Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
10-05-2009, 06:46 AM
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
10-03-2009, 07:38 PM
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Re: Boston _ Advice Needed
Thanks. Any advice on coastal areas for relocation that would be close to a marina, yet not hideous to commute into the Longwood Medical area?
Thanks!
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
09-28-2009, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 5
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Boston _ Advice Needed
Hello Folks:
It looks like we will be relocating to Boston in 2010. Thanks to the help of this site, we bought our boat nearly a year ago and LOVED everyone minute.
First, as we are looking...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-18-2009, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Generator Issue - HELP
One other thing for the Maxum, the gen. exhaust comes out the side above the water line. I was a bit surprised to see what I assume to be coolant water coming out at the same time... is that...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-18-2009, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,757
Re: Generator Issue - HELP
Thanks guys! I have to apologize for lack of knowledge, but SP - are you saying there is a filter specific to the generator? If so, where is it located? I can not figure out what "bhd" stands...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-18-2009, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,757
Generator Issue - HELP
OK guys, in preparation for our first long weekend, I tested the generator at the slip. In the 9 months I have owned this boat, I have had the generator on 3 times, just to test it basically. I...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-18-2009, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Electronics
08-14-2009, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-08-2009, 12:31 AM
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-07-2009, 04:16 PM
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Forum: Electronics
08-06-2009, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 3
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Wind Guage (anenometer)
Anyone have a source for a simple (read cheap) wind guage for the boat? It would be nice to have one with temp included. Seen some handhelds... any recommendations?
Thanks
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-06-2009, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 10
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Charging Batteries with Generator?
OK, made an amateur mistake this past weekend. Went out in 110 degree temps, found great cove, set up shop for over 5 hours. Very fun, but when I went to start it up, just clicks. Sadly found...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-06-2009, 04:50 AM
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
08-06-2009, 04:44 AM
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Re: Anti-siphon valve?
Sorry I did not post up sooner. Turned out to be the cap and rotor, plugs also looked bad. I did not expect these as I paid big money for the shop to go through the motor before I took possession....
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-06-2009, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: No more power...?
The Marina shop has evaluated my Maxum. The verdict is that the distributor cap and rotor were shot, something about the rotor not being pushed down all the way and it was wearing a hole in the...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-02-2009, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-02-2009, 06:30 PM
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-02-2009, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,841
Re: No more power...?
Thanks guys. I did change the fuel filter and it was not the issue. The pro's are looking at it now and I am getting ready to bend over... :?
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
06-01-2009, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Before I throw in the towel.... HELP.
Thanks guys, I decided to throw in the towel. I tried a few more tweaks, but ran out of time. I am traveling in and out of town for the next four weeks, so they will have some time to work the bugs...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-31-2009, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 7
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Before I throw in the towel.... HELP.
OK guys:
My 2001 2700 SCR with 7.4 MPI motor has lost much of its power. I changed the fuel/water seperator filter, cleaned the air intake, and looked at the distributor cap/wires. Everything...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-26-2009, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,841
Re: No more power...?
We her on the water today, with 4 adults and 2 kids, we could not get on plane. Earlier in the day, I took it out solo, same as before, definitely lacking power. I was going to pull the...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-25-2009, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 5
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Anti-siphon valve?
I was reading the owner's manual - trying to figure out why my engine is losing power. Could it be the anti-siphon valve? Anyone know where this is located? The manual is very vague. Is this a...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-25-2009, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,841
Re: No more power...?
OK, I filled 'er up with fuel. Took about 67 gallons, and it was not filled to the top. Took it out and it ran better (but not great). I could get it up on plane, but max speed was around 30...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-24-2009, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,841
Re: No more power...?
Not to my knowledge, I bought the boat used, but had the "stealership" go through the boat complete, or so they say. I understand a fuel filter, but what/where is the fuel separator?
Also, when...
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions
05-24-2009, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,841
Re: No more power...?
Thanks for the quick reply, I should have given more details.
Basically, we were fine, then came off plane. I could not get it to come back on plane. The RPMs did not go up, and it sounded a bit...
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