Re: 27 project
 

Steve, I'm not sure which one's they are, but they are BIG
6's for sure... :cool:
My marine mechanic buddy is going to ID them this week.

The literature from Moesly's SeaCraft.com says 160HP
Had one friend tell me (another SeaCraft'er)
that only 18 were made. But with kerneltugboat's serial
being #221 makes me wonder... :D
Carla, press your dad's memory for how many they
think they turned out... ;)

See ya, Ken

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That thing is awesome. Gonna love following this project. Keep the boat porn coming! :D

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The 150, 160 and 165 hp Mercruiser inline 6 motors from 1967 through 1973 were all 250 cid.

In 1969 Mercruiser made what was called the "250/250".
It was the 250 cid inline 6 made to produce 250 hp. It had a marinized version of the Carter Thermoquad carburetor on an intake manifold made by Offenhauser, and through-hull exhaust.

Thunderbird made several 23' Formula hulls equipped with twin 250/250 motors for the offshore racing market, and I had one of these in Waterway Marina in Palm Beach Gardens in '83.

Anacapri also had the twin 250/250 setup listed as an option on their 24' hull in 1969. I don't know if they ever actually made one.

I know AMF/Slickcraft produced at least 5 of their 1969 23' hulls with this power setup. My Dad owned one of them, and his was the 5th hull made with that power setup. When I was 10 years old, I thought it was the fastest family boat on the water 'cuz it would run about 50-55 mph.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...ckcraft235.jpg

According to the records I can find, Mercruiser only sold the 292 cid inline 6 motors from 1969 to 1973, and they were rated at either 200 hp or 215 hp.

Re: 27 project
 

Ken-
Man, the 1st part of the job is already done! I 2nd the Poly Glow comment!! It would shine her right up! That boat is sweet. Great shots, especially the highway leaf shot.

Re: 27 project
 

I also use the Hwy Leaf trick quite a bit, works pretty dam good too. It actually determines where I launch sometimes.

Ken it sure looks better just being washed and cleaned a bit

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Yeah, I don't launch until the leaves stop blowing out, either. A lot of leaves = further ramp. :D

******** eXtreme Makeover---- 27' Edition*******
 

Today was the day to shuck the balls of rust in the
engine compartment. "A" frame worked great, just a fuzz
to narrow.. :eek:

Port engine came out first
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...13-2010001.jpg

Then the starboard
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...13-2010003.jpg

Loaded on trailer, ready for scrap yard
starboard fuel tank came out as well.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...13-2010006.jpg

Some of the tasty food that the rats liked
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...13-2010005.jpg

Found 2 pig weights in the bow. :eek: :eek: :rolleyes:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...13-2010007.jpg

Tomorrow is another day of gutting whatever.

See ya, Ken

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Ken are you sure you cant refurbish those engines ? :D

Gotta love the Harbor Freight Gantry Crane. Sure comes in handy. I widened mine a little as there is room to move the two vertical legs out a couple inches on either side. I have 98.5 inches between the verticals now and I think I can go wider still. You will have to drill some new holes...take a look and you will know what I'm talking about.

strick

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Strick, look close at the top... ;)
Been there done that. :cool:
First thing I did when it came home was re-drill
the 1/2 inch holes on the plate.

The beam is 9.8 on this tank!

Believe me those engines are beyond gone.
When we wrapped the chain and it hit the oil
pan they busted open and water poured out.

Ken

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Ken.

"""Believe me those engines are beyond gone.
When we wrapped the chain and it hit the oil
pan they busted open and water poured out.""""""

Are you sure YOU didn't put that water in the oil pans with that power washer??? They looked just fine to me - NOT! ;) ;) ;)