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Kent Perroux
07-23-2002, 02:11 PM
Ok. just completed my MBA so (maybe) I will have some time to finish this project. To remind some and to let others in, this is a 1983 18 classic. I was running 68mph with Volvo 280 drive and mild 350 chevy. After overheating from sucking in some sand, I rebuilt the motor, took out the drive, built a new transom and stringers and just installed a Bravo 1 at 16" x-dim (stock is 14.5).

Here are some pics, I'll post more as I get going. Yes, that is not the stock strength stringers. Also have Gil solid motor mount for the engine (still plan on dropping in a 502 one day).

http://www.donzi.net/photos/kperroux1005.jpg

http://www.donzi.net/photos/kperroux1001.jpg

http://www.donzi.net/photos/kperroux1002.jpg

http://www.donzi.net/photos/kperroux1003.jpg

http://www.donzi.net/photos/kperroux1004.jpg

Forrest
07-23-2002, 03:41 PM
Looks great!

Don't you love working down in there, especially in the middle of the summer?

Kent Perroux
07-23-2002, 03:59 PM
yes - VERY HOT. Work 5 minutes, 2 coronas in the hammock, dip in the pool, another corona, then 5 minutes working again....

Dr. Dan
07-23-2002, 04:48 PM
Kent looks great, congrats on the MBA, alot of work :rolleyes: ...ask Reddog or RickR on the Big Block before you spring for one, I've heard the added weight should be considered on an 18', although I think the Scorpion 377 would be the right weight and Hp with reliability? wink Who knows, guess it depends on what you're after...looks great though, you going to Eufula?...Doc

tmdog
07-23-2002, 06:03 PM
Engine looks great, also a excellent glass job. Hope she runs as good as she looks. Good luck Kent.

GEOO
07-23-2002, 07:23 PM
Kent,
Look's great. Congrate on the MBA!!

tamburello
07-24-2002, 11:13 AM
Congrats on the degree. I like the color that you painted the motor, it looks like a strong runner. The engine compartment looks great wish mine was as white as that.

HyperDonzi
07-24-2002, 11:21 AM
yeah, the color is tight.