BillyT0020
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Never been there but looks like its not too far. Ill try to swing by tomorrow morning. Looks like its in the water at that place.
Early 80's 260DA Slant Back Canvas Measurements
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Never been there but looks like its not too far. Ill try to swing by tomorrow morning. Looks like its in the water at that place.
brains06
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- Jul 23, 2007
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- 78 Sundancer 260, Humminbird GPS 528i
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- 350 Mercruiser with Pre-Alpha outdrive
It is. He said its at the end of the docks. Thanks alot, I appreciate this. I wont be able to meet up with him until around 6-7 but the wife and I are gonna come hang out for a few prior to that so we should definitely link up
kybishop
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- Jul 14, 2005
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- 1976 SRV195
1982 SRV210 CC
1978 SRV240 Weekender
1982 SRV260 DA
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- 195-MCM233 Merc I
210-MCM228 Merc I
260-MCM260 Merc I
240-MCM260 Alpha One Gen I
I am back from a weekend (stormy weekend) at the lake. I have the measurements for you. I will scan a drawing with measurements and post this evening.
kybishop
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- Jul 14, 2005
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- 1976 SRV195
1982 SRV210 CC
1978 SRV240 Weekender
1982 SRV260 DA
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- 195-MCM233 Merc I
210-MCM228 Merc I
260-MCM260 Merc I
240-MCM260 Alpha One Gen I
Quick drawing, a bit primitive. Let me know if it needs clarification. Basically looks like top is roughly about 7 and a half feet by eleven feet of canvas. The dotted lines are where the top turns down on each side. Lots of angles on the sides. Let me know if you need further information. The scan did not come out the best.
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BillyT0020
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Thanks Bro, that helps a lot! So this piece zips to another piece in the front? Bimini Top? Or just a piece that snaps directly to the windshield without any canvas poles elevating it?
KRB64
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- Oct 12, 2006
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- '76 SRV195 (our first) -> moved up to
'78 240 WE (now 4 sale because ->)
'82 260 DA shared
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- A Ford 351, a couple GM 350s and a Cummins 6BT to pull it all (W250)
It has a two part zipper that connects it to the cockpit top which runs from the windshield to a bow that stops just behind the captain's seat.
So it basically slants back straight down from that top to the teak transom rails, no bows or anything, but is itself is one piece.
The cockpit top has side isingglass that zippers in and snaps to the side windowshield.
If I was making one form scratch I'd add a zipper by the transome entry. Ours you basically have to instal from the outside...
So it basically slants back straight down from that top to the teak transom rails, no bows or anything, but is itself is one piece.
The cockpit top has side isingglass that zippers in and snaps to the side windowshield.
If I was making one form scratch I'd add a zipper by the transome entry. Ours you basically have to instal from the outside...
BillyT0020
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Got ya.
Yeah I think what I am going to do is make one large piece of canvas that snaps to the top of the windshield, over the sides and to the bottom teak on the transom. I will put in some U shaped zippers on both sides for access and a center pole to keep it from sagging. That way it will only take me a minute to put it on, and I can gain access to the boat without taking it off.
Yeah I think what I am going to do is make one large piece of canvas that snaps to the top of the windshield, over the sides and to the bottom teak on the transom. I will put in some U shaped zippers on both sides for access and a center pole to keep it from sagging. That way it will only take me a minute to put it on, and I can gain access to the boat without taking it off.
Mooner
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OK, as an OSU alum, I cannot let this go uncorrected. Maurice Clarett played one year for the Buckeyes, and missed 4 games during that season. He always said he'd be "one and done" in NCAA football, and he got his wish. :smt038 I wonder if he's fumbling the soap in the shower now...:wow:
I hate to admit it, but he's from very near my hometown, and so is Mario Manningham. (sheesh)...its seems top players from our area either go to OSU or Michigan. Prescott Burrgess, Dan Herron, Doug Datish...to name a few.
Go Buckeyes! :thumbsup:
I hate to admit it, but he's from very near my hometown, and so is Mario Manningham. (sheesh)...its seems top players from our area either go to OSU or Michigan. Prescott Burrgess, Dan Herron, Doug Datish...to name a few.
Go Buckeyes! :thumbsup:
brains06
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- Jul 23, 2007
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- 78 Sundancer 260, Humminbird GPS 528i
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- 350 Mercruiser with Pre-Alpha outdrive
Yup youre right one and done...and its always been that way about OSU and Michigan players. Some of our best talent has come from Ohio and vice versa for you guys. Ricky Powers, Charles Woodson, Burgess and so on..
