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Forum: General Q & A
08-27-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,826
Posted By BADS335

Manufacturers test shows 72-74 same with...

Manufacturers test shows 72-74 same with magazines with this engine. So 66 is way off.
Forum: General Q & A
08-27-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,826
Posted By BADS335

Another update. So recently something got lodged...

Another update. So recently something got lodged in the prop and I blew the coupler. While at the shop the tech noticed my prop shaft was bent. I do not know how I never noticed. It runs out pretty...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-27-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,678
Posted By BADS335

I decided to make a bracket. It is basically...

I decided to make a bracket. It is basically sheet metal that is shaped like a "U" and wraps around the bottom of each side of the wood and put nuts on mounting nuts that sandwich the board. There is...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-22-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,678
Posted By BADS335

found out it is not rotted. Just broke the...

found out it is not rotted. Just broke the mounting nuts. So I guess I can just drill and epoxy and re-drill with new nuts.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-21-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,678
Posted By BADS335

I was thinking maybe a plate on the board that I...

I was thinking maybe a plate on the board that I can bolt the hinge to and the plate would screw into the board where the wood is fine. Which would just buy time.
Forum: General Q & A
08-21-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,826
Posted By BADS335

Update. I put on a 23 Rev 4 and mid range is...

Update. I put on a 23 Rev 4 and mid range is nice. Plane time is nice too. Both seem to have improved but mainly when running heavy. The 25 rev 4 was such an improvement over the Mirage 25 but going...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-21-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,678
Posted By BADS335

I think that whole corner part of the board is...

I think that whole corner part of the board is rotted.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-21-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,678
Posted By BADS335

Engine Hatch Hinge Mounting Holes Stripped! HELP!

Ok so I pulled my hatch (engine sun deck) to have the motor pulled to replace my coupler. When removing the deck one side of the hinge would not come apart. After some finagling, it finally came off...
Forum: General Q & A
02-10-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,826
Posted By BADS335

Ok. Update. I went to Green Lake, WI this summer...

Ok. Update. I went to Green Lake, WI this summer and was able to run on a nice 68ish degree morning with all gear off the boat and about 1/4 tank (15-20ish gal) and a glass lake. I ran with the phone...
Forum: General Q & A
06-20-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By BADS335

It sat on the bunks all winter and I launched...

It sat on the bunks all winter and I launched twice now since the replacement. I was hoping after sitting all winter and a 900mile round trip on the trailer would help them to settle but nope. I'll...
Forum: General Q & A
06-20-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By BADS335

That is something to consider, however, it is...

That is something to consider, however, it is same year and color and everything else fits up nice.
Forum: General Q & A
06-20-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By BADS335

Trailer is a fully welded/non-adjustable unit by...

Trailer is a fully welded/non-adjustable unit by Eagle. It was sitting on all four before.

Thinking back, I do believe the outer bunks had some indentation on where the stands were, but I just...
Forum: General Q & A
06-20-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By BADS335

Boat not sitting on all trailer bunks?

I just replaced all my bunks. All boards are same width, thickness and length. Its only sitting on the two outer bunks. I have maybe a 1/4-1/2" gap on the inners depending on location. Any ideas? Is...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-14-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,579
Posted By BADS335

The 280 Silencer sounds like a really good...

The 280 Silencer sounds like a really good solution. Great looking boat, great reputation, looks like it has most of what I am looking for. There is actually one not too far from me that would be...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-13-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,579
Posted By BADS335

Looks like the Envision Concept is...

Looks like the Envision Concept is close...although I would miss the sun deck...but would need to find one with at least a 496HO then blow it to get there. There are not many at all out there though.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-13-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,579
Posted By BADS335

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. I...

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions.

I am pretty savy mechanically, but getting a pro to look isn't a bad idea.

I love the Velocity SC...but hard to find and a bit pricey.

I have not...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-11-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,579
Posted By BADS335

gofastlvr: I am learning here. I do not know what...

gofastlvr: I am learning here. I do not know what all is out there which is why I posted and am asking. Looks like I need to give one way or another.

So far if I sacrifice seating, the Baja...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-10-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,579
Posted By BADS335

I am literally looking at everything you guys are...

I am literally looking at everything you guys are suggesting. Thanks all. Still reviewing. It seems like in order to get the room I need an open bow or have to go bigger. Mid cabin seems to be the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-10-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,579
Posted By BADS335

Ok. Looks like I am pushing into bigger than I...

Ok. Looks like I am pushing into bigger than I wanted with my requirements.

New requirements.
- Single Engine
- Needs to seat 6 adults
- Needs a cuddy and closed bow with cabin
- Good amount...
Forum: General Q & A
06-05-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,826
Posted By BADS335

I am looking at other boats and requested...

I am looking at other boats and requested pics/info from others. I am pretty sure they have to mount the same due to location limitations.
Forum: General Q & A
06-05-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,826
Posted By BADS335

I was having about 6% with the Mirage+. I...

I was having about 6% with the Mirage+.

I looked at my tabs last night. They are mounted with a strake in the middle so not a traditional flush mount. And I do not see another way to mount them...
Forum: General Q & A
06-04-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,826
Posted By BADS335

Looking on bblades slip calculator I was at...

Looking on bblades slip calculator I was at 11.23%. So I may also be over trimming. The Mirage + would blow out at full trim, the REV4 does not. So I may be pushing the trim a bit.

I will measure...
Forum: General Q & A
06-04-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,826
Posted By BADS335

Thanks for the replies. I have a...

Thanks for the replies.

I have a compression tester. I will give that a shot. What about ignition coil?

Yes, the fuel was land based fuel in MO near the lake.

These are all great ideas. I...
Forum: General Q & A
06-03-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,826
Posted By BADS335

502 MAG MPI lacking power

I have a 1997 Stingray 230SX with 502MAG MPI with 325hrs on it with Bravo 1. Based on all that I have read and found this boat should run 72+mph. In fact I have read people hitting near 70 with 496...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-20-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,579
Posted By BADS335

These are some great considerations. I will check...

These are some great considerations. I will check them out. Some of these have open bows. I am not a fan of those.
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