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Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
04-01-2024, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 407
Posted By CDShack

So is this Polly Ester?

So is this Polly Ester?
Forum: Scarab
07-31-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,631
Posted By CDShack

I am in the middle of that same type of...

I am in the middle of that same type of restoration. Sad thing about Scarabs is they don't hold the value of a Cigarette or Donzi, so if you restore it to "original" it won't be worth what you...
Forum: Scarab
05-25-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1,589
Views: 700,018
Posted By CDShack

"Dead Ringer" means it is exactly or looks...

"Dead Ringer" means it is exactly or looks exactly like someone or something else. Heath's boat is a 'dead ringer' for the Miami Vice (tv show) boat.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
05-09-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Posted By CDShack

Didn't see the original question: I love my...

Didn't see the original question: I love my Kaamas!!! Now having said that, they are unique and have their own idiosyncrasies.

Coming out of the hole, drives down, tabs down, 4000 rpm and wait!...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,147
Posted By CDShack

Generally yes, very simple design, not too many...

Generally yes, very simple design, not too many moving parts, most seals, ujoints, and bearings are common, and easy to get at any bearing house. I usually tear mine apart every 2-3 years to...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
05-08-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Posted By CDShack

Do 10 posts and then you can post pictures. ...

Do 10 posts and then you can post pictures. Looks like you only need 7 more! I'm a Kaama guy, would love to see it!
Forum: General Q & A
12-12-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,906
Posted By CDShack

Liberty once lost is lost forever. When the...

Liberty once lost is lost forever. When the People once surrender their share in the Legislature, and their Right of defending the Limitations upon the Government, and of resisting every Encroachment...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-13-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 802,153
Posted By CDShack

I have a clean one owner here! ...

I have a clean one owner here!
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/d/allen-pt-boat/7533514963.html

Professionally built and price is FIRM
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-03-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3,948
Views: 1,011,308
Posted By CDShack

Likely one straight guy on there.....he took the...

Likely one straight guy on there.....he took the picture! (could be a chick, but...) LOL!
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
08-02-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,396
Posted By CDShack

I've done a bunch of transoms, but nothing in the...

I've done a bunch of transoms, but nothing in the cabin. Most I've seen that have a major cabin redo pull the deck.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-28-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,537
Posted By CDShack

I almost lost my Kaama Scarab similar to that. I...

I almost lost my Kaama Scarab similar to that. I was making a wide turn and heard a "pow" and vibration. For some reason, the gimble bolts sheared off the starboard side and the whole drive was...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-19-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,421
Posted By CDShack

I was running down the lake and in my Scarab...

I was running down the lake and in my Scarab about 45-50mph and a kid (>13) came up on my starboard side acting like he wanted to race. I waved him off 3 or 4 times. He accelerated hard and about...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-28-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 802,153
Posted By CDShack

Does the $11,000 include the BBQ/Cooking floating...

Does the $11,000 include the BBQ/Cooking floating platform tied up on the side?

(I bet someone could get the marina and the harbor mates to chip in $ to get that eyesore out of their...
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-23-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,648
Posted By CDShack

Isn't John Conner somehow associated with Kaama...

Isn't John Conner somehow associated with Kaama Marine in Fort Lauderdale? I thought at one time he had all the rights to Kaama's name and designs and there was talk of him building Kaama Drives...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-22-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 802,153
Posted By CDShack

Rare Scarab? Wonder if "Cigarette" on the side...

Rare Scarab? Wonder if "Cigarette" on the side contributes to that?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-14-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,138
Posted By CDShack

Any pictures of the inside anywhere?

Any pictures of the inside anywhere?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-14-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,253
Posted By CDShack

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner. HAS to be the gel...

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner. HAS to be the gel version. I spread it on anything stainless, drink 1/2 to 1 beer, hose it off. No rubbing, no scrubbing.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-09-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,879
Posted By CDShack

Last time gas was crazy high I was at the gas...

Last time gas was crazy high I was at the gas station dropping in about 50 gallons of fuel to run around a bit. Guy walked up and asked, "How do you put $4 a gallon gas in that thing?" Deadpan...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
02-18-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,987
Posted By CDShack

"Stock 300hp - 57mph 385PT stock + headers -...

"Stock 300hp - 57mph
385PT stock + headers - 350hp (said 370 w/headers) 62mph
Whipple added 5lbs boost and XR drive - HP unknown but speculate 470 - 70-71mph
Now - 561hp (@5300) - 75mph with my...
Forum: General Q & A
02-18-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 25,833
Posted By CDShack

You have plenty of room to work on yours. Mine...

You have plenty of room to work on yours. Mine is really close to the bulkhead, but they have a nifty little tool that slides in between the impeller blades and hooks to the back to pull the...
Forum: Scarab
02-02-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By CDShack

I wanted to update you, even though the chances...

I wanted to update you, even though the chances this will assist anyone is rare! :) The wooden footrest is held to the floor with 3" long screws that are under the teak plugs, but ONLY ON THE LOWER...
Forum: Scarab
01-21-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By CDShack

Wooden footrest removal- 1985 Scarab II

Hopefully, someone in this group knows how to get these out. They are very nice, and I'd like to keep them in some form for its current restoration, but I can't see how to get them out. Knowing...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-21-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,206
Posted By CDShack

Cracks in Gelcoat are most often superficial, ...

Cracks in Gelcoat are most often superficial, particularly the ones where the gelcoat 'rises' at the crack, indicating it is a gelcoat age issue. Don't get me wrong, if you have a myriad of cracks...
Forum: General Q & A
12-13-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,191
Posted By CDShack

Just looking for generalities here.....what is a...

Just looking for generalities here.....what is a 'safe' yet efficient target AFR number under boost (say 8-10psi)?
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-07-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,005
Posted By CDShack

I have a sure-fire rule to make sure my...

I have a sure-fire rule to make sure my renovations stay on budget, whether it's a commercial building or a bicycle. Spend a good deal of time and figure the cost (to the penny) of everything you...
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