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Forum: General Boating Discussion
Today, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 674
Posted By Swamplizard

bring less beer ;-)

bring less beer ;-)
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-09-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,601
Posted By Swamplizard

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Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-09-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By Swamplizard

Quick SwampLizard Thanks

Quick thanks to everyone who has helped me with advice over the years!

I repowered Swampy (for the 3rd time in 18 years) with pre-owned low hour Merc 496HOs, new transmissions, and it has been a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-06-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By Swamplizard

looks like a baby Smith - had a Smith 42 go by...

looks like a baby Smith - had a Smith 42 go by the house last week. Cool boat with diesels and surface drives
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-05-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,457
Posted By Swamplizard

Did the screw driver thing .... so issue does not...

Did the screw driver thing .... so issue does not seem to be the drive shaft or u-joints, trans or arnesons ... thank the boat gods! One prop hit the other hard enough to tear a 1 inch crack in the...
Forum: General Q & A
12-08-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By Swamplizard

Got it working - was a combo of bad switch,...

Got it working - was a combo of bad switch, corroded connector, and dirt ground wire to STBD motor. Thanks All!
Forum: Naples Image
09-29-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 426
Views: 276,180
Posted By Swamplizard

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The SwampLizard getting repowered this summer - once she is cleaned up,...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
09-26-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 175,554
Posted By Swamplizard

Amazing work! cant wait to see that thing on the...

Amazing work! cant wait to see that thing on the water and cruising around.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-03-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,601
Posted By Swamplizard

To be honest she looks like hell right now - been...

To be honest she looks like hell right now - been a rough road last few years but on the upswing for sure. Will post some when it stops raining.

Next projects - repaint interior cockpit after...
Forum: Cigarette
08-03-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 550
Posted By Swamplizard

They always seem to be Double D or better when I...

They always seem to be Double D or better when I see em go by on the ICWW

;-)
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-31-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,601
Posted By Swamplizard

Found that some downturn PVC pipe cuts noise in...

Found that some downturn PVC pipe cuts noise in half at idle and up to about 1200 rpm ... good for slow cruising down ICWW.
And ... we ran her up on plane last night for a few miles .... water temps...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-25-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,601
Posted By Swamplizard

vroom - she is alive but LOUD! Added in-line...

vroom - she is alive but LOUD! Added in-line mufflers but still obnoxious for a cruiser. Going to fab up some down tubes to try out.....then on to cosmetics and some some soft spots in the cockpit.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-03-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,601
Posted By Swamplizard

Well she is running, got home and everything...

Well she is running, got home and everything under water has been completed but some engine room work is still needed. The trim motors for the arneson drives and trim tabs got wet so I will need to...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-23-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,601
Posted By Swamplizard

So motor #2 is in the boat. With work...

So motor #2 is in the boat. With work interruptions (she sat for week without work as I was out of town on business) and forklift guys who don work on Mondays, Friday or after 3 if it rains (which is...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-08-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,601
Posted By Swamplizard

Boating on budget - no such thing anymore

I am a working slob - not some trust fund kid - and have always tried to keep boating in my life by doing things myself. I am not a mechanic or electrician by trade but for the last 30 years I have...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-24-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 246
Posted By Swamplizard

Bob O @ Thunderboat Kudos!

Just wanted to put a shout out to Bob at Thunderboat - great guy to work with and he really put in a huge effort for me this past weekend to get the 496s ready to go for SwampLizard. Good people and...
Forum: Saber
04-24-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,468
Posted By Swamplizard

repowering the SwampLizard 42 with a pair of...

repowering the SwampLizard 42 with a pair of running 496s and new gears ( ZF63A) soon.

It has been super challenging finding ANY marina that will let me DIY anything let alone "allow" me to haul...
Forum: General Q & A
03-07-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,634
Posted By Swamplizard

Thanks RSCHAP1 - I'm sure it will be an adventure...

Thanks RSCHAP1 - I'm sure it will be an adventure (always is) though this time I think I can afford to do some things right.
Forum: General Q & A
03-04-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,634
Posted By Swamplizard

Finally got a chance to pull the blowers, carbs,...

Finally got a chance to pull the blowers, carbs, and intakes to sell them. Starboard motor bent one and broke another pushrod - carnage! Valves must be stuck solid with rust. Port side looks good...
Forum: Sutphen
03-01-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,174
Posted By Swamplizard

Love the vertical heat exchangers!

Love the vertical heat exchangers!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-21-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,634
Posted By Swamplizard

what does she weigh?

what does she weigh?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-20-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,634
Posted By Swamplizard

LOL or you could use TWO tank diesels! Be lucky...

LOL or you could use TWO tank diesels! Be lucky to get to 8knots with that bad boy but man it would be a fun liveaboard!!!!Key West Baby!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-20-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,858
Posted By Swamplizard

thanks for the link!

thanks for the link!
Forum: General Q & A
01-31-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,634
Posted By Swamplizard

Thanks Bro - timing is everything and she always...

Thanks Bro - timing is everything and she always seemed to break when funds were low (college tuitions, layoffs, you know the drill). Will try to do it right this time as semi retirement coming and I...
Forum: General Q & A
01-27-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,634
Posted By Swamplizard

Looong story Hoagie - bought hull as project...

Looong story Hoagie - bought hull as project (harley superstar 42) , installed 502s built by a junkie in S FL (dont ask), lasted 20 hours, then 30 after rebuilds, then threw rod again. Sold em. When...
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