Mooner
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Absolutely....well, at least we have good football to watch, eh? Another little tidbit of info about Clarett...my wife and I will always know how old he is because he was born the day we were married. Good grief...perhaps we should make Grey Goose part of our anniversary celebration(?)...his favorite drink. :smt018
Over and out...
Over and out...
brains06
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- 78 Sundancer 260, Humminbird GPS 528i
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- 350 Mercruiser with Pre-Alpha outdrive
LMFAO!!! The story about him runnin Goose in his water bottle at Broncos camp is PRICELESS!!! Thats like Michael Vick showing up to his first practice with his dog. What an idiot. Now you do know though that as soon as he gets the chance he's gonna try to get another shot...
BillyT0020
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KRB64
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- '76 SRV195 (our first) -> moved up to
'78 240 WE (now 4 sale because ->)
'82 260 DA shared
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- A Ford 351, a couple GM 350s and a Cummins 6BT to pull it all (W250)
Any luck making that slant back?
BillyT0020
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Not yet. Had to go to the back of the list. Blew out another outdrive :smt021 so the boats out and i'm done boating for the year. Going to grab a SE Drive this winter and be done with it.
Gotta find a truck so I can bring the boat down here for the winter and the slant back will be one of my projects. Should be a lot easier if its close to get a bunch of work done. Ill throw up some pics when I get it done.
Gotta find a truck so I can bring the boat down here for the winter and the slant back will be one of my projects. Should be a lot easier if its close to get a bunch of work done. Ill throw up some pics when I get it done.
KRB64
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- Oct 12, 2006
- 785
- Boat Info
- '76 SRV195 (our first) -> moved up to
'78 240 WE (now 4 sale because ->)
'82 260 DA shared
- Engines
- A Ford 351, a couple GM 350s and a Cummins 6BT to pull it all (W250)
You blew an Alpha? How'd you do that? Bummer.
That will give me some time to take some pics for you.
That will give me some time to take some pics for you.
BillyT0020
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lol who knows man. Started making a thud thud noise as the prop span running 3500 RPMs. I stopped the boat to see if the prop was dinged and tried to limp back to the dock at 1200 RPMs whole thing finally "gave out" and I was dead on the water. Wasn't sure if it was the engine or drive so I had the boat pulled and pulled the drive off.
My first clue that it was the drive was the crunching noise coming from inside the drive when you spun the prop by hand. Then I figured out you could spin it both ways when it was in forward gear. So whatevers wrong with it, it would be cheaper to get an SE drive with a warranty then fix this one. Oh well, guess thats what I get for buying used ****!
My first clue that it was the drive was the crunching noise coming from inside the drive when you spun the prop by hand. Then I figured out you could spin it both ways when it was in forward gear. So whatevers wrong with it, it would be cheaper to get an SE drive with a warranty then fix this one. Oh well, guess thats what I get for buying used ****!
Tail Chaser 661
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Pre Alpha and Gen 1 Alpha.... Thats what happens when you move the throttle forward with a heavy boat :lol::smt089
Bummer about your drive Billy. Wernt you running a slightly modified Pre Alpha?
KRB64
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- Oct 12, 2006
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- '76 SRV195 (our first) -> moved up to
'78 240 WE (now 4 sale because ->)
'82 260 DA shared
- Engines
- A Ford 351, a couple GM 350s and a Cummins 6BT to pull it all (W250)
What's an SE? That the newest outdrive? Is is a direct bolt in?
Tail Chaser 661
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- Merc 8.1 Mag 375 HP / Bravo III,4 blade prop. 28mph at 3200rpm.
SEI is a company that builds brand new Alpha 1 drives. 1200.00 for Gen 1. 1400.00 for Gen 2
BillyT0020
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Haha yup blew both pre alpha and a gen one this year. I do NOT slam the throttle!! I do cruise at 3500 and rarely go above that and take plenty of time getting there!! Not sure what happened this time, she was running great.
No modified version Tail, it was a straight Gen 1. Are you done with your swap??? How's she running? Top Speed, cruising speed and RPMs. Go on dish it out
Don't you have an SEI drive laying in your garage that you want to sell me super cheap? :smt038 I though I remember you saying something about that:thumbsup: lol