Hudson River Fun Run 2010

[MahopacMarine]

It’s about that time again folks! We have had some outstanding interest in the Hudson River Fun Run that we have been participating in.
Here is what we think would be some good dates.
May 15th 2010 or
May 22nd 2010
Please take the poll.
There will be more details to follow. As usual, we will make the determination the day of the run whether or not to run South to NYC or up River towards Kingston depending on weather and water conditions.
We have some great folks helping us out on getting the lunch and dinner stops organized. If you have any ideas or can lend a hand, just shoot me an email. In the past we have let the run just take form on its own. This year, we would like to try to have it shaped for better parking, slips, and accommodations.
Anyone interested in a helicopter? Some of our friends can help coordinate this but we need a head count along with funds. The more that are in for it, the less it will cost.
This is a very fun and low stress run with no cost for our fellow boaters.

[stainless]

I'm in for a copter.

[glh]

The early date might have me do it with the Mut...

That's when I am driving it back from FL

Think I get Steve with this!

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56345&d=1267761027

[MahopacMarine]

The early date might have me do it with the Mut...

That's when I am driving it back from FL

Think I get Steve with this!

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56345&d=1267761027

I call that Home Base brother!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

I'm in for whatever date works best for everyone. :cheers2:

[Tantrum]

The early date might have me do it with the Mut...
That's when I am driving it back from FL
Think I get Steve with this!
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56345&d=1267761027

You bring the Mut.... I will make sure MTI is represented. :cheers2:

[Geronimo36]

You bring the Mut.... I will make sure MTI is represented. :cheers2:

boy, you subtly let the cat out of the bag on that one my man.... :leaving:

[Tom A.]

Either date works!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

You bring the Mut.... I will make sure MTI is represented. :cheers2:

So when will see pics of this new ride ??? :confused:

[glh]

You bring the Mut.... I will make sure MTI is represented. :cheers2:I think I'll find a way...

http://www.limestonedev.com/mti/2009_hudson/101009C24Internet.JPGhttp://www.limestonedev.com/mti/2009_hudson/101009C83_4Internet.JPG

[MahopacMarine]

boy, you subtly let the cat out of the bag on that one my man.... :leaving:

:rolleyes::rolleyes::iagree: Just cause he bought a new t-shirt.... now here he comes!!!:sifone:

[Team Tsunami]

I'm in for a copter.

May have to crew with you Steve!!:D

[Pro1]

Chris that avitar is priceless!!:03::03:

[Laken]

May 15th is better because Lk George event is May 21st.

[JoeD]

Team Outerlimits will work feaverishly to make the show.

[Expensive Date]

Either date is fine if we get a copter can we get Video?Looking forward to it had a great time in the fall.

[Expensive Date]

Team Outerlimits will work feaverishly to make the show.

Joe if you need any help starting to get caught up time wise give me a call.If you are not ready you are always welcome with me.

[MahopacMarine]

Team Outerlimits will work feaverishly to make the show.

More than you know Joe!!

[MahopacMarine]

May have to crew with you Steve!!:D

You always have a ride with us if needed TT.

[Geronimo36]

Team Outerlimits will work feaverishly to make the show.

Should be done by now bro!!! My engine is done, sitting in the garage waiting for me to put it back in the boat! :driving:

Now..personal life on the other hand...not sure it it's going to allow me to make it...I'll have to play it day-by-day after April 10th... ;)

[Expensive Date]

Joe is a busy man give him a break.:)

[Tantrum]

So when will see pics of this new ride ??? :confused:
Hoping this guy Tim from south Jersey will get some good pics of it this summer. :seeya:

[Pro1]

Team Outerlimits will work feaverishly to make the show.

Now I know where Douglas gets it LOL. Motor is getting painted now. I hope my new Harley Davidison Ford Diesel is ready to go.

[Gladhe8er]

I'm in as long as my trailer is done by then.

[animalhouse]

I am looking forward to the run, sounds like an enjoyable day.

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

I am looking forward to the run, sounds like an enjoyable day.
It would be great if you could make it Fred ! :cheers2:

[animalhouse]

I / We have it on the shortlist, depends on which date they decide to go with.

[jmbtile]

would probably be good for the earlier date

[MahopacMarine]

It would be great if you could make it Fred ! :cheers2:

+1 see ya on the 15th.

[MahopacMarine]

would probably be good for the earlier date

That's the plan.

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

The 15th works for me !!! :cheers2:

It keeps me from having 2 big events back to back. Ocean City OPA OS Race is the weekend after the 22nd so this works out great !! :)

[nthdegree]

We really liked the ride up to Kingston last fall!!!!
And of course Tim had to take all these great shots!!!! :driving:

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

We really liked the ride up to Kingston last fall!!!!
And of course Tim had to take all these great shots!!!! :driving:
Thank you !

