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Forum: Prop Talk
08-10-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,178
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

I've seen props looking far worse than that get...

I've seen props looking far worse than that get repaired and last a lifetime!
Easy repair for the pros IMO.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-31-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,990
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

To keep inside of cover clean, when removing from...

To keep inside of cover clean, when removing from boat pull entire cover off from back to front. Don't roll off. Just drag the whole thing from back up to the nose so it's basically doubled up. You...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-31-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,990
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

On much smaller scale yes. Over here all the 18 -...

On much smaller scale yes. Over here all the 18 - 21ft ski race boats have them. Made from marine grade water proof (more or less has a waxy film on inside) canvas and a soft underlay. The...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-20-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Chroming previously annodized parts.?

Just wondering if anyone has ever done this? I love the look of chrome, i also know chroming aluminium is more involved than steel. Does the annodizing need to be stripped from the parts first?
Im...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-08-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,260
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

The reason its done that way is to prevent a...

The reason its done that way is to prevent a situation (wherever possible) where you may be near the rocky coast or on a dangerous bar crossing or something like that and your say oil pressure sensor...
Forum: General Q & A
05-26-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Dont they all ground back to battery negative.?

Dont they all ground back to battery negative.?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-06-2015, 02:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,818
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

I have several close friends with them and they...

I have several close friends with them and they are no better or worse for reliability to an optimax. Worst I seen was one of them stopped, they got it started and back to shore at idle. Once there...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-05-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,524
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Yea, a rounded or full v is very tricky! What...

Yea, a rounded or full v is very tricky! What does the U17 have??
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-05-2015, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,524
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Do you make the appropriate steering corrections...

Do you make the appropriate steering corrections to drive it out of the chine walk?
Nearly every small boat with reasonable power will want to get up and ride on the small pad at back of boat (some...
Forum: Prop Talk
04-01-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,815
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Can a set of #6 props be made using bravo style...

Can a set of #6 props be made using bravo style process to reduce cost for those running 600-800hp set ups?
Forum: Prop Talk
03-31-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,815
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

What makes #6 props so expensive?

Been wondering........
Besides the obvious fact that most #6 drives or equivilants run more hp and need stronger props, why the massive difference in prices going from bravo to #6 props? Are...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-17-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,761
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

I'm not 100% convinced that would work in real...

I'm not 100% convinced that would work in real life!?
Your assuming a 1" drop in pitch could gain 500rpm and improve slip by 2%. Even with a little prop massaging I reckon it's a real big stretch...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-12-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,495
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Any details on the sportsmaster lower? Is it same...

Any details on the sportsmaster lower? Is it same diameter case as 3.0 merc sportsmasters?
Forum: General Q & A
02-05-2015, 05:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Good info Haxby. It all makes sense on paper.

Good info Haxby. It all makes sense on paper.
Forum: General Q & A
02-04-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Not really sure? Just enough to make 750hp....

Not really sure? Just enough to make 750hp. 8-12psi?
As you mentioned, assuming all internals selected for the task. Guess I just want to know if it's comparable to a NA big block or if you'd be...
Forum: General Q & A
02-04-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Ls..... Engine tear down intervals?

Getting more interested in the whole low boost ls engine idea for around 750hp.

What would be safe tear down intervals?
Directly comparing to same hp in a NA big block. With equal quality...
Forum: General Q & A
01-31-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,710
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Whats the rebuild intervals on something like...

Whats the rebuild intervals on something like that Haxby? Also what would they entail? 300hrs=Top end?
You see a lot of marine engine manufacturers steer away from Aluminium blocks. Is there a...
Forum: General Q & A
01-30-2015, 07:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,710
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Thanks for sharing that Haxby. very simple and...

Thanks for sharing that Haxby. very simple and effective motor there!
That's pretty much what I've been thinking, a simple donor motor, upgrade a few internals and add a little boost! I think that's...
Forum: General Q & A
01-29-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,710
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

700 - 750 Hp: Boosted LS vs NA Big Block?

Ok, to be specific as i understand it may sway opinion depending on the application. This is for a smaller 21-25' deep v. Rough water and calm water boat. Towing skiers also

So, whats everyones...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
01-22-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,263
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

I'm curious, and this is probably a question for...

I'm curious, and this is probably a question for Rik here.
I completely understand the benefits of an arneson vs conventional drive in cat and step bottom v applications. If I had enough money to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-16-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,501
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

No extension boxes. All of them pretty much run...

No extension boxes. All of them pretty much run #6 drives. Used to run #5's but they had a high failure rate. #6's have a lot of built in extension compared to a 5 so was certainly no need. It was...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-15-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,501
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Bullet is only one manufacturer over here on the...

Bullet is only one manufacturer over here on the I/O ski race market and by no means the biggest seller!
FYI the only reason they dont run longer is rules limit them to 21' from nose to back of...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-04-2015, 04:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,700
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

Just a guess here, but id imagine the 400 is just...

Just a guess here, but id imagine the 400 is just a wound up version of the current 350. So easy to do with the supercharger in the mix....... just add boost!
For this reason id expect the weight to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-03-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,700
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

An Australian dealer also released the same info...

An Australian dealer also released the same info and picture as well.
Very interested (depending on pricing). Will be interesting to see if the 350 becomes a "fishing " motor with longer warranty?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-28-2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,113
Posted By Kurt Hamilton

I'm yet to own one yet (that's adjustable,...

I'm yet to own one yet (that's adjustable, whether manually or electric/hydraulic) that I haven't smashed!
Depends what your doing with them. If you run offshore but just cruise, they can last. Race...
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