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Woman! on November 14, 2007, 11:11:00 PM
haha im leaving you if you buy an el camino


wish i could come see it hit the waterrrrr that will be so neatooooo

Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: flytime on November 15, 2007, 07:23:09 AM
haha im leaving you if you buy an el camino


wish i could come see it hit the waterrrrr that will be so neatooooo



Call in sick Woman! You have to be there.
Bob
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: FORKEDUP on November 15, 2007, 08:27:14 AM
good job on the boat brad, and thanks for  making the rest of us with projects look bad...3 1/2 wks hell i am going on 2 yrs ;D ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Ralph Brunt on November 15, 2007, 08:41:17 AM
good job on the boat brad, and thanks for  making the rest of us with projects look bad...3 1/2 wks hell i am going on 2 yrs ;D ;D
but yours is painted, his is not
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 15, 2007, 08:54:33 AM
brad its cool you saw the diamond in the rough in that boat, cause it looked fugly sitting @ hotrods backyard......good to see what you made of it!!!


Quote
when Chromey breaks out the pics of the honeymoon
"no pics ever taken" its all in my head....

im bringing my kids too........kasie is 9 and shasta is 2
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: crewchief22 on November 15, 2007, 12:27:19 PM
Hey Brad, when in the process did you find out it was the Raspberry, or did you know when you bought it?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 15, 2007, 02:12:04 PM
Hey Brad, when in the process did you find out it was the Raspberry, or did you know when you bought it?

i didnt know until after i bought it. I noticed the markings on the bow where the driver's, crew, owner's names were painted under the black crap....posted it up over on hotboat and i guess someone made a few calls and next thing ya know, the original owner signs up on hotboat and starts pluggin away at all those stories.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 16, 2007, 09:13:46 AM
BREAKING  NEWS  UPDATE     BREAKING  NEWS  UPDATE      BREAKING  NEWS  UPDATE

Just checking in.  How are things going.  We're all pretty excited for you, we want to see the piece of history out making waves again.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 16, 2007, 10:03:43 AM
its getting there....i was out cutting/drilling aluminum last night and got a complaint from a neighbor....i was on a roll knockin things out and lost track of time...it was past 11 ...oops!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 16, 2007, 12:18:21 PM
My boat was in the driveway for 4 days after the fire because my storage space was being used for fire department storage... Of course the neighbors started bitching.

Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Toes on the Nose on November 16, 2007, 12:39:55 PM
I wanna see it run....... are you still a go for Sunday??
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 16, 2007, 02:49:19 PM
I wanna see it run....... are you still a go for Sunday??

yes.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jrork on November 16, 2007, 05:51:39 PM
Cool boat. Can't wait to see some in action pics......
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 17, 2007, 09:01:08 AM
many thanks to Jason (wutwzat) for helpin me out rig some stuff.....still got a lot of stuff to do today, but we're still on track for tomorrow.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Toes on the Nose on November 17, 2007, 04:21:59 PM
I'll be there...... first time at elsinore in at least 25 years......... I'll be on the look out for ya!!!
I plan on leaving here around 7ish............
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Ralph Brunt on November 17, 2007, 04:25:19 PM
what ramp? the only one i know of and use is by the baseball field, i will be leaving at 7 as well
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 17, 2007, 07:00:55 PM
It was pretty foggy out there before 9:30 or 10:00 this morning.  If you guys find the city ramp closed (by the baseball fields) head back towards the opposite corner of the lake.  Elsinore Marina is a cheaper ramp and they never close.  Just a heads up, I know I'm repeating myself.  Roost on
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Toes on the Nose on November 17, 2007, 07:19:57 PM
Yeah...... ditto on the fog...... I drove my rig from March AFB at 0430 this morning...... pea soup all the way to Corona.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: crewchief22 on November 17, 2007, 10:07:19 PM
Well I got the Hondo out and cleaned up. 

I'm planning on getting there around 8-8:30.  I don't have anyone to go with me this time so I might need some help getting it launched.  ???

