28SS thread

[Tony]

This is long overdue. Besides I cant let Fundy have all the attention.:sifone:
I bought this filthy whore 8 years ago as my first offshore boat at the ripe old age of 19. She had no trailer, bolsters ripped out of the cockpit, ragged upholstry and severely hacked up rigging. 300 Tempests, Borg WarnerVelvet/ TRS drive train. Heres a few scanned pics from when the trailer was being built and right after I brought it home.

[Tony]

A few years, hundreds of beers, and a dozzen island skanks later I did a total upholstry update. I took a handfull of mid to late 90's Cig pics to Lane Carlisle (now XT Innovations in Bucyrus, OH) I wanted an updated look that still fit the old school lines. Bud Lorrow had a little imput that went into it as well. Ive lost most of the pics but this is whats left.

Even got a rare shot of Birdog's birdog and RaceGirl's jar of hootch.:biggrinjester:

[Tony]

Well, the ***** went kablooey back in the great stbd. engine scatter of 06. There was way too much stuff on the boat that had been half assed for too long just to get to the island for another weekend of fun. The remaining engine was tired and I didnt want to half ass it back together so it sat until last Feb.

All the while dreaming of more of this....:26:

[Tony]

So, I started stripping, at first was just going to repaint the bilge and thats when the snowball effect set in......weeellll, this is appart, might as well go ahead and do that...:ack2:

[Perlmudder]

nice looking boat tony! how did it run before the engines went?

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

It will be well worth it when you et it completed. I would like to redo one one day. I was lucky to play with one back in the early 80's.

[Tony]

I had the stringers and transom checked by Kevin Brown before I went ahead. I did have to cut out the rotten bilge pump pad and replace it with something that water could actually flow under. Then there was the dash, after removing all the square bezels and seeing the stress cracks, direct guage replacement wasnt an option. I decided to add full Hyd. steering and the bolt on dash was going to need some reinforcing to handle the added weight of the Char-Lynn. So fuk it, the dash came off.:leaving:

[Tony]

nice looking boat tony! how did it run before the engines went?

Thanks, it wasnt a speed demon but it was strong and solid, 63 gps on tired power . I'm hoping to see a deccent increase with the new power. Speeds on theese hulls seem to be all over the place with similar power and drive setups. Glassdave has some kick ass tutorials to follow. ;)

[cosmic12]

Cool, I love these threads. Keep'm coming

[LEOPAJM]

Lookin good bud ! See ya at Kelleys !

[MarylandMark]

Cool, I love these threads. Keep'm coming

+1

Gauges look awesome- smaller numbers with more ticks keep it classic IMHO

[Big Time]

A few years, hundreds of beers, and a dozzen island skanks later I did a total upholstry update. I took a handfull of mid to late 90's Cig pics to Lane Carlisle (now XT Innovations in Bucyrus, OH) I wanted an updated look that still fit the old school lines. Bud Lorrow had a little imput that went into it as well. Ive lost most of the pics but this is whats left.

Even got a rare shot of Birdog's birdog and RaceGirl's jar of hootch.:biggrinjester:

HUGE improvement! Really like how you updated it but kept the color scheme simple. Really classic.

On a side note, is it just me or is that Fountain in the middle sitting really low in the back end?

[MarylandMark]

On a side note, is it just me or is that Fountain in the middle sitting really low in the back end?

29 (twins more so than a single obviously) and 32's sit really low

[Tony]

Actually is a 32, its runafever's old boat.

[Tony]

recccently

[FULL FORCE]

Ok.... now get that thing done! I forgot what it looks like in person!!

[C M R]

Looking good Tony. Nice thread!

[northernoffshore]

Do you still have the old by the seat valve fuel system. You can run the lines thru the rear and 't' off to the front tank and rid yourself of the restrictive small lines that cig used. That boat should run close to 80mph with 400+ hp.

[Tony]

Do you still have the old by the seat valve fuel system. You can run the lines thru the rear and 't' off to the front tank and rid yourself of the restrictive small lines that cig used. That boat should run close to 80mph with 400+ hp.

There hasnt been a front tank in it since I bought it. Ive shed a lot of weight out of the bilge by running aluminum heads, intakes and exhaust. I'm hoping to see the mid 70mph. range when its done.

[J-Bonz]

Tony,
Its coming allong good.... I hope to see that bad boy on that lake this year........
Jr.

[Toasty]

tony,
i am christian the guy who was looking for the 28 ss scoops if you need any trs stuff be sure to let me know i have trans and boxes and full drives and parts if you need any small block stuff just ask. been watching and hope you do well, cant wait to see the #s keep the fast sbc boats running. putting together 2 big inch small blocks for the sutphen

[Tony]

I'm still looking for those scoops, I havent laid eyes on them since 2003.

[Toasty]

no problem whenver you find them let me know keep us posted on that 28 resto

[Tony]

This is where Im headed, is it too much for an old school, should I tone it down, or go bigger?

