I pulled the engine out of my '70 Century Resorter last October. Nine
months later, it's been rebuilt and looking pretty. Last night we finally
dropped it into the boat... and it looks too damn hot (ok, maybe I'm a
little biased). Now I have a weekend project of getting everything put back
together.

Here it is, a 1968 Ford 427, back "home"...
http://www.thedougout.com/boatengine.jpg

The only true "upgrade" we've thrown on is an MDX electronic ignition and
spark amplifier. The spark amplifier box has a built-in RPM limiter...
hopefully a nice option to have when the sh*t hits the fan (translated "prop
hits the rock"). Total cost of rebuild and "upgrades"... $4500.

Anybody up for some skiing in a couple weeks?

By the way - if anybody in Western NY (or anywhere else for that matter)
ever needs an engine rebuilt, I can't recommend Carl McQuillen Racing
Engines enough. Truly a top-notch operation, run by great people...
http://www.mcquillenengines.com/

Happy boating everyone!!
Doug

Nice work Doug. You should be proud.

How fast does that baby go?


"Douglas St. Clair" wrote in message
...
I pulled the engine out of my '70 Century Resorter last October. Nine
months later, it's been rebuilt and looking pretty. Last night we finally
dropped it into the boat... and it looks too damn hot (ok, maybe I'm a
little biased). Now I have a weekend project of getting everything put
back
together.

Here it is, a 1968 Ford 427, back "home"...
http://www.thedougout.com/boatengine.jpg

The only true "upgrade" we've thrown on is an MDX electronic ignition and
spark amplifier. The spark amplifier box has a built-in RPM limiter...
hopefully a nice option to have when the sh*t hits the fan (translated
"prop
hits the rock"). Total cost of rebuild and "upgrades"... $4500.

Anybody up for some skiing in a couple weeks?

By the way - if anybody in Western NY (or anywhere else for that matter)
ever needs an engine rebuilt, I can't recommend Carl McQuillen Racing
Engines enough. Truly a top-notch operation, run by great people...
http://www.mcquillenengines.com/

Happy boating everyone!!
Doug

*JimH* wrote:
Nice work Doug. You should be proud.

How fast does that baby go?



Well that brings us right to the edge of the danger zone, doesn't it?

The engine looks good. Very good.
You want to know if it goes fast. (Probably does)
Let's hope he doesn't admit to having any fun, or sure as heck some
NBOI
(non boat-owning individual)will probably hoot the poor fella down for
failing to understand what pleasure boating is really all about. We'd
all hate to see that happen to a guy who is justifiably proud of his
boat, wouldn't we? :-)

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*JimH* wrote:
Nice work Doug. You should be proud.

How fast does that baby go?



Well that brings us right to the edge of the danger zone, doesn't it?

The engine looks good. Very good.
You want to know if it goes fast. (Probably does)
Let's hope he doesn't admit to having any fun, or sure as heck some
NBOI
(non boat-owning individual)will probably hoot the poor fella down for
failing to understand what pleasure boating is really all about. We'd
all hate to see that happen to a guy who is justifiably proud of his
boat, wouldn't we? :-)


You had to ruin another thread with your obsession with me. You need help
Chuck. You seriously do.

In the meantime I found this........it is indeed *you*. Enjoy.

http://img.tapuz.co.il/forums/8572800.swf

BTW: Your comment about the new SeaRay boats, and why folks should buy them
was "It is all about going fast and looking good".

How shallow can you get Chuckles? I bet you bought into the old saying
"The clothes make the man".

*JimH* wrote:
wrote in message
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*JimH* wrote:
Nice work Doug. You should be proud.

How fast does that baby go?



Well that brings us right to the edge of the danger zone, doesn't it?

The engine looks good. Very good.
You want to know if it goes fast. (Probably does)
Let's hope he doesn't admit to having any fun, or sure as heck some
NBOI
(non boat-owning individual)will probably hoot the poor fella down for
failing to understand what pleasure boating is really all about. We'd
all hate to see that happen to a guy who is justifiably proud of his
boat, wouldn't we? :-)


You had to ruin another thread with your obsession with me. You need help
Chuck. You seriously do.


JimH: Why in the world would anybody think that comments about non-boat
owners who belittle folks for hoping to look good, go fast, and have
fun in a boat would apply to you? Where did I use your name? Didn't I
assume that you would agree with the statement that we would all "hate
to see" anybody so ridiculously criticized. How does this ruin a
thread? Newsflash to JimH: The world doesn't revolve around you. :-)

wrote in message
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*JimH* wrote:
wrote in message
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*JimH* wrote:
Nice work Doug. You should be proud.

How fast does that baby go?



Well that brings us right to the edge of the danger zone, doesn't it?

The engine looks good. Very good.
You want to know if it goes fast. (Probably does)
Let's hope he doesn't admit to having any fun, or sure as heck some
NBOI
(non boat-owning individual)will probably hoot the poor fella down for
failing to understand what pleasure boating is really all about. We'd
all hate to see that happen to a guy who is justifiably proud of his
boat, wouldn't we? :-)


You had to ruin another thread with your obsession with me. You need
help
Chuck. You seriously do.


JimH: Why in the world would anybody think ....

You don't think, that is the problem Chuckles. You think that with some
subtle insults you can back away and take your usual position...."Who, me?"

You are turning into a bitter old man who is now obsessed with me for some
reason.....perhaps because I have shown this NG the real person that you
are.

Chuck Gould, you have now been diminished to a silly cartoon character =
http://img.tapuz.co.il/forums/8572800.swf

Enjoy.

"*JimH*" wrote in message
...

wrote in message
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*JimH* wrote:
wrote in message
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*JimH* wrote:
Nice work Doug. You should be proud.

