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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 02-16-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,244
Posted By Dave R
I would use the timesert too. You can easily...

I would use the timesert too. You can easily adjust the depth of the hole to get the flange flush, but I don't think you need to over-think it. O-rings can seal all kinds of ways. In my experience,...
Forum: Boating 02-13-2021, 07:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By Dave R
There's no way they used fiber gears in the drive...

There's no way they used fiber gears in the drive train, those gears need to be as small and rugged as possible to handle the power without adding drag and steel is the only way to go. Yamaha used a...
Forum: Boating 12-24-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 19,192
Posted By Dave R
It's all relative. My current boat tops out at...

It's all relative. My current boat tops out at only 25 knots, but trim tabs still help smooth the ride at speed.
Forum: Boating 12-24-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 19,192
Posted By Dave R
Trim tabs should be standard equipment on any...

Trim tabs should be standard equipment on any planing-hull boat. I think you will love them. Don't be afraid to put them down (carefully) at speed. I was convinced for years that they were just for...
Forum: General Discussion 12-06-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,309
Posted By Dave R
I can assure you that the best possible bonus you...

I can assure you that the best possible bonus you could ever give someone that does construction for a living is cash.
Forum: Boating 11-22-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,224
Posted By Dave R
If the new 350 does not have catalyst exhaust,...

If the new 350 does not have catalyst exhaust, run Rotella T6 or Delvac 1 instead of Mobil 1 (assuming you want to stay with synthetic). Those oils contain a lot more zinc and phosphorous which are...
Forum: Boating 11-15-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,224
Posted By Dave R
I have decided to do major work to both my...

I have decided to do major work to both my engines (Caterpillar 3208TAs) this Winter. They are almost 29 years old and have almost 2000 hours. I'll be replacing head gaskets, rebuilding the injection...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 11-03-2020, 07:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,634
Posted By Dave R
I have a friend at our marina that gets the...

I have a friend at our marina that gets the RV/Marine anti-freeze in 55 gallon drums for his business. He orders a couple of extra drums for winterizing boats. He has a powerful electric pump powered...
Forum: Boating 10-29-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,992
Posted By Dave R
I think that will be a cool project. Would love...

I think that will be a cool project. Would love to see pics of the project progress.

The Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, NY could probably help you out with contacts for advice. It's a really cool...
Forum: Boating 10-25-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,939
Posted By Dave R
I was under the impression Tohatsu makes the...

I was under the impression Tohatsu makes the smaller Mercury outboards and Mercury makes the bigger ones.
Forum: Boating 10-17-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,224
Posted By Dave R
We did 160 hours, but none of it was on the lake....

We did 160 hours, but none of it was on the lake. Does it count?
Forum: Boating 10-14-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,188
Posted By Dave R
Take advantage of all those days you can get, in...

Take advantage of all those days you can get, in no time those kids will be grown up and doing their own things. Our favorite family vacations were on the lake, but those days are long gone now......
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 10-12-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By Dave R
My guess, like others, is also fuel delivery,...

My guess, like others, is also fuel delivery, might be an issue in the fuel pickup in the tank. If you can rig a 6 gallon tank as a fuel supply and test it, you'll know if the problem is in the...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 10-10-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By Dave R
Is the engine fuel injected or carbureted?

Is the engine fuel injected or carbureted?
Forum: General Discussion 10-03-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,355
Posted By Dave R
It's not a lake, but 1000 Islands is very similar...

It's not a lake, but 1000 Islands is very similar to Winnipesaukee in atmosphere, water temperature, water clarity and beauty, but it's 5 times bigger and directly connected to the Great Lakes and...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 09-28-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,634
Posted By Dave R
It's normal for it to freeze, the difference...

It's normal for it to freeze, the difference between RV/Marine "anti-freeze" and water is that the "anti-freeze" does not expand when it freezes, thus it does not do any damage.
Forum: Boating 09-21-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,578
Posted By Dave R
This is what it should look like. Might not be as...

This is what it should look like. Might not be as tough to fix the keel as I thought.
Forum: Boating 09-20-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,578
Posted By Dave R
Looks like the entire keel was torn off.

Looks like the entire keel was torn off.
Forum: Boating 09-18-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,653
Posted By Dave R
I have been doing the same with my drone, but I...

I have been doing the same with my drone, but I just have to wait for low tide.
Forum: Boating 09-10-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,314
Posted By Dave R
I have done trips like that countless times....

I have done trips like that countless times. Always fun and beautiful. I hope you went to the LI bridge via Pistol Island, that's a neat spot to travel through.
Forum: Boating 09-03-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,842
Posted By Dave R
Interesting that they used a regular prop and...

Interesting that they used a regular prop and just mounted it with a really high X dimension. was expecting something more exotic. That thing must be horrendous at low speeds, especially while...
Forum: Boating 08-29-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,979
Posted By Dave R
We often idle forward for a good distance with...

We often idle forward for a good distance with the anchor dangling to clean mud off the anchor and chain. Other boater have often yelled "your anchor is still out!" when we do this.
Forum: Boating 08-27-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,979
Posted By Dave R
I recently needed to anchor for 4 days in 70 feet...

I recently needed to anchor for 4 days in 70 feet of water and wanted to be ready for bad weather, so I added 300 feet of 8-plait rope to my 200 foot 5/16" chain anchor rode. That 8-plait rope is...
Forum: Boating 08-24-2020, 06:17 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 19,192
Posted By Dave R
If you are considering boats of that style, be...

If you are considering boats of that style, be sure to check out Parker and Steiger too. There are a few of those in my marina and they seem to be well made though a bit more power hungry than...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 08-18-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,538
Posted By Dave R
If you want a foolproof option, buy and install...

If you want a foolproof option, buy and install an automatic charging relay when you add the second battery. I have a Blue Seas ACR on my boat and it's a high quality piece of gear. Blue Seas makes a...
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