Recent content by Hydro Junkie

Just a heads up, the boats are somewhat mixed. Some sections are listed by year, others by the "U" numbers, others by hull number and some by a mixture of all the above. You may have to do some searching to find the boat you're looking for but, with some patience, you will probably find what...

That's easy: BUILD A BOAT TO RELIEVE THE ANGER!!!!

If you think it's a pain now, wait until you get to the point of installing the non trips and decks. That's when the stuff really hits the fan :eek:

Great, as soon as I can get the time and funds, I'll give you a shout :cool:

Don, you still have some fittings in stock? I'd like 5 or 6 pairs if you can do it. Not looking for fast shipping at this point as it will probably be a few weeks before I'll be able to send payment. Just curious as to availability. Thanks

Have you checked with Aircraft Spruce? I bought a bunch of 1/4" 72" long triangle spruce stick stock a while back.

I would have to agree with Mike, tow it in. If the rudder, prop or turn fin is sharp or pointed anywhere, it could puncture one (or both) of the pontoons. I bought a fishing kayak to use as a chase boat. I wouldn't try to lift a large hydroplane onto that either, not unless it was damaged to...

A 7X18 is heavy for an F150? I pull a 26ft camp trailer with a 5.3L 2011 Tahoe at speeds of 70 plus without a problem. The trailer, with a full load, weighs in at around 5800lbs, can't see your cargo trailer weighing more than that. I like what you've done with the inside of your trailer...

What boat were you given? Maybe we could figure out what you could make it in to

Bill, first off, Welcome to the forum. As for your question, it was, originally anyway, the 7612, Miss Budweiser. Unlike when the boat was first built, the cockpit was in the front, instead of behind the Merlin Engine

I can see why you're having a hard time finding anything on that boat. It missed everything prior to Detroit where it ran as the Richard Buick Special, scoring a 4th in heat 1A before a day ending DNF in heat 2. The boat ran as the Risley's in Madison, earning a 3rd and 4th and, a week later...

Bondrite 1132 Alodine chemical conversion coating. This stuff is used in aviation to prevent corrosion of aluminum. The drawback is it's not cheap at $194 for a "touch up" pen, plus shipping. It is easy to use, just like using a hiliter on a bare aluminum surface, just don't touch it until...

Just out of curiosity, will a cowl for an older version work with the new one? I might be interested in buying a kit, or three :rolleyes:

Just curious, who's hardware did you use? I know the rudder assembly is a Speedmaster, don't know the engine mount, strut, shaft or turn fin.

Now Steve, we have to at least try to give the impression that this thread has a positive tone to it, don't we? ;)