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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-23-2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,217
Posted By bka56
Hey, that reminds me does any one need a car I've...

Hey, that reminds me does any one need a car I've got one for sale to help pay for boat repairs.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-23-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,217
Posted By bka56
no longer a party place for the homless

The shop is not at a marina. It's in Woodbridge, on Occoquan Rd. I did go by at night and checked on the boat but never saw the guy. I've got the boat home now. I'm tossing the toilet, he used it and...
Forum: Engines 01-20-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,432
Posted By bka56
WOW I feel a little better, I thought I was the...

WOW I feel a little better, I thought I was the only one that was rebuilding a boat this winter. I wish you all the luck I didn't have.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-20-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,217
Posted By bka56
I'm not sure but I'm going to replace it just to...

I'm not sure but I'm going to replace it just to be safe!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-20-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,217
Posted By bka56
almost funny

I dropped my boat off for repairs at the end of September. I went to check out the progress on the boat and found beer bottles in the cockpit and 2 empty 12 packs. When i got up into the boat I found...
Forum: Sport Boats 10-18-2010, 01:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,764
Posted By bka56
If you go to stickerstorm.com he has graphics and...

If you go to stickerstorm.com he has graphics and lettering for boats. I just ordered some to put on mine after is'd painted.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-16-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,754
Posted By bka56
led lights Auto Zone

I just replaced my courstey lights with Blue LED lights. I bought mine at Auto Zone. In the cabin I added a 3 bulb white LED directional light. Here is a link that shows what the blue LED lihgts look...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-16-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 126,435
Posted By bka56
OK, I found some before pictures not good but it...

OK, I found some before pictures not good but it will give you an idea of what it looked like before I started.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-15-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,392
Posted By bka56
Smart Tabs ?

I was looking at trim tabs for my 2300 sc. and I ran across a add for Smart Tabs has anyone heard of them and or used them?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-15-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 126,435
Posted By bka56
I plan on taking pictures when I get it back....

I plan on taking pictures when I get it back. It;s in getting the slop in the steering fixed. I want before and after pictures before it gets the new paint and graphics
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-13-2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 126,435
Posted By bka56
I hope you don't mind I saw your graphics and...

I hope you don't mind I saw your graphics and loved them! I ordered the same thing only in metal flake black and metal flake silver for the font. I'm getting the boat painted red and white. It should...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-25-2010, 02:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By bka56
I bought a replacement port-a-potty for my 1989...

I bought a replacement port-a-potty for my 1989 2300 at Wal-Mart. It was a perfect fit. If you don't want to go to Wal-mart try a camper (RV) parts store. Good Luck
BKA
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-22-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,321
Posted By bka56
Boat Scam

I must be a magnet for these people. This is the second one to try this with me. Even after I would pick the boat up and pay cash.

Hello again ,

Thank you for still being interested in buying...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-10-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,831
Posted By bka56
I went out and ran the Michgan wheel 4 x 15 x16...

I went out and ran the Michgan wheel 4 x 15 x16 top speed at 4200 rpm was 35mph. So now I'm going to order a Turning point 3x 14.25x 23 I'll post the results after I get it in the water.
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-04-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,831
Posted By bka56
Mercury's prop selector goes as high as 15 x 17...

Mercury's prop selector goes as high as 15 x 17 (3 blade aluminum). Turning Points goes as high as 14.25 x 23 (3 blade aluminum). I was going to try out The Michigan Wheel 4 blade 15 x 16 this...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-02-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,831
Posted By bka56
Question Prop Questions??

When I bought my boat ( an 1989 2300 sc) it had 3 props with it Aluminum on the boat an aluminum for a spare and a ss prop. Ok, Now the problem was the one on the boat would only get me up to about...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-22-2010, 05:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,393
Posted By bka56
2300 gas tank

Does anyone know the size of the fuel tank on a 1989 2300,
When I bought the boat the guy told me it was a 40 gal. tank.
The last time I put gas in it I put in 51 gal. and it wasn't on empty
when...
Forum: Engines 07-21-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,948
Posted By bka56
I found the gear ratio stamped on the left hand...

I found the gear ratio stamped on the left hand side of the outdrive right below the oil vent.
On a 1989 Alpha 1 the gear ratio is 1.47
Forum: Engines 07-21-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,948
Posted By bka56
so far this is the best answer to prop size and...

so far this is the best answer to prop size and pitch I've found. I hope this helps.
www.mercurypartsexpress.com
Forum: Engines 07-21-2010, 02:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,948
Posted By bka56
I have the same question Gear Ratio and Prop...

I have the same question Gear Ratio and Prop Size
Anyone know what the gear ratio and stock prop size and pitch on a 1989 2300 sc with a 5.0L is?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-21-2010, 02:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,533
Posted By bka56
Thanks for the info. I think my best bet for now...

Thanks for the info. I think my best bet for now is to leave it alone untill I learn alot more.
I certanly don't want to risk any damage.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-19-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,533
Posted By bka56
Question Hydrofoil Stabilizer

Are Hydrofoil Stabilizers worth using. I don't know anything about them? Any information about them would be helpful!!
Forum: Sport Cruisers 07-19-2010, 03:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,398
Posted By bka56
We took the boat out again to day, Well the...

We took the boat out again to day, Well the problem with only having reverse has been fixed. Now I only have forward. And to think I paid some one to get rid of neutral and reverse. We did run back...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 07-18-2010, 03:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,398
Posted By bka56
Well it's Saturday night and we're home after...

Well it's Saturday night and we're home after taking her out for the first time. The day didn't start out real good but we had a blast by the time we got back. To start I know the first thing you'r...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-16-2010, 01:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 65,524
Posted By bka56
I just bought my first boat 23' 5.0L my question...

I just bought my first boat 23' 5.0L my question is what would consider ideal size for a first timer ?
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