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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-14-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,904
Posted By Franks292

Working slob over here too. I'm a union diesel...

Working slob over here too. I'm a union diesel mechanic by day and boat, trailer and classic car repair by night. I currently live in the suburbs of Chicago. I keep my boat slipped in Hammond Indiana...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-08-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,447
Posted By Tiki Joe

guy asks for opinion then ignores what 100% tell...

guy asks for opinion then ignores what 100% tell him....then why ask at all???
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-08-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,447
Posted By ICDEDPPL

Pfizer is moving boosters and vaccines to the...

Pfizer is moving boosters and vaccines to the sheep like it`s going out of business and those work about as well as a heater during a power outage.
Forum: Members On-line Video Section!!
10-11-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 935
Posted By larslindroth

Best of luck with your move, Drew. It's a good...

Best of luck with your move, Drew. It's a good time of the year to be heading south. Once you get settled in start a thread in the General Discussion section sharing your experiences....
Forum: Members On-line Video Section!!
10-10-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 935
Posted By larslindroth

Thanks for sharing the images from your trip,...

Thanks for sharing the images from your trip, Drew. I now subscribed to your channel and read several of your articles published in boating magazines. It's nice to see the younger generation being...
Forum: General Q & A
09-30-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,370
Posted By mcollinstn

Direct Injection doesn't "CARBON UP THE INTAKE...

Direct Injection doesn't "CARBON UP THE INTAKE VALVES".
Recirculating oil vapor from the PCV system into the intake and into the combustion chambers is what "CARBONS THE INTAKE VALVES".
...
Forum: Southeast US
09-26-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 538
Posted By outta control

Very nice. I love boating in the Keys.

Very nice. I love boating in the Keys.
Forum: General Q & A
08-29-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,370
Posted By Brad Christy

Drewm3i, I am running ~76MPH in a 4800lb...

Drewm3i,

I am running ~76MPH in a 4800lb boat without external steering. The boat has no poltergeists. I agree with you on the lack of need for hydraulics.

As for your engine, I'd definitely...
Forum: General Q & A
08-27-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,370
Posted By Xcomunic8d

I did this. Took a 5.3 tore to block and rebuilt....

I did this. Took a 5.3 tore to block and rebuilt. If you’re mechanical pretty easy. Most expensive is exhaust. Watch out for reversion on cam selection. My exhaust said no more than 224 on cam.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-26-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,198
Posted By tgorbett

Awesome suggestions. I will take some...

Awesome suggestions. I will take some measurements of my current anchor and see if I can fit a holder inside the anchor locker.

Thanks all.
Forum: General Q & A
08-25-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,370
Posted By bajaman

That boat is likely going to need north of 420 hp...

That boat is likely going to need north of 420 hp to hit your 60 mph goal. A boating buddy of mine has a 27' Mariah with a 502 in it, Bravo 3...not sure of prop set or gear ratio... and he JUST...
Forum: General Q & A
08-25-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,370
Posted By BillK

Exactly what I was thinking. Put a nicely built...

Exactly what I was thinking. Put a nicely built 502 in it and probably meet your goals.
Forum: General Q & A
08-25-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,370
Posted By Tartilla

That's rough losing family focus points like...

That's rough losing family focus points like boats to fires. A good reliable boat is a member of the family.

Good point on the exhaust.

I still cannot fathom how much of a 180° I've done for...
Forum: General Q & A
08-25-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,370
Posted By techman

Then don't complicate things. That 454 has...

Then don't complicate things. That 454 has plenty of upgrade options that you could wrench yourself. A new mil transplant is far from plug an play. Everything from a new fuel system, wiring,...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-25-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By outta control

Thanks for the tip. Cable measured in spec. It...

Thanks for the tip. Cable measured in spec. It was slow to kick into reverse went into but took 1-2 count before really kicked in. I went a little long on gear lube change. Let it drain good...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-25-2023, 05:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,391
Posted By PODUNK RACING

Thank you and yes

Thank you and yes
Forum: General Q & A
08-25-2023, 03:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,370
Posted By hogie roll

the load in a boat application is probably high...

the load in a boat application is probably high enough for that to never be an issue
Forum: General Q & A
08-25-2023, 03:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,370
Posted By Tartilla

The direct injection system as far as I...

The direct injection system as far as I know...has the issue of the back of intake valves getting carboned up from not having fuel wash and clean etc...as well as egr.

Many LS options for marine,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-23-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,486
Posted By DRAG

I fish a lot so I have other boats for that. I do...

I fish a lot so I have other boats for that. I do use them to sneak into waters with friends where I’d rather not take my formula. I highly recommend multiple boats lol
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-23-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,486
Posted By Hoodoo 2.0

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Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-23-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,486
Posted By tmmii

2? I hope to get back down to two by the end of...

2? I hope to get back down to two by the end of the year!

A rational person would stop buying boats when drinking.

Im hoping to be down to two sport boats but am kicking around the idea of a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-16-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By Sonic30ss

Paint it white or black, double the price and its...

Paint it white or black, double the price and its magically a marine part.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-16-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By cheech

I sure missed the sarcasm. :lolhit: You...

I sure missed the sarcasm. :lolhit:

You never know, there are some on here that are "Marine" only part goons at times.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-16-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By Sonic30ss

Yeah it was a joke! I figured someone would...

Yeah it was a joke! I figured someone would overreact.....nothing more than one friend busting on another.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-08-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,904
Posted By LakeHuronPower

I don't think it's dead, you just have to lower...

I don't think it's dead, you just have to lower your expectations. If you have something with less than 550 hp and can be trailered and kept in your backyard it's pretty affordable, no marina costs...
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