Engines - Well, here's why we do this.

The thrill of 60 MPH wind rushing through your hair! The motors and drives.  My goal in building these motors was for performance without a ton of maintenance. I choose to normally aspirate the motors. I had the motors built to handle the pressure of a 6 lbs supercharger if you want to put some on. It's up to you. The cubic in of the motors is 502. This is a standard Chevy block motor. All motors and the engine area has been detailed with Deltron custom paints. All paint work was done by SD Enterprises (432 Carmen, Ferrysburg, MI, 49409. Owner Steve DekKinga. 616-847-8382) They specialize in painting custom Funny Car, Nascar and Top Fuel Drag Racing. They also do normal body work on cars, motorcycles and boats too. Everything on the boat has been custom painted using several coats of Deltron paint.

The motors were built by Performance Engineering and just recently rebuilt by Varney's Racing Engines and Dan and Blue Water Marine. Varney's is in Muskegon and Blue Water is in Montague, MI They are a high performance motor builder with all the tools needed to do the job right. Complete Dyno systems, years of experience, and a warranty to boot! As you know, not many builders do this. It was a must with me.

Motor:

  • Eagle Crank with windage tray
  • High Performance Oil Pump
  • Crower connecting rods
  • J&E Pistons
  • Dart Merlin Heads
  • Ferrara Titanium Valves (5 angle grind, 230 intake, 190 exhausts)
  • Dual Valve Springs
  • Oversize high performance valve rods
  • High Performance / Pressure Hydraulic lifters
  • Roller Rocker Valve Train
  • Dart Intake Manifold
  • Barry Grant Stage 4 Holly 1050 Racing Carb
  • MSD Ignition system with revolution limiter set at 6000 RPM
  • MSD coil with High performance wires
  • Stainless Marine High Flow Exhaust Stainless Steel Wet Exhaust System (5"tubing)
  • Baffled Exhaust Tips. 90 decibels output. (Legal limit in Michigan is 91 so it's just under)
  • Remote Oil Filters
  • High Capacity Oil Coolers
  • High Flow Spark arresting Marine Air Filtration System

3 Chevy 502 Cu. In Normally aspirated motors. 618 HP
 (Dyno tested)
Other feature in engine compartment:
  • Halon fire control system with auto / manual controls
  • Built in 50 amp A/C to 12 volt battery charger
  • Fuel Sniffer
  • Steel Braided Fuel line hose (Aero equipment is used on all fuel lines)
  • Fuel / Electrical Hook ups for A/C generator
  • Room for Air Conditioning system
  • Two bilge pumps with auto / manual controls
  • Anchor holder
  • Hatch Lights
  • Mirrored Hatch
  • Hydraulic Ram for Hatch
  • Blower for Fuel Gases (2)
  • Perilli Non-Skid where needed
  • Ladder for easy access
  • 220 gallon fuel capacity
  • Individual fuel cut-offs for each motor (total of 4, one for optional
    generator)

Rigging that is just outstanding!

Drives - Bravo One 

The Bravo One's have performed perfectly. Again, my goal was not to go 100 MPH in the boat. It was more for looks and comfort. I chose these drives simply because of the cost. Upgrading to Speed Master #3's was too much for me! I was most concerned about long term performance and cost. Here's some of the details of the drive system.

  • 5" Quicksilver stainless steel props
  • Nose cones (less drag)
  • No silent choice. Just so you know.
  • Water Shower System (lowers temp of drive oil / upper bearing which reduces wear)
  • Latham Hydrolic Steering system.
  • Sythetic Oil used in drives.
  • Remote Drive Oil reservoir.

Bottom line, they work great! No problems.