[Perlmudder]

This is where Im headed, is it too much for an old school, should I tone it down, or go bigger?

i like it!

[FULL FORCE]

Looks great!

[SKRAMER]

I like it also!!

[ChiefApache]

Wow Tony, she's coming along very nice!!! We can't wait to see her on the water this year.

Between you and Brian's updated boat, we'll have some new stuff to google at while hanging at the Casino.

I like the look of the dash. Not too flashy at all.

[FULL FORCE]

Wow Tony, she's coming along very nice!!! We can't wait to see her on the water this year.

Between you and Brian's updated boat, we'll have some new stuff to google at while hanging at the Casino.

I like the look of the dash. Not too flashy at all.

Yea...you can stare at the bow of mine... it looks new! just ignore the rest!

Ok Tony.... time is running out... how close are ya?

[old377guy]

love seeing your project come together like this - the dash is perfect -jeff

[Magic Medicine]

the dash looks great

[Buoy]

Looks good Tony.
Keep plugging away at it.

[NickOTeen]

Looks great Tony. Any updates?

[Tony]

update: I like my new label maker. :D

[fund razor]

Between you and Brian's updated boat, we'll have some new stuff to google at while hanging at the Casino.

Hi. ;)

Google. :)

Lookin good Tony. I will make sure my transom looks great. :D

[Tony]

Its gonna be a real treat runnin theese two pigs WFO side by side inches outside the no wake buoys in front of the Casino.

Of course if your in front everyone at the bar will just assume that I have a heavy load of alcohol on board. ;) :D

[fund razor]

Its gonna be a real treat runnin theese two pigs WFO side by side inches outside the no wake buoys in front of the Casino.

Of course if your in front everyone at the bar will just assume that I have a heavy load of alcohol on board. ;) :D

Yeah it is. :D

LOL.

Looking forward to it. Glad that your project is going well.

[J-Bonz]

its gonna be a real treat runnin theese two pigs wfo side by side inches outside the no wake buoys in front of the casino.

Of course if your in front everyone at the bar will just assume that i have a heavy load of alcohol on board. ;) :d

:) :) :)

[stecz20]

looks great.. keep the pics coming..

[Buoy]

See, send the wench away for a weekend, and you can finally get something done.
Looking good Tony!

[Tony]

The wench is buzzing around on tripple digit plus Skaters and slurping top shelf tequilla. Im stuck at home working in the bilge with a half retarded hound dog.

Somethings wrong with this picture...

[fund razor]

I think that you should let the dog take a crack at the valve train. ;) :D

[phragle]

tripple digits got them to put an alpha on a skater?? and you let your womanride in it??? you on another acetone bender??fresh air buddy...fresh air..stick your head out the window...roll the window down and watch the dog..he will show you how....

[fund razor]

fresh air buddy...fresh air..stick your head out the window...roll the window down and watch the dog..he will show you how....
LMAO.
That is one of the funniest things that I have ever read. :D

[Tony]

The last time I tried to learn from the dog all I got was how to stare out the window with an erection while drooling on myslelf.

[fund razor]

The last time I tried to learn from the dog all I got was how to stare out the window with an erection while drooling on myslelf.

Good thing that you don't have neighbors. :D

Anywho.... watcha doing to the Cig today?

[Tony]

As soon as I shake this hangover, Ive gotta plumb all my remote drains hook up the external oil circut and pray for no leaks this time. Theese -12 AN fittings are starting to get expensive, I'm hoping that I dont have to throw many more of them in the trash. After that I gotta get the other tranny/tailstock ready to drop(cuss scream wrestle grunt) in.

[phragle]

The last time I tried to learn from the dog all I got was how to stare out the window with an erection while drooling on myslelf.

The neighbor b!tch is that hot?? or was she just in heat?

[fund razor]

As soon as I shake this hangover, Ive gotta plumb all my remote drains hook up the external oil circut and pray for no leaks this time. Theese -12 AN fittings are starting to get expensive, I'm hoping that I dont have to throw many more of them in the trash. After that I gotta get the other tranny/tailstock ready to drop(cuss scream wrestle grunt) in.

Good luck. I have a few hours of paperwork and then I am climbing in for more bilge cleaning. Gonna yank the freshwater flush system and the battery cables.

[DonziGirl]

The wench is buzzing around on tripple digit plus Skaters and slurping top shelf tequilla. Im stuck at home working in the bilge with a half retarded hound dog.

Somethings wrong with this picture...


There is nothing wrong with this picture :sifone:

I went to Cumberland with our Donzi group and a friend of mine comes every year with her "honorary Donzi". She had an Eliminator for years and sold it for a new 30 Skater with twin 700 EFI Sterlings. I never did find the tequila though :( Had to settle for flavored moonshine

[FULL FORCE]

That Cig done yet????

