20 MA project continues

[Blue_Heron]

Lookin good, Jorge. Make sure you get all the little details now. The gloss in the top coat will show up way more flaws than the primer.
Dave

[Seacraft84]

Looks good. Try some piranha putty, or 3M glaze putty to fill in the last pinholes and places. Drys quick and fills easily.

[eggsuckindog]

You still looking for a motor - couple nice sounding ones on Scream & Fly that seem priced fair. These are mostly 20" which are usually hard to find. You just missed this one, would have been sweet:

I have a 80 hour Stage Two Monty 4.0 Liter V-8 motor for sale. Motor has a fingerported block and pistons, special Monty intake, Boyesen reeds, 150 lbs compression heads, and big bore carbs. Block has been ported by Gordon to similar specs as STV Keith's motors (search STV Keith's V-8 Dyno Sheets). The only difference is that my motor has big bore carbs for more high rpm power. The motor has a 20" midsection. The lower unit has a Bob's Big Foot Nosecone with low water pickups. The gearcase is pinned, has a new propshaft, propshaft bearing and seals, and is filled with Mercury Racing oil. The cowling was painted to match my boat and is in good shape. The motor was maintained and tuned by Tom Booth at Riverside Marine in North Little Rock Arkansas. All the electronics are in good working order (rev limiter is disconnected). To run, all this motor needs is a hot battery, a high volume electric fuel pump, and 93 octane fuel mixed with xd 50 oil. You will probably need to rejet motor because it is jetted fat because my boat was heavy (running weight usually between 3500-4500 lbs). To my knowledge, everything about this motor is in excellent condition. I also have the ability to ship this motor at discounted freight rates. Price is $4500.00 or best offer. You can call me at 870-830-3222 7am to 10pm CDT, pm me, or ask any questions on this forum. Thanks. Baker Fullerton.



Kidding but a couple nice 200's, I was thinking of you

[jorgeinmiami]

I will be needing an engine but I've decided to concentrate my efforts to getting the boat ready for the motor.

I still have so much to do and $$buy$$ and even after that the trailer needs some attention.

Your motor sounds nice but may be a little more engine than what I'm looking for....and running premium gas...yikes

I did miss out on a nice Merc 200 that was in great shape with great compression that needed a lower unit and I could have had it for $500...slept on that one

[eggsuckindog]

Scream & Fly is a great source for us fishing mota guys - they have no use for stock parts - LU and such. Saw some well priced stock motors and some nice drop on powerheads for example if you find a blown up one around that has a decent lower end. I'd keep checking over there.

[jorgeinmiami]

Well the project continues.
bought the primer to get the console splash well and hatches primed in the next few days. Then on to the hull.
Only "problem" is that I bought a townhouse in the Keys and this is the 1st wekkend that it's ours, Soooooo I imagine that the weekend will be down there relaxing. It will give me soem inspiration to get the boat done sooner!!!!

Pictures to follow as I progress

[DonV]

Your motor sounds nice but may be a little more engine than what I'm looking for....and running premium gas...yikes

Just to let you know....now that you are the proud new owner of a place in the Keys....the non-ethanol 90 octane gas is $4.19 a gallon in Islamorada at Caloosa Cove Marina. Oh yeah that's at the pumps out front, add $.20 for the pump out back on the water. Congrats on the purchase!!!!

[jorgeinmiami]

Well I spayed the hatches and console and splash well.

It came out better that I thought for the 1st time doing such a big job.

The floor hatches that cover the gas tank and is below the Console will be painted with non skid so I think it's not that important to have it perfect. Now the console has 2 areas that have pinholes showing and 1 area were you can see where I covered up the square hole where I plan to put guages electronics etc......

That part I know more fairing sanding is needed

But how do I tackle the pinholes? best/easiest method?

Pics in the morning

[jorgeinmiami]

Rain here in Miami so no sanding today

[red20]

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/2344834732.html

might be a good fit for your MA. (not mine just saw it and fig'd I' pass on)