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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-18-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,767
Posted By CapnCrunch
So following this idea, backing down the ramp...

So following this idea, backing down the ramp shouldn't be a problem and I just use the hour gage in engine compartment to get an idea of how much I'm using.

Thanks much for the quick reply and...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-18-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,767
Posted By CapnCrunch
Following up on this thread, I've been...

Following up on this thread, I've been (understanding my ignorance with and relative newness to boating) trying to get an idea of my usage of fuel consumption. Not as in specs but relating to my...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 06-15-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By CapnCrunch
I found this information very interesting... Why...

I found this information very interesting... Why such a disparity not only perception but in valuations? Sea Ray for size for size (at least locally) is almost always worth as much as a 30% premium...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-01-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,848
Posted By CapnCrunch
I appreciate the advice - and I wish I had more...

I appreciate the advice - and I wish I had more choices here locally. Closest I came to a reasonable price was $800 for a 6ft top. When I can get an 8ft Bimini including all hardware for $150 (does...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-30-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,848
Posted By CapnCrunch
thanks to both mmwjr and shrew for the replies......

thanks to both mmwjr and shrew for the replies... I understand the idea of return on effort mmwjr, is more a curiosity thing.

Shrew, was tongue in cheek - Navy kids, some were, 1 still is -...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 05-29-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By CapnCrunch
Ahoy Matey! Welcome.

Ahoy Matey! Welcome.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-29-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,848
Posted By CapnCrunch
Hi all - been digging around a bit trying to...

Hi all - been digging around a bit trying to better identify (to better identify what parts I will eventually need) my boat. It's a 1990 I know, title says 21ft and it's a bowrider. when looking at...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-26-2018, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,467
Posted By CapnCrunch
So after doing a few casual searches around the...

So after doing a few casual searches around the internet I ran across this (following above advice on places to shop): ...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 05-26-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Posted By CapnCrunch
Hi there, pretty new here myself, hail from the...

Hi there, pretty new here myself, hail from the Pacific Northwest... welcome!!
Forum: Sport Boats 05-08-2018, 02:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,715
Posted By CapnCrunch
Thanks much mmwjr for the help, truly...

Thanks much mmwjr for the help, truly appreciated!


At least gives me an idea of what to expect

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Forum: Sport Boats 05-07-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,715
Posted By CapnCrunch
Thanks for the input, so does the investment in...

Thanks for the input, so does the investment in this maintenance have an average price range? Also, is it common for the u joints to need replacement as well?

I also have been told the alpha 2 is...
Forum: Sport Boats 05-07-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,715
Posted By CapnCrunch
Transom Rebuild?

Hi, so on shake-down run Saturday after new Trim/Tilt pump installation (which works great!!) Heard the dreaded growl from the rear of the boat... so now I'm hoping what I was told this AM by the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-04-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,467
Posted By CapnCrunch
I don't, I only have a partial (missing parts and...

I don't, I only have a partial (missing parts and fasteners) low profile cover... And my old decrepit body's not crawling under that lol. I found a Bimini top @ wholesale marine for less than $300...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-04-2018, 03:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,467
Posted By CapnCrunch
I was quoted 780 installed, basing the labor on...

I was quoted 780 installed, basing the labor on finding a top online for 250 or so... Do you suppose it would be a tuff install for a crusty novice mechanic?

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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-04-2018, 02:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,467
Posted By CapnCrunch
Thanks all for the replies... Was guessing that...

Thanks all for the replies... Was guessing that would be what I heard but was hoping for encouraging words of how easy the installation would be lol. 500-ish seems steep for labor

Sent from my...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-03-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,467
Posted By CapnCrunch
Thanks, any experience with whosale marine or...

Thanks, any experience with whosale marine or shipwreck Marine?

I'm looking for a Bimini top and have found one hand made locally for $800-ish, and one at wholesale marine for less than $300 but...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-03-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,467
Posted By CapnCrunch
Parts/Supplies Sources

Hi all, our recently acquired 21ft Maxum was missing any kind of top for shade. I'm wondering if any of the more experienced diy-ers have suggestions on best online sources for affordable quality...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-03-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,122
Posted By CapnCrunch
It appears I have a lot to learn about this. Our...

It appears I have a lot to learn about this. Our new to us boat has a couple of quarter to half-dollar size chips along the keel (not to mention peeling what I assume is part of the gel coat above...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 05-03-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By CapnCrunch
Thanks for the advice, is very sound! I'm in...

Thanks for the advice, is very sound! I'm in Washington state where a safe boating course/license is required :)

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Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 05-02-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By CapnCrunch
New here as well LeoBakker, welcome!!

New here as well LeoBakker, welcome!!
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 05-02-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By CapnCrunch
Hi All, Newbe here

Hello all, new to the forum as of 2 days ago.

Glad to find you all!!

Purchased a new to us 1990 21ft Maxum boat over the winter. Came here to learn a bit about it, but haven't done any boating...
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