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Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-12-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By msm

That's good news, Matt, because Stuart Halley is...

That's good news, Matt, because Stuart Halley is a good guy! He hired me and I worked for him from 1996 to 1997 in Fond du Lac. That's when Mercury was getting ready to release their first Direct...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-15-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,289
Posted By msm

The block is proprietary Merc.

The block is proprietary Merc.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-04-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,199
Posted By msm

In the first picture it sure looks like the blade...

In the first picture it sure looks like the blade to the right has a crack on the trailing edge. From the looks of the slung blade, the crack initiated on the trailing edge and propagated forward...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-17-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 989
Posted By msm

There is no way to build the alpha to handle the...

There is no way to build the alpha to handle the horsepower. Prior to the bravo drive there was the TRS drive and the Super Speed Master (SSM) drives to handle the big power.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-02-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,676
Posted By msm

Hydrofoils have been around for a hundred years...

Hydrofoils have been around for a hundred years and have never caught on with pleasure boaters. In my opinion, they are just too complex and problematic for the typical boater.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-25-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,759
Posted By msm

Post of the century right there.

Post of the century right there.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-09-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,610
Posted By msm

Can't wait to hear more about this.

Can't wait to hear more about this.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-02-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,563
Posted By msm

I Don't Think You'll Have Any Problems

I've got a 1998 Promax 200ss and have used the 10% ethanol gas since day one without any problems.

Motor has close to 300 hours on it and runs like new.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-02-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,029
Posted By msm

Museum Info

Opens tomorrow

http://www.mercurymarine.com/75years/museum/
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-11-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,247
Posted By msm

Lots of Ideas Here Nick

Click around this website for some ideas.

https://www.summersetmarine.com/

What lake are you on?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-05-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,692
Posted By msm

Looks like a lot of up close action. Love...

Looks like a lot of up close action.

Love the variety of boats too.

Thanks Pete!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-05-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,600
Posted By msm

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/liberator_...

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/liberator_30_super_plush-o38922-en.html

This might fit the bill and it's offered by a quality guy.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-26-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,544
Posted By msm

Lightbulb Proper Power Loading Tip

If you trim up the drive a bit before power loading you will be directing the prop wash up and away from the ramp and wont wash out the bottom. Trimming out also will help lift the bow making it...
Forum: Prop Talk
04-10-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,974
Posted By msm

Got It

Thanks for clearing that up, Brett.
Forum: Prop Talk
04-10-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,974
Posted By msm

Question I Don't Get It

How can you lift the bow without pushing down on the stern?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-15-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,866
Posted By msm

Thank You Mr. Trulio

Matt, you did a fine job of interviewing the Mercedes engineer. You asked the right questions, he gave direct answers, and you relayed the information to us in a timely and concise manner. Bravo!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-02-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
Posted By msm

No Problems Here

I've got an Xantrex PROwatt SW 2000 that I bought new for under $400 a couple years ago. It's a well made unit and has not given me any problems. It comes with a detailed owner's manual so you can...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-18-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Posted By msm

Visit an Evinrude Dealer

The white plastic washers that Evinrude uses last forever and are the same size as the crummy fiber washers Merc uses.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-09-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,424
Posted By msm

Ignition Protected?

Guys,

By locating the LEDs in the engine compartment, where gas fumes may be present, I would think they would need to be Underwriters Laboratory certified as Ignition Protected, just like any...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-10-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 64,589
Posted By msm

More On Direct Fuel Injection

Michael,

It is my understanding that the cooling effect of the gas being directly injected into the combustion chamber allows for higher compression ratios and thus improved efficiency and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-09-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,744
Posted By msm

Good Question, Kurt

You might have better luck posting this question in the prop talk forum.

Someone like bblades would likely see it and respond.

I'm guessing the cleaver style props, with their thick...
Forum: General Q & A
02-02-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 880
Posted By msm

Brucato?

These guys have a good reputation for servicing fuel injectors on outboards, but they may do inboards too...worth the call in my opinion.

http://www.brucatosvs.com/fuel_injector.html
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-02-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,226
Posted By msm

Road Salt Is The Difference

Don't be so hard on yourself. The people from Wisconsin actually aren't used to driving in super slippery conditions because we use a ton of salt on the roads up here, and from what I've heard, you...
Forum: General Q & A
09-30-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,799
Posted By msm

Look into a Shorestation

Shorestations are very popular, not too expensive and work well in the water depths you mentioned.

http://www.shorestation.com/
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-24-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 28,298
Posted By msm

Mechanics of Materials 101

In the case above, the strength is govered by a mechanics of materials formula that says the strength increases with the cube of the thickness. So, by doubling the core thickness, you will have 8...
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