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    The Warlock looks great Bill, a good friend had the 23' with the same paint years ago. Very solid, good performing boat. Looks like fun, I can't wait to get out too, I'm jealous. What do you expect the top end to be?
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    The Warlock is supposed to do 75MPH with the 548CID/700HP engine. Are you about to get your Magnum back out with everything ready to run for the season? Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    75mph is a good number. Hopefully getting my port motor back in the mag today. Been held up with pulled threads on a few head studs on the stb motor. I am about to install hydromotive nose cones on my drives. What do you think about tack welding them on in a few spots? To hold them in place while the epoxy sets up seems problematic.

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    Marshall,
    I have known of guys who welded them in place, but I don't think it is necessary when epoxied correctly. I always spend the time to die grind any inside part that makes the nose cone stand out too far and also grind out the hole to make sure it clears the screw-in plug. If you use a bolt with a small rubber hose, you can epoxy the nose cone in place and keep the plug area clear. Be sure to get the cone perfectly straight with the drive when the epoxy is setting. If you turn the prop shaft down, this makes a nice stance for the nose cone to set over the 12 or so hours without moving. Marinetex works very well as a bonding agent. I have installed around 30 or so nose cones with no problems holding. I really believe in them more than many others. By the way, Hydromotive no longer makes them the last time I checked with them -

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    Hey Bill,
    I will post a pic of the nose cone welded on the drive. My thinking was by tack welding it on there would be less chance for alignment error. Mentioning dremmeling the inside of the cone has me thinking though, there is a bit of a gap at the top of the cone. I'll put the pic on my resto thread. Curoius what your thoughts are.
    - Marshall
    1978 Magnum Starfire "MAYHEM"
    1994 Donzi 22 Classic 540/Blackhawk - Sold
    1982 Midnight Express 32 SS

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    The good and the bad news

    We took out the Warlock this afternoon for a second run. It handles the rough white capping water like a champ with almost no noise from the pounding - solid as a rock! Also no spray coming back at us and it cuts extremely well - almost no bouncing. The bad news - it sounds like the engine had a rod knocking after about 15 minutes so we idled all the way back to the marina. The oil pressure stayed up and the temp was normal so I wasn't too concerned about doing additional damage - Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    You didn't get upset with that motor and just sell the whole thing did you?


    Just kidding, but yesterday I saw a boat that looked an awful lot like yours headed south on I5 out of Sacramento. I was headed north so only saw it for a second or two, but those blue side stripes and angular lines really stand out compared to the typical stuff you see these days so it caught my eye. To tell the truth I don't recall seeing the Warlock logo at the stern in the black either but it was only a quick look. I do think some other people used similar graphics in that era.
    Don
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    Bill sorry to hear about the setback. Any idea what it is? Sounds like it could be minor and that you got it under control quickly
    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
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    I will fire it on the hose with Derebery to let him help with the diagnosis. Depending on the outcome, I might pull the engine and let them fix the problem. A friend told me today not to rule out a fractured flywheel from the sound I described to him. I'll get it fixed soon though. I love the boat so nothing will stop me from running it. I am thinking about trying a Cutting Edge or Hydromotive 27 pitch prop to help lower the RPMs and possibly help with the torque. Onwards, Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    Bill. sorry to hear .........

    I know you will keep us all posted.

    ken

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    Thanks Ken, Don, and Greg. I think it hit about 6400RPM the first time I took it out on the fastest run I made. The drive angle makes a huge difference with the IMCO lower foot so I probably had it a little higher than I should have - lesson learned. I will be going to a 27 or 28 pitch prop in the future. Let's keep in mind that the acronym for boat is "break out another thousand" - lol. In this case probably a few - . Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    What prop is on the Team Warlock currently?
    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
    1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"

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    Greg,
    It came with a Bravo RH 26P four blade.

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    If the 28 is anything like my 23 the hulls tend to run flatter then one might expect. Might be worth thinking of a Rev4 for it as an option as well to help fly the bow a little more when needed.
    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
    1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"

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    Greg,
    I loved the Rev 4 on the Martini, but I lost a little top end speed with it. The Warlock might also benefit from one, however. They sure hold well under any conditions! Bill

    I just checked and the Rev 4s max out at 25 pitch - oh well.

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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