We have started to put the boat back together after some work was done. It has been aweful quiet around here and I thought it would be a good idean if we shared what work if any we are doing to our boats.
We had some minor fiberglass work done to the inside of the engine compartment. We are going to be repainting our complete engine compartment.
Will Smith did all the glass work and has fabricated a new skid plate, our old one was bent very badly in the rough waters of Orange Beach.
We are also installing a new steering wheel column and quick release system.
Also thanks to Barney Rubbles, we got a new cockpit cover and all new stickers.
All drives are being rebuilt by Warren over at Will's shop.
Our engine is getting, new oil, new filters, gas and oil, new water pump, new raw sea pump and new fuel pump.
Lets hear what you are doing to your boats!!
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03-06-2012 09:54 PMBoat looks GREAT Bro! Havin the same kind of glass work done on ours and will hopefully be gettin some paint next week. Motor is comin back from Merc around the same time, then throw her back together... new Hauler "TUGINIT" should be ready just in time to drag it down to Biloxi! Will post some current pics as I get them. Can't wait to be runnin with everybody and see what this lil Tug can do!! Keep us updated on yours too Wil. Later! TUG IT BABY!!!
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03-07-2012 08:58 AMLooks good Wil got a chance to see it first hand when I dropped the IMCO boat off at Wils shop for some work. Looked like it was close to being done. Now the fun part comes putting all the pieces together, and testing .
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03-07-2012 09:28 PM
Boat is looking good wil!
Randy had the oil changed before Biloxi last year in typhoon, he says we should be good there, we put fresh grey tape on the fuel inlet so it's got a fresh fuel cap!!! The drive lube leaks pretty good so by keeping it filled up Randy says it changes itself so good there!, Hopefully the drywall screws and caulk hold that neck on the ballast tank from the damage in orange beach!!
The starter works after you jiggle the handle a couple times,,, good to go there!!!
Looks like typhoon is ready to rule the seas once again!!!!!! Watch out boys!!! Were ready!!!!!
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03-08-2012 11:27 AMLance,
Is that not the truth!!!
Schleussberg is on a class all on his own!
Here are a couple of pics of the newly installed steering column.
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03-09-2012 09:37 AM
Looks good Willie.
Who is going to Biloxi?
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03-09-2012 09:57 AMMark,
Good to hear from you.
These are the teams that are going 100%.
1.Typhoon
2.Simmons
3.Tug It
4.Pirates
5.Time Bandit
6.Us
These teams will go if the boats are ready.
1.Steve K.
2.Steve M.
Imco is on the fence.
With a long , flat course it makes it ideal to break all these boats in that have not raced in a while, especially ours!!
I am looking forward to seeinf what Steve M. can put down for a kilo speed. Maybe Imco shows up at takes it all.
We will see, you and Jennie should come down.
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03-09-2012 11:19 AMIMCO did sell, the new owner had the boat at Frank Soro's shop the last I knew working on it. The throttleman from Crazy Chicken will be on the sticks I believe with the new owner.
Prize money is great for Biloxi.
I've talked with Chris on the new SVL he is building, he believes he may also make it in time for Biloxi. He is pushing hard.Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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03-09-2012 11:21 AMAnd Phantom Wil Smith has a boat for sale you may be able to get done in time Mark......
Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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03-10-2012 09:09 AMPassed by Will's Smith shop yesterday and the drives were all taken apart. With some new parts on order Warren will have them late next week.
Here are some photos of the new and improved Skid plate. Will promises this one will not bend!!!!
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03-10-2012 10:38 AMBoat looks great Wil shaping up, first class as always ....
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03-10-2012 07:14 PMPlease don't forget to install a telescope with mount on your dashboard. This may assist a bit in seeing which way I went.
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03-10-2012 08:00 PMChris,
Will you be ready for Cocoa Beach ??
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03-15-2012 10:26 AMI talked with him a couple days ago, it sure looks like he'll make Biloxi. May be in a P Class for dialing in, not sure how much dial in time he will have.
Your's is sure looking good. Doesn't look like you've adopted any of Typhoon's speed secrets that Lance was giving up yet...Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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03-16-2012 11:33 PMAwesome Travis.....
Biloxi for sure?????Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!