Forum: Projects and Customisations
05-23-2017, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,473
Thank you for responding.
Not sure of...
Thank you for responding.
Not sure of manufacture for the Windlass: I bought new at West Marine last year. Works fine, all wiring was already there from previous motor failure.
The momentary...
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Forum: Projects and Customisations
05-23-2017, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,473
Help with Windlass Remote Switch
O.K. I hate everything related to electrical. Love to do it myself, and I have a feeling this is a pretty stupid question, BUT - I need help.
2000 2800 SCR with windlass switch at the dash. No...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
10-19-2015, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,716
Mold on 2800 scr
Hey Guys:
I have a brand new canvas enclosure. top and isinglass sides so I'm tented in well.
Trouble is - I've got mold all along the top on the inside above the helm side to side and also aft at...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
08-25-2015, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,336
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
08-25-2015, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,336
Clogged Sewer
o.k. glad to hear the simple answer is NOT - stop using toilet paper and use a trash bag. I'd never use the toilet again if I had to haul crap paper my whole life.
Plumbing runs from the toilet...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
08-24-2015, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,118
Dumb Resume
Ran my Sea Doo's to Catalina Island (approx. 28 miles off shore)
Got to the island with my 1 gallon spare gas in the forward compartment and decided to put it in the tank before I got into the...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
08-24-2015, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
Awesome Thank you
Hadn't thought there was a generic used - Thx for the info, I'll order it today.
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
08-24-2015, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,336
Clogged Sewer System
Me again:
Macerator not kicking anything overboard and the tank is full "bubbling in the toilet".
What's worse is the pump out station struggled to get anything out also.
Sound like a clogged...
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
08-24-2015, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
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Forum: Maxum Maintenance
08-24-2015, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
Fresh water leak at check valve
Hello All:
Recent trip to Catalina exposed a couple of problems I'm hoping you can help with.
Fresh water pump runs on it's own every now and then pointing to a "leak". Located the water coming...
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Forum: Sport Cruisers
06-12-2015, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,909
Tank Leak
Hello:
I am a plumber by trade and own the 28 scr
Don't hesitate to make a repair on that tank. The area you repair will end up stronger then the rest of the tank.
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Forum: Engines
05-19-2015, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,137
Rotation?
Thank you
I think I'm still going to run the motors, put them in gear and verify. Just to check, but thanks again
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Forum: Engines
05-19-2015, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,137
Counter Rotating?
o.k. so your saying the same as I am correct.
While looking at the drives from the back of boat
LH for Port Right for Starboard
Thank you
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Forum: Engines
05-19-2015, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,137
Counter Rotating?? Which Engine?
o.k. so I took the props off both drives to clean / paint and prep for slipping the boat for the next 3 months. Now I don't know which prop goes on which drive? LH vs RH ?
From the reading I've...
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Forum: Engines
05-19-2015, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,175
Anode Question
Help needed:
2800 scr / 2000 with twin 4.3 Merc's
I bought the standard B-1 anode set 1988- current.
I cannot find the bearing anode?? Is there not one for my drives?
I think I have the B1 or B2...
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Forum: Engines
05-08-2015, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,302
Just a few months and spending all my time on...
Just a few months and spending all my time on Upholstry and minor mechanical issues like water in the oil.
I'll calculate once I'm ready for a long trip simple math. Just trying to get a feel for...
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Forum: Engines
05-08-2015, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,302
No. I'm seeing about 22-23 at 3300.
Slightly...
No. I'm seeing about 22-23 at 3300.
Slightly lower rpm with following sea. My boat has almost no additional weight added since I haven't really outfitted her yet.
I'm being told 4 blade props...
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Forum: Engines
05-06-2015, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,302
fuel burn
thanks guys, appreciate the help. I like using the 1/3 - 1/3 rule and at 20 gallons I should be real safe.
Thanks again,
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Forum: Engines
05-06-2015, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,302
Fuel range
Shoot. I should have been clearer. My 2800 has twin 4.3 liter motors.
But thank you for all the info
Ps. Are you fresh or salt water?
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-04-2015, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
It's a 2,000 2800 SCR / I currently have a...
It's a 2,000 2800 SCR / I currently have a Simpson Lawrence "spirit 600" installed which I removed and found locked up.
No parts available for the SL unit. So I'm thinking the Lewmar V700 which is...
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Forum: Sport Cruisers
05-01-2015, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,102
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-01-2015, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-04-2015, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,160
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-04-2015, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,160
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Forum: Engines
04-04-2015, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,302
fuel / Range Question?? 2800 SCR
Hey Guys:
I am seeing a ton of 2800 SCR's at the marina, haven't been able to ask any of those owners yet.
What's the fuel range? I know it depends on rpm, but just the basics around 3,000 - 3400...
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