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davidg 
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 Topic: Ford 351 and Velvet Drive C71Posted: September-02-2014 at 2:09pm |
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I have decided to part out my 1976 Southwind due to hull damage. However, the Ford Windsor engine, and Velvet Drive C71 are in great shape, and run very strong. I rebuilt the motor in 2009 and put in a new cam, rings, and bearings. Does not smoke, or leak oil. Rebuilt Holley 4160 runs nice and smooth.
Can send pictures. Will include pictures here ASAP! $1100 obo |
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81nautique
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Posted: September-02-2014 at 3:10pm |
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umm, did I miss something? What the heck happened Dave?
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storm34
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Posted: September-02-2014 at 3:17pm |
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^ +1 - Hope everyone is alright (sounds like an accident of some sorts)
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davidg
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Posted: September-02-2014 at 3:18pm |
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Alan...long story short, coupler failed. Shaft came out and rammed into rudder during a fast stop. Torque twisted strut, and broke fiberglass. Nice little leak in bottom. Look further down in the Parts for Sale section on Southwind for sale. More details there.
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Gary S
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Posted: September-02-2014 at 3:52pm |
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I tried to get him to fix it guy's,if it didn't sink when it happened,it cannot be that bad. But no go I guess
 are you planning to get something else Dave?
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phatsat67
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Posted: September-02-2014 at 3:59pm |
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Dave wants to be a ski boat guy now.
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davidg
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Posted: September-02-2014 at 4:04pm |
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There's a guy who lives down the river from me who has a red/white Nautique Super Sport that he bought at N3. He told me I could use his boat anytime I want. He will have it gassed up, check the coupler, and waiting at the dock for me.
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davidg
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Posted: September-02-2014 at 4:08pm |
As I have told several people, no new boats planned for me until I have my own place on the lake, and the boat is parked at the dock, and ready to go. Famous last words. I will probably have a new project within two weeks. IF I were to get another boat, I would probably get an early ('82-86) Ski Nautique 2001. But, I would miss the SW in the rough waters I normally go to. |
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Hansel
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Posted: September-02-2014 at 4:18pm |
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Oh man... Dave sorry to hear that. I loved the character of your boat and glad Tom let me have a quick chance to pilot it at GL last year. I have to say though that if you get a SN it'll be easier to ski behind than the Southwind. Dat wake! I still remember how the break at the lip just sucked the ski right off of my foot, haha.
Good Luck finding a sweet new ride ASAP. |
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KerrLakeFish
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Posted: September-25-2014 at 7:12pm |
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Need the transmission mounts for my Fish, if you have them.
Ken |
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