Perhaps I should consider running another Special like the last run ? :confused:

[JoeD]

Can we make sure the restaurants know we are coming.

[LIVE WIRE]

I'll be there as long as you Mahopac boyz get my motor done:drool5::drool5::drool5:

[stainless]

Can we make sure the restaurants know we are coming.

Good Point! :cheers2:

[Expensive Date]

Joe we can just eat what we ordered in the fall it should be almost done by now.:)

[MahopacMarine]

Can we make sure the restaurants know we are coming.

Got it covered Joe.

If you check out what I posted, we will have this one more organized.

This post will be locked soon to put up the final plans for the 15th. I have already been in touch with the original restaurant we wanted and we have a green light!

[MahopacMarine]

Good Point! :cheers2:

It was tough by moving the date of the fall run up since the Lk George run was cancelled. That is why things didnt work out as smooth. This one will be much better Stainless.

[Gladhe8er]

Got it covered Joe.

If you check out what I posted, we will have this one more organized.

This post will be locked soon to put up the final plans for the 15th. I have already been in touch with the original restaurant we wanted and we have a green light!

so does that mean we are going north like we did in the fall?

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Anyone interested in a helicopter? Some of our friends can help coordinate this but we need a head count along with funds. The more that are in for it, the less it will cost.


I will be there to cover this event.

Hopefully enough people would be interested in a chopper, but if not I will shoot from a boat.....

Thank you Mahopac Marine for kicking the 2010 season off to a great start !!! :cheers2:

[MahopacMarine]

so does that mean we are going north like we did in the fall?

South. I have a lot of interest in going down to the city. We are looking to leave early enough to head south. Come back up and meet for lunch around 1:30-2:00 and then if anyone would like to head north we can fuel up and do that all in the same location.

[Expensive Date]

Sounds like fun,I have never boated around the city.Are we going to launch in Stony point if so how far is that.Can't wait thanks for setting these runs up.

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Sounds like fun,I have never boated around the city.Are we going to launch in Stony point if so how far is that.Can't wait thanks for setting these runs up.
There's nothing like having a pic with the Lady Liberty or NYC in the background... :cheers2:

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p53516628-5.jpg

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p325100778-5.jpg

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[Expensive Date]

I need one of those shots with the city in the background.

[MahopacMarine]

Just confirmed......

We will have a videographer with us as well. More info to come and be populated!
http://www.heavymetalconcepts.com/
http://www.youtube.com/heavymetalconcepts#p/a/u/2/mVz5js54euE
DVD's will be available.

[MahopacMarine]

There's nothing like having a pic with the Lady Liberty or NYC in the background... :cheers2:

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p53516628-5.jpg

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p325100778-5.jpg

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p447323363-4.jpg

Great pic's Tim. Love it!!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Just confirmed......

We will have a videographer with us as well. More info to come and be populated!
http://www.heavymetalconcepts.com/
http://www.youtube.com/heavymetalconcepts#p/a/u/2/mVz5js54euE
DVD's will be available.

That's great !!!

I think you guys just brough this event to a whole new level !:eek:

Their editing and production looks incredible.

Should they find a need for stills to add to their production I would be more than happy to work with them...

I am sure everyone will be excited with this new addition !:cheers2:

Now where's Charlie's jeep on Video ? ;)

[LIVE WIRE]

Are we going to launch in Stony point if so how far is that.Can't wait thanks for setting these runs up.


From Stony Point to the Statue is about 1 hour running at around 50mph

[MahopacMarine]

That's great !!!



Now where's Charlie's jeep on Video ? ;)


Second video down. Car 69. Check out the in car video of him driving and shooting off of the passenger side across the hood.

[Geronimo36]

Where's the restaurant? Logistically NYC is good for me because I'd head north from home and meet up at NYC.

It might be tough for me to make though, my wife is scheduled for the C April 10th but I'll see what I can do... If I do it, it'll most likely be the maiden voyage on the new engine....:eek:

[JoeD]

Work on a hall pass Frank.

[glh]

I will be there to cover this event.

Hopefully enough people would be interested in a chopper...I'd chip in...


http://www.limestonedev.com/mti/013.jpg

[Geronimo36]

Work on a hall pass Frank.

I'll see what I can do. Ran it by her last night and she seemed ok with it but we'll have to see what happens when #2 arrives... Heck, some folks on the boards sold their boats when they had #2. ;)

If that were to happen they'd to bury me or I'll have to eat crow~!:ack2::bump:

[JerseyOutlaw]

My wife and I are in, looks like a great time! I been wanting to run on the Hudson... So, we're in for the 15th:cheers2: won't be able to do the 22nd

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

My wife and I are in, looks like a great time! I been wanting to run on the Hudson... So, we're in for the 15th:cheers2: won't be able to do the 22nd
Yeah ! People had a great time on the last few Hudson Runs by Mahopac Marine .

