Yep, The thick paint lays out and the brush strokes disappear.
Thread: bilge painting
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03-08-2009 04:44 PMLast edited by MOBILEMERCMAN; 03-08-2009 at 11:31 PM. Reason: typo
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03-08-2009 10:51 PM
2112, not to get off topic, but.........Nice FORD power!! What CI and what HP? My cousin has a 41 Thoroughbred with 600 CI SVO FORD motors in it...... Don't see that everyday!!
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03-11-2009 08:37 PMThat boat (41 Velocity) made the pages of Superford magazine back around 1989/90. ....If it is the same boat, I would think so. I thought Steve Step was a Ford guy but now I just think he was a little anti-merc power.
I have 605 inches, 8.9 to 1 compression and 1250 Dominators. Pushes the gladiator past 113mph (@6000rpm) although I am playing with Props now. Peak power is at 6500.32' Fever (Off to Syracuse) and 36"Gladiator; FORD powered
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03-12-2009 07:35 PM
It was in a couple of Mags. I Know it was featured in Powerboat, don't know what others. It would have been in the early 90's. It is actually a Thoroughbred "41 Bold Ruler", Excess Energy.
While we are on the Bilge Paint thread, it's bilge was painted with Bilgecoat........
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03-12-2009 09:07 PMThat is the boat I was thinking of.
What is the difference between a Velocity and Thorougbred? I thought it like calling a Cadillac a GM ??
I think those engines were originally built by a guy named Barry something out of Wisconsin, Right? He built some for Ross Perot too.32' Fever (Off to Syracuse) and 36"Gladiator; FORD powered
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03-12-2009 09:34 PMPeople we meet in life are either a Blessing or a Lesson
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03-12-2009 09:40 PM
2112, The Thoroughbred name was the name that Steve built boat's under until he got the Velocity name back from Regal.
And yes, I am pretty sure the motors are from Michigan. They have been "freshened" up since then!!!!
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03-13-2009 09:52 PMPeople we meet in life are either a Blessing or a Lesson
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03-13-2009 09:58 PMHere is Drew's Scarab. He sold it to a friend who comes over from Spokane occasionally and visits me here on Fox Island.
There is a rumor it might be up for sale again soon.
.32' Fever (Off to Syracuse) and 36"Gladiator; FORD powered
Cause somebody has to!
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03-13-2009 10:11 PM
that a sharp Scarab - thanks for posting the pix - jeff
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05-20-2009 03:16 PM
I think that I am about to use Petit Easypoxy.
No way I am springing for imron.
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05-21-2009 12:26 PM
The easiest method would be to put the can in the center of the bilge with the lid off, drop in 2 long fused M-80s or equivilant, close the hatch and ignite the charge. Saves several hours of valuable labor.