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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-16-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By vffb507
Electrocution Hazard

In cases of poor or degrading shore power attachment cables there have been electrocutions. In Ontario the Electrical Safety Authority is linking to BoatUS for their safety information and awareness...
Forum: Sport Boats 08-09-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,478
Posted By vffb507
Wow, never heard of this before. I always pull...

Wow, never heard of this before. I always pull the tube from the ski eye. The only boat tie downs or lift eyes, are a lifting ring on the motor, or the transom eyes, for on the trailer. I have a...
Forum: Engines 08-09-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By vffb507
Definately look to the cables at all points for...

Definately look to the cables at all points for damage or corrosion. When it does have trouble, if you can, get someone to crank it while lightly tapping on soleniod - it may be jamming. They are...
Forum: Electronics 08-09-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By vffb507
The "controller" is for controlling the generated...

The "controller" is for controlling the generated electricity for charging batteries. A very good idea to prevent, as was said, over charge. Just to clear a couple misnomers... Use of a solar panel...
Forum: Electronics 08-09-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,586
Posted By vffb507
I do think the whole battery / charging issue has...

I do think the whole battery / charging issue has been solved and maybe even beaten..:eyebrows: One thing that was said at one point though was that the lights dim for the heavy bass. Now, being...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-09-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,377
Posted By vffb507
My glass is also raised to a man I never met, but...

My glass is also raised to a man I never met, but whose help I did recieve a number of times. I also second the great sense of humour! He was and will continue to be in our memories and thoughts!
...
Forum: Sport Boats 07-26-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,480
Posted By vffb507
I will see what I can do over the weekend in...

I will see what I can do over the weekend in looking into this on my 1750. I know that there are two screws through the crome part of the light housing, can't remember if the bulb socket is then...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 07-26-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,455
Posted By vffb507
Sure hope you are able to get into boating...

Sure hope you are able to get into boating anyway, even if not into this boat. I have a 97 1750SR and we have so much fun with it all over!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-26-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,092
Posted By vffb507
Warpa, your boating with a 170SR? I never thought...

Warpa, your boating with a 170SR? I never thought that tabs would make it that much better, especially in hevier seas. I may want to look into this too?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-25-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 196,007
Posted By vffb507
Really, REALLY need to get my wife to download...

Really, REALLY need to get my wife to download some of our pictures so I can get at 'em!
Forum: Sport Boats 07-25-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,396
Posted By vffb507
Welcome to the forum!! I sure hope you are moving...

Welcome to the forum!! I sure hope you are moving through the small issues you had and are continuing to enjoy the boating time you get!
Forum: Sport Boats 07-25-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,470
Posted By vffb507
On my older (97) as long as it was wrmed up nice...

On my older (97) as long as it was wrmed up nice it owuld be fine and not stall. Don't let it warm up and it would stall for sure. Also as seapuppy said, you must pump a few times and start at part...
Forum: Sport Boats 07-25-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,480
Posted By vffb507
It's been a while since I had mine out. Will try...

It's been a while since I had mine out. Will try to remember to check for you. Do you know how to remove fixture to get to bulb? I think it was a standard auto type bulb type 194, but not certain at...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-25-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,231
Posted By vffb507
And by the way, Welcome to the forum!!! Glad to...

And by the way, Welcome to the forum!!! Glad to have you here!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-25-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,092
Posted By vffb507
I've thought about it, but never followed...

I've thought about it, but never followed through. We have kids tubing a lot and I did a little looking and found just going down in prop pitch to be an alternative to get onto plane faster. Tried...
Forum: Engines 07-04-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,422
Posted By vffb507
I talked with an old boat mechanic not long after...

I talked with an old boat mechanic not long after getting our boat and his first advise was to always use the good oil, and change at least seasonally, and in our area (10% ethanol too) ALWAYS use...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-04-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,415
Posted By vffb507
Holy s#!t thats hot... I have to echo comments...

Holy s#!t thats hot... I have to echo comments above though about having our boats out of the water for a lot more time than the few months of heat... Enjoy the indoors I guess!
BTW , how warm does...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-04-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,677
Posted By vffb507
It would be okay to do in water, if you can see...

It would be okay to do in water, if you can see what you are working on. The speedo hose goes up above the water line and wouldn't cause any problems.
Forum: Engines 06-25-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By vffb507
I tried a nipple in it end of last season to...

I tried a nipple in it end of last season to drain oil. The pan is not NPT, as you said the pitch was wrong.
Forum: Sport Boats 06-24-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,611
Posted By vffb507
Ah yes, I stand corrected...

Ah yes, I stand corrected...
Forum: Sport Boats 06-24-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,429
Posted By vffb507
Welcome to the club!! I'm sure you will get a lot...

Welcome to the club!! I'm sure you will get a lot of fun and enjoyment out of your boat!
Forum: Engines 06-24-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By vffb507
oil drain plug threads

Trying to find out the thread size on my drain pan, without removal. Can't find this info anywhere I've looked. Anybody help? Is it a common size across most pans? 97 mercruiser 3.0 LX.
Forum: Sport Boats 06-21-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,611
Posted By vffb507
My '97 3.0 LX with a B2 has done it as long as I...

My '97 3.0 LX with a B2 has done it as long as I have had it. I asked original owner and he said did it from new. It does spin much slower and sometimes not at all. Higher RPM's make it more likely...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-17-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,690
Posted By vffb507
I would think even if the old one is rough it...

I would think even if the old one is rough it could be used as template.. Be hard to do this as a DIY project unless good with metal or fiberglass... I'll second the let us know if an existing one is...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-17-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
Posted By vffb507
:pirate-sword::thumb: And now the fun...

:pirate-sword::thumb: And now the fun begins..........
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