See more photos:

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/boatingfunruns

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[Carguy]

Should be able to make this one. Where would we launch from?

[Slandrew]

Does it start at Liberty landing?

[Team Tsunami]

Does it start at Liberty landing?

No we all usually lauch and meet further up the river like at Stony Point ect...Cant wait for this year!!

[Geronimo36]

Work on a hall pass Frank.

Got the engine back in and hooked up over the weekend so the boat is ready to go at this point... :cheers2:

The drives on the other hand need a little attention... I tore the lowers down and found few bearings that need replacement...I should have the parts by the end of the week. Assembly goes quick!:USA:

[yesrej]

i good to go either date. good times!!!

[STOMPER]

any updates on this run? new to the board and would like to try to make this run. i live in Greenwood Lake, NY so i am only about 35 minutes from Stony Point. i was actually over there today in the truck driving around the Hudson checking it out. i used to work at Gorden ford 15 years ago in Havestraw. the area changed a lot since i was there many years ago.

i was told about the site and run from Jersey Outlaw, and would like to try and make it since i am only 20 miles or so away. any updates would be much appreciated.

27' Baja Shooter with a 540. pushing about 650+ HP. would like to get it out on the Hudson and run it wide open for a few miles. i am on a 9 mile lake with a speed restriction of 45MPH. so it is hard to get it running wide open unless it is real early or later after the Police boats go in.

STOMPER

[MahopacMarine]

any updates on this run? new to the board and would like to try to make this run. i live in Greenwood Lake, NY so i am only about 35 minutes from Stony Point. i was actually over there today in the truck driving around the Hudson checking it out. i used to work at Gorden ford 15 years ago in Havestraw. the area changed a lot since i was there many years ago.

i was told about the site and run from Jersey Outlaw, and would like to try and make it since i am only 20 miles or so away. any updates would be much appreciated.

27' Baja Shooter with a 540. pushing about 650+ HP. would like to get it out on the Hudson and run it wide open for a few miles. i am on a 9 mile lake with a speed restriction of 45MPH. so it is hard to get it running wide open unless it is real early or later after the Police boats go in.

STOMPER

Welcome to SOS Stomper!

Check out here for all the info!

http://seriousoffshore.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16689

[Pure Energy]

any updates on this run? new to the board and would like to try to make this run. i live in Greenwood Lake, NY so i am only about 35 minutes from Stony Point. i was actually over there today in the truck driving around the Hudson checking it out. i used to work at Gorden ford 15 years ago in Havestraw. the area changed a lot since i was there many years ago.

i was told about the site and run from Jersey Outlaw, and would like to try and make it since i am only 20 miles or so away. any updates would be much appreciated.

27' Baja Shooter with a 540. pushing about 650+ HP. would like to get it out on the Hudson and run it wide open for a few miles. i am on a 9 mile lake with a speed restriction of 45MPH. so it is hard to get it running wide open unless it is real early or later after the Police boats go in.

STOMPER

There wil probably be a convoy heading from your area Sat. morning. Keep an eye on the board to see when we will be leaving.

[JoeD]

There wil probably be a convoy heading from your area Sat. morning. Keep an eye on the board to see when we will be leaving.

I will be leaving from Warwick sat morning.

[STOMPER]

well i am just waiting on my BIGS Performance carb to show up this week and new fuel system from Summit. hopefully it is all here this week so i can get a weekend to tune it on the lake. the boat was going to the paint booth next week, but i might delay it so i can do the run.

i cannot stand the ugly yellow and pink stripes on it. WHAT WAS BAJA THINKING? that totally ruins a performance boats look.

[Nordic95]

well i am just waiting on my BIGS Performance carb to show up this week and new fuel system from Summit. hopefully it is all here this week so i can get a weekend to tune it on the lake. the boat was going to the paint booth next week, but i might delay it so i can do the run.

i cannot stand the ugly yellow and pink stripes on it. WHAT WAS BAJA THINKING? that totally ruins a performance boats look.

Hey Stomper... I have a couple guys and myself tuning our boat out on the lake this Sunday morning...keep and eye out for us maybe we can hook up

[mattyboy]

wish the new"old" boat would have been ready by now , would have like to make one of mahopac's fun runs

Nordic,Stomper let me know maybe we can meet up on the lake sometime during the summer

take alot of pics :) enjoy the hudson !

