Updated: 7/25/2014 (10 years ago)

Originally Posted: 5/14/2014

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Spent the better part of 2 years restoring this guy. Its 90% complete and only needs a few more cosmetic things to be finished. I've been relocated to Philadelphia so unfortunately I need to liquidate some of my toys. Moderately rare pass thru windshield 196 carbed with the Protec Ignition has around 600 hrs on the hull and 5hrs on the fresh rebuild. Tons of upgrades(and extras) including a rebuilt/upgraded top end and other goodies feel free to email me for more details. Swatkins can attest that this sucker can pull a barefooter right out of his suit. My original plan was to build this boat specifically for footing with a focus on reliability, holeshot, and top end power. As you will see from the list below I went top of the line with the idea I would be keeping this boat for a long time.

*Gt40P head upgrade (Clearwater Cylinder Head)
*Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifold
*Rebuilt newer style 4150 with integrated pcv and larger power valve(no clearance issues)
*New OEM PCM Risers and manifolds
*New Log assembly, coupler, and strut bearings
*Acme #422 prop
*New trailer modified to fit SN hull. Disc brakes, winch, break away tongue, etc. brand new tires
*Just installed Christine's(original color/logos) interior
*Upgraded marine grade heavy gauge battery cables
*New battery
*Fitted cover bought from White Marine

Extras include a spare protec ignition system(pulled off a running boat 2 years ago), RPM based perfect pass(its installed but I never tested it) Barefoot boom with height adjuster and extension(needs new cables cough swatkins), Skylon pole, Barefoot front toe handle, and a whole box of misc extra hingers, cupholders, etc I've collected over the years for it. Only known issues is the voltmeter doesn't work(I have a new one) and the flex plate sometimes rattles a little on cold reverse(goes away when warm).
Things I had left to do:
*Replace carpet
*Wetsand/wax hull – Starting to show a tad cloudy
*Possibly replace rub rail – works/seals fine just has a few gouges/bumps from PO
*Either block up the front bow stop and keep winch, or cut off and weld on original mit(pulled off the original trailer)
*Install stereo – Ill throw in the kenwood head unit with ipod connector and a crap ton of marine grade speaker wire. The Speaker holes have been reinforced to accommodate the polk db651 speakers, which I never got around to ordering.
*Replace volt meter – again I have a brand new one
*Eventually replace the flexplate – Preventative-wise since its up there in hours. I would do it in the next year heck its only $120.