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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-07-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,107
Posted By GlennW
https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2012/12/19/...

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2012/12/19/rangers-ballpark-to-host-dfw.html
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-04-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,200
Posted By GlennW
You are about to be in a big shock. Boats rot...

You are about to be in a big shock. Boats rot from the hull up. This is caused by the flotation foam that is installed under the decking and in between the stringers that has become saturated with...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 12-14-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,200
Posted By GlennW
Here in Dallas, Tx we generally don't call it...

Here in Dallas, Tx we generally don't call it Winter until late January or early February, then its over in March. It did cool off this week but we will be back up to flip flop weather tomorrow....
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-24-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,180
Posted By GlennW
Not us, we are only out in August...too hot. We...

Not us, we are only out in August...too hot. We boat from Sept - July. Eleven out of Twelve isn't bad. We only missed 4 weekends of the past 60 weeks.
Forum: Engines 09-28-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,268
Posted By GlennW
Disregard my response, I read your question...

Disregard my response, I read your question wrong. I thought you asked could you make it with one full and the other half. Shrew has a great idea. I also feel my starboard side is using more fuel,...
Forum: Engines 09-28-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,268
Posted By GlennW
I would think it is very possible. You have 150...

I would think it is very possible. You have 150 gallons of fuel when both tanks are full, I have a 99 3000scr with twin 5.7 fuel injected.
Someone posted on here with the same boat that used a Flo...
Forum: Engines 09-18-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,835
Posted By GlennW
Stay with the 5.7, you have limitless...

Stay with the 5.7, you have limitless possibilties and keeping the weight the same. There are many performance companies out there that mass produce these from 300- 450+ HP, or even more.
You...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-16-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,589
Posted By GlennW
You can get a new lower from SEI for around 700...

You can get a new lower from SEI for around 700 if memory serves me right. I replaced one on a 1900 Caravelle a few years ago.
One person and a floor jack can replace this in about 30-45 mins. Not a...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-29-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,898
Posted By GlennW
My slip nieghbors have those plastic...

My slip nieghbors have those plastic owls......with bird poop on them.

I had an issue with an Egret hanging out on my boat and pooping,....those guys have some seriuos plumbing issues. After...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 08-04-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,129
Posted By GlennW
Good info, thanks and please post results. ...

Good info, thanks and please post results.
Pre-purchase the surveyor speculated I should be in the range you posted and suggested I get the bottom cleaned which I did, now the next step is props.
I...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 08-03-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,129
Posted By GlennW
What is your WOT with the 19's? My wot with...

What is your WOT with the 19's? My wot with current set up is about 3900 and I think about 30-32 on GPS.
They charge $500 to haul a boat out down here so I am trying to figure closest configuration...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 08-03-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,338
Posted By GlennW
With a hydrolic floor jack such as the nascar...

With a hydrolic floor jack such as the nascar style, one person can easily manipulate the lower unit on and off very easy.
I have changed impellers many times this way and can be done in about 30...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-03-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,165
Posted By GlennW
My guess is deck drains or built in cooler drains.

My guess is deck drains or built in cooler drains.
Forum: Engines 08-02-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,102
Posted By GlennW
Check with Jasper Engines, very reputable and...

Check with Jasper Engines, very reputable and will stand behind their product. A national brand, I have one of thiers in my boat from the P.O.
Forum: Sport Boats 07-25-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,288
Posted By GlennW
Depending on your drive you may also need to...

Depending on your drive you may also need to change gear ratio.
I would go with a new long block 4.3.
Forum: Sport Cruisers 07-08-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,528
Posted By GlennW
You could easily have one fab'ed up to your...

You could easily have one fab'ed up to your specs. My guess in the 2-3K range. I know several guys that could pull this off but are not in your area. Just great Fiberglass guys that are in business...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 07-08-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,129
Posted By GlennW
99 3000 SCR Owners

What prop size are you guys using? Mine is set up with 5.7 EFI B1. Current set up is I am maxing at 3900 r's. Bottom job is done tune up is done.
I understand prop calc, just need a starting point....
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-07-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,216
Posted By GlennW
I like that!! The circuit board on mine broke in...

I like that!! The circuit board on mine broke in half so it's now not working. I really don't care if it works and was thinking of doing the same.
I was thinking of just pulling it out and adding a...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-20-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,578
Posted By GlennW
We did the boat rename ritual that's supposedly...

We did the boat rename ritual that's supposedly not to bring bad luck.
I'm not superstitious but it had alcohol involved so why not!
Besides it's name was "Bahamian Love". I just couldn't let that...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-19-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,578
Posted By GlennW
finally got a picture of Mongo on the boat with...

finally got a picture of Mongo on the boat with the new name.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-18-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,008
Posted By GlennW
You are under propped and blowing out. I had a...

You are under propped and blowing out. I had a 19' Caravelle with a 4.3 that I ran a High Five 21 on it and it would run 50 all day.
Your previous owner probably pulled tubers or wakes and used a 17...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-17-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,578
Posted By GlennW
Yes Blazing Saddles played by Alex Karras

Yes Blazing Saddles played by Alex Karras
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-16-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,660
Posted By GlennW
I like my 99 3000SCR with twin 5.7 efi Bravos,...

I like my 99 3000SCR with twin 5.7 efi Bravos, just need to increase the patio as soon as possible. If you get one you will love it, it's a big 30'er.
I have a few friends we hang out with, 2000...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-16-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,578
Posted By GlennW
more pics

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mongo/209519132482493.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-16-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,578
Posted By GlennW
Renamed the boat

Finally got the vinyl installed on the boat, we got a new puppy Christmas Eve and he has turned out to be a water and boat dog.
We named him Mongo after a few months of having him because he is such...
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