[STOMPER]

Nordic / Matty,

where you guys located? and what boats are you running? we dock at willow point marina. there is about 10 of us over there, but only two performance boats, my Baja and my buddies 28 Sunsation. we are there pretty much all weekend in the summer. stop in anytime. we have a big hangout area where we bbq and drink.

i hope to get the boat together tomorrow, i received the fuel pump and other stuff i needed today from summit, my carb is set to arrive tomorrow, hope to be able to get the boat running in the 80's. i am 73 on GPS now. so hopefully with the new fuel system, carb and labbed 28 Bavo 1, i put the boat in the 80's. only issue is i will not have enough time to install the hyd. steering and 24'' K-Planes before the 15th. so i am going to have to take it easy. could be a scary ride without the K-planes.

[mattyboy]

I have been to willow point a few times over the years, Richie has the sunsation right?

I have an old donzi hornet i just got that I am going thru and I usually run around with my buddy Kenny who has a very nice old 20 cig.

Nordic ( Anthony)comes out of the jersey end with a really nice fountain.

Kenny and I had a chance to meet Nordic ,JoeD, and pure energy up at the lake george poker run a few years back, great bunch of people we had a blast.I've met Tom from mahopac and Morgan from Sutphen good guys too. the fun run should be awesome if you can make it :)

sounds like a plan we'll have to stop by one of these days.

[STOMPER]

yeah, richie has the 28' sunsation. your buddy is the guy with the 20' ciig that just had some motor work done last year at willow? lives on the lake across from willow? i remember rick (mechanic from willow) working on a older cig. putting new heads on it. anyway, we are always there, so stop in anytime. richie and i are always hanging out, so pretty much when out, we are hanging.

i do not foresee any reason why i would not make the run, so i plan on making it. it is my wife's 40th birthday on the 14th, and she is dying to go on the run as well for a sort of borthday party/ first time on the boat for the season.

i will be at the marina most of the weekend running the hell out of the boat. the cops have not been out this year yet, so good to get a fast runs in while tuning. going to be slightly cool, but i should be there if your out and about. i only live about a mile (right where 17 comes together by the bagel store and the old dolphin fitness) from willow point, so i run there often to run the boat.

[mattyboy]

yup that's the boat. I live up the block from the rainbow.
the cig is going in the water tonight after work. I'm giving him a hand.

sounds good with my new boat i think Rick's skill will be needed also so i'll be around willow from time to time.


just a question for the group leaving from greenwood lake/warwick area going to stony point . which way do you go? not thru the park do you ? :eek:
or do you go go up to rt 6 and thru west point??

[STOMPER]

sounds good. i will hope to get the fuel system and carb on today so i can put stomper in the water today as well for a test run.

what boat did you have last year? you had to have seen me out there last year.

i included a few pics on the boat, one with it on the trailer, motor shot and one with mine and richie's boat in Maryland.

[STOMPER]

forgot to reply to thee leaving G.L./warwick area question and was going to ask the same thing. last weekend i ran over to Stony Point to check the area out again, but the GPS brought me through the park. not sure what is the best way to go with towing the boat. any routes traveled before would be much appriciated as well. only been living here for about 10 months.

[mattyboy]

I sold my old donzi 2 season ago so i was a passenger all of last year, you probably have seen my old donzi all red white deck a guy over at elliott's has it. nice pics I was saying no that can't be GWL LOL

going over it in my mind there are three ways I can think of to get there

1. thru the park
2. over rt 6 to west point ( rt 293 truck route)and down rt 9 ( or can you tow on the palisades at that point to the bear mtn bridge circle? long mtn pkwy to the palisades to rt 9)
3.down rt 17 to rt 202 to haverstraw then up rt 9 to stony point

Nordic probably has a route

[STOMPER]

you talking about the sweet 16 donzi that the older guy has?

[mattyboy]

yep that's it

[STOMPER]

ok, i know your old boat.

well i got the carb on, working on the linkage and fuel syste now. do not know if i will get it in the water tonight, tomorrow going to rain and be really windy. so sunday is my best shoot at tuning. still going to be windy, but that makes for good flying weather (going to be really choppy).

[Nordic95]

ok, i know your old boat.

well i got the carb on, working on the linkage and fuel syste now. do not know if i will get it in the water tonight, tomorrow going to rain and be really windy. so sunday is my best shoot at tuning. still going to be windy, but that makes for good flying weather (going to be really choppy).

