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Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-08-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

one of the issues Tyson had with the Skater and...

one of the issues Tyson had with the Skater and Cummins was the raw water cooling I believe believe too cold. I'm wondering before I commit to a closed cooling design if preheated water would work....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-08-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Exhaust water temps

I know this question has a ton of variables but has anyone ever got a temp on the water coming out of the exhaust? I'm talking about with a dry exhaust with a water jacket. How about water temps just...
Forum: General Q & A
06-24-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Mercury verado 350 sea strainer?

Is there a sea strainer or filer that can fill with sand on the Mercury verado 350? All three engines have high oil Temps and seem to be running rough when WOT. Engines have 500 hours.
Forum: General Q & A
10-24-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

The injection pumps have electric governors and...

The injection pumps have electric governors and electric timing. The governor uses a solenoid instead of springs and weights to control the fuel rack. The opposite end of the pump has adjustable...
Forum: General Q & A
10-14-2021, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

I still have her, she even made it through a...

I still have her, she even made it through a divorce. Haven't been able to do much performance wise with all the ECU limits. I'm actually waiting on a call back from the guy that knows how to make...
Forum: General Q & A
08-24-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 502
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Hustler 39 with outboards handling?

Anyone drive or ride in one if the 39 outboard Hustler boats? I'm curious how it feels and handles rough water. I'm in northern Michigan and it's almost always 2 to 3 footers all summer. We put miles...
Forum: General Q & A
08-02-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,131
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

​​​​​​Heard back from ZF today. Hello, ...

​​​​​​Heard back from ZF today.

Hello,
Yes you can just change the plugs, nothing further is required on our side. There is no designation for sides the gears need to be, the gears are identical.
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,131
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

I got 17.5" and it only chine walks a little bit....

I got 17.5" and it only chine walks a little bit. Lol I'm going to see what Hering has to say. Their sport cruiser props start at 18". But at $6,500 each it's tough to just start trying different...
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,131
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

I've sent an email to ZF to be sure. Everything...

I've sent an email to ZF to be sure. Everything I've read about them it doesn't matter what way they spin. Looking up the models they offer there is no option for left or right. I believe it's as...
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,131
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

That's why I'm thinking spinning them out might...

That's why I'm thinking spinning them out might help the porpoising when I trim it up. Maybe keep the bow down a little better. I'm still learning the surface drive characteristics.
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2019, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,131
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Can I ask why and what drives you're running?...

Can I ask why and what drives you're running? What was the biggest difference? Looking at all the images on Google of surface drives I noticed almost all the bigger boats turn out. Our boat is heavy...
Forum: General Q & A
07-28-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,131
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

A quick Google image search and it's like 50/50...

A quick Google image search and it's like 50/50 on rotation.https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/400x300/dsc025411_23c187aa2fb49e3b6b7975f049701e94e9520070.jpg...
Forum: General Q & A
07-28-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,131
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

That is how the ZF transmissions work to counter...

That is how the ZF transmissions work to counter rotate. Motor input has to be standard rotation then the transmission reverses the direction. That's right off the ZF site....
Forum: General Q & A
07-28-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,131
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Arnesons prop rotation

I know it's been beat to death here but haven't seen it talked about with a surface drive. Currently the props spin in and wondering the advantage if any of spinning them out. I'll give you quick...
Forum: General Q & A
07-17-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,265
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

My Arnesons don't have a gear box. They are...

My Arnesons don't have a gear box. They are connected straight to the trans output. My trans are 1.118:1 ratio, basically direct drive. My motors sit incredibly low and the transmission takes care of...
Forum: General Q & A
07-17-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,265
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

They are the 480HP 950TQ rated motors. I just had...

They are the 480HP 950TQ rated motors. I just had the the first 250 hour service done on them. We checked the valve lash and injectors, and a few other things. I'm really leaning towards the props,...
Forum: General Q & A
07-17-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,265
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/778x559/which_way_does_my_engine_turn_4f555a5fd87eaeb285dd99914ae7550bf8bd5b4c.png


I believe the ZF 280's are gear only. Basically one...
Forum: General Q & A
07-16-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,265
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Side by side and tails are exactly the same.

Side by side and tails are exactly the same.
Forum: General Q & A
07-16-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,265
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

They are throttle by wire and I don't believe it...

They are throttle by wire and I don't believe it will go 100% in reverse. It's only $150 for the prop MRI. Also, trying to dock her would be interesting like that. Lol I don't want to be YouTube...
Forum: General Q & A
07-16-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,265
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Problem is I really need to eliminate the props...

Problem is I really need to eliminate the props from the equation. Otherwise I'm kinda stabbing in the dark. If the props check out then I'll pull all the injectors and compression test the motor and...
Forum: General Q & A
07-16-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,265
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

That was my first thought. With a level and a...

That was my first thought. With a level and a tape they are the same. If I trim the starboard up a almost two points they run the same but can make it chine walk. On the trailer is very obvious it's...
Forum: General Q & A
07-16-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,265
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Mercury CNC props Bblades MRI scan

I'm tracking down a lower RPM issue and need to rule out the props. They are Mercury Racing CNC 17.5" 39P 18R 1500HP rated. They are on my Hustler with twin diesels and #8 Arnesons. Getting on plane...
Forum: General Q & A
05-26-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Yanmar diesels. More power!

So I got the new boat home and had a few days of running her around. She's outfitted with 480HP Yanmar diesels and Arneson #8's. I'm wondering if there are any simple performance mods available for...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-25-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,222
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Honestly it's not bad, it's only a twin but they...

Honestly it's not bad, it's only a twin but they are far apart. It has big props now and they will move the boat fairly easy. We boat on lake Michigan and the wind can come out of nowhere. The wife...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-25-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,222
Posted By Tmaddox4x4

Well, the day came to install the thruster and it...

Well, the day came to install the thruster and it can't be done on my model Hustler. The floor is too close to the keel. The tube would be about 4 inches above the floor in the middle of the cabin....
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