I have not been to Elsinore before so if someone sees me wandering in the wrong direction, set me straight please.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 17, 2007, 10:18:41 PM
Hey Chief I have the same problem, no crew to help on the ramp. I'll be glad to convoy with you but if you get there that early you're gonna be sitting in your truck for an hour or so. I'll PM you my phone number and we can hook up in the morning if you like.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 17, 2007, 10:39:42 PM
yeah...its almost 11pm...and i live on the other side of the hill from elsinore...and its already pretty foggy here....

see you guys there.....back to work!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: crewchief22 on November 17, 2007, 10:50:24 PM
Hey Chief I have the same problem, no crew to help on the ramp. I'll be glad to convoy with you but if you get there that early you're gonna be sitting in your truck for an hour or so. I'll PM you my phone number and we can hook up in the morning if you like.

Sounds good to me

What time were you planning on heading out?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 17, 2007, 10:57:45 PM
Mostly planned on looking at the sky.  I have friends who live out there, probably will call them too.  Safe guess would be somewhere between 9 and 10.  I was out the last two weekends and there are very few people out there so no real hurry. My problem is finding help on the ramp as none of my crew is over 7 yrs old.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jimbo on November 17, 2007, 11:44:59 PM
Hey Glasscutter I plan on being at Elsinore Marina too, may be a better place to wrench on boat . Should be there about 9 to 10 if you guys need help launching ( big ugly yellow Eliminator 21 daycrusier )
Jimbo.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 18, 2007, 01:05:20 AM
This is the ramp ralph and i will be at....its the only ramp we know of...dont know where the other one is...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=700+W+Lakeshore+Dr,+Lake+Elsinore,+CA&sll=33.66784,-117.33575&sspn=0.006286,0.009978&ie=UTF8&ll=33.667872,-117.335755&spn=0.025145,0.039911&z=15&om=1

the fog has gotten worse and i can assume its pretty bad over in elsinore too. if the fog is bad in elsinore, i will probably be there a little later. no sense showing up to not launch for a few hours....plus i have some last minute things to take care of.

-brad
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: rivertard on November 18, 2007, 01:43:52 AM
Mine runs better in the fog.Ill be there 8:00 or 9:00am,total of 5 boats with me.(rivertard).
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 76 Bonneville on November 18, 2007, 06:34:29 AM
Hey Brad, maybe give us a post as you are headed out the door.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Ralph Brunt on November 18, 2007, 06:36:19 AM
Mine runs better in the fog.Ill be there 8:00 or 9:00am,total of 5 boats with me.(rivertard).
yup fords like it
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 76 Bonneville on November 18, 2007, 07:02:55 AM
 Anybody with a fog report from elsinore or temecula areas. Its clear in VC country( thats valley center).
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 18, 2007, 07:20:40 AM
7:17 am   No Fog at the lake is the report.    I'm outta here.   ;D   ;D    ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: flytime on November 18, 2007, 07:21:43 AM
What the fuk are we waiting for? Let's roll.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 2savage4you on November 18, 2007, 07:29:01 AM
What the fuk are we waiting for? Let's roll.

How a bout rolling some video while your out there ;)

This way people like me that cant make it can still watch the Maiden Voyage ;D

Good luck to you Brad.

2sav
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 18, 2007, 07:37:10 AM
too much topsecret info to be revealed in the video.......

im loading up and on my way!!!!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: propless on November 18, 2007, 09:17:20 AM
 Good luck to all !!   I cant wait to see some pics of the "Bradsberry" back in action.  I wish I could have made it down there for this, looks like the whole So Cal fleet will be there  ;D.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Woman! on November 18, 2007, 09:50:51 AM
woo hoooo!!!!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 18, 2007, 10:24:39 AM
leaving now!

see ya all there (i know everyones already there!)
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Woman! on November 18, 2007, 02:44:09 PM
haha wow you lagggg  ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: HDriderTH on November 18, 2007, 04:39:38 PM
......well?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Woman! on November 18, 2007, 05:57:57 PM
oh the suspenseeeeeee
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: beerjet on November 18, 2007, 06:09:39 PM
......well?
oh the suspenseeeeeee
Turds dont float.....

