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New guy project, Part II

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  • Team36Grit
    Team36Grit Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
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    Finally found a motor a couple weeks ago, had been looking for months, ended-up buying a 1990 Stratos for the motor. photo P3190014_zps6l8ujugq.jpg photo P3190012_zpsf3mrtv55.jpg photo P3220017_zpsygovbhkk.jpg Maintenance wasn't a priority, section of fuel line. photo P3210015_zpsscymmnp0.jpg
  • Team36Grit
    Team36Grit Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
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    In the process of ordering parts to rebuild (6) carbs, along with replacing fuel bowls (which had a problem with warpage), thermostats, water pump, plugs, seals, etc. Been painting motor parts in the meanwhile. photo P3290005_zpsbdoxyukz.jpg Did also modify Stratos controls to work on my console, just need longer cables now. Also planning to add hydraulic steering. photo P3280014_zpskpqmei59.jpg The cowl louver vents were broken, and no longer available, so I made new covers, and will screen the back sides to keep wasps out. photo P3280013_zpsldxkvgam.jpg
  • Team36Grit
    Team36Grit Member Posts: 68 ✭✭
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    Well, that's about it in a nutshell. Sorry for order of pics, but I bounced-around while waiting on parts/materials. LOL, I'm tired from just posting.
  • FlyingV5
    FlyingV5 Member Posts: 154 ✭✭✭
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    Man alive! I was really impressed until I realized it's April 1st.
  • powerhouse
    powerhouse Member Posts: 39 ✭✭
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    I hope this wasn't an April fool joke because this was an awesome build.
    2002 FD196F/Yamaha 115
  • nomad
    nomad Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
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    Very cool.  That is one awesome fishing boat.
    2013 SS 188 i/o 4.3 Mercruiser