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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-30-2010, 08:51 PM
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Views: 1,641
Posted By Overfinch
Thanks Shrew, US marine had the info, engine is...

Thanks Shrew, US marine had the info, engine is original. Good service from a discontinued brand.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-30-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,641
Posted By Overfinch
HIN number- engine number

Does anyone know if it is possible to get hold of an engine number from the HIN number, is there a database somewhere or who could I contact?
I am trying to get hold of basic parts ie, a sepentine...
Forum: Sport Boats 04-17-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,902
Posted By Overfinch
A friend of mine has the same set up as you and...

A friend of mine has the same set up as you and he changed to 21" mercury Enertia and picked up 2-3 mph from his old 21". I think if you change to a 23" your motor will struggle to keep in wot rpm...
Forum: Engines 04-15-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,359
Posted By Overfinch
I think tglee is correct it is not the throttle...

I think tglee is correct it is not the throttle advancing but decreasing load as the boat free's its self from the resistance of the water. Smart tabs will help and are very cost effective just put...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 11-02-2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,096
Posted By Overfinch
Could do with more info. What motor has the boat...

Could do with more info. What motor has the boat got? Drive ratio? WOT RPM with current prop and pitch? do you want to use it for watersports, cruising or both?
For comparisson my boat 1900SR2 5.0...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-22-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,060
Posted By Overfinch
Something is not right, my best guess is that the...

Something is not right, my best guess is that the tachometer is out or you have a different drive ratio than is normal for that boat. It is also possible that the engine is not providing bottom end...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-22-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,724
Posted By Overfinch
Send mine out together when the retractors arrive.

Send mine out together when the retractors arrive.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-21-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,060
Posted By Overfinch
If you want to ski try a 19" or 21" pitch Hi...

If you want to ski try a 19" or 21" pitch Hi five. Should make a big difference to hole shot, might have to be careful not to over rev with the 19". TBH I would have said that you are over propped...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-11-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,000
Posted By Overfinch
Hi Gaz, You have done very well to get her...

Hi Gaz,

You have done very well to get her on the water from where you were last thursday certainly a lot of hard work. Some teething problems are inevitable....
If you have killed the prop...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-07-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,708
Posted By Overfinch
I don't see a problem with that, I have jumped my...

I don't see a problem with that, I have jumped my mpi motor in the same way.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-29-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,622
Posted By Overfinch
Supplied and fitted I like the sound of that.......

Supplied and fitted I like the sound of that.... can we try them on your boat first to make sure they work :)
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-29-2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,622
Posted By Overfinch
I could also be interested in a pair of these...

I could also be interested in a pair of these shipped to the UK if you go ahead. Not sure I trust myself to fit them tho.....
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-28-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,934
Posted By Overfinch
I don't have the excessive bow rise and the boat...

I don't have the excessive bow rise and the boat 1900sr2 planes quickly and so it should with 260bhp but I do try and keep as much weight forward as possible. However I have the same issue with...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-27-2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,699
Posted By Overfinch
I thought long and hard about doing this with...

I thought long and hard about doing this with mine but decided against it due to the added hassle and the fact that I already seem to be weighed down with a fair bit of safety kit. Nodoubt one day I...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-27-2008, 11:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,934
Posted By Overfinch
I do recognise what you are talking about here...

I do recognise what you are talking about here but not to that extent. I usually find that the flatter the water the more trim can be applied without porpoising, I managed to use just about all the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-27-2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,857
Posted By Overfinch
The check list is a good idea. I usually run the...

The check list is a good idea. I usually run the engine on the muffs prior to launch just so everythings warm, not nice to have the engine stall reversing off the trailer.....
I would imagine for...
Forum: Engines 04-29-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,133
Posted By Overfinch
Just put a 21" 3 blade turning point express ss...

Just put a 21" 3 blade turning point express ss on my 1900sr2 5.0mpi, previously was running 23" ali. Significant improvement in hole shot and similar top end also smoother, little change in WOT...
Forum: Engines 02-18-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,850
Posted By Overfinch
Gaz, My Maxum is currently on park and launch...

Gaz,
My Maxum is currently on park and launch in pwllheli and I plan on trailering it to Devon and Loch Lomond in summer. I don't think there is much locally, some ski clubs on the trent and at...
Forum: Engines 02-17-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,850
Posted By Overfinch
The 350 mag will fit as its physically the same...

The 350 mag will fit as its physically the same size as a 5.0l mpi which was offered on the options list. I think the engine mounts will be in a different position from the v6 and the Alpha one...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 01-03-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,769
Posted By Overfinch
To put it into perspective the top of the range...

To put it into perspective the top of the range 280 mastercraft fitted with twin diesel vags costs £27500 MORE than a twin small block set up! 27000 liters of fuel would keep me going for a few...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-30-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,441
Posted By Overfinch
Thanks for the link to mercury prop calculator...

Thanks for the link to mercury prop calculator Brit rider. How to I know what the gear ratio for the sterndrive is?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-27-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,441
Posted By Overfinch
Do any of you think there is any benefit in...

Do any of you think there is any benefit in fitting a stainless 3 blade prop over an ally one pitch for pitch. Would it give any improvement in hole shot or is a Hi5 the only way to go?
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