Forum: Engines
06-21-2018, 12:38 AM
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Thanks guys. I will give that a shot.
I...
Thanks guys. I will give that a shot.
I think the prop was cavitating quite a lot when up on plane, trimmed down fully and at WOT. I expect that was the main source of the difference, pushing...
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Forum: Engines
06-20-2018, 05:21 PM
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Forum: Engines
06-20-2018, 04:37 PM
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Excellent points fellows. Thanks.
I'm pretty...
Excellent points fellows. Thanks.
I'm pretty enamoured with this boat right now, but it's true that could change. It's my first boat, so I guess that's part of the reason I'm hoping to make it...
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Forum: Engines
06-20-2018, 02:42 AM
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Forum: Engines
06-20-2018, 12:02 AM
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Views: 7,956
Just to follow up on this conversation, I went...
Just to follow up on this conversation, I went over the question of the drive shower in detail with my mechanic and he said that while it might be necessary in warmer waters, in his experience it's...
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Forum: Engines
10-15-2017, 03:14 AM
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Forum: Engines
10-14-2017, 06:31 AM
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Forum: Engines
10-12-2017, 08:10 PM
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Forum: Engines
10-12-2017, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,956
Hi Mike.
Checked out the exhaust system and...
Hi Mike.
Checked out the exhaust system and suspect it is dry joint like you described, but entirely sure. I attached some pictures. the first shows two hoses going to the riser and elbow, which...
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Forum: Engines
10-11-2017, 12:19 AM
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Forum: Engines
10-10-2017, 10:34 PM
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Forum: Engines
10-10-2017, 10:31 PM
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Forum: Engines
10-10-2017, 10:29 PM
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If it hadn't been for my neighbour, that very...
If it hadn't been for my neighbour, that very well could have been me! Didn't help that my MIL was onboard giving me that you-don't-really-know-what-you-are-doing look.
The previous owner seemed...
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Forum: Engines
10-10-2017, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 40
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Thanks Phillbo! I was thinking the same thing...
Thanks Phillbo! I was thinking the same thing with establishing a baseline. If nothing else, I'll sleep better.
Mechanic is a really nice guy, but keeps talking about doing what my cashflow will...
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Forum: Engines
10-10-2017, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,956
Replacing exhaust manifolds, risers
I recently bought a 2004 2500 SE. The boat has closed cooling and lives permanently in salt water (and has always done so).
During the inspection, the mechanic told me to go back and check the...
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