What ugrades would be best to improve MPG :hmmm:

One of the only PINK boats to run the lower River not mine but my kids and it's also a Predator but from Neil back in the day MED lay up, sister boat to "Green with Envy" and it's getting a full interior restore And new fresh pump and fresh 468 13.5 to 1 motor it had full carpet, bench seat,2...

I have put a 300 "Tempest" Mercruiser SBC w/ a B&M 144 Supercharger, in my 1987 21ft chris craft scorpion 210 limited boat. And i might want to go to a SBC 400 or go ahead and put a BBC Mercruiser 502 "bulldog "in the boat. The outdrive is a Alpha 1 gen 1 drive and im sure with the "Tempest"...

Before and after shots of my cruiser.

I've got a MSD -7ML2 ignition controller .Im converting over to E85 and wondering is the ML7 enough spark to make the Ethanol light properly ? If Not ? What would be the best upgrade and still keep my MSD Dizzy ?

I have an old draw through twin turbo/single carb pfm kit sitting in my garage. The rajay turbos are trashed, and as far as I have seen they are nearly impossible to find and expensive for how out of date they are. Is there any way to use newer turbos without a BOV or waste gate? Like a turbo...

Any opinions on this stainless piece. Looks to me like a good way to go. I recently converted from a V-drive to IO so I'm new to this one. Thinking of adding this to my winter projects list. Stainless Steel "Lifetime" Sea Pump Overhaul Kit Thanks Gary

I just purchased a 97 DCB 24 extreme. The boat came with add on hydraulic steering. I have a cable to the helm and it appears to connect right into the Merc power steering. How difficult would it bee to go full hydraulic? Can I keep the ram that I have and add a helm unit and hoses? Also it...

So I am well on the road to some proper horse power with my 29 Scarab from the single engine twin turbo Mercruiser BBC 502 but in my pursuit I have very quickly overshot the capabilities of my Bravo One and need to make a plan to either rebuild the drive or replace it for something beefier. I...

I have to replace my intake manifold gaskets because they're leaking. While I'm in there, I'm considering replacing the intake manifold. In a couple of years, I plan to rebuild the motor for more horsepower so I will have to replace the intake manifold then anyway. I'm wondering, if I replace...

Bob: i have bought a 350 chev engine from a 1992? 2 ton truck , low hours hardly any wear on parts,bore etc( from recent wreck after engine rebuild (pro?) stock compression ratio i assume, added aluminium edelbrock heads and manifold. what cam and carb would be best for marine...

When upgrading from a decent n/a engine in a drag boat, what kind of hardware/rigging upgrades should be considered? Any help or opinions would be great.

Hello all, I am rebuilding a '77 20' Cheetah w/ BBF 460 and Berkeley 12JC pump. I am building a 475-500 hp, 500ish lb./ft torque BBF power plant and currently painting and re-rigging the boat. I have gotten to the point of wanting to begin addressing the pump. I pulled the complete pump from...

I have a Howard bullet open bow and am going to upgrade the stereo in about a week or so. My main question is the subs. I plan on have an enclosure built under the rear bench seat and installing two alpine type R subs. Other than loosing storage what are some cons in going this route??

Hello I'm considering upgrading from a Nordic Rage with a 496HO / Bravo X drive to a Nordic Heat with a Mercury 600 / XR drive. Any feedback regarding pros / cons / reliability, with the 600 / XR package would be greatly appreciated? Also is there substantial noise generated by the 600 with...

I am going to upgrade to a new cam this spring and need advice. 2004 350 mag mpi. I already have a set of roller rockers and headers to install and need cam advice. I would eventually like to procharge also before end of summer but am finding with the ecm555 system that may not happen just...

Has anyone used (just) components to upgrade their XR upper/lower, like the Platinum components from Teague or components from IMCO or from the Bravo Shop or maybe someone else, with any success? I'm wondering if using these types of stronger components (shafts, bearings, gears, carriers, etc)...

Given today’s Economy (or more importantly, the lack thereof) and realizing that the price of new James Brendel Safety Capsules are beyond the economic capabilities of some Teams, Hondo Boats Inc. has instituted a Cost Effective Program to Up Grade ANY Manufactures Capsules which do not meet...

Given today’s Economy (or more importantly, the lack thereof) and realizing that the price of new James Brendel Safety Capsules are beyond the economic capabilities of some Teams, Hondo Boats Inc. has instituted a Cost Effective Program to Up Grade ANY Manufactures Capsules which do not meet...

i recently picked up a 78 witchcraft mini day cruiser.... good news is prev owner had bbf built with some pretty nice stuff looks to be just over 500hp according to dyno sheets... bad new is its hook up to a jacuzzi yj:no:.. so my ? is what do i need look forward too as far as perf aspect...