[ChiefApache]

Hi. ;)

Google. :)

Lookin good Tony. I will make sure my transom looks great. :D

Sorry John! I didn't mean to not include you.

Of course we can't wait to see the new to us Ap**he at The Casino this summer (we are in the Cigarette section...shhhhhhhhh).

[ChiefApache]

The last time I tried to learn from the dog all I got was how to stare out the window with an erection while drooling on myslelf.

And here I thought that was your normal hangover stance. :)

[Tony]

Dash is finally done. What a nightmare that was.

[Bobcat]

but worth it,looks great:)

[Buoy]

DAMN!!!!
That looks great Tony!
Congrats on a very nice job.
How about a pic of the rats nest of wiring underneath??:ack2:
Just Kidding...
Seriously, looks great.

[DonziGirl]

He says it looks this bad because it's all stuffed down there....

[DonziGirl]

Actually I took this one while it was being wired and it doesn't look too bad for the number of gauges.

[Tony]

Thanks wench. the guage wiring itself is actually neat and tidy. I made everything to where I could pull the entire dash pannel out and flip it over and lay it on the deck without stretching any wires. Obviously it lead to lots of excess sending/feed wires.

[Buoy]

I certainly understand your thought process.
I've been thinking about my own re-rig, and considering doing something with a plug-in, to be able to disconnect the entire thing, and then make up a "pig-tail" to connect in between if I need to troubleshoot a gauge.
I'm only going to be dealing with 6-8 gauges, and not a huge number of switches.
Did you go with 3-way momentary starter/ign switches instead of the key?
That's what it looks like - aircraft style protected switches (if that makes sense).
I was thinking of doing the same.

[phragle]

Lookin good Tony..lookin good!.

[Tony]

I certainly understand your thought process.
I've been thinking about my own re-rig, and considering doing something with a plug-in, to be able to disconnect the entire thing, and then make up a "pig-tail" to connect in between if I need to troubleshoot a gauge.
I'm only going to be dealing with 6-8 gauges, and not a huge number of switches.
Did you go with 3-way momentary starter/ign switches instead of the key?
That's what it looks like - aircraft style protected switches (if that makes sense).
I was thinking of doing the same.


On Offs for the ign switches. and momentary toggles with covers for the starters. Carlton Bates sells any and everything made by Carling Tech dirt azz cheap. i.e.....a few bucks a switch. Beverly the tech support lady will bend over backwards to help you on a $20 order. After my dealings with the her, Im looking into them now as an industrial supplier.

[Buoy]

On Offs for the ign switches. and momentary toggles with covers for the starters. Carlton Bates sells any and everything made by Carling Tech dirt azz cheap. i.e.....a few bucks a switch. Beverly the tech support lady will bend over backwards to help you on a $20 order. After my dealings with the her, Im looking into them now as an industrial supplier.

Cool!!
Thanks for the hook-up!
A good vendor means a world to a biz, or a project.
I think I'm gonna follow that same path that you did.

[DonziGirl]

Port engine is in with it seem minimal problems. here's some pics -

1. boat leaving show for first time in well a LONG time

2. High tech operation

3. Yep that's the port engine

[DonziGirl]

And one more just for fun :D

Good thing Tony's skinny otherwise it never would have gotten bolted down!

[FULL FORCE]

Port engine is in with it seem minimal problems. here's some pics -

1. boat leaving show for first time in well a LONG time

2. High tech operation

3. Yep that's the port engine

Sweet! getting close!

[J-Bonz]

Gettin there........

[Tony]

10 pounds of chit, meet 5 pound bag.

[Buoy]

Looks good Tony!!
Must been a shoe-horn and some KY to get those in there.
Did you get the issues worked out?

[FULL FORCE]

Dude... looks done! get that thing in!!!! we missed ya this weekend.....

[Aqua-Holic]

great thread....keep her alive w/ the new pics

[FormulaMatt]

Updates Tony?

[DAREDEVIL]

10 pounds of chit, meet 5 pound bag.

LOL.....nice, the only thing i personaly don't like is the oil hoses running on the tail pipe at the filter !!!

But its real nice , congrats !!!:cheers2:

[Holy Smokes]

Looks AWESOME!!!

Just one item from a keyboard critic.... I'd heat shrink all those wire terminals. It makes your efforts look sooo much cleaner and adds corrosion protection for the long run.

Best of Luck on the trial run! :)

[northernoffshore]

28 front lifting ring and mount. anyone need this
?

[Tony]

Updates Tony?

Waiting on cams from Madara.

[poncho]

F'in awesome thread. I'm looking at a 28SS this weekend. Current owners have done the upholstery but just a redo of the original. So have some idea of what I'll be doing this fall winter, maybe...................

Got a cashier check just in case earlier this evening. Teller has to ask what money is for over $10K (some Canadian gov law). She didn't like my answer: "little coke and some whores!" :sifone:

[bigboat28]

How many hp you going to have?

[Tony]

Im hoping around 410-420.