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Toes on the Nose on November 18, 2007, 06:20:24 PM
Hey Omar....... I understand your day was as good as mine.

We're gonna have to install a light bar off a tow truck on Chromey's Omega....lol
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: beerjet on November 18, 2007, 06:22:33 PM
Hey Omar....... I understand your day was as good as mine.

We're gonna have to install a light bar off a tow truck on Chromey's Omega....lol
No wonder we didnt see chromey or you today .

I have to give a huge thanks to 76 bonnevile for the tow and Glasscutter for letting me and my buddy tag along in his ride .

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: wutwzat on November 18, 2007, 07:31:23 PM
Mine runs better in the fog.Ill be there 8:00 or 9:00am,total of 5 boats with me.(rivertard).

Holy Sh!t! Your still around Mike? LMAO!

Whats up?

Well how did everything go? Did she at least float? Get the bugs worked out and ready for Parker?
Jason
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: lilrick on November 18, 2007, 07:38:10 PM
yah!! What the hell happened???
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Ralph Brunt on November 18, 2007, 07:44:13 PM
oh what a day >:(
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: lilrick on November 18, 2007, 07:46:29 PM
well, what happened?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 76 Bonneville on November 18, 2007, 07:54:48 PM
No wonder we didnt see chromey or you today .

I have to give a huge thanks to 76 bonnevile for the tow and Glasscutter for letting me and my buddy tag along in his ride .

-beerjet-
No problem on the tow, glad we could help. I've been at that end of the rope a few times over the years myself. Did you figure out what the problem was?  
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 18, 2007, 08:34:24 PM
well, i was there for about 30 min....45min tops and left. Thanks to everyone who came out to support and I am sorry for not getting to talk to many of you. We had to rush to the ER (Brunt Racing) get the patient (Raspberry) back on the operating table.

First off - the steering was backwards - in the mess of the rush to get this thing ready, i didnt even look to see if the damn thing was put on right. So I said screw it and was going to at least get this damn boat on a plane - I deserved that, safe or not.

The boat didnt even make it out of the no wake zone and the damn thing died.

First thing we thought was that it was flooded....but then noticed there was no fuel pressure....or spark....so we assumed it was the pin on the distributor.....but that was fine when we pulled it.....then we noticed the cam wasnt spinning....so we assumed it was a cam pin.

pulled the timing cover to find this....

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timing chain and gears completely destroyed...we figured it was the POS edlebrock shit we used....so we had to pull the oil pan to sift out all the metal from the timing chain and gear that had fallen into the pan. After we drained the oil and pulled the pan....i found this...

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....the fuel pump arm broke off and went into the timing chain...causing it to granade.....it was a 4 day old clay smith fuel pump. I am going to swing by clay smith tomorrow and see if they have any ideas as to what caused this and get a replacement.

We ripped it apart, cleaned it up, and put it back together.....in about 5 hours.

Here is a few pics of the boat at the ramp before the mayhem began....

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Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: pw_Tony on November 18, 2007, 08:39:35 PM
Ouch, don't see that everyday.

So what's the new plan? Throw a timing gear set ($40?) and another fuel pump?

Not race time yet, still got some hours left. I hope you can make it  :)
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 18, 2007, 08:41:24 PM
Major thanks to Ralph and his Pops....i honestly dont know what I would do without you guys...