Hey Stomper it looks like I will also be out there Sunday morning. I just got the heads back on one motor that needed a valve job and had it running today. We are leaving for the poker run around 8 am that saturday and we could meet you at the A&P in West Milford if you want. We tow out thru ringwood by the ball field and out to rt59 or 17 if we need gas then 202 to main street in Haverstraw to marina. If you want to follow your are more then welcome to. I have a few friends meeting me at the marina on friday cause they are towing down from NH and staying at my house in West Milford. Look for me out there Sunday morning or give me a call if you wish to chat.. Anthony 1-732-921-3355

[STOMPER]

nordic, i am going to try wand get the boat in tomorrow after the rain and leave it at my marina. the thing sounds awesome, hopefully it will run as good as it does on the hose in the water. just spent over 3,000 on carb and fuel system, so hopefullly it runs what i am expecting out of it. currently i am spinning aq 26 Bravo 1. i have a labbed 28P Bavo 1 sitting on my tool box and hope to be able to blow out the 26 and run the 28 with ease. should put me in the 80's hopefully with the new setup.

[STOMPER]

well i do not think i will be making it this upcoming weekend. took the boat out today and i am pretty sure i wasted the Bravo 1 Outdrive. could not get it on the trailer since it was way to windy and would have been a hard time towing it into the ramp. so for now i have it tied up in a slip.

[BLAZE]

Those damn bravos!:ack2::willy_nilly::ack2:

[Nordic95]

well i do not think i will be making it this upcoming weekend. took the boat out today and i am pretty sure i wasted the Bravo 1 Outdrive. could not get it on the trailer since it was way to windy and would have been a hard time towing it into the ramp. so for now i have it tied up in a slip.

Just went by your marina and checked out your boat...What happened to the drive?Call me to discuss..Anthony

[yesrej]

I really can't wait for this run. Hope this week goes fast and hope for good weather next weekend.its gonna be good to see everyone again!!!

[amazing1]

i can't wait for the run. the week is going to be to long:cheers2:

[MahopacMarine]

Just around the corner all!!! This will most certainly be a very LOOOONG week please call with any questions and we will see you all there.

Thank you to everyone.:seeya:

[Gladhe8er]

Picked my boat up on Saturday and started cleaning it. Looks like I have 2 dead batteries though...

[yesrej]

its gonna be a blast. The Mahopac runs get better every time!!

[JoeD]

Bernie and I need to load my boat on the trailer this Friday(this past weekend was way to windy),then we will leave LBI 5-6am sat morning.

[Nordic95]

well i do not think i will be making it this upcoming weekend. took the boat out today and i am pretty sure i wasted the Bravo 1 Outdrive. could not get it on the trailer since it was way to windy and would have been a hard time towing it into the ramp. so for now i have it tied up in a slip.

Hey how did you make out with your drive? Give me a call if you need a hand.

Anthony

[yesrej]

weekend is looking good. sat. is looking like 72 deg. and partly cloudy. should be a good time!!!
im going to try and take a quick run on friday night to see water the water looks like. with the rain we are having this week might be putting a lot of trash on in the river. will try to get out and let people know.

[Gladhe8er]

weekend is looking good. sat. is looking like 72 deg. and partly cloudy. should be a good time!!!
im going to try and take a quick run on friday night to see water the water looks like. with the rain we are having this week might be putting a lot of trash on in the river. will try to get out and let people know.

I'm bringing an extra prop!

[yesrej]

I'm bringing an extra prop!

the way the river was two weeks ago, thats not a bad idea

[Tantrum]

the way the river was two weeks ago, thats not a bad idea

What time are you working to on Friday?
We will be at the marina most of the day Friday. Give me a call when you get there.

[yesrej]

I will. I'm hoping to be there by three. Ill call you when I'm on the way

[JoeD]

Whos running these companys on friday?

[STOMPER]

Nordic - no good. was not the drive. either lost a rod cap, or ate a piston. yanking the engine out tomorrow. spark plug was hit pretty good, did not drop a valve, so it was something in the cylinder. either it ate up a piston or just lost a cap. praying nothing more happened and it is a easy fix. going to take the engine down to Fonse Performance (they are exp. with marine engines and have a dyno to fine tune it) unless anyone can recommend a place local. that are all the way down near Philly, but have a dyno and know marine tuning well. email or call me with the info if anyone knows a good place. Mahopac Marine, any recommendations?

Mike - 973-296-0433
mike@asatllc.com

[Nordic95]

Nordic - no good. was not the drive. either lost a rod cap, or ate a piston. yanking the engine out tomorrow. spark plug was hit pretty good, did not drop a valve, so it was something in the cylinder. either it ate up a piston or just lost a cap. praying nothing more happened and it is a easy fix. going to take the engine down to Fonse Performance (they are exp. with marine engines and have a dyno to fine tune it) unless anyone can recommend a place local. that are all the way down near Philly, but have a dyno and know marine tuning well. email or call me with the info if anyone knows a good place. Mahopac Marine, any recommendations?

