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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-12-2024, 01:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 193
Posted By NickNick
I was able to weld a piece of angle iron to a...

I was able to weld a piece of angle iron to a piece of flat stock and it matched fine.
I did dip it in that plastic stuff to keep it from gouging the fiberglass.
This happened when the boat was new...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 04-03-2021, 03:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,482
Posted By NickNick
Thanks

Thanks! I will look into 4 bladed props. I’m not worried about speed, but I do want the engine to spin at the correct RPM while at full throttle. I think my engine is over propped a little and...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 10-11-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,763
Posted By NickNick
Man that's beautiful! You put a whole lot of...

Man that's beautiful! You put a whole lot of work into that boat.
Can you tell me about the windlass? Is it a windlass or a handy unit to feed the anchor rode into the locker?
Nick
Forum: Engines 09-05-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,393
Posted By NickNick
Thanks shrew! My local marina suggested I...

Thanks shrew!

My local marina suggested I could get into a "dressed out" 6.2L, I think he said the purchase price would be about $7000 or $8000 plus $1800 labor.
I will have to wait at that...
Forum: Engines 08-31-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,393
Posted By NickNick
Looking to repower 96 2400 SCR 5.7L Carb Alpha1G2

My 5.7L engine needs replaced. The boat has always been under powered.
I was trying to decide if it's worth going with a new, "upgraded" engine that has more horse power. Of course money plays a...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-18-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By NickNick
Hey Crayfish. I thought the Mercruiser systems...

Hey Crayfish. I thought the Mercruiser systems used some kind of solenoid valve(s) along with the pump to make things work. You could have a flaky valve.
I found this on line which has some testing...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 07-16-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,482
Posted By NickNick
Hey Ceemee I purchased my 96 Maxum when it had...

Hey Ceemee
I purchased my 96 Maxum when it had about 15 hours on it. The prop at the time was a 17 pitch aluminum and the boat had a hard time getting on plane with a full gas tank and 4 adults...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 10-09-2018, 02:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,482
Posted By NickNick
I just ran across this thread (after 4 months)...

I just ran across this thread (after 4 months) but wanted to post my story on the prop/rpm discussion.
I purchased my 96 2400SCR with 14 hours on it. It's 5.7L with 2 barrel carb and Alpha 1 gen2 ...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 07-25-2018, 12:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,763
Posted By NickNick
Man does that look great! I'll keep checking in...

Man does that look great! I'll keep checking in so I can get ideas for my '96
I'm interested in the engine modification.
Nick
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-28-2018, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,831
Posted By NickNick
I ordered a sheet from this company. I had a...

I ordered a sheet from this company. I had a friend at an auto-glass shop cut and round the edges. The door is pretty much an exact match!
Put this link in your browser:...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-25-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,999
Posted By NickNick
Yes, that is the original cowling ( if your...

Yes, that is the original cowling ( if your referring to the cover over the sliding hatch. Mine is cracked too. I have been careful to keep it from breaking! I don't stress it at all! I keep the...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-25-2018, 12:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,999
Posted By NickNick
5513 Here is the pic. I'm pretty pleased with...

5513
Here is the pic. I'm pretty pleased with the outcome! You can't tell if it's the original or new. Thanks for the help you guys.
Nick
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-23-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,999
Posted By NickNick
Mike, I feel pretty old right now! I have the...

Mike,
I feel pretty old right now! I have the picture of my new cabin door on my desktop but can't figure out how to post the actual image here, in this window.
I uploaded it using a manager but...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 02-13-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,364
Posted By NickNick
Welcome W! I have a 1996 2400SCR with the 5.7L...

Welcome W!
I have a 1996 2400SCR with the 5.7L and have had no major problems with it since I bought it new.
Nick
Forum: Sport Cruisers 01-20-2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,999
Posted By NickNick
The boat and doors are in storage currently but...

The boat and doors are in storage currently but I'll try and get a couple of pics this spring if your still watching.
Forum: Sport Cruisers 01-13-2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,999
Posted By NickNick
2400 SCR cabin door

If anyone is looking for the material for their acrylic cabin door on their 2400SCR, I found pretty much an exact match!
I ordered a piece roughly the dimensions on my old door and had a shop cut...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 01-13-2018, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Posted By NickNick
Hi Maxum people

Happy to have found this forum. I'm freezing in Ohio right now.
I have a 1996 2400 SCR
My wife and I like to boat at Lake Cumberland in Ky and Lake Erie.
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