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JoeinNY 
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 Posted: November-12-2008 at 11:47am |
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Not starting on that boat till the fall could be considered correctcraftfan abuse... Looks like you have a few motor choices if you want to go the Pete B route. Although really the only choice would be trying to locate the 200hp chysler... |
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M3Fan
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Posted: November-12-2008 at 11:49am |
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I love the "Big Arrow" motif on the deck planking design. Um... THIS WAY IS FORWARD. You'll never have to ask yourself which end is the front, regardless of how much you've drank or anything else. The whole top of the boat is a giant arrow pointing that way.
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2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel
2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-12-2008 at 12:51pm |
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I'm on it already!!!! One Chrysler Imperial coming right up!! BTW, The Imperial is a straight 8 (flat head), pistons the size of 1lb coffee cans, torque like you wouldn't believe, very smooth running and will run all day long at red line (about 36K)!! It may weigh a few pounds though but of course this isn't the barefooting boat!! Maybe a wake boat??? No tower please! |
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TRBenj
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Posted: November-12-2008 at 1:35pm |
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Holy. Sounds like they could use that engine for F1. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-12-2008 at 2:23pm |
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EDIT! EDIT! Missed the decimal point. I should have just done it the long way as 3600RPM! |
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jbear
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Posted: November-13-2008 at 3:40am |
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Pete: LOL...how right you are...they do look pretty hot in that boat tho. john |
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"Loud pipes save lives"
AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
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adamt
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Posted: November-13-2008 at 4:02am |
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ALL girls look hot when they're in a boat!!!! |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-13-2008 at 7:46am |
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The straight 8 started bothering me after looking at the Hurricane aft deck length. That engine is very long engine and I started to think it just wouldn't fit in the boat. (remember, this isn't a V drive) The straight 8 is a pre WWII design (30's). I got in touch with a friend and learned something! In 1955 Chrysler Marine transfered the "Imperial" name to a new engine. I now feel the 200 HP Imperial listed in the Hurricane price sheet is the 331 CI Imperial HEMI!!! In a 2V form, it's rated at the 200 HP at 3800RPM. With dual quads, it was rated at 250 HP. I've seen a few of the 331's and will say the block is a BIG chunk of cast iron but less than the 30's straight 8! How about that for the Mopar guys!! Reid? Phats? |
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nates78ski
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Posted: November-13-2008 at 2:44pm |
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Nice Pickup Alan! That boat is sweet. I can only Imagine the fun opening boxes of newly chromed hardware
 Me, myself, I've gotta go find hardware to the Atom.. & have it Chromed myself...You lucky sonofa.....
This is completely true. And, very disappointing when you meet a girl on the lake, & then take her off the boat, It's like you went from being 10 beers deep to stone sober. 
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skinaut
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Posted: November-13-2008 at 3:57pm |
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I don't even know what to say but...WOW!
that boat will knock em dead at the shows. |
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uk1979
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Posted: November-15-2008 at 11:15am |
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If the marine engine was the same as this 56 car,lots of Hp to be had.
This is up on UK ebay,there are some Chrysler Marine rocker covers on US ebay too. Chrysler Desoto Firedome Hemi |
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Lets have a go
56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
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eric lavine
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Posted: November-15-2008 at 1:50pm |
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I do know a guy who is dis-mantling a 1962 woody, and he tells me it has Chrysler 383's in it....and looking to sell them. I know little about Chryslers and didnt know 383's existed in 1962
i will pursue if anyone has interest in one of them |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-15-2008 at 6:27pm |
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75 Tique
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Posted: November-15-2008 at 7:06pm |
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What are the odds, Pete? I was just looking at a Glen-L forum that had a link to that youtube clip. I saved it to post and you beat me to it. The guy with the hemi is putting it in a glen-L boat he is building.
Glen-L link to photobucket pics of project |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-15-2008 at 8:57pm |
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Larry,
I spotted the boat too. I don't feel that lightweight Glen-L ply boat will hold up for very long with that Hemi!!! |
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81nautique
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Posted: November-15-2008 at 9:45pm |
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Ok, I've been ignoring you guys talking about repowering the Hurricane but NOW you've got my attention. man does that monster sound nice. |
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skinaut
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Posted: November-15-2008 at 10:16pm |
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that is exactly what I was thinking while watching that clip |
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Posted: November-16-2008 at 12:30pm |
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Great research, homework, and knowledge Pete! A Hemi Hurricane?? Has a nice ring to it doesn't it. We know there's one out there, we just need to find it so Alan can buy it.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-16-2008 at 12:38pm |
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There is a pair (L and R) on ebay but I'll bet they are salt water engines out of a re power plus they are reduction trans's. A trans may be harder to find than the Hemi RR!! |
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eric lavine
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Posted: November-16-2008 at 12:40pm |
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unless you know the right people...lol
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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75 Tique
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Posted: November-16-2008 at 5:07pm |
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Yeah, but just think of the ride up to the point where the boat starts to disintegrate "Hey, y'all...watch this!!" |
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Posted: November-19-2008 at 8:09pm |
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 hi Allen i like your new woodie boat and i like pie ha ha ha bye allen and dania.
love the awsomest person EVER MADDIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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My Dad is So Cool!
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Gary S
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Posted: November-19-2008 at 9:37pm |
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Did I miss a new member? Welcome Maddie
 Way to go Chris must make you proud!
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nates78ski
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Posted: November-20-2008 at 1:59am |
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we have a new youngest member it looks like. (I'm finally not it anymore!) Welcome Maddie!
Nate |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-20-2008 at 8:12am |
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Maddie,
Keep posting so we know what you're up to. We don't want your dad teaching you any of his bad habits!! I'll bet that now that our summer is over, you're hoping for some cold weather to freeze the lake. I understand your dad does a great job at maintaining a rink. For those of you that may live in the south like LA., a "rink" is for ice skating. We have metal blades attached to the bottoms of boots you use on the ice. |
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81nautique
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Posted: November-20-2008 at 10:35am |
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Hi Maddie, I promise you a ride when it's done.
and Bohdi says "hey" |
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Posted: November-21-2008 at 12:22am |
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Alan,
Pete cc'd me on a question you had regarding the guys at GrayMarineParts.com. I've found that they don't answer emails, ever. But if you get them on the phone, they are nice and helpful. I usually talk to a guy named Kim. They bought a bunch of NOS and used Gray Marine parts and are building a warehouse for them. They readily admit they are in a transition stage and finding stuff is sometimes difficult. I've had no problems ordering gaskets and other like items they have had re-poped. But, for instance, when I asked for an alternator and bracket, something that would require some digging around, I usually don't get a call back. I believe the proactive would be rewarded, but I usually have my work around by then. I've asked to be able to come down and rut around for parts personally. Maybe you and I could arrange a Saturday this spring to do so. |
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81nautique
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Posted: November-21-2008 at 12:47am |
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I'd be up for that, they're only about 20 minutes from home. Think I'll go by this weekend and see if anyones around. Realistically, I don't even know what I need yet but I'm trying to get sources lined up when I do get started. I can't start the woodworking this winter but I was thinking about pulling the heads and taking a look inside. Just hate to start taking things apart if I'm not really ready to. More anxious than anything I guess. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: November-21-2008 at 7:45pm |
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I just got back from seeing the Hurricane. Wow! It is a very restorable hull and certainly will be a pleasure to see this classic back on the water. I'm confident that with Alan doing this boat it will come out a beauty!!
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