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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-29-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,632
Posted By Dboss33

Well… Progress maybe, was able to get to it today...

Well… Progress maybe, was able to get to it today and replaced rotor, dist. cap, coil, and ignition sensor. Ran beautiful for 10 minutes and stopped on purpose, upon trying to replane it didn’t stall...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-18-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,632
Posted By Dboss33

Engine Stall under load/planing. 86 7.4’s

Hi All,
I was out over the weekend all was well, cruising down the lake around 40ish mph and port motor started to stall and cut out. Stopped and did a quick check, restarted a little hard idled a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-23-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 796
Posted By Dboss33

What do you have for the PCV valves or vents that...

What do you have for the PCV valves or vents that would’ve run to the breather? I think I’d rather just to the pop-in breather route if replacing with some decent looks arrestors?

Thanks!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-10-2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 796
Posted By Dboss33

I'm just sitting on the stock 454's, 330 hp...

I'm just sitting on the stock 454's, 330 hp engines. Not the upgraded 420's. Thanks!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-07-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 796
Posted By Dboss33

86 454 Valve Covers

Hey All,

Probably a dumb question, but haven't thought it about until now... Have an 86 Scarab Panther, twin stock 454's for the vintage. Anyone know for sure what valve covers these engines have?...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-07-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Dboss33

All good now, had power our of pump to switch,...

All good now, had power our of pump to switch, messed with the 3 wire connector plug at the pump... At first got a clicking like a bad solenoid, tried again and back in business.

Thanks!
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-02-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Dboss33

Thanks I’ll test next time I’m at boat.

Thanks I’ll test next time I’m at boat.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-30-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Dboss33

Drive Switch Not Working

Have an 86 Scarab Panther, TRS drives… Port not working off switch or trailer up switch. No clicking noise or anything, replaced solenoids just in case but no help. Checked fuse by pump and on dash,...
Forum: General Q & A
05-23-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By Dboss33

Well… turns out was the battery. Replaced both...

Well… turns out was the battery. Replaced both this year and has fine, including last weekends sml poker run.
Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events
05-23-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,854
Posted By Dboss33

Would love to explore some new areas at some...

Would love to explore some new areas at some point, what do most boats run speed wise for this one?
Forum: General Q & A
08-17-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By Dboss33

Thanks for the info... Will try to re-check all...

Thanks for the info... Will try to re-check all connections and touch points this weekend.
Forum: General Q & A
08-16-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By Dboss33

454 Slow Cranking

Have an older 86’ Scarab, twin Stock 454’s... Both start and crank fine when cold, after warm and a quick refire while still warm, starboard engine turns over very slow. However, still starts just...
Forum: General Q & A
08-15-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 603
Posted By Dboss33

Velvet Drive Question

Question based on the last weekend out, my port Velvet Drive was slow to engage into forward once warmed up... When leaving the dock it seemed fine, but after cruising and taking off again, I had to...
Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events
05-27-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,543
Posted By Dboss33

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

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Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events
05-26-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,543
Posted By Dboss33

Said they hit their limit, maybe 50 boats? Seemed...

Said they hit their limit, maybe 50 boats? Seemed like a good turnout, some nice boats for sure this year. We have an older scarab panther but had a great time, and beautiful day.

Crazy to see...
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-10-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,686
Posted By Dboss33

Yes that was it, Thanks!

Yes that was it, Thanks!
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-09-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,686
Posted By Dboss33

Scarab Panther Question

Alright, I’ve got an 86 scarab panther, TRS... ha e become somewhat familiar with the older setups now and put a good bit of work into her, but dumb question probably what’s the standard counter...
Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events
04-22-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,543
Posted By Dboss33

We just signed up, info posted on smlba site... A...

We just signed up, info posted on smlba site... A wright performance in there!
Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events
09-07-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,863
Posted By Dboss33

Saw a beautiful formula at jakes for lunch on...

Saw a beautiful formula at jakes for lunch on Saturday, said Fredericksburg on the back. Any of y’all?
Forum: Classic Offshore
07-23-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,746
Posted By Dboss33

Yep, we have an 86 panther... rides nice, cuddy...

Yep, we have an 86 panther... rides nice, cuddy is roomy, don’t sleep there but nice for storage etc. We have stock 454/330’s and that’s all my wife wants, hah.

At Smith mountain here in VA that...
Forum: Mid Atlantic US
11-25-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,487
Posted By Dboss33

Yes, definitely remember the Donzi accident, we...

Yes, definitely remember the Donzi accident, we were there that weekend, but that was back in our younger ski and wakeboarding days. Good to learn some of the other back stories as well.

Some of...
Forum: Mid Atlantic US
11-24-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,151
Posted By Dboss33

Hey there, we don’t have a name on our boat, but...

Hey there, we don’t have a name on our boat, but have a 86 scarab panther. The classic white with red stripes, keep it over by the bridge at water wheel.
Forum: Mid Atlantic US
11-24-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,487
Posted By Dboss33

We ended up doing the run this year for the first...

We ended up doing the run this year for the first time, and had a good time! It was about 95 degrees all day, but better than rain. Maybe 35-40 boats, not a huge turnout. Met someone else there with...
Forum: General Q & A
11-24-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,715
Posted By Dboss33

Thanks for all the help, drained and backfilled...

Thanks for all the help, drained and backfilled with anti. Picked up a bilge heater as well for insurance if we go through early cold snaps next year.
Forum: General Q & A
11-04-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,715
Posted By Dboss33

Winterizing Question

Hello,

I have a 86 scarab panther, 7.4 mercs. Keep in a lifted slip and had originally planned to pull boat for winter and drop at marina last weekend to winterize, decided to leave in slip for...
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