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Forum: Engines 10-05-2017, 11:37 PM
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Posted By timer
ok I pull the drives off yearly to grease u...

ok
I pull the drives off yearly to grease u joints and do a visual inspection. I will borrow an alignment tool & check. Might be a good place to start.
Thanks

Timer
Forum: Engines 10-03-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,441
Posted By timer
Port engine produces no vibration felt anywhere...

Port engine produces no vibration felt anywhere in the boat or on the engine itself. The starboard feels smooth to the touch but produces vibration which can be felt on the boat. The vibration is...
Forum: Engines 10-03-2017, 12:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,441
Posted By timer
boat vibration question

Hi
I have a 98 Maxum SCR3000 with twin 5.0 mercruisers. The starboard engine starts, runs idles perfectly. Does not burn any oil & idles so smoothly that you could place a glass of water on the...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 09-20-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,537
Posted By timer
heathered beige by sunbrella is what we went...

heathered beige by sunbrella is what we went with. We love it.
Out canvas guy pointed us toward this colour because its a colour that's popular, been around awhile ( so most canvas people should...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-17-2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By timer
why do I bother trying to help!

why do I bother trying to help!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 10-16-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By timer
helpful hints good. bad & scarry

Hi Gang
Our family owns a 98 scr3000. Love it.
We use it a lot every season & here is a few things I have learned.

good- burgers 30 sec before feeding to the crew float.
bad- snubbers sink...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 07-14-2016, 01:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,537
Posted By timer
98 scr3000 canvas colour ideas

Hi Gang
Its time to get serious about maintenance & get all new canvas. The original cover on my boat is Sunbrella (Oyster) Im looking at a beige/brown but holy smokes there is lots of options from...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 06-10-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,163
Posted By timer
My 98 SCR 3000 is pre wired. The cables are all...

My 98 SCR 3000 is pre wired. The cables are all the way back in the engine compartment & in the locker. Stick your head in & look up-. As others were saying. better not to skimp on a windlass. Better...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 05-29-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By timer
I did some digging around removing the sealant...

I did some digging around removing the sealant from the end of a snap. Mine are riveted. im not sure I have much of a problem anyway as only a few snaps have a bit of movement. None can be rotated....
Forum: Sport Cruisers 05-22-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By timer
Thank you all. Snaps, hmmmm I an see the...

Thank you all. Snaps, hmmmm I an see the confusion. Sorry! You all made good points, especially the one about S.S. . I was going to get some from an upholstery shop. Im thinking they would be chrome...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 05-22-2014, 01:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By timer
Just wondering if someone can chime in. It would...

Just wondering if someone can chime in. It would appear that other domes on the boat are secured with rivits & a beige sealant. Is this the case here? Also found that domes I buy are a bit different ...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 05-06-2014, 02:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By timer
98 scr 3000 loose domes on deck

Hi gang. Boating soon. Starting to do spring maitenance. Last fall i noticed a few of the domes on the deck that secure the deck cushons are loose. Im thinking this needs to be addressed as there is...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 09-13-2013, 01:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,905
Posted By timer
Update. I tried all the above with some results...

Update. I tried all the above with some results but nothing that did the trick 100% . I did not reseal the vinyl from future stains as i took the look & see approach. Someone said it will probably...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-30-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,238
Posted By timer
A surveyor that is affiliated with SAMS LIST in...

A surveyor that is affiliated with SAMS LIST in my experience is very reputable. Like already said ,some surveys are not worth the paper they are printed on.
Timer
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-14-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,275
Posted By timer
Before you commented pascavone i filled...

Before you commented pascavone i filled everything with water & ran an extra 5 gal thru the vent . No leaks . It is now re assembled. What i did find is that there was a small crack in the forward...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 08-14-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,905
Posted By timer
Sorry Actually i tried the majic errasor. No...

Sorry
Actually i tried the majic errasor. No dice. Those things are must on a boat & have saved me several times. I did try everything suggested including hydrogen peroxide. rubbing alcohol,...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 08-13-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,905
Posted By timer
Thanks for the responces. I am going to give your...

Thanks for the responces. I am going to give your suggestions a try. Probably use the dye method last but its nice to have a plan Z . Where would i buy such dye?
Timer
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 08-12-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,905
Posted By timer
how to clean stains from cockpit vinyl cushons

The other day i bought a few brown throw pillows to put in the cockpit area of our 98 scr 3000. they looked great & added extra comfort. The next day i noticed where the edges of the pillows touched...
Forum: Electronics 08-10-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By timer
Thanks vffb507 & ocean state tuning I have not...

Thanks vffb507 & ocean state tuning
I have not done anything yet as i have been on another short trip. I have pretty much decided to mount the controller in the cabinet in the cockpit where the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-07-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,275
Posted By timer
I took a chance & removed the plastic storage bin...

I took a chance & removed the plastic storage bin in the bathroom & luckily i can access all the bathroom thru hull fittings & the water fill deck plate. Long arms will be required. Thanks...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-03-2013, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,275
Posted By timer
1st, Shrew. You have commented & helped on...

1st, Shrew. You have commented & helped on propably every thread i have started. THANKS!
My helm does look like that. Im certain the glass is not cut out behind the panel where the fire extinguisher...
Forum: Electronics 08-02-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By timer
You make a very good point Ill check Thanks ...

You make a very good point
Ill check
Thanks
Timer
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-01-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,275
Posted By timer
98 scr 3000 access required to inside of deck water fitting ( fresh water tank)

As most of you know this is our 1st season with out boat & we love it. However there has been some issues i have been chasing. One has been when i fill the fresh water tank with a garden hose the...
Forum: Electronics 08-01-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By timer
That all makes sence. I have done some research...

That all makes sence. I have done some research in the mean time as well & im thinking the best place for the controller for ventalation is the engine compartment & its close to the batteries. My...
Forum: Electronics 07-27-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By timer
solar panel installation advice needed

The other day i purchased a 30 w solar panel & controller. Im pretty sure its too small for a 3000 scr but it should help alot. We go to alot of islands & spend a day or so & many islands generators...
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