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Forum: Maxum Maintenance 06-08-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
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Posted By jimbenton
Re: Need 2 Fill Transmission Fluid

yep bennett tabs ....thanks ~~jb
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 04-25-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,018
Posted By jimbenton
Need 2 Fill Transmission Fluid

there is a box/bottle in the engine compartment this is below the acceptable fill level.
it says to add transmission fluid , but there isnt any openings that I can see to add fluid.

directions on...
Forum: Sport Cruisers 05-01-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,160
Posted By jimbenton
What year is the boat? the 2900 changed somewhere...

What year is the boat? the 2900 changed somewhere around 2007 and it is totally different.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-13-2008, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,646
Posted By jimbenton
Welcome to the zoo

Welcome to the zoo friend, I have a 06' 2900SE,last year for that model. feel free to ask any questions.
~~jb
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-10-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,982
Posted By jimbenton
Depending on the load bringing down the trim tabs...

Depending on the load bringing down the trim tabs to half or 3/4 of the way may be benificial as well, retrimming after the plane for optimal cruising. ~~jb
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 09-28-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,016
Posted By jimbenton
Hi Marty, I have an 06 2900 and from what I have...

Hi Marty, I have an 06 2900 and from what I have learned the 2900 will porpose a little more than some other boats. The Deep V on these boats are 21 degrees, a lot of boats this size are 18,19...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-29-2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,086
Posted By jimbenton
Waterstock 3-day Weekend @ Tim's Rivershore in Dumfries

Waterstock 3-day Weekend

Tim's Rivershore water event September 1st thru 3rd. Live Bands will play:
Saturday (12-8)
Sunday (12-8)
Monday (12-6).

Bands will be located on a stage in the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 08-29-2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,132
Posted By jimbenton
The throttle is stiff on a lot of maxums, but its...

The throttle is stiff on a lot of maxums, but its better to have it stiff if you want it to stay in place after you set it....just a nickles worth.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-27-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,567
Posted By jimbenton
I decided to take Franco's advice on the Occoquan...

I decided to take Franco's advice on the Occoquan restaurant trip. It was a beautiful 80 degree evening and the wife and I decided to go for it. We had never been down this leg of the river and...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-25-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,108
Posted By jimbenton
I know how to post a url but how do you paste the...

I know how to post a url but how do you paste the pic already open.

can someone give laymen terms for doing it.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-25-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,567
Posted By jimbenton
That sounds like a nice place to go. Do you have...

That sounds like a nice place to go. Do you have to pay for the slip just to eat there?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-25-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,970
Posted By jimbenton
Our favorite dealership sent two technitians out...

Our favorite dealership sent two technitians out to my new boat to find out what the problem is with the starboard motor overheating. This is the third time they have sent people out to look at the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-25-2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,522
Posted By jimbenton
1. try running cooler plugs if possible 2....

1. try running cooler plugs if possible

2. correct motor tuning is essential

3. clean air filter/flame arrestor

4. do not attempt to turn off motor immediately after a full speed run
...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-25-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,108
Posted By jimbenton
Thats a sweet ride. How fast can she go?

Thats a sweet ride. How fast can she go?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-20-2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,970
Posted By jimbenton
I finally got our favorite dealer down to my...

I finally got our favorite dealer down to my boat. They cleaned the bilge,rewired the dvd,tv and stereo. Put new clamps on the air conditioner pump hose and replaced the city water inlet cap. They...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-18-2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,970
Posted By jimbenton
The dealer was closed on monday the 16th. I was...

The dealer was closed on monday the 16th. I was ready to let these yahoos have it. but I remember I had gotten a couple of email addresses from the salespeople so I wrote a two page email detailing...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-16-2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,970
Posted By jimbenton
Thanks for letting me vent......whew

What a weekend I dont even know where to begin. first off we took delivery of our brand new maxum 2900 on friday the 13th. I laughed at the date last week, but it reallly was a nightmare. We were...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-11-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,876
Posted By jimbenton
Racer2c did you have your hook installed or was...

Racer2c did you have your hook installed or was it on the boat when you
bought it? Do you have any pics?
thanks
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-10-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,350
Posted By jimbenton
Wind, rough choppy water and cuisers

Here is a decent article about the subject


Wind alone is very rarely a problem for even small powerboats, but waves can build very quickly when pushed by powerful winds. Once the seas begin to...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-06-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,350
Posted By jimbenton
Wind, Choppy water, and boats less than 35feet

I ve been boating only for a short period of time. I have'nt been caught
out in bad weather or water yet, but I know eventually it coming. I was in a little bit of chop one day nothing major but it...
Forum: Engines 07-05-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,261
Posted By jimbenton
Hey Madd Did you ever find your horse power...

Hey Madd
Did you ever find your horse power rating yet? I have a 5.0 liter motor
as well but mine is a MPI version its rated at 260 hp
hope that helped.
Forum: Electronics 07-05-2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,768
Posted By jimbenton
Hi Franco, I'm going to keep it at the...

Hi Franco,

I'm going to keep it at the marina in Woodbridge. I am thinking of trying to find a number for maxum to call and see if this radio can be upgraded by them. I just want to see if they...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-05-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,947
Posted By jimbenton
Welcome to the club buddy. Dont forget those...

Welcome to the club buddy. Dont forget those little items like your first aid kit, extra tools, spare parts, and maybe a hot pack for dead batteries.
Good luck with you new boat. Watch your WOT...
Forum: Electronics 07-04-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,768
Posted By jimbenton
I getting an 06 on the 13th of july. I was almost...

I getting an 06 on the 13th of july. I was almost sure this radio would play MP3's My jaw is still on the floor from finding out it doesnt. The boat manufacturers are supposed to be selling fun,...
Forum: The Dock Walk 07-04-2007, 03:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,977
Posted By jimbenton
sweeeeet

sweeeeet
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