Splashed boat, Finally!

brhodes · #1 06-22-2003, 02:31 PM

Finally got my 1970CC wet for the first time yesterday. The shakedown cruise was a resounding success thanks to all the mechanical help from my friend Pat. He posted some pictures at boatzone. I think the steering box will have to be replaced and the binnacle, but that's minor stuff at this point. I may learn to live with the I/O setup after all. She topped out at 27, but the rpm count is unconfirmed because I think the tach needs replacing too. Again minor. Can't wait to start fishing off of her. Now if it would quit raning for a few days around here.

Bruce

Jason LaVey · #2 06-22-2003, 09:42 PM

Hey there. If your the yellow 20, and your buddy posted on tidalfish.com, NICE looking boat. Did you paint the boat? Where did you find her? Jason

Shadetree · #3 06-22-2003, 10:31 PM

Here's some pics from the shakedown run, went pretty well, one small oil leak(hopefully I got that fixed today!), and we got some issues with the shifter, but I'm on it [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] I certainly have learned more about sterndrive theory than I ever wanted to know, but I'll add it to the library of stuff in my head, and it's there for anyone to pick at [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Here's the happy owner!!

I'll throw the rest of the pics up on the album site here directly.
Got beer? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
Pat (Shadetree) in MD

brhodes · #4 06-23-2003, 07:54 AM

Jason

I bought her in Stevensonville, MD from a guy who actually lives in Fairfax, VA. He bought it out of Miami. He was the one that had it painted (imron) and put in the T top. It used to be mutard yellow. He also put in a leaning post but it is too big for the boat. Most of our work has been on teh engine and the sterndrive. Plenty there to do.

Bruce

Jason LaVey · #5 06-24-2003, 02:17 PM

Bruce,
Congrats, nice boat. Hope to see you in mid-bay. Jason