What is “too early” for boat start-up on the Parker Strip?

[Wheeler]

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

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Always dug this picture, the custom 65 Elco, and the Gaylord. I believe that is one of my Dads trailers I have to show him and see if he can ID it, he was building a lot of them for Bill. We had a few of the Gaylord’s in the family really cool boats but man did they chine walk, real sketchy.

 

[Wheeler]

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[1homeblown]

Two years ago today. First time it ran. Time flies...

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[JDub24]

That’s definitely a proud moment for any boat builder/owner for sure.

That sounds amazing!!!

Two years ago today. First time it ran. Time flies...

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[DC-88]

Love your show Homeblown keep it up thumbup)

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Sharp Shooter]

You sure have a lot of my pictures Wheeler.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

90's Parker pics.

 

[Wheeler]

You sure have a lot of my pictures Wheeler.

Jerry, they are sooo good there is no reason not to have them.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[1homeblown]

Old picture from when I was a kid but it came out of the engine that’s currently in my boat. My favorite paperweight.


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[Andy B.]

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Old picture from when I was a kid but it came out of the engine that’s currently in my boat. My favorite paperweight.


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Is that a valve melted into a piston head?

 

[1homeblown]

Is that a valve melted into a piston head?

It’s a valve hammered into the piston.

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[Wheeler]

 

[Swordfish]

This thread just keeps on giving! Best stuff I've seen/read in a long time!!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Nice smooth race water.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[woodagain]

This has to be one of the sexiest flatties that I have ever seen.

Well done sir!!!

Thank You !

 

[milkmoney]

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Should of stepped on deck over and turned around and took pic if Lynch's house ....

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[Clank123]

Banzai is looking good!

We are getting there Boss!
Blown Nitro 392 goes on the dyno in a couple weeks!

 

[1homeblown]

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We are getting there Boss!
Blown Nitro 392 goes on the dyno in a couple weeks!

Man that’s beautiful. Simply put, that’s art. Nice work. [emoji1303]


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[Clank123]

 

[dryhoze1]

Banzai looks great Dave !
I’ve often wondered how the project was progressing.

I hope Barry is doing well. Is the boat at your place ?
I’d love to see it

Hope all is well !!

 

[Clank123]

And YES...I will do a burnout in front of Foxes!

 

[Wheeler]

Banzai
Barry McCown Blown fuel Hallet hydro hull. Made many passes over 150 mph.
Set the NDBA record at 161 and change. Engine builder - Bobby Sykes, Sr. worked for Keith Black & built the engines for Banzai.

 

[woodagain]

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We are getting there Boss!
Blown Nitro 392 goes on the dyno in a couple weeks!

Looks great Dave, as usual beautiful install. Please let me know when you're gonna fire it off .Time to head to Carlsbad!

 

[coolchange]

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No, that's Art.

 

[cofooter]

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We are getting there Boss!
Blown Nitro 392 goes on the dyno in a couple weeks!

Beautiful boat, Dave!

 

[Wheeler]

No, that's Art.

If that's what you call "Art" what would you call this ...Bad Art?

 

[Sharp Shooter]

We are getting there Boss!
Blown Nitro 392 goes on the dyno in a couple weeks!

It looks beautiful Dave! It's going to be the best one yet!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

If that's what you call "Art" what would you call this ...Bad Art?

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That's a good dude right there!

 

[Backlash]

So fast it literally pulls your skin back!

Banzai is looking AMAZING! The amount of gloss on the hull surpasses even the most elaborate Steinway! Beautiful!!!

 

[Clank123]

Thanks all for the comments.
Dryhoze, boat is in Carlsbad, come on down anytime.
Barry is doin great!
Few shots at speed from Long Beach above.
I am Restoring the boat to this period.
Guy in white jumpsuit is Rich Hallett.
Keith Black hisself in cowboy hat warming the engine on first test day at Lake Ming in 1963 with Barry looking on.
Parker connection? Yup. Barry took it to the River one time and made a few passes for fun in 1964!

 

[1homeblown]

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Thanks all for the comments.
Dryhoze, boat is in Carlsbad, come on down anytime.
Barry is doin great!
Few shots at speed from Long Beach above.
I am Restoring the boat to this period.
Guy in white jumpsuit is Rich Hallett.
Keith Black hisself in cowboy hat warming the engine on first test day at Lake Ming in 1963 with Barry looking on.
Parker connection? Yup. Barry took it to the River one time and made a few passes for fun in 1964!

So cool Dave! Thanks for sharing the pictures and history of it. Hope to see it up close some day. [emoji1303]


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[Clank123]

Got the dang t-shirt done before the boat! <grin>

 

[coolchange]

If that's what you call "Art" what would you call this ...Bad Art?

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Mad Art

 

[Wheeler]

Mad Art

Devious Art.

Did you know that Art is the only man to make Chuck Norris cry?

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Devious Art.

Did you know that Art is the only man to make Chuck Norris cry?

He took down RCL without even breaking a sweat.

 

[coolchange]

Devious Art.

Did you know that Art is the only man to make Chuck Norris cry?

Ok I'll bite. How did he make Chuck cry?

 

[nrbr]

How does this deal work? Master link is removable?

 

[500bbc]

If that's what you call "Art" what would you call this ...Bad Art?

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Smart Art

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Ok I'll bite. How did he make Chuck cry?

He gave him a boat ride.

 

[Clank123]

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[Clank123]

NRBR,
You are correct.
This coupling system was standard on just about all inboard flatbottoms and Hydros in the late 50’s early 60’s until the 4 bolt split collars came along. In fact most direct drive inboard Circle hydros and crackerboxes used them well into the 80’s. For the same reason as the early v-drive boats...no in/out capabilities so the chain would be taken off so the engine could be run out of the water.
The coupling itself is pretty darn stout given the load it needs to bare especially in a Hydro.
When setting up, I run the prop shaft all the way up into the v drive shaft and run a single key the length of it.
Really no problem under load because the prop is pushing the shaft forward. Problem is when you lift at high speeds the prop is trying to pull the shaft backwards! Dimpling the shaft and safety collars will do the trick.
Hope this explains it...