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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-07-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By wiigelec
Depending on the manufacture year of the Searay...

Depending on the manufacture year of the Searay and Four Winns they may have been constructed with cored hull bottoms (below the water line) which makes them lighter but more susceptible to core...
Forum: Sport Boats 07-07-2022, 12:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By wiigelec
Three scenarios: 1) if 25 years of detailed...

Three scenarios:

1) if 25 years of detailed service invoices are available and a thorough thumping of the hull and stringers shows no wetness or delamination and the motor is good and the fuel...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-26-2022, 01:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,062
Posted By wiigelec
Thanks learn something new everyday!

Thanks learn something new everyday!
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-25-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,062
Posted By wiigelec
If that is the condition of the exhaust bellows I...

If that is the condition of the exhaust bellows I would be highly suspect of the shift and drive bellows. May be best to pull the outdrive to check them and at least reconnect the exhaust bellows.
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-22-2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By wiigelec
If you haven’t changed your fuel filter in three...

If you haven’t changed your fuel filter in three years you may consider doing so.
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-18-2022, 01:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 765
Posted By wiigelec
Ahh gotcha

Ahh gotcha
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-17-2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 765
Posted By wiigelec
The one end looks like a combo threaded and hose...

The one end looks like a combo threaded and hose barb. When you took it apart was it using a threaded fitting or hose barb with clamp?

It looks like you should be able to get a PVC 90 with female...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-16-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,460
Posted By wiigelec
Good work! Glad you figured out the problem,...

Good work! Glad you figured out the problem, sometimes the troubleshooting process can be frustrating but it always feels good when the solution is found.

Now go enjoy that boat!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-12-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,460
Posted By wiigelec
Fair enough

Fair enough
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-12-2022, 01:18 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,460
Posted By wiigelec
So the neutral switch should be in the start...

So the neutral switch should be in the start circuit, does it crank? If it doesn’t, are you getting voltage through the switch? Voltage to the harness? Where does the wire go after the harness...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-12-2022, 12:39 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,460
Posted By wiigelec
Why would there be voltage on the negative wire...

Why would there be voltage on the negative wire between the fuse panel and the negative terminal of the battery? And the absence of measured voltage doesn’t verify the integrity of the wire...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-12-2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,460
Posted By wiigelec
If you want to verify the ground wire from the...

If you want to verify the ground wire from the negative battery terminal to the fuse panel measure continuity (ohms) not voltage
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,460
Posted By wiigelec
Do the instrument lights work, as indicated by...

Do the instrument lights work, as indicated by the switch in the upper right of the wiring diagram?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,460
Posted By wiigelec
Correct, which is why I would connect it directly...

Correct, which is why I would connect it directly to the negative terminal of the battery itself. The battery that the selector switch has selected to supply power to the ignition switch.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,460
Posted By wiigelec
Generally when things are shorted you get blown...

Generally when things are shorted you get blown fuses and or sparks when you touch wires together, which you don’t seem to have which is why it doesn’t sound to me like a short. It sounds like an...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 01:39 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,460
Posted By wiigelec
It sounds like rather than a short you have an...

It sounds like rather than a short you have an open wire somewhere.

What reference are you using to check voltage ie where are you putting the other lead of the volt meter? When you check voltage...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-08-2022, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,362
Posted By wiigelec
The best prop is the one that gets you in the WOT...

The best prop is the one that gets you in the WOT rpm range of the engine at WOT.

What is the wide open throttle rpm of your engine, it should be posted on the nameplate on the engine? What is...
Forum: Engines 06-02-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By wiigelec
sounds like trouble maybe try a different seller ...

sounds like trouble maybe try a different seller

trust your instinct on this if it felt right you wouldn’t have started this thread. plenty of other boats to choose from out there
Forum: Sport Yachts 05-31-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,324
Posted By wiigelec
Not sure about the specifics of your model but...

Not sure about the specifics of your model but it’s probably cheaper to cut up the deck and repair it to replace the tanks rather than pull engines.

And yes they do need replaced, no sense messing...
Forum: Electronics 05-31-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 670
Posted By wiigelec
i would get new batteries as dead old bad...

i would get new batteries as dead old bad batteries will definitely lead to a tow
Forum: Sport Yachts 05-31-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,324
Posted By wiigelec
yep when boats are fun they’re really fun, and...

yep when boats are fun they’re really fun, and when they suck they really suck
Forum: Sport Cruisers 05-29-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By wiigelec
Both on to start and run, alternate based on odd...

Both on to start and run, alternate based on odd or even day when hanging out.
Forum: Sport Cruisers 05-29-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,165
Posted By wiigelec
And another weekend goes by without taking the...

And another weekend goes by without taking the boat out because it’s raining and possible snow overnight into Tuesday.

Here’s to June!
Forum: Engines 05-22-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,499
Posted By wiigelec
Nice insulated screwdrivers! You in electrical?

Nice insulated screwdrivers! You in electrical?
Forum: Engines 05-21-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By wiigelec
Has the boat sunk?

Has the boat sunk?
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