Mike - 973-296-0433
mike@asatllc.com
Before you run it down there call me... I have a couple options for you and one is real local.1-732-921-3355 Anthony

[STOMPER]

thanks anthony, i was also thinking about LRB performance in Franklin. i am going to call him in a few.

[Pro1]

going to take the engine down to Fonse Performance (they are exp. with marine engines and have a dyno to fine tune it) unless anyone can recommend a place local.

My buddy Tom 32 Baja has A Fonse engine brand new with 2 hours on it and the same thing happened. He blew up the new Fonse motor within a few hrs. The machine shop we use has a Fonse motor on the floor where the lifter valley was reworked by Fonse. The lifters seized in the block so bad they had to throw the block away. He is sueing Fonse.

Have you read OSO under beware? We have a machine shop in Westwood NJ we use who is pretty good. He does about 300 motors per year.

Read all the stories on OSO.



WOW! Seems like 540's are their weak point. F*O*N*S*E Performance.

Here is an example they were contracted to build a turn key, fully dressed 540 with a procharger useing the Fast XFI system and to be tuned by al himself.

The motor came back not dress, no headers, no xfi harness, no starter, 2 bolts missing in the blower bracket.

So I thought no big deal he told me the harness is all plug in play its in the box. well that was a joke. i called him and he was confused. so he sent me another harness. this one had 1 more of the plugs on it that i needed, but it also cam with a few cut wires, melted wires that i had to repair, the coil harness was not there, we had to integrate the XFI harness to the Merc harness. all items that were supose to be done.

so we removed the valve covers to paint them because they scratched them with the lifting chain. we noticed a milky substance laying on the head so i called him and sent pics of it. he told me it was assemble lube mixed with oil, or condesation because of the cold water used to dyno it, and i should not worry and just put it in and run it.

we also noticed the rollor of the rocker is not centered on the valve which it should be according to dart and crowler. some rockers have less than half the roller on the valve. again called and sent him pics. he said quit worring and just run it.

so we finished dressing it. dropped it in, got it running, and had a nightmare of a time getting it to run or idle. the harness he sent had a broken wire under the covering. supposed to have been a new harness. once running the idle was all over the board.

so finally we get it in the water. idled it in the marina about 15 min. messing with the idle. seems to be ok.

now we are ready to go out we idle out about 5 min ride to open water i ease it up on plain it struggled a little poured out black smoke then plained out. now we are running 40mph checked all guages seem good running smooth i go about 3/4 mile saw another boat coming at us on our side so i wanted to pass on the other side so i stepped it up to 45- 50 mph for 10-15 sec. and went a round. then backed off to about 40mph for about 3/4 mile to a straight in the river and figured lets push it up a little so started throttling up now running 52 mph again keep in mind this 800hp motor is in a 28 foot low profile cat that ran a true gps 99.6 mph with a 700 hp motor. so again at 52 mph i check the guages all ok continuing with more throttle but no more speed, guages still ok, i trim it up thinking maybe the drive picked up something. but not the case. now almost full throttle (guages still ok) i start backing off the throttle watching the guages, the oil pressure has dropped to 40psi i continue backing down to idle and the oil pressure went to 0 psi engine stalled and locked up. oil had blown out the breathers and was milky but the oil looked ok on the stick and smelled of fuel bad.

so towed it back got in touch with al which is nearly impossible through out this whole job(shop meetings, he's on the dyno, at the doctors) he had all the excuses. so we tow the boat 2 hours to him to check it out. after a week i get in touch with him. he finds water in 1 cylinder and claims my water cooled header was leaking but when we got down there we tested the header and it did not leak, but when we got home we heated the header and checked it again there was a slight drip not a stream or major leak. we tested it with with 25 psi of water pressure. more than under normal comditions.

so i pulled the motor at his shop and left it for his guys to dissasemble monday. so after almost 2 weeks he tells me the crank is shot, i need all new pistons, and a complete head job. so we go down (2 hr drive) to see this. boy were they surprised to see us. al jr didn't want to talk to us so we talked to sr and the guy who took it apart. sr was showing us the block in the engine stand and he said let me turn it over as he did the crank fell out on the floor. at that point i knew i was taking the motor home.

the crank was burnt so bad on the first cap it turned the block and crank black, there are 3 melted pistons, and clearly 1 blown head gasket pointed out by al sr and agreed with by his assembler.

al claims all this is from my header, keep in mind there was that milky substance in the heads that i questioned even before we started the motor. also i now find out he dynoed the motor with his manifolds not my headers about a 25 hp difference.

he now tells me $5500.00 to fix it. WHAT HAPPENED TO WE STAND BEHIND OUR MOTORS? THATS A JOKE!

yeah they stand by it and tell you how much it will cost to fix it.

we had 2 engine builders look at the damage and a sample of the oil that came out Which had a ton of fuel in it and barely any water in it. both builders came to the conclusion that this motor was hurt on the dyno and most likely poped the head gasket on the dyno and the first time out just did it in.

now i'm left with a blown motor an empty pocket, and no help from al or his company. yes his ad on offshore looks great and proffessional. but it is far from the truth. they were great to me when i dropped it off then i was just a number.

beware and stay away from them.

