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Forum: Buy | Sell | Trade 06-25-2014, 02:02 PM
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Posted By Bar Hopper
Just an update for anyone interested: The boat...

Just an update for anyone interested: The boat was SOLD! we had dropped the asking price to $14,000 and settled on a sale price of $12,500. It was a great deal for everyone. The new owners are very...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-27-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,639
Posted By Bar Hopper
Just an update... A couple weeks ago, on a trip...

Just an update... A couple weeks ago, on a trip to the sandbar, one of our friends had an issue with his boat(not a maxum) and had to return to the dock. We loaded him and his guests onto our boat...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-27-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,639
Posted By Bar Hopper
David, we went with the 15x16 prop. It works...

David, we went with the 15x16 prop. It works great. we even get more speed and handling at idle speed. those 4 blade really grab the water.
Forum: Buy | Sell | Trade 03-27-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,038
Posted By Bar Hopper
Thumbs up '95 2400 scr FOR SALE. Excellent Condition- need quick sale- $16,900 obo

We are selling our Beautiful 1995 Maxum 2400 scr Sport Cruiser. This Boat is perfect for everything you might want to do with your family and friends on the water. She has a Mercruiser 5.0 with an...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 02-05-2014, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,639
Posted By Bar Hopper
No problem mike. Wasn't sure exactly where to ...

No problem mike. Wasn't sure exactly where to
post this. When I asked about changing props I got a whole bunch of different answers. So I figured giving some concrete specs would be helpful for...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 02-05-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,639
Posted By Bar Hopper
Post installed new propeller

Put a new prop on the boat this morning. She's running better than ever:

Had 15x17 3 blade aluminium was getting these numbers:
WOT: 37mph @4900 rpm
cruise(on plane) 23mph @ 3700rpm

New prop...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 01-31-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By Bar Hopper
looks great

looks great
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-27-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,847
Posted By Bar Hopper
haven't gotten a chance to take that pic. but I...

haven't gotten a chance to take that pic. but I did get a good look at the xharger this weekend... looks like they only cut the wires to the battery. It seems the wires running to the panel are still...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-26-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,847
Posted By Bar Hopper
his boat ended up staying in the shop. They have...

his boat ended up staying in the shop. They have a Yamaha rep coming in to see it. His yamaha outboard 200hp runs great and then, on occasion just stalls out or after turning it off may or may not...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-25-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,847
Posted By Bar Hopper
Mike, I will get that picture up sometime later...

Mike, I will get that picture up sometime later tonight.. my plans to clean and work on the boat today have taken a backseat to helping a friend with his boat. So far I've had to tow him home twice...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-25-2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,847
Posted By Bar Hopper
Thanks Guys... Not sure why they cut the wires or...

Thanks Guys... Not sure why they cut the wires or which wires they are. have to get a better look at it. I'm guessing there was a problem with the charger. Buying a new one might be the better way to...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-24-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,847
Posted By Bar Hopper
Battery charger

We are looking to replace the onboard battery charger. The original owners cut the wires for some unknown reason.
Any ideas or suggestions on a replacement model would be appreciated. Also, how...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-23-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,612
Posted By Bar Hopper
not sure why you're converting, My set up is...

not sure why you're converting, My set up is stock 2bbl with the 5.0. We run smooth and at wot we max out at 40mph. no issues anywhere though the rpm ranges. If you're having issues it might just be...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-20-2014, 04:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,653
Posted By Bar Hopper
just an update: Got a new wiper motor. It was...

just an update: Got a new wiper motor. It was accessed by removing the cabinet on the wall in front of the head. There is a panel behind the cabinet. Anyway, it was a relatively easy job. I have...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 01-08-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,443
Posted By Bar Hopper
Bar Hopper is a '95 2400scr with a 5.0 attached...

Bar Hopper is a '95 2400scr with a 5.0 attached to an alpha 1 drive. We generally run with 4-6 on board. she gets up on plane rather quickly for a sport cruiser and tops out on the GPS at 35 mph with...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 01-08-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,533
Posted By Bar Hopper
When we bought "Bar Hopper" ('95 2400scr) her...

When we bought "Bar Hopper" ('95 2400scr) her fuse block was a bit corroded. We tried scraping and cleaning etc. In the end, replacing the fuse block was the way to go. It was a simple job. Just...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 12-06-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,914
Posted By Bar Hopper
Welcome... Good Luck with the new boat.

Welcome... Good Luck with the new boat.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 12-04-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,569
Posted By Bar Hopper
Holiday Boat parades

Here in Florida and some other Southern States, we have the Tradition of having Holiday Boat Parades. Everyone gets together and decorates their boats with Christmas lights, decorations, and just...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 11-30-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,653
Posted By Bar Hopper
Question Wiper motor Removal/Replacement

Need some help here... Bar Hopper is a 95 2400scr. The wiper stopped moving this morning. I can hear the motor running but nothing is happening. I believe the gear may be stripped. Can anyone tell me...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 11-27-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 23,695
Posted By Bar Hopper
Mike, Check out our facebook page for the boat....

Mike,
Check out our facebook page for the boat. We have lots of pictures in the "Around the Way" album. All here in the local area.
www.facebook.com/barhoppersportcruiser
Forum: The Dock Walk 11-27-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,261
Posted By Bar Hopper
Here in Florida we have a program on our Highways...

Here in Florida we have a program on our Highways that helps motorists in need of assistance and also maintains traffic flow and helps to organize accident scenes to reduce delays. it's called the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 11-26-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 23,695
Posted By Bar Hopper
https://www.facebook.com/MeridianMarinaFL...

https://www.facebook.com/MeridianMarinaFL Meridian Marina and Yacht Club in Palm City, FL. We enjoy running the ICW from Sebastian down to Palm Beach with a yearly trip over to the Bahamas each...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 11-07-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,160
Posted By Bar Hopper
Thanks, that helps. Gonna have to search around...

Thanks, that helps. Gonna have to search around for one.
Forum: Sport Cruisers 11-07-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,616
Posted By Bar Hopper
Hi Mike, have the 5.0/alpha drive. just bought...

Hi Mike,
have the 5.0/alpha drive. just bought the boat from Chapman School of Seamanship. They are a non-profit. She is in great shape. Just needs some minor attention to some systems.. gonna...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 11-07-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,941
Posted By Bar Hopper
great info. so glad i have some time to mill...

great info. so glad i have some time to mill around on these boards.
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