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Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 18, 2007, 08:44:28 PM
Ouch, don't see that everyday.

nope.  :-\

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So what's the new plan? Throw a timing gear set ($40?) and another fuel pump?

done.  >:D

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Not race time yet, still got some hours left. I hope you can make it  :)

i will make it..even if it kills me....and I have had a few close calls...

the motor is running again and I'll be testing in havasu tuesday/wednesday.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 18, 2007, 08:52:21 PM
That's the spirit B-Rad  stiff drink   stiff upper lip  stiff . . . well you know the drill.  Good luck at Parker.  Sorry we missed you today.  Hey BeerJ  I still have some of your beers.  I'll keep em cold for ya.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Ema Non-Performance Marine - BANNED on November 18, 2007, 09:06:13 PM
Not trying to be a smart ass, but how are the valves ? Do you have dish pistons ? I don't honestly think the fuel pump was the cause. I have had that happen in my race truck before once, Cloyes set and Carter pump. The chains have to be inspected before use as I have had to send 3 back to manufacturer on different occasions. It is alot more common than you would think, and is not an Edlebrock problem. I would do a cyl pressure test or leak down test, nothing worse than losing a engine that could have been saved.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 18, 2007, 09:49:09 PM
Here is a closer picture of the broken off piece of the pump arm....

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there is teeth marks and it is crushed...like it went into the timing set.

Along with the new fuel pump, this was a brand new timing chain set.

I will get a compression tester and do a test. I've been meaning to anyways...thanks for the suggestion.

When we discovered that the cam wasnt turning at the launch ramp, my first concern was the valves, as you stated. I asked Ralph Sr and he said that its not a concern and I have plenty of clearance. From my experience with VW motors (take a 1.8 turbo 20 valve for example) when you throw a timing belt ...you just distroyed your valve train...all 20 of them....and they are roughly $120 a piece, not to mention the cost of head work on 20 valve ports. We went through it on a buddy's Audi TT and a VW GTI. Not fun any way you look at it.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: h2oicon on November 18, 2007, 10:14:23 PM
brad, you going to be at havasu from when to when i should be there on friday if i can close up all loose ends of my business, xmas now the other company starts to really crank up and where you going to be what area
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 18, 2007, 10:21:36 PM
brad, you going to be at havasu from when to when i should be there on friday if i can close up all loose ends of my business, xmas now the other company starts to really crank up and where you going to be what area

I am driving out tuesday morning...racing in parker friday and saturday...drive back sunday. Marc will be driving out with me....Woman! (Kate) is driving out wednesday night and bigred (kyle) is driving out thursday night loaded on tryptophan.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 19, 2007, 05:58:43 AM
That sucks Brad. Sorry to here you had all that trouble.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: crewchief22 on November 19, 2007, 06:46:27 AM
To bad we missed you at the lake, but glad to hear your going to make it to Parker.  ;D

Thanks to Flytime for the pics of the Hondo in action, I'll to get a few posted soon.

Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jet boat performance on November 19, 2007, 08:21:35 AM
Brad sorry the wet test went poorly, we were all cheering for you to have a succesful day. IMO the fuel pump arm broke first & interfered with (and broke) the T chain. re the valves ,cam size and cam timing is everything if the motor has compression and starts and runs its unlikely theres any problem there. Let me know what if anything you might need to get you back on track! Happy to help in anyway we can  Tom and crew
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 19, 2007, 09:00:02 AM
Sucks all went the way it did. Better now than at the races. Good luck, like Tom said, if you need anything and I have it I'll overnight it to you.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: old rigger on November 19, 2007, 09:19:18 AM
well, i was there for about 30 min....
First off - the steering was backwards - in the mess of the rush to get this thing ready, i didnt even look to see if the damn thing was put on right. So I said screw it and was going to at least get this damn boat on a plane - I deserved that, safe or not.

No not too safe or smart. We had a boat get out at Hawaiian that had the rack flipped and the steering was backwards. The dealer took the boat to the water and discoverd the problem, said 'screw it' he could drive it like that and took the new owners for a test drive instead of taking 15 minutes to correct it. Long story short, he couldn't drive it like that and in a turn got flustered and stuffed the boat into a mountain, and in the process struffed the new owners wife through the windshield. It was a tri hull jet. Tore her face completly off, they had to air lift her to a hospital to save her. Huge lawsuit, she collected big bucks, deservedly so, from Hawaiian the dealer.

Sometimes the lack of judgement that boaters show just totally amazes me.  Hate to say it but I'm glad your boat broke before you hurt yourself, or worse, someone else.

