Knocked a few things off the list

RWilson2526 · #1 03-08-2009, 04:35 PM

Hit 70 degrees here yesterday and 63 today....Actually got some thing knocked off the list.

Finally got to work on installing the bimini and enclosure. Fortunately I took measurements off the boat which the enclosure came from so there wasnt too much guess work.

I'll have to ajust some snaps on the fiberglass itself. They almost fit exactly but are off just enough I cant get them all to go.

Got the ss through hull fittings in. Still need to screw on the check valves and hook up the hose. Hope they work.

Removed and sanded all the teak an reoiled back in the fall.

Was at a marina last weekend poking around in there loft for stuff. found this 150 hp engine cowling. gave it to me for $20. Its not perfect there is a small crack on the top and some fading on the other side but its 1000 times better than my old one.

tsubaki · #2 03-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Man, that's some good lookin stuff there Wilson!!

Monkey Butler · #3 03-08-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Was at a marina last weekend poking around in there loft for stuff. found this 150 hp engine cowling. gave it to me for $20. Its not perfect there is a small crack on the top and some fading on the other side but its 1000 times better than my old one.

That ain't no 150 cowl. That is a V6 Speshul cowl.

What's your address again?

C YENSEN · #4 03-09-2009, 09:23 AM

looking great

RWilson2526 · #5 03-10-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkey Butler

That ain't no 150 cowl. That is a V6 Speshul cowl.

What's your address again?

Hmmm its off a 225? The placard on the front (or back??) says 2.6 Liter. I looked it up and thought that put it in the 150 hp range. Either way sounds like you like it. (and I'm not telling where I live) I already threw out my original 150 cowl. Find me a decent looking 150 cowl and I'd be more than willing to trade it!

Monkey Butler · #6 03-10-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Hmmm its off a 225? The placard on the front (or back??) says 2.6 Liter. I looked it up and thought that put it in the 150 hp range. Either way sounds like you like it. (and I'm not telling where I live) I already threw out my original 150 cowl. Find me a decent looking 150 cowl and I'd be more than willing to trade it!

It's from an '86 V6 Special. I'm rebuilding mine now. Here is a copy of an ad for the motor when it first came out:

It was only a 2.6L but it made 220HP thru compression and timing and uses high test gas only. My cowl is all faded and it would be neat to get an original in good shape so I'll keep my eyes out for an original 150 cowl. But if that doesn't work out I wonder if you could get me some all around photo shots of yours so that I have something to go by if I just repaint mine. Here is a picture that shows the condition of mine:

Thanks in advance.

Steve P.

nymack66 · #7 03-11-2009, 10:44 AM

What a beauty, Good job, nice enclosure ..

RWilson2526 · #8 03-15-2009, 11:06 AM

Monkey Butler, heres pics of the engine cowl . if you want I can email them to you in larger format for more detail. I grabbed my old cowl out of the dumpster at work before it was gone.... how hard is it to get the old decals off? I was in the process of getting ready to redo mine...had the plastic placards off and was getting ready to tackle the decals when I found the other one.. It would be nice to figure something out for you although there are some issues on the top with the crack and all......I was never crazy about the false advertising any way!

fishingwithblue · #9 03-09-2009, 10:28 AM

Way to stay on the ball,,,, I had two beers and threw the list in the trash. To pretty on the water this weekend!

Stinky_Hooker · #10 03-09-2009, 12:11 PM

Good job!!! I see you gotcha a lil helper too!