water behind a stringer

DrCC wrote: But then, when Pete started gettin pervy, I thought I had better jump into action and re-focus on the platform.

Al,
I didn't get "pervey", all I did was compliment Mike on his attractive wife. His only problem with her is she's into horses and that takes up too much of Mike's time. Horse's VS: boats??? Boats VS: wife?

Hey John,

The previous owner bought the platform from DrCC and installed it, or had it installed. I would have to guess early to mid 2000's as I think I bought the boat in early 2008.
I have one on my 67 Nautique too, but do not know where that came from. Was that you also, DrCC ?

All inboards should have them.

M

Yeah you did, Rodney, that I bought the boat from told me that. I am of the opinion that all inboard ski boats should have them.

I picked her up the first time at a podunk police station. In like 1984 I think. Keeping her around is where my many talents come in.

DrCC wrote: I didn't build the boat Pete.

I know you didn't build the boat!! I'm talking about Mike's fantastic 2nd half!!   

DrCC wrote: Wow Slayer!   Where did you get that AMAZING looking swim platform ???

I'm wondering where he picked up his amazing looking counterpart! Al, don't worry about the boat!!!

I did not replace the primary stringers in the Pony. I thought they were in good shape and as it was my first go around, I was pretty nervous, and talked myself out of doing them. It was just as much work to not do them.

In the 67SN I did after this I cut out arches, if you will, for drains, and CPES, and resined them good prior to installation, IIRC, I had a layer of 8 oz. glass on the drains prior to bedding the stringers.

With out having to read all the posts,I think Mike forgot to drill them before he put them in or decided later that he needed them there. You really want to do it before so you get a good coating of cpes,mat and resin on

Mrs Wakeslayer chose to be chauffered that day. I cannot say I minded at all.

Very nice!

Beautiful boat. Looks great!

I actually just got some decent on the water pics a couple days ago, will try to post tonight. Been busy with some farm projects lately. I am in the middle of re-siding our horse shelter. A sorely neglected building that Mrs. Wakeslayer has had above the boats on the honey-do list for years. It was time to make good on my previously empty promises to tackle it. I am half done as of this evening and hope to be done by next weekend.
The Mustang is looking and running great, with the exception of a trans leak still....

thanks !!

Thanks Chris. Will do the adjustments Thursday and report back.   
My cable support bracket is Mickey Mouse. It is just a 90* piece of aluminum with a notch in it.

Gary,

He had suggested possibly needing one prior to me doing the seal, but we thought the shaft looked good.

So, upon further review.....

I still have small leak in the front of the trans. This pisses me off. I am guessing I have a little pitting in the shaft or something as the seal was replaced this winter when I had the motor out. I checked my hose fittings, they no longer have any fluid on them. I checked the fluid level after warming it up, it is right where it is supposed to be. Also, my dirty neutral I thought had improved is pretty much where it left off last year. It seemed better the first couple times I had it out. My alignment is good, too. I guess I will pull it next winter, maybe. I already have one trans I want to have Eric work on, I would rather it not be two at once.

I also reset the timing to 10* at Billy's suggestion. I had it at 12*. I tested the total advance and it is 29-30*. Adjusting that down a tad also seems to have rid the engine of a slight stumble if I hit the throttle pretty hard from idle in gear. Thanks Doc.
I did not have a gps on me, but she ran out at 4500-4600rpms and felt pretty quick.

It idles at about 750-800rpms. I am having a hard time reducing the idle with the screw because either my return spring is too weak, or I need to bend the cable bracket back a hair. If I press on the linkage or the bracket it will drop. I probably should adjust the carb a bit, but i am a bit sketchy there. Any suggestions?

46!Holy crap Mike,you must have more insulation than me.