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Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 06-09-2015, 04:24 PM
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Views: 1,438
Posted By Innamorata
How does it feel to be trapped? In the event of a...

How does it feel to be trapped? In the event of a Zombie Apocalypse , I have ocean access via the Potomac.
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 05-19-2015, 01:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,443
Posted By Innamorata
Welcome, I did the same a year ago and the...

Welcome, I did the same a year ago and the education has been tremendous. Where are you?
Forum: Sport Cruisers 04-25-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,876
Posted By Innamorata
I am the second owner, the original owner is a...

I am the second owner, the original owner is a relative of a friend and a very nice old guy named Carl. Carl told me he was after maximum features at maximum value per dollar.

My 1997 3000SCR is...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-16-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,607
Posted By Innamorata
Mkl101, Welcome and let me say I'm a bit...

Mkl101,

Welcome and let me say I'm a bit jealous, we have a 3000scr that has been very good to us, but...I long for just a tiny bit more beam. Where are you located? What type of boating are you...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 04-16-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,086
Posted By Innamorata
Good looking craft, I hope you get years of...

Good looking craft, I hope you get years of trouble free service.
Forum: Sport Cruisers 04-13-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,876
Posted By Innamorata
Thanks, I suspect that anything over 5k is too...

Thanks, I suspect that anything over 5k is too many rpm, I had both props resurfaced last fall, they were definitely the same size, I didn't check pitch although they looked the same.

Both my...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 04-12-2015, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,876
Posted By Innamorata
I seem to have a great starting point to tweaking...

I seem to have a great starting point to tweaking my situation for the better, thank you all.

Yesterday I went out with a full fuel load, almost no water, full camper enclosure (so no...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 04-11-2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,264
Posted By Innamorata
Welcome and enjoy the knowledge pool. North...

Welcome and enjoy the knowledge pool. North Wales? Do you know Doc Martin? Just kidding, I know he is not real. Real question here; do you boat on rivers and canals, or do you go out into the Channel...
Forum: Engines 04-09-2015, 01:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,409
Posted By Innamorata
I've got a pair of 4.3s and a gen set in my...

I've got a pair of 4.3s and a gen set in my 3000scr, a very heavy boat. Even with 150 gal of fuel and full water tanks she will plane with three adults on board. I can't speak to your concerns other...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 04-01-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,876
Posted By Innamorata
All great ideas, I appreciate the help, that's...

All great ideas, I appreciate the help, that's what I asked for and now I've got something to work with. Just as an after thought; I know my boat was originally equipped and ordered for value what...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 04-01-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,554
Posted By Innamorata
Welcome, I grew up on Galveston and wish I was...

Welcome, I grew up on Galveston and wish I was there now. It was a great place to be a kid in the early 1970s. I lived on Winnie St. And attended Rosenberg Elementary. I'm on the Potomac now so I'm...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-26-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,473
Posted By Innamorata
I also have a 3000SCR with alpa I drives and 4.3...

I also have a 3000SCR with alpa I drives and 4.3 V6s, while not brutish, they will get her moving and cruise on plane at 20-22 knots easily. Do I wish I had 5.7 V8s? Yes I do, but a used boat comes...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-25-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,876
Posted By Innamorata
I'm working on the boat all day tomorrow, I'll...

I'm working on the boat all day tomorrow, I'll make every effort to dry the bilges and as far as weight distro :

I don't carry coolers, my passenger load is usually three counting myself ( 2...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 03-25-2015, 01:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,264
Posted By Innamorata
Mario, ciao amico. I speak italian if that will...

Mario, ciao amico. I speak italian if that will help you. I can help translate some of the technical stuff.

Ho parla Italiano, posso aiuto con parole dificile o passagio mechanico.
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-25-2015, 01:36 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 27,935
Posted By Innamorata
Good info Kevin, I'm a learning new owner myself...

Good info Kevin, I'm a learning new owner myself and every issue has been a mystery but also well so far.

BTW did you make 170miles on one fuel load? If so that's great, I've never got better that...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-25-2015, 01:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,876
Posted By Innamorata
The bilge in the engine room is dry but I suspect...

The bilge in the engine room is dry but I suspect there may be some forward, is there an inspection plate in the cabin?
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-24-2015, 12:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,189
Posted By Innamorata
I am in my second year of ownership of a 97 3000...

I am in my second year of ownership of a 97 3000 SCR, so I could use all the prior knowledge I can get, don't want to reinvent the wheel. I'm on the Potomac south of Quantico.
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-24-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,876
Posted By Innamorata
Thank you all for the great responses. Although...

Thank you all for the great responses. Although my boat is almost 20 years old (I'm the second owner) it has very low hours. My engines are healthy as in they run very smooth and don't smoke, I spent...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-15-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,876
Posted By Innamorata
3000SCR Difficult to Plane

When I say difficult I mean all conditions must be met. I have twin carbed 4.3s with alphas, and a gen set. That makes for an underpowered heavy boat. With a clean bottom, full fuel, full water, gear...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 03-15-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,070
Posted By Innamorata
Party on the Potomac

Hello all,

I joined last year, but while I could log in, I could not post (Restricted for some reason). I re registered today and TA DA, I can post.

I am the second owner of a 97 Maxum 3000SCR...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-15-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,872
Posted By Innamorata
My 3000scr has a Westerbeke Gen set since new....

My 3000scr has a Westerbeke Gen set since new. I've seen many of these units pop up on eBay fairly cheap. Boats and R/Vs tend to not rack up monster hours and good used ones are out there.

Good...
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