New Guy, First Boat, 1987 SN2001

timing was off. Engine seems to be running perfect now. I still haven't lake tested.

I have a deluxe stern seat that came out of a 1985 Ski Nautique I will sell.

edwardsjr1 wrote: I moved some things around and installed a new, mechanical 650. I checked the vacuum and its 5 inhg at idle. I read its supposed to be at 17 for a fresh engine. Could this be the reason the secondaries weren't opening on the stock carb?

After you're done testing, be sure to replace that automotive carb with a marine specific one so you don't turn your engine compartment into a bomb.

I moved some things around and installed a new, mechanical 650. I checked the vacuum and its 5 inhg at idle. I read its supposed to be at 17 for a fresh engine. Could this be the reason the secondaries weren't opening on the stock carb?

If it still has points I would be checking Dwell. I just helped a local with his and it hit a wall at 2500 and popped and sputtered after that. New points and set dwell. Smooth as glass to 4800.

holley 4160? Who rebuilt it? Did the secondary diaphragm get changed? Is the power valve correct? What do the primary jets look like from idle up to 2500 rpm? Is 2500 rpm at WOT?

secondary don't open until there is enough vacuum, so you need to be 3/4 throttle or better i believe.

rebel skier wrote: Jon, I want to see a pic of what they did to the back of the boat when you have a chance. I am wondering if what you called a storage box is some kind of poor mans ballast tank that they filled with water for weight.

Here you go, its a storage box... with no seat back. Who knows why

Jon,

I want to see a pic of what they did to the back of the boat when you have a chance. I am wondering if what you called a storage box is some kind of poor mans ballast tank that they filled with water for weight.

Hollywood wrote: so you've got the fiberglass pedestal (backwards, it should slant rearward) and also the aluminum plates, that's it... get some sliders then shim/washer it to taste

so this would work?

Gary S wrote: That's an Indianapolis drivers seat conversion for the vertically challenged

It sure looks like the Indy conversion!
Edward,
Do you remember the sellers first name?

Hollywood wrote: we cannot answer that. your picture sucks, nobody knows what you have.

Here a re hopefully some less sucky pics.

Go to the Christines link above and there is a photo gallery. You can look at the interiors of late 80s like yours. If you like what you see, borrow your buddies rear bench seat long enough to copy the plywood base. Then contact Christines and they will send you skins that will just staple on and your rear seat will be in the style of the delux interior your boat came with.

Welcome aboard. Hope you really enjoy your 2001.

looks like he has the fiberglass pedestal, albeit backwards lol

from what I can tell now he needs the cone washers, some nuts & bolts, and then just the sliders.

if you're really that short you can shim the sliders with some square tubing between the fiberglass pedestal and the tracks.

seems like the cone washers primarily got the tracks off the pedestal so you could grasp the adjusting lever

Monster towers are so fugly that what is on there now would look better!!

Extended pylons or if you really want a tower look at New Dimensions FCT clone.

For the back seat, custom fab something or look for someone parting one out and buy the back seat.

edwardsjr1 wrote: GlassSeeker wrote: I suggest the removal of the "tower" and getting a FlyHigh. This would be just as functional and much much more aesthetically appealing 👍 I'm a fan of the monster tower, It's round, doesn't look like a mad max boat.

X2 on a Fly High

It's your boat, but Monster Towers are Fugly IMO.