Going with (2) singles/front driver and keep it light as possible. Not race boat light; just don't want to add any unnecessary weight. Ain't sure about the cage yet. Probably a full one. Pancakes make me a little nervous under trees. I've never witnessed anything to backup that nervousness though. A...

Yobee, I appreciate the offer, but I'm already setup to get some rigging in the next week or two. Gonna take it to a cousin's shop and work on it there.

Pretty confident I'm not gonna get suckered.

Rick

Condolences to his family & friends...RIP Andy

Rick

Slidin Gator, I keep going back the "If you like to hear the engine, those are the ones" part of your post. I'm getting to be somewhat of an older guy (probably 4th quarter or so lol) and I think what you said set my mind to quit thinking about the no flex pipe option. I'm good with the pr...

Those pistons are 9:1 in the h2ad o-320. Not sure if that figure changes in the 540 cylinder or not. The only other thing different that I was told is that the motor was built from a turbo or supercharged motor (can't remember which) and should have a little better crank. I'm no expert so correct me...

That's a badass header thread kwan... I searched and didn't come up with that one. I believe if Chuck (RIP) was still alive, I be giving him a call to talk headers.

Possible 20-25 hp gain by spending more on headers on a light boat turns my head and makes me want to do a little more studying.

Rick

Just curious about header tubing size. The used 540 I bought for the old boat that I'm re-doing only has 1 3/4" diameter tubing for headers. Is that biggest enough? If not, I'm gonna change headers and was thinking about those Norman Clay headers with the muffler welded on. Any opinions on that...

Looks good Bamasoflorunner.

I've got a future gpu project in the makes and will be reading up on your's & other gpu threads...thanks

Rick

I did some major laps Friday evening when I got that old hull on the new trailer

Thanks again Smuggler...that's a fine trailer.

Rick

Thanks Kwan. He definitely has a pretty cool operation going on there...and good help too.

Picked up my new trailer from Smuggler and Witchy ( AirboatStuff.com ) yesterday. All aluminum, including the tongue, all stainless hardware, aluminum wheels, spare tire with a spare hub, straps mounted to back of trailer, and some really nice rollers on the back. Excellent workmanship. Nicest trail...

Well I'm just glad to see ya'll back online...thanks

With the exception of a few hours here & there this old website has been online continuously for about 18 years till this week. Down (3) days...that was pretty rough on me too.

Rick

I apologize for the downtime. The SA server had a major crash and it has taken the web host this long to get it back up & running. Been sittin here like a lame duck not being able to a damn thing. The so called backups that this host uses as a selling feature were of no use to me since it was ab...

By the Rick formula we are 36 beers in.

That formula is +/-

Good thread as usual Slidin Gator.

Never had a Stossel, but have been around a few...they are top notch imo. Seen'em run the St. Johns switch grass better than most on our end of the river.

Rick

Dang, that's bummer about the frogs. I guess the $28 for the oil filter does seem a little out of line at this point lol. Main reason was that the 540 had a filter adapter, but no filter. It was taped off so I bought a $9.00 Wix to cover the hole a little better and looking for a reason to leave it ...

Don't ya' just hate it...

I wouldn't mind the opportunity to try to hate it, but ain't been that lucky with my aircraft engine purchases yet

Contrats on that deal.

Rick

Appreciate the info in this thread.

Good luck with the frogs tonight.

Rick

Slidin Gator, did the Napa oil filter work out alright on your 540's?

Rick

Sounds about right to me. Got a buddy coming over this evening to discuss airboat stuff so I really stocked up the outside fridge today

Rick

Thanks Proto. Ain't gonna be a race boat, but definitely gonna be an avgas motor IMO. I'm thinking stainless rigging w/single front & single back. I'm no racer, but I want it as lite as possible. On another note...does anybody know how much beer it takes for an airboat build like this :) ? I ain...

Sonofagun...got me a straight valve 540 with "H" pistons for that old hull.



After all these years of being a Continental cheerleader, guess I'll have to change my ways...hopefully

Rick

Heck yeah. I'm between boats right now. Those old videos help...and hurt lol.

Happy 4th.

Rick

Will do

Rick

Would you sell the retired gpu? I'd be interested Appreciate the offer, but I'm thinking of using that for a different project with the grandkids. I'll let you know if anything changes with those plans. Are you going with the old rigging or doing stainless? Hull looks great. Gonna be new rigging. P...

Heck yeah...looks like a fun ride.

Rick