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[Nordic95]

Anyone have room for two full size adults for the run on their boat? Maybe a few dollars for gas and some beers at night for the owners??? Let me know if anything is available...


Thanks Anthony

[STOMPER]

Well here is what shut me down for the weekend (see photos), two pieces of an intake valve on cylinder #6. found the smaller piece in Cylinder #1 and the larger piece stayed in 6. i bought the engine from someone off Team Baja Marine and it was fresh out of Merkel Race Engines in L.I., but guess they did not put S.S. Intake valves and Imconel Exhausts in. so the intakes being in a damp environment began to pit last season and it just so happened while tuning it saturday, #6 cyl. intake gave way and shut me down for the hudson run.

Anthony (Nordic95) - i talked to frank, he is extremely busy and will call me tomorrow to see what he can do and provide his pricing. but i was just told there is a guy (mike or mark bend?) right here in Greenwood lake who has a machine shop right in his garage and does crazy roundy round motors. so i am going to give him a call and see what he might be able to do. might be a diamond in the ruff. the guys i talked to say this guys engines are bullet proof, he worked for Olsen engines for years then decided to work out of his house and do it for him self. they say his garage is spotless as well. that is a big plus in my book (not to say mine is in any way, shape or form) but by engine being built by someone like that makes me feel a lot better when i drop a few grand.

also, as per our discussion about reversion, frank stated if did not see water in the oil, then he highly doubts with the CMI exhaust i had a reversion issue. he feels it was mainly due to the cheap valves in the heads.

[STOMPER]

Have you read OSO under beware? We have a machine shop in Westwood NJ we use who is pretty good. He does about 300 motors per year.

Pro1 - you talking about R&L Engines? i used to work there for 2 years when i was 18 and 19 years old. when barry owned it. i working in the head dept. i was going to bring it to them, but they are always so busy.

[Pro1]

Yeah Stomper R and L is Now rpm. They can get it done pretty quick. Gene is buddies with my friend Tommy. He is the new owner. They stand behind the work. The two guys in the machine shop have building motors for a long time.

[STOMPER]

Pro1 - is Doc still there along with Ronny?

[yesrej]

Getting ready!!!!

[MahopacMarine]

1 Day to go and the weather looks great!!!!

[Gladhe8er]

Boat is cleaned and the chargers are on the batteries. Can't wait to run!

[Magic Medicine]

Have fun everyone. Wish I could make it!!!!

[MahopacMarine]

Have fun everyone. Wish I could make it!!!!

If you decide to fly out, I have a ride for ya!!! Talk to you soon MM

[sonic]

Well here is what shut me down for the weekend (see photos), two pieces of an intake valve on cylinder #6. found the smaller piece in Cylinder #1 and the larger piece stayed in 6. i bought the engine from someone off Team Baja Marine and it was fresh out of Merkel Race Engines in L.I., but guess they did not put S.S. Intake valves and Imconel Exhausts in. so the intakes being in a damp environment began to pit last season and it just so happened while tuning it saturday, #6 cyl. intake gave way and shut me down for the hudson run.

Anthony (Nordic95) - i talked to frank, he is extremely busy and will call me tomorrow to see what he can do and provide his pricing. but i was just told there is a guy (mike or mark bend?) right here in Greenwood lake who has a machine shop right in his garage and does crazy roundy round motors. so i am going to give him a call and see what he might be able to do. might be a diamond in the ruff. the guys i talked to say this guys engines are bullet proof, he worked for Olsen engines for years then decided to work out of his house and do it for him self. they say his garage is spotless as well. that is a big plus in my book (not to say mine is in any way, shape or form) but by engine being built by someone like that makes me feel a lot better when i drop a few grand.

also, as per our discussion about reversion, frank stated if did not see water in the oil, then he highly doubts with the CMI exhaust i had a reversion issue. he feels it was mainly due to the cheap valves in the heads.

His name is mike bender.Great guy i know him since we were kids.

[Magic Medicine]

If you decide to fly out, I have a ride for ya!!! Talk to you soon MM

I should have Nikki asked me why I didn't fly out. I can't win:mad::cuss:

[Pro1]

Pro1 - is Doc still there along with Ronny?

Doc is still there.

