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Forum: Maxum Maintenance 05-20-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,317
Posted By jkcoon
I've been debating the same question, but fro a...

I've been debating the same question, but fro a different reason. I need to replace my shift cable and figure if I'm going to do that, I might as well get the rest of the back-end (bellows, gimbal...
Forum: The Dock Walk 10-27-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,428
Posted By jkcoon
Wow...just wow... that dude is lucky to be alive....

Wow...just wow... that dude is lucky to be alive. I have nothing against private gun ownership, in fact, I live in a CCW state and exercise that right regularly. However, NOBODY should ever be...
Forum: Sport Boats 10-22-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,488
Posted By jkcoon
Would agree with Shrew on use of tabs for...

Would agree with Shrew on use of tabs for planeing, however I think on smaller craft (<20'), on-the-fly adjustable tabs can be dangerous, so i highly recommend the SmartTabs. I isntalled the SX...
Forum: Sport Boats 10-21-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,154
Posted By jkcoon
LOL... i love fogging the ramp out early in the...

LOL... i love fogging the ramp out early in the mornig with my brother's old Champion... to me, few things smell better than two-stoke in the morning :) Some days i wish my Maxum was two-stroke
Forum: Sport Boats 10-21-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,488
Posted By jkcoon
If its any help, i have a 1900SR2 witha 4.3L, i...

If its any help, i have a 1900SR2 witha 4.3L, i use an 18P 3 balde when i pull skiiers or am on a small lake... she drives like a vette but only has a top in around 35-40 MPH. When we go to larger...
Forum: Sport Boats 07-11-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,813
Posted By jkcoon
There are a lot of variables.... according to...

There are a lot of variables.... according to sellers all things "look like new"... until you inspect yourself or have a survey done, everything is suspect. Other factors to figure in, that you...
Forum: Sport Boats 05-04-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,004
Posted By jkcoon
gonna follow along on this one, i have a '97 1900...

gonna follow along on this one, i have a '97 1900 SR2 that needs a new rub rail also...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 01-04-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,586
Posted By jkcoon
Don't you have to glue the bellows? How does the...

Don't you have to glue the bellows? How does the soap work with the glue?
Forum: Engines 09-15-2010, 02:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,000
Posted By jkcoon
I'm going to have to disagree with that last...

I'm going to have to disagree with that last response, buying a higher octane fuel is of little to no value in marine engines unless it is specifically spec'ed by the manufacture or you have a high...
Forum: Electronics 06-27-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,231
Posted By jkcoon
My 1900SR2 had an accessory switch that was not...

My 1900SR2 had an accessory switch that was not wired to anything too (it now turns on/off a Bazooka tube) but I would bet you have the same thing... extra switches for options/accessories that were...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-19-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,987
Posted By jkcoon
I'm not sure your year, so it may be different,...

I'm not sure your year, so it may be different, but on my 1996 1900 SR2, there isn't a manual option, only electric. My manual option would likely consist of a plastic cup.
Forum: Electronics 04-27-2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,734
Posted By jkcoon
I put the bluetop Optimum batteries (from Costco)...

I put the bluetop Optimum batteries (from Costco) in my brother's Champion fish/ski..... I've been very impressed with them. They hold-up to all day trolling motor and accessory use and have never...
Forum: Engines 04-19-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,498
Posted By jkcoon
I'll echo Argonaut's comments... I outfitted my...

I'll echo Argonaut's comments... I outfitted my 1900 SR2 (4.3L) with the smart tabs and it dramatically improved the handling.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-04-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,050
Posted By jkcoon
I've always used a spray bottle full of water and...

I've always used a spray bottle full of water and a couple drops of dish soap... works like a charm
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-01-2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,608
Posted By jkcoon
Look into the Nauticus Smart Tabs.... I put them...

Look into the Nauticus Smart Tabs.... I put them on my 1900 and love them. Much quicker to plane, planes at slower speed, better cornering, less chine walking... I did a lot of research on...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 12-22-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,774
Posted By jkcoon
Re: Watch me replace a section of floor on my 1998 1900 SR2

one more thing... as I see you are asking for "tips".... a few years ago a I ran a 4" tree through the bottom of my brother's Champion bass boat (long story, best saved for another day). Anyways, we...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 12-22-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,774
Posted By jkcoon
Re: Watch me replace a section of floor on my 1998 1900 SR2

Great pics Bryan... keep on posting, I have the 1996 version of this boat, it looks exactly the same... feel free to hollar if you need any reference pictures or if I can be of any assistance......
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 12-22-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,661
Posted By jkcoon
Re: 1900 SR3 with stains on upholstery

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I think your issues are much deeper (figuratively speaking). The stain you are seeing is the result of mold/mildew residing behind the vinyl and permeating...
Forum: Electronics 07-25-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,846
Posted By jkcoon
Re: Batteries: Flooded vs. Gel vs. AGM

I put two of the Optima blue tops in my brother's champion two years ago and frankly couldn't be happier.... they just seem to go and go. I have the system on a three bank bass pro charger which...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-25-2009, 02:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,280
Posted By jkcoon
Re: Need cherry laminate

Several years ago I sold residential/commercial cabinets and while I'm no expert but I would bet that Maxum uses a standard High Pressure Laminate (HPL) like Formica, Wilsonart, or Nevamar (different...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 04-25-2009, 01:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,463
Posted By jkcoon
Re: SMAT TABS - update

I have a '96 1900SR2, w/ 4.3, and stock aluminum prop... after researching, I went with the 60# smart tabs and have to say I am very pleased. I get up on plane much quicker and more importantly (and...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-23-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,178
Posted By jkcoon
Thanks... I appreciate the advice... I'm gonna...

Thanks... I appreciate the advice... I'm gonna give them a call to get some fabric samples... I'd like to also get a beige stripe down the middle... so hoepfully they sew them up in house.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-21-2009, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,178
Posted By jkcoon
TGLEE... thanks... I checked out the link you...

TGLEE... thanks... I checked out the link you provided and the priced do seem reasonable. Couple follow-up questions: 1) What color did you choose, I also have the burgandy hull 2) What height...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-19-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,178
Posted By jkcoon
Bimini Question

Hey all... happy New Years. Like most of you, I'm anxious for winter to pass and for boating seasion to begin again. To pass time, I've been contemplating my off-season enhancements, which brings...
Forum: Engines 12-16-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,334
Posted By jkcoon
impeller

On my alpha, attached to a 1900 SR2, I also replace it every year... the same time I do the out drive oil change... as the previous poster noted, its cheap insurance. I don't put a lot of hours on...
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