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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-31-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,956
Posted By Portholme
in the Uk we use Oxalic acid gel although I'm...

in the Uk we use Oxalic acid gel although I'm told toilet bowl cleaner works as well. Check on youtube, there are some great demos.
Forum: Engines 08-30-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Portholme
thanks Mike. the boat yard just called and we...

thanks Mike. the boat yard just called and we agreed exactly that course of action!!
Forum: Engines 08-30-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Portholme
Exhaust manifold leak

Hi guys

My boat goes in tomorrow to have an assessment of a leak from the core plug on the starboard exhaust manifold. It only started dripping yesterday when I ran it up on the muffs and ran...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-06-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,987
Posted By Portholme
Mine was made by SevernSails - Home...

Mine was made by SevernSails - Home (https://www.Severnsails.co.uk)
Give them a try
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-05-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,987
Posted By Portholme
Mine was made in the UK where I would expect to...

Mine was made in the UK where I would expect to pay no more than £300 for an item like that. However, mine has poppers on top of the windscreen. I can see which company made it and message you when...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 07-25-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By Portholme
i don't know how many Brits there are, I've had...

i don't know how many Brits there are, I've had interactions with a few and all are very friendly. Regardless of nationality everyone on here has been very helpful. As it happens I'm in Sheffield...
Forum: Welcome Mat | New Member Introductions 07-25-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By Portholme
Where are you based? I've got a 2400SCR at...

Where are you based? I've got a 2400SCR at Brightlingsea
Forum: Engines 07-15-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,764
Posted By Portholme
i thought it was a new member!

i thought it was a new member!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-13-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,190
Posted By Portholme
I've been thinking about this relating to another...

I've been thinking about this relating to another issue and what I'm going to check on mine is if there's any water in the loop of tube for the vent. This might create a vacuum.
Forum: Engines 07-11-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By Portholme
It was really windy with us this weekend but I...

It was really windy with us this weekend but I cleaned the screen on the bottom of the fuel pick up, removing some muck, and i didn't have any symptoms. I'm not saying the problem is fixed - but I...
Forum: Engines 07-04-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By Portholme
My thoughts exactly! my last boat had a 225 opti...

My thoughts exactly! my last boat had a 225 opti outboard and that had a similar thing but didn't clear at higher revs. Turned out to be a blocked fuel pick up pipe
Forum: Engines 07-04-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By Portholme
i could definitely feel it hunting and see it on...

i could definitely feel it hunting and see it on the tach.
im sure it is fuel starvation and will investigate;

fuel pick up blockages
air vent bvlockage
fuel pump

do you think this is the...
Forum: Engines 07-03-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By Portholme
Revs are hunting

Hi all

I have a 2000 5.0 carbed v8 which is fully serviced every year and this year had a complete carb rebuild. I've had no problems this year at all but today had a new phenomenon I'd like to...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-23-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,190
Posted By Portholme
Likewise on 1a 2400SCR. Very frustrating and even...

Likewise on 1a 2400SCR. Very frustrating and even worse for the environment than running a boat!!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-04-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,787
Posted By Portholme
Yes and I posted about it here. Improved hole...

Yes and I posted about it here. Improved hole shot and speed to plane but lower top speed. Cruising rpm much better. About 3400 at 23 knots.
Forum: Engines 06-02-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,796
Posted By Portholme
Seriously. some one needs to set up a fund for...

Seriously. some one needs to set up a fund for Mike. He's awesomely helpful and deserves a break. If someone does it i'll donate!!
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-26-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,787
Posted By Portholme
Dumb question but is it downstream to the...

Dumb question but is it downstream to the restaurant and upstream home??
Forum: Sport Cruisers 05-15-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,225
Posted By Portholme
It has worked out really well for cruising...

It has worked out really well for cruising speeds. Top speed seems compromised because WOT is now around 4500 rpm. I've got to 32 knots but prefer crushing at 3400 rpm at around 22 to 27 knots...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 04-11-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,225
Posted By Portholme
don't know yet. ill let you know when conditions...

don't know yet. ill let you know when conditions allow
Forum: Sport Cruisers 04-11-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,225
Posted By Portholme
New prop - what a difference

I had my first outing with my new prop this weekend and the difference was great.

I have a 2400 SCR, with 2000 V8, 220 hp with Alpha 1 and was always concerned about the cruising RPM which was...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-23-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,615
Posted By Portholme
My boat is at Brightlingsea and the work was done...

My boat is at Brightlingsea and the work was done by Clear To See at Morgan Marine. cleartosee.co.uk

Ask for Richard, the owner of the business.

No connection except being a happy customer.
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-22-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,615
Posted By Portholme
The whole job was £650 including a bit of gel...

The whole job was £650 including a bit of gel coat work to ensure the wrap looks smooth. That includes the two stripes and a decal with the name on the transom. I'm happy with that price.
Forum: Sport Cruisers 03-22-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,615
Posted By Portholme
It's a wrap!

I mentioned some months ago that I was going to get the topsides wrapped and redo the stripes and I can't tell you how pleased with the result I am. I'm buzzing to see it in the flesh but thought I'd...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 02-18-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,619
Posted By Portholme
I'm going for exactly the same effect but using a...

I'm going for exactly the same effect but using a vinyl wrap. I think the 2400 scr look better with its lines broken up with horizontal lines as it can look a little slab sided from some views. I'm...
Forum: Engines 01-24-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,354
Posted By Portholme
Rotor removal

We've had another very mild weekend in the east of England , which is more than those of you on the Eastern Seaboard can say. I hope you're all safe over there.

I took advantage of the nice...
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