Better luck next time and you might want to get in the habit of double checking your work.  ;)
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 19, 2007, 09:58:02 AM
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wish i could come see it hit the waterrrrr that will be so neatooooo

you should have seen him hit the green bouy...lol  ;D


im glad i was out there to help anybody who needed it....(3- tows by the end of the day) i went looking for omar yesterday and could not find him ( i was sure i could spot the orange boat from accross the lake)
but i missed you omar, you already put it away on the trailer.....i was going to go get more gas and go over and see you in the cove and keep you company but my little one was restless and we needed to take her home....
nd
it was cool to see everybody again....and ps. can i get some karma around here people!!!!!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jimbo on November 19, 2007, 10:12:39 AM
Hey Brad , sorry you had those problems but sounds like you guys are some tenacious MOFO,s (tear down ) good to have friends(Ralph and his dad) I got to meet Ralph and 76 boneville and drive by hi to you .I can't believe how well your boat looked for as much time you had to work on it ,I was pretty excited seeing it launch .Wish I could of B.S with you guys more but I have a cast on my foot and once I had boat in the water I couldn't come to shore with out putting my boat back on the trailerand I was working on it and burning off some old fuel . My boat ran great  but I,m down a good 8 mph after jet rebuild ,I checked my timing yesterday ( have msd-6 with msd mech dist ,when i had engine out it was frozen rusted cleaned and lubed ) I could only get about 10 degrees adv @ 2500 rpm set initial timing at 5 BTC but didn't run good ended up setting it at 10 BTC with about 20 to 22 degrees total . Any ideas , boat ran great other wise will chck comp today for low hole . Any way Good luck to all at Bluewater and have a good Thanksgiving .
Jimbo
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 19, 2007, 11:00:04 AM
always good times @ brunt racing......


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Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 19, 2007, 11:15:48 AM
Chromey - WTF were you doing yesterday at the dock? We were sitting just outside the 5mph markers waiting for you.  We were all kinda wondering why the boat gets tied up to the dock running for like 15 minutes?  That was you right? Omar, Ron and my crew sat in the cove by ourselves most of the day except for a brief visit from those guys sitting on the beach just to the side of the ramp.  Catch ya next time I guess.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 19, 2007, 11:45:22 AM
I'm no stranger to last minute efforts at getting her all together.... If you need some last minute help I'd be glad to drive down wednesday after work...


My old one turned out alright.

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Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 19, 2007, 12:23:58 PM
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Chromey - WTF were you doing yesterday at the dock?

just hanging out i guess, i had been back and forth to the dock checking if anybody need anything, and then towards the 1:00ish i was hanging out there eating lunch w/ the kids and was low on gas, didnt want to go out and have to get towed in my self....
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: GlassCutter on November 19, 2007, 12:44:16 PM
For THAT drive I think UNDONE needs some Karma Brad.  When you get some free time of course   :-*
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 2savage4you on November 19, 2007, 01:03:24 PM
UNDONE.   

 I have to tell you man from sitting here looking at your boat.

Its freaking Bitchen, i love that style.  I hope my boat turns out that nice ;D




2sav
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 19, 2007, 01:24:23 PM
If all the parts were there it would've only taken 2-3 days to finish.... Lack of parts = a full week of after work labor until the wee hours of the morning before the next day of work. I know exactly where you're at Brad, exactly how you feel. I was in a rush to get it all together for our annual spring break trip. You've inspired me to want to start another project Brad. Maybe next year I'll join your ranks in the NJ class.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Legal Chemistry on November 19, 2007, 05:31:25 PM
I still have yet to make it out to a gathering... but at least you found out these problems b4 parker.  Sounds like there is a helluva good group of people here to have that pulled and cleaned up before the end of the day -major props to those that stepped up. 

Good luck at the races! 
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 19, 2007, 06:48:16 PM
Hate to say it but I'm glad your boat broke before you hurt yourself, or worse, someone else.