How fast does that baby go?



Well that brings us right to the edge of the danger zone, doesn't it?

The engine looks good. Very good.
You want to know if it goes fast. (Probably does)
Let's hope he doesn't admit to having any fun, or sure as heck some
NBOI
(non boat-owning individual)will probably hoot the poor fella down for
failing to understand what pleasure boating is really all about. We'd
all hate to see that happen to a guy who is justifiably proud of his
boat, wouldn't we? :-)


You had to ruin another thread with your obsession with me. You need
help
Chuck. You seriously do.


JimH: Why in the world would anybody think ....

You don't think, that is the problem Chuckles. You think that with some
subtle insults you can back away and take your usual position...."Who,
me?"

You are turning into a bitter old man who is now obsessed with me for some
reason.....perhaps because I have shown this NG the real person that you
are.

Chuck Gould, you have now been diminished to a silly cartoon character =
http://img.tapuz.co.il/forums/8572800.swf

Enjoy.


By the way, if I did own a boat I would be out on the water on it....not
like you and Krause who are wasting away fine boating weather on a Saturday
attacking other people here.

Yes, we are "boat-less" at the present time...and this after some 25 years

of boat ownership. sigh But you know the reason why we sold our 32

footer recently as I have posted it several time here. For that reason I

will not repeat the reason why.



Our kids grew up on our boats and on the lake (Lake Erie) since they were 6

month old babes. Both love the water and took to it instantly. Being able

to enjoy weekends, holidays and vacation together on the boat as a family

was absolutely priceless and provided them with memories they will never

forget.



We will buy a smaller boat when we buy our retirement house on the water in

a few years (or sooner). But that is not important at the moment.



Boat-less...indeed. But despite all this we remain *boaters*. Yes, one can

remain a boater without owning a boat. I would guess we spend more time on

the water and boating than you do. And you would never have seen a post

from me here during weekends, holiday or vacations when we owned a boat as

we were on it.



Despite all this the big questions to you Gould is: Why are you so

obsessed with the fact that I am boat-less for the moment and why does that

bother you so? Does boat ownership somehow make one more credible or more

important? You apparently think so...why am I not surprised?



Have a nice day Chuckles.

On 23 Jul 2005 12:26:28 -0700, " wrote:



*JimH* wrote:
wrote in message
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*JimH* wrote:
Nice work Doug. You should be proud.

How fast does that baby go?



Well that brings us right to the edge of the danger zone, doesn't it?

The engine looks good. Very good.
You want to know if it goes fast. (Probably does)
Let's hope he doesn't admit to having any fun, or sure as heck some
NBOI
(non boat-owning individual)will probably hoot the poor fella down for
failing to understand what pleasure boating is really all about. We'd
all hate to see that happen to a guy who is justifiably proud of his
boat, wouldn't we? :-)


You had to ruin another thread with your obsession with me. You need help
Chuck. You seriously do.


JimH: Why in the world would anybody think that comments about non-boat
owners who belittle folks for hoping to look good, go fast, and have
fun in a boat would apply to you? Where did I use your name? Didn't I
assume that you would agree with the statement that we would all "hate
to see" anybody so ridiculously criticized. How does this ruin a
thread? Newsflash to JimH: The world doesn't revolve around you. :-)

Cheap.

--
John H.
On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD

On Sat, 23 Jul 2005 14:49:51 GMT, "Douglas St. Clair"
wrote:

I pulled the engine out of my '70 Century Resorter last October. Nine
months later, it's been rebuilt and looking pretty. Last night we finally
dropped it into the boat... and it looks too damn hot (ok, maybe I'm a
little biased). Now I have a weekend project of getting everything put back
together.

Here it is, a 1968 Ford 427, back "home"...
http://www.thedougout.com/boatengine.jpg

The only true "upgrade" we've thrown on is an MDX electronic ignition and
spark amplifier. The spark amplifier box has a built-in RPM limiter...
hopefully a nice option to have when the sh*t hits the fan (translated "prop
hits the rock"). Total cost of rebuild and "upgrades"... $4500.

Anybody up for some skiing in a couple weeks?

By the way - if anybody in Western NY (or anywhere else for that matter)
ever needs an engine rebuilt, I can't recommend Carl McQuillen Racing
Engines enough. Truly a top-notch operation, run by great people...
http://www.mcquillenengines.com/

Happy boating everyone!!
Doug


Looks great, Doug! Good luck with it. Let us know how it runs, when you get it
going.

--
John H.
On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD

"John H." wrote in message
...
On 23 Jul 2005 12:26:28 -0700, "
wrote:



*JimH* wrote:
wrote in message
ups.com...


*JimH* wrote:
Nice work Doug. You should be proud.

How fast does that baby go?



Well that brings us right to the edge of the danger zone, doesn't it?

The engine looks good. Very good.
You want to know if it goes fast. (Probably does)
Let's hope he doesn't admit to having any fun, or sure as heck some
NBOI
(non boat-owning individual)will probably hoot the poor fella down for
failing to understand what pleasure boating is really all about. We'd
all hate to see that happen to a guy who is justifiably proud of his
boat, wouldn't we? :-)


You had to ruin another thread with your obsession with me. You need
help
Chuck. You seriously do.


JimH: Why in the world would anybody think that comments about non-boat
owners who belittle folks for hoping to look good, go fast, and have
fun in a boat would apply to you? Where did I use your name? Didn't I
assume that you would agree with the statement that we would all "hate
to see" anybody so ridiculously criticized. How does this ruin a
thread? Newsflash to JimH: The world doesn't revolve around you. :-)

Cheap.


Yep. Nothing less than a sucker punch. Chuck Gould is the pro at it.