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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-20-2018, 02:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,017
Posted By Homegrown
Hi, Ive got a similar 2004 SD with the same...

Hi,
Ive got a similar 2004 SD with the same engine and outboard. As long as its been well cared for you shouldnt have any problems. Parts are readily available if something needs replacing. There...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-20-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,231
Posted By Homegrown
I'm also a 2100SD owner. After destroying my...

I'm also a 2100SD owner. After destroying my prop, I went to Mercury's prop selector and figured out what I wanted to replace it with. The "original" was very aggressive 3-balde which was good for...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-20-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,484
Posted By Homegrown
I have the 2100SD with 5.0 MPI and also had a...

I have the 2100SD with 5.0 MPI and also had a chunk removed from my skegg early on in my ownership. In my case, it was likely catching a rock when we ventured too close to shallows while skiing. At...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-14-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,763
Posted By Homegrown
You are right. When he was asking about...

You are right. When he was asking about calculating weight of the boat I took it one step too far. :o

However, with the 10'000 lb winch strap I added...maybe hanging from the bow would be an...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-13-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,763
Posted By Homegrown
Google your boat and you will find the weight on...

Google your boat and you will find the weight on a review. For example, my 2100SD says 4000 lb in a write up at USBoats. Do the same to check your engine weight. It's going to be a few hundred (my...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-12-2016, 12:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By Homegrown
Solved...and mmwjr is right again

I picked up boat from shop who apologized for not finding anything wrong and charged 118 usd for the one hour. I was frustrated and went home to look for the problem.
Within 30 sec found the wires...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-06-2016, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By Homegrown
Hello: Yes, sir. The throttle trim switch is...

Hello:
Yes, sir. The throttle trim switch is dead. I read about the trim limit/sender and the shop dismissed the idea those wires would be responsible. I asked whether they checked the wires from...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-06-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By Homegrown
Question Help requested: 2100SD trim fuse blows

Hi all:
I've had a great year with my Maxum until the last two weeks. While tooling about our lake, the trim decided not to raise. This caused big problems when pulling out of the water onto my...
Forum: Electronics 09-06-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,951
Posted By Homegrown
Hi Tom: We should connect, I also have a 2100SD...

Hi Tom:
We should connect, I also have a 2100SD that I bought last year. It's been a great experience with the exception of recent trim issue.
We could likely learn much from one another...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 02-29-2016, 12:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Homegrown
If pulling, consider a 4 blade prop. Merc...

If pulling, consider a 4 blade prop. Merc calculator recommended a 4 blade that is smaller diameter than what came on the boat and it works well for us. I'd love a stainless prop, but our launch site...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 09-24-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By Homegrown
Yes, sir. Exactly what I did. I bought all...

Yes, sir. Exactly what I did.

I bought all these sizes of brass fuel fittings, hose, connectors, etc...then realized I could just pull the hose off the existing barb, attached 3' of NAPA fuel line...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 09-24-2015, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,655
Posted By Homegrown
Hi, I've got the 2100SD with same config...

Hi,
I've got the 2100SD with same config (assuming your outboard is 1.62 ratio) and had a 23p 3 blade. I don't care about top speed. I bought a new 4 blade which I believe helps to pull tubes and...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 09-24-2015, 12:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By Homegrown
Thanks for response. I never know what to...

Thanks for response. I never know what to believe and didnt want to risk it. Watching YouTube videos of people pouring Marvel Oil down the throttle body made it easy to imagine a hydrolock scenario!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-23-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,137
Posted By Homegrown
Thank you for taking the time to post the issue...

Thank you for taking the time to post the issue and resolution. Like the your boat's previous owner, I too tried to use a Scotchbrite pad on my boat this summer. The intention was to remove a...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 09-22-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By Homegrown
Well, my first season has come to a close. I've...

Well, my first season has come to a close. I've read everything I can about winterization...we will see how I did come spring.

One thing that almost got me is the fogging. I was about to fog with...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 06-29-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By Homegrown
Hello mmwjr and Sled' Thank you for the welcome.

Hello mmwjr and Sled'
Thank you for the welcome.
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 06-29-2015, 01:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By Homegrown
Homegrown: New owner 2004 2100SD

Hello all:
I've always enjoyed the online community of owners for cars and now hoping to learn and contribute to this forum too.

2100SD. Wow...its a big boat. Always interested in advice from...
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