In the back of my head, I thought the same thing as I was being towed back in (thanks chromey)....I dont think anyone can understand how nerve racking that putt out of the no wake zone was as i tried to psycologicly trick myself that left was right and right was left.

Initially, I thought I was going to have to drill new holes n shit in order to get it right. but since I set it up center steer, i left the helm where it was and just routed the cable up the other side of the boat.

Anyways, I just got back from ClaySmith and had a long talk with George Striegel about the issue at hand...I showed him the parts and he was stumped as well...he came up with several scenerio's as to what could have possibly happened, but wasnt 100% sure on any of them. I had him install a new arm on the pump and while that was being done, I was lookin around his show room and noticed a trophy for World Champion CompJet 1974  :o ...So I asked him about it and we got to talking....he remembered craig and the raspberry vividly and was delighted to hear about its return. He took me in back to his office to show me a picture he had of him at long beach passing Harold Bruce on the inside while airborn and the bow diving. Very cool picture. I let him know that we have all brought compjet back and will be racing again this weekend for the first time. He was excited to hear of the news.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Luckie Stiff on November 19, 2007, 06:51:18 PM
George is a great guy, one of the best engine builders on this planet, be neat to see him run a CJ boat!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jet boat performance on November 19, 2007, 07:28:30 PM
Sorry for the "thread interupt' Brad but undone thats a VERY nice boat !! Tom
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 76 Bonneville on November 19, 2007, 11:03:56 PM
I did the same thing about 8-10 years ago, switched out the rotory steering for the rack. Took it out to Elsinore for a preseason run, along with my brother in laws boat. Started to back it off the trailer and it didn't seam to be responding ask my son to check if the had become unbolted. I turned left the pump turned right. We spent the next couple of hours skiing, and wakeboarding, Very stressful afternoon, especailly running side by side with my brother in laws Liberty at 60+ thinking the whole time " turn at him to get away from him". Should have spent the 15 min. at the dock and flipped the rack.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jet boat performance on November 20, 2007, 08:20:58 AM
I INSTALLED a customers rack that way years ago man was he pissed he later told me as hard as he tried he could not drive that boat (his mind wouldn't let him)   Tom
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 20, 2007, 09:03:42 AM
Lucky for me, my friend had already put his in backwards and was able to lead me in the right direction...
Funny thing is, when I put the gas pedal in I guess I used screws that were too short 1 1/4" (all I had in the toolbox and I wanted to be on the water). The first time I floored it, the pedal came off the floor and it was stuck wide open... good times, good times.... By the time I pulled the key out, my buddy had pulled the two wires on the ignition box. Wonderful. THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ARE MOST DEFINITELY NECESSARY!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 82daytona on November 20, 2007, 03:48:17 PM
Lucky for me, my friend had already put his in backwards and was able to lead me in the right direction...
Funny thing is, when I put the gas pedal in I guess I used screws that were too short 1 1/4" (all I had in the toolbox and I wanted to be on the water). The first time I floored it, the pedal came off the floor and it was stuck wide open... good times, good times.... By the time I pulled the key out, my buddy had pulled the two wires on the ignition box. Wonderful. THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ARE MOST DEFINITELY NECESSARY!

:o :o :o
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: HDriderTH on November 20, 2007, 05:03:20 PM
Well ok...................I did it too........once
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 20, 2007, 05:15:18 PM
Are you still in need of help Brad? I'm ready to go if you say the word. Even have two engine blocks in the back of my truck...
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: HDriderTH on November 20, 2007, 05:32:42 PM
I'll be there too. Undone, you should come down just to shake some hands.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 21, 2007, 07:55:11 AM
To Brad's house?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 21, 2007, 08:49:27 AM
brad left to havasu @ 6:00pm yesterday...should be testing and tuning today and thursday , racing on friday & saturday @ bluewater in parker
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Ralph Brunt on November 21, 2007, 10:19:05 AM
too windy couldd not test today
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: MADSKILLZ on November 21, 2007, 11:33:54 AM
To windy where? Havasu?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Ema Non-Performance Marine - BANNED on November 21, 2007, 12:25:54 PM
To windy where? Havasu?

