hi everyone, i just got an ole ventura, '77 to be exact.. it is in pretty nice shape but i am going to redo the core this winter cause even though it was stored in a barn for almost 20yrs the core has a couple small soft spots towards the outer edges of the hull.. everything else is completely solid and the transom, pad and stringers are mint..it took a LOT of cleaning and buffing to get it to shine and its still not even clos eto done yet.. it had its original 115hp inline merc still on it when i got it, i changed it about 4days later...i found an early style 2.0 175hp merc to put on it for a STEAL, $120!! the guy who ran the big marina said it prob needed a head gasket or something but ran..well it wound up that the only thing it needed was a switchbox and i had one on another old 2.0 i had that had gone under.. i bought a used dual cable steering from an allison boat and a used jackplate and hotfoot and i was in business...now the only thing i REALLY need is a prop...i am hoping to find one in less then perfect condition,well nice shape would be great but when you dont have the money, and i mean dont have the money i will be happy with anything i can get around 28 to 30pitch.. i have my own business fixing,repairing and buying/selling boats that just kinda happened a few monthes back and its going great but most everything i have made has gone towards tools and stuff cause i got robbed not too long ago and had everything of value stolen from me.. there are some things i can never get back but getting this boat, which is something i have loved and wanted since i was a kid growing up on this lake here in upstate new york- this boat has already brought me a lot of fun and satisfaction esp knowing that i put it together.. i guess the hundreds of hours reading about setting up a performance boat has paid off (went to school for marine mechanics too).. with the 24 chopper i am using right now i have gotten 69mph gps with just myself in the boat and almost the same with 2,3 or 4 people in the boat too. i also have used a 26merc cleaver that was a few mph slower then the chopper and no where near the holeshot(wouldnt plane with a few people in the boat i think cause of such a small blade area) but ran much smoother with only me in the boat and handled much better by myself but there is usually another person in the boat..after talking with a few other ventura owners, i think a 30pitch chopper or cleaver would get me where i need to be-- but i think something in between those 2styles would work best... anyone got an old prop they dont need?? just something cheap-- or if the 24chopper could be traded would be even better... thanks and i will post some more pics with the new motor as soon as i get get someone to upload the pics onto a computer cause my families camrea is messed up.. i think its pretty nice for a low budget project......-- thanks for looking,- sean
oh, and any tips, info or suggestions as well as any leads on a cheap prop around 30pitch to at least get me going would be greatly appreciated.. thank you
oh, one more thing, i cleaned up the casting marks and porting in the exhaust as well as matched the block to the mid plate and tuner and also changes the exhaust divider from a bridgeport motor which is a lot thinner and gives more room for exhaust to flow.. it is MUCH more responsive and snappier then before although until i get a tach that i know is accurate, i am not sure if i gained any rpm's...
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