Making me heartsick for one of the 2 I had in the 70's/80's! A 73 my dad bought new (I was 14) I had a 8-track installed in the center "ski console". I split the hull in 76 "playing" so bought a 76 and had it until 83. Thousands o hours spent running those two with an 85hp v4. Thought about switching to a 115 (the boat's only rated for 90hp) but never did. BTW, Live and let Die mods to the boat were only center steering and a 115. I believe it still holds the air-born jump record for a boat.
Poop dog, saw your stuff! Great find. And good shape. Where are you, looks like a nice lake. I think most people aim their boats nose out when docked to avoid the sinking :) But you probably figured that out. I may try out your prop soon, I have the std alum on it now 14 x 21.
Making me heartsick for one of the 2 I had in the 70's/80's! A 73 my dad bought new (I was 14) I had a 8-track installed in the center "ski console". I split the hull in 76 "playing" so bought a 76 and had it until 83. Thousands o hours spent running those two with an 85hp v4. Thought about switching to a 115 (the boat's only rated for 90hp) but never did. BTW, Live and let Die mods to the boat were only center steering and a 115. I believe it still holds the air-born jump record for a boat.
bob5944 1 month ago
Poop dog, saw your stuff! Great find. And good shape. Where are you, looks like a nice lake. I think most people aim their boats nose out when docked to avoid the sinking :) But you probably figured that out. I may try out your prop soon, I have the std alum on it now 14 x 21.
divimon2000 2 years ago
I followed your blog from start to finish... What a great project! I hope to see more vids! I have a 'tron too, mine is a '78 (check out my vids)
I would love to see some high speed passes!
poopdogsays 2 years ago