It is blowing about 30 +mph right now !
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Toes on the Nose on November 21, 2007, 08:03:46 PM
that Sucks!!!!
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 21, 2007, 08:08:57 PM
yeah, the wind is still going now....hoping it will die by the morning. Terry and I will be testing....I will test reguardless of weather conditions....i need to shake the bugs out before i get on the race course.

Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Ema Non-Performance Marine - BANNED on November 21, 2007, 08:37:06 PM
yeah, the wind is still going now....hoping it will die by the morning. Terry and I will be testing....I will test reguardless of weather conditions....i need to shake the bugs out before i get on the race course.



Just to let you know Brad, my dad has the same boat, it is very capable in shit water, as we have gone outside the Golden Gate with it, BTW - his has a I/O. Good luck and have fun !
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 22, 2007, 01:42:57 PM
She runs great!....cant wait for tomorrow!

thanks to everyone who has helped out.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Toes on the Nose on November 22, 2007, 02:15:00 PM
Congrats !!!!! We'll be rootin for ya

Danny
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: HDriderTH on November 25, 2007, 09:06:55 AM
Brad were you looking for tapered tanks?

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/488748451.html
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: flytime on November 25, 2007, 10:21:54 AM
Is that Rod's brother? J/K Rod ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Toes on the Nose on November 25, 2007, 03:31:56 PM
Is that Rod's brother? J/K Rod ;D

LMAO!!! ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 25, 2007, 07:05:32 PM
Her flight was short lived....but she sure handled well.

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Oil splattered from the transom to the back of my seat...what a mess
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Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: propless on November 25, 2007, 07:27:02 PM
 No problem Brad a little JB weld and some Bondo and that block will be good as new !  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Luckie Stiff on November 25, 2007, 07:43:52 PM
OUCH! Those pics look eerily similar to the 460 in the Eliminator, 'cept I didn't hurt the block.
Brad, if you're interested I have a complete, intake to pan, DT9E 460, came out of a 1984 truck
it owes me $100, and you can have it for same (maybe a SCJB shirt  ;D)
just let me know and I'll grab it up from the machine shop before they do a tear down.

I'm using my old D1VE block, it's been prepped and is patiently awaiting the rotating mass.

Let me know


Skip

BTW- Boat looks kick ass man, looked good on the water too.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 25, 2007, 07:51:26 PM
thanks for the offer skip....i will let you know soon about that block.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 26, 2007, 07:39:09 AM
oh man... That's a bummer. Did you figure out what the first thing to let go was?
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 26, 2007, 07:42:20 AM
oh man... That's a bummer. Did you figure out what the first thing to let go was?

not yet...i have yet to pull it out of the boat and disect it....and that wont happen for a couple of days.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: jet boat performance on November 26, 2007, 08:40:11 AM
Great Job Guys were very proud of you ! Tom Rhonda and Josh
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: UNDONE on November 27, 2007, 10:41:45 AM
over-rev a bit? That seems to be the word on the SCJB street...
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 27, 2007, 10:44:37 AM
over-rev a bit? That seems to be the word on the SCJB street...

Ralph seems to think it was on its way out and that was just the icing on the cake. If it wasn't for the 5 warm-up laps waiting for Jim to get his shit together, I could have finished that race.  :P
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: 2savage4you on November 27, 2007, 10:59:19 AM
Ralph seems to think it was on its way out and that was just the icing on the cake. If it wasn't for the 5 warm-up laps waiting for Jim to get his shit together, I could have finished that race.  :P


Next time he slows you down.

Race without him ;) maybe he will get the picture Huh >:D


2sav

Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 27, 2007, 11:11:02 AM

Next time he slows you down.

Race without him ;) maybe he will get the picture Huh >:D


2sav

normally they dont.
Title: Re: Raspberry Maiden Voyage - Elsinore
Post by: CHROMEY on November 27, 2007, 12:06:22 PM
HEY wheres my post...i was just kidding...
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