[STOMPER]

maybe i will stop down there tomorrow and see what they can do for me. i just talked to Mike Bender and he said he can do the heads for me rather quickly. Bob Madara from marine Kinetics is putting together a cam, valves, springs package right now and the only thing left is to find out who can turn my short block around quickly. LRB Performance can do it in about 8 to 10 days. so i might just stick with him for now.

[JoeD]

We had a great day overall,but I got to say they should burn the Hudson River club down tothe ground. (Running photos by Lucidee)(low tide weekend crew VIC-- Bernie-- JOE D.--Poppo--)

[yesrej]

I'm glad you got out OK. I was calling to find another ramp for you and then I could not find you

[jhenrie]

These guys in orange were looking for Joe D :cheers2: Great day and nice ride home . Flattened out nicely for our ride south !!

[jhenrie]

I jumped ship for the ride home , switched with Dee and took some pics of Frank going back south. :( Look for my youtube video titled see joed get spanked !! :driving: :eek:

[JoeD]

OH brotha!!!!!!!:driving:

A few more pics by others.

[Pro1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dDK-goIJ_o

[baja27]

Can any of you recommend a place to launch and leave a truck and trailer for the weekend on the Jersey side. Want to take a trip up the Hudson for some R&R

[Big Time]

Can any of you recommend a place to launch and leave a truck and trailer for the weekend on the Jersey side. Want to take a trip up the Hudson for some R&R

If you want to start at the very end of the Hudson you can do Liberty Landing. They have a public ramp over there that you could use. You should be fine leaving your truck there but I would double check they are OK with that.

[mattyboy]

great pics and videos

looks like you guys had a great day

awesome hardware there guys :)

[BLAZE]

Some ramp footage :sifone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W7ZYqCt0dA

[stecz20]

guess i missed a good time.. nice......

[CRT]

I rode on my Buddy's 35' Fountain. We had a great time. I didn't trailer down the Top Gun for this event. I wish I had done it. Overall it was a cool experience.

On another "CIGARETTE NOTE" Morning Smoke was at the event. 07 T/S with Cobra Power was there and ran Strong....... REALLY STRONG.... and looked awesome to say the least. EATS WATER

[jmbtile]

I rode on my Buddy's 35' Fountain. We had a great time. I didn't trailer down the Top Gun for this event. I wish I had done it. Overall it was a cool experience.

On another "CIGARETTE NOTE" Morning Smoke was at the event. 07 T/S with Cobra Power was there and ran Strong....... REALLY STRONG.... and looked awesome to say the least. EATS WATER

Thanks for the compliment! Boat is really set up well. Had a great time until the ramp incident, well thats boating. Thanks to the Mayopac guys for setting up the run. Was looking forward to runnin with Tantrum but theres always AC.

[MahopacMarine]

Thanks for the compliment! Boat is really set up well. Had a great time until the ramp incident, well thats boating. Thanks to the Mayopac guys for setting up the run. Was looking forward to runnin with Tantrum but theres always AC.


That was truly an amazing piece you have there! Everything that was thrown at it, it asked for more! hell, I think you were making laps around us at one point or another:toetap05:

Thanks again for coming out. Sorry to hear about the bad luck at the ramp.

[stainless]

Thanks for the compliment! Boat is really set up well. Had a great time until the ramp incident, well thats boating. Thanks to the Mayopac guys for setting up the run. Was looking forward to runnin with Tantrum but theres always AC.

Your boat ran great! I was coming up on you guys , thinking wow this guy is harder to catch than i thought, when , wham.... i blew a trannie!
Beautiful boat! Congrats! :cheers2:

[Tantrum]

Thanks for the compliment! Boat is really set up well. Had a great time until the ramp incident, well thats boating. Thanks to the Mayopac guys for setting up the run. Was looking forward to runnin with Tantrum but theres always AC.

That is one sweat cig and the set-up seemed to be right on running for the short time we ran towards the bridge. I was looking forward to to getting a closer look when we got back to the restaurant but obviously we got a little side tracked. Look forward to seeing you and hopefully Stainless in A/C for a re-run.
And thanks again for the zip ties.
See you in A/C
:cheers2:

[CRT]

Thanks for the compliment! Boat is really set up well. Had a great time until the ramp incident, well thats boating. Thanks to the Mayopac guys for setting up the run. Was looking forward to runnin with Tantrum but theres always AC.

Thanks for the tour of the boat. Next time I will have my Straight bottom gun with me. I won't be as fast as you. My CHIEF Power is smaller. But the setup is excellent. Maybe the AC run. Take it easy. Next time I will be asking for a ride.:sifone:

[yesrej]

There was some really nice hardware there. Its nice to see that on the river. We were by far the last boat to hit the tz but we had a blast.

[Carguy]

Real nice boats and better people.... Great time