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Forum: General Q & A
02-12-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 612
Posted By charlieN

LS, L92 oil cooler choices.

Not really sure of a better place to ask.
I am installing an L92 into a surface drive Glastron, yes more of a lake/ river boat but you guys know engine rigging the best.
The hull is a first year...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-05-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,269
Posted By charlieN

Very late to the party here. I use sheet...

Very late to the party here.
I use sheet material of HDPE, that is High Density Polyethylene.
Generally a white plastic type sheet, very tough, you can cut and form it.
Most any thickness, some...
Forum: General Q & A
11-26-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By charlieN

The decision

To kind of close this out, I expect my build will utilize a Jabsco crank driver pump. Took some time to determine which are China copy's and real Jabsco. The china pump has a screw between the ports...
Forum: General Q & A
11-26-2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By charlieN

Between reading the comments here along with my...

Between reading the comments here along with my head on pillow engineering session, My wife is used to my odd dreams now where I perform allot of my engineering, The raw water pump will definitely be...
Forum: General Q & A
11-26-2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By charlieN

Apparently my recent post from this morning is...

Apparently my recent post from this morning is not here or not been read, I am going to use a sea water pump. I asked a question, I received very good replies, I have a rather long reply composed and...
Forum: General Q & A
11-25-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By charlieN

My estimate the pump will be a few inches above...

My estimate the pump will be a few inches above WL when stationary. This judging from my current CAD drawing of the project.
My mind is wandering to a possible test, drill motor on pump shaft and...
Forum: General Q & A
11-25-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By charlieN

I recognize they are circulating pumps, but they...

I recognize they are circulating pumps, but they can collapse a lower hose and burst uppers. Other causes for these failures as well, I recognize that.
This hull will have the intake formed into the...
Forum: General Q & A
11-25-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By charlieN

Cooling water without the seawater pump

This question is kind of for thought.
I am building a surface drive boat, Glastron hull with a GM L-92, the alloy block 6.2. intended use as a lake boat.
Image for thought,
577507

Question at...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-25-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,823
Posted By charlieN

It was asked earlier if I was a pilot, yes I have...

It was asked earlier if I was a pilot, yes I have been flying since '71 as well as an A&P and for the past 22 years I run a business doing design and building road race and rally cars. Boats have...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-24-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,823
Posted By charlieN

The development of most all safety gear and...

The development of most all safety gear and devices over the decades has been reactionary.
To implement wings or flaps to prevent the bow from rising in an offshore boat is very difficult. It...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-24-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,823
Posted By charlieN

Moveable flaps and wings have been in use since...

Moveable flaps and wings have been in use since the late '60s on tunnel hulls and unlimited hydros. They have not stopped crashes which is why you do not see them in widespread use.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-24-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,823
Posted By charlieN

One thing to keep in mind is Mike is going to...

One thing to keep in mind is Mike is going to study this boat and with his experience in building a safe boat and living through a crash you know he will be making improvements on what was already...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-23-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,823
Posted By charlieN

I think he is wrong, his story does not hold up.I...

I think he is wrong, his story does not hold up.I have not seen anything anywhere about a fatality here and hope truly for everyone this is true.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-23-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,823
Posted By charlieN

Thank you, we have someone over on S&F who claims...

Thank you, we have someone over on S&F who claims someone named Steve was riding as well as well as claiming the owner has passed away.
I pay allot more respect to the members here for what the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-23-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,823
Posted By charlieN

Were there 3 people in this boat or just two?

Were there 3 people in this boat or just two?
Forum: Cigarette
08-22-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,799
Posted By charlieN

I have been lurking here but needed to comment on...

I have been lurking here but needed to comment on this, This line is copied from the sellers add,


Is this his legal disclaimer claiming it sank?

I would sure want to know how long the boat...
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