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Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-20-2015, 04:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,126
Posted By Smoking Joe

Here in New Zealand, my engine of choice is...

Here in New Zealand, my engine of choice is Yanmar. The last big refit I was involved in we removed two Volvo sterndrives and fitted one 440 Yanmar. Awesome improvement in performance, fuel...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-23-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 33,410
Posted By Smoking Joe

Omni, like the way your Progression runs, great...

Omni, like the way your Progression runs, great looking rig. To get that boat to run well in the rough with the current setup you would need to run a water ballast tank. That would allow you to take...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-23-2014, 03:13 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,914
Posted By Smoking Joe

I thought the dude on the helm was way too casual...

I thought the dude on the helm was way too casual given the speed and the wakes they encountered.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-15-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 36,061
Posted By Smoking Joe

Hey Coobah, any updates mate???? Still wanting to...

Hey Coobah, any updates mate???? Still wanting to know that you got to 80mph.........:D
Forum: Beware and Stolen
10-08-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 41,254
Posted By Smoking Joe

I agree. I use Paypal and it has saved me once....

I agree. I use Paypal and it has saved me once. Single most important thing, ITEM MUST BE AS DESCRIBED when you list or describe item END OF STORY. In my dispute I found Paypal's resolution system to...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
09-22-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 36,061
Posted By Smoking Joe

I am not familiar with large 4 stroke outboards....

I am not familiar with large 4 stroke outboards. What rpm do you need to see at wide open throttle? What is you prop shaft height in comparison with the bottom of your V (bottom of hull) and how much...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
09-12-2014, 02:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 36,061
Posted By Smoking Joe

Good call on the 25 inch shaft length, I went the...

Good call on the 25 inch shaft length, I went the same way with my Nova. Your boat looks amazing, I am not a fan of flames in the paint job but yours looks amazing. I would like to see some more...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-28-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,377
Posted By Smoking Joe

It is called "revenue gathering". Make new laws,...

It is called "revenue gathering". Make new laws, don't tell anyone so when "caught" you can be fined. Your law enforcement must be taking lessons from ours!!! :(
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-14-2014, 05:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,471
Posted By Smoking Joe

Am I saying it is impossible to seal timber with...

Am I saying it is impossible to seal timber with Vinylester? No I am not. It doesn't matter what product you are using, if you don't take due care and attention with the application of the product of...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-12-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,471
Posted By Smoking Joe

The reason they are not delaminating is because...

The reason they are not delaminating is because they encapsulate the wood which reduces that risk. As a test take two pieces of ply and glass up just one side of the ply one with Poly and the other...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-12-2014, 04:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,471
Posted By Smoking Joe

As a boat builder I was always taught that when...

As a boat builder I was always taught that when using timber/ply use epoxy as Polyester/Vinylester doesn't stick to wood or to epoxy. However epoxy does stick well to both Polyester and Vinylester....
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-11-2014, 05:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,471
Posted By Smoking Joe

Nice fit, good work. You plan on using Epoxy or...

Nice fit, good work. You plan on using Epoxy or Vinylester?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-02-2014, 02:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,510
Posted By Smoking Joe

Welcome to OSO. Such low hours and the condition...

Welcome to OSO. Such low hours and the condition to match, I'd call that a find....... a very pretty boat. The 24ft boat is a good size boat to own, you can do most things with it, from stopping over...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-01-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,436
Posted By Smoking Joe

If you are looking for speed I would move both...

If you are looking for speed I would move both engines aft. Given you are losing the transmission weight from both engines I think that is another reason to move both aft.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-01-2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,395
Posted By Smoking Joe

Wow, fantastic video. Thanks.

Wow, fantastic video. Thanks.
Forum: Classic Offshore
07-30-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,975
Posted By Smoking Joe

If it is anything like as good as the photo's...

If it is anything like as good as the photo's would indicate..........you could park it in my boat shed.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-24-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,562
Posted By Smoking Joe

So if other variables were to change, like more...

So if other variables were to change, like more hp, a reduction in weight, conversion from inboard to outboard, do you think the formula is still relevant???
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
07-21-2014, 04:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By Smoking Joe

We are soon to build a new screen for a Wellcraft...

We are soon to build a new screen for a Wellcraft Nova. We plan to build it out of Yellow Cedar, sealed with lots of Evadure Epoxy timber sealer. It will then be painted. You could also build it out...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-20-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,340
Posted By Smoking Joe

Surely you have got to be kidding............

Surely you have got to be kidding............
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-18-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,562
Posted By Smoking Joe

For me it would be interesting to compare your...

For me it would be interesting to compare your Avanti 22 and outboard with the same hull and inboard. Could you post some more information on your outboard powered Avanti?

Thanks, SJ.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-16-2014, 05:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,200
Posted By Smoking Joe

Ratman, I have been trialling an ultra sonic...

Ratman, I have been trialling an ultra sonic system for anti fouling for some 4 months now on my 45ft Sport Fisher and I must say that I am impressed. I have 4 year old anti foul paint which was...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
07-11-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 26,182
Posted By Smoking Joe

Very nice work. Only those who have done a...

Very nice work. Only those who have done a restoration like this can truly appreciate the man hours and financial input that a result such as this has really cost. A labour of love, doing something...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-08-2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,969
Posted By Smoking Joe

Pbekemeyer, you are obviously a top skipper. You...

Pbekemeyer, you are obviously a top skipper. You are doing it ALL right and have a great attitude to boating and your fellow boaters. A classic mid 80's Wellcraft, I had better add great taste...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-29-2014, 05:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 36,061
Posted By Smoking Joe

Wow, seriously cool.:cool: My friend, I post my...

Wow, seriously cool.:cool: My friend, I post my work to share ideas and help where possible. I will be particularly interested in your engine setup, I think you will be some way ahead of me for...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-19-2014, 03:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,255
Posted By Smoking Joe

Amsoil recommend you use their filters with their...

Amsoil recommend you use their filters with their oil. I have used their oil and filters for years, no problems and great engine life. Glad you got your problem sorted.
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