Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
09-21-2016, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 9
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Thanks guys. No, water didn't go over transom,...
Thanks guys. No, water didn't go over transom, just splashed against.
I'll check the body again to make sure no damage to gelcoat, though I don't recall any impact to the boat. Sounds like there's...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
09-20-2016, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 9
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Sudden leaking in my boat
Thanks Mike. I'm less concerned with sinking as I am ruining the drive.
Can all of this be inspected with the naked eye or does the sterndrive have to be pulled for more thorough inspection?
As...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
09-20-2016, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Sudden leak in Maxum boat
Thanks for the suggestions. I checked this morning and didn't see any obvious tears (though I could easily be missing them). Based on the below picture, it looks to be in pretty good shape?
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
09-20-2016, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Sudden leak in my boat?
I have a '98 Maxum 1900 boat with 3.0 Mercruiser sterndrive. Every time I take it out, I would say maybe 1-2 ounces of water tops drains from the plug. But last Friday when I took it out, I'd say a...
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Forum: Engines
08-17-2015, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,053
Believe it or not, I've noticed a world of...
Believe it or not, I've noticed a world of difference by just throttling the gas once or twice before attempting to start. If it doesn't start on the first try. I throttle one more time before trying...
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Forum: Engines
07-06-2015, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,053
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Forum: Engines
07-06-2015, 10:56 PM
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Views: 19,053
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Forum: Engines
07-06-2015, 05:52 PM
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Views: 19,053
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Forum: Engines
07-02-2015, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,053
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Forum: Engines
07-02-2015, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,053
Thanks Mike. Before doing this, I suppose I...
Thanks Mike. Before doing this, I suppose I should make sure I'm starting the engine properly. I read another post (hulltruth) about pumping the throttle once or twice before cranking the engine. I...
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Forum: Engines
07-02-2015, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,053
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Forum: Engines
07-02-2015, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 19,053
Engine dies when putting in gear
Ever since I bought my '98 Maxum (1900SRL) a few months ago, it's been difficult to pull away from the dock after launching. As soon as I put it in gear it dies. In a panic, I restart the engine and...
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Forum: Engines
06-12-2015, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,561
Prop question: size & blades
Every time I look up 'prop selection' on the web or this forum I come away with even more questions. At this point, I'm wondering if I can pick up these 2 props without test-driving, checking RPMs,...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-21-2015, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 3
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Boat trailer sways/fishtails over 50mph
Hello, I'm just took my '98 Maxum boat (1900 SRL) on the freeway for the first time since purchasing last month from a dealer, and it sways or fishtails pretty bad at anything over 50mph.
I'm...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-01-2015, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,004
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-01-2015, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 7
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Restoring the paint shine
My '98 Maxum (1900 SRL) has a beautiful interior but a somewhat dull/oxidized exterior, especially the back. Any suggestions for buffing and waxing without damaging the hull? My buddy has a shop...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-23-2015, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,097
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-23-2015, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 5
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Repair gel coat, fiberglass, both?
I recently purchased a '98 Maxum and just discovered some damage on the bow next to one of the bow cover snaps. It's a circular-shapes crack about 1/2" in diameter with a small hole. See attachment....
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-22-2015, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,975
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-22-2015, 03:09 AM
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Views: 8,975
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-21-2015, 11:58 PM
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Views: 8,975
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-21-2015, 11:33 PM
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Views: 8,975
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-21-2015, 11:19 PM
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Views: 8,975
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-21-2015, 11:00 PM
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Views: 8,975
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
04-21-2015, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 12
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Just purchased 1998 Maxum 1900 SRL
I'm purchasing a 1998 Maxum 1900 SRL this week. Any advice out there on this model? Any advice on owning a Maxum in general?
I haven't had a boat in some 20 years. Kids keep asking, so I caved....
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