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Forum: General Q & A
09-04-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,566
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Mercury 383 running rich?

2017 Merc 383. Can tell it's running rich just from the smell, noticed some wiffs of smoke out the exhaust at idle as well. Seems off.

Oil pressure looks goodBoat idles fineIn and out of gear...
Forum: Formula
08-01-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Guessing 350's on alpha drives? Do you plan on...

Guessing 350's on alpha drives? Do you plan on towing it a lot? What's your tow vehicle? Those suckers can get heavy quick.
Forum: Formula
06-09-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 68,886
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Looks awesome man! Better than factory!! What...

Looks awesome man! Better than factory!! What straps do you use for the trailer? I'm having a hard time finding ones that go that short since it's only like 16"
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-15-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,748
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Swapped out the pump today... Definitely glad I...

Swapped out the pump today... Definitely glad I have a single and not twins. 🤣. Was able to stand in the bilge and work on it. Out with the old and in with the new. ...
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-02-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,033
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

I believe this one's still available and looks...

I believe this one's still available and looks pretty mint.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/222654593072780/
Forum: Formula
04-25-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,762
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

One near my area on FB marketplace ...

One near my area on FB marketplace

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/838019737599587/?ref=facebook_story_share

Best bet is set your radius to 500 miles on FB marketplace and search the...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-22-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,748
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

This is great, thanks!

This is great, thanks!
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-21-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,748
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Saw it on another thread here, but wouldn't an...

Saw it on another thread here, but wouldn't an easy way to test the rams be to trim the drive all the way up and then pull the hoses off the pump and cap them off? If the drive doesn't drop, it'll be...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-21-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,748
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Awesome, thanks! Will post back with results...

Awesome, thanks! Will post back with results after I get into it.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-21-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,748
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

I'm leaning the pump side myself since it was a...

I'm leaning the pump side myself since it was a rebuilt unit to start with apparently.

Would this be what your talking about? I thought you had to replace the whole unit.
...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-21-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,748
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Bravo Drive Sagging. Pump or Rams?

So came.by the trailer the other day and noticed the drive had completely lowered itself after being in the trailer for several days. Goes up and down without an issue. No fluid leaks anywhere.
...
Forum: Formula
04-13-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,342
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Formula lists it as 5750 dry weight. 133 gallon...

Formula lists it as 5750 dry weight. 133 gallon fuel tank. Figure 1/3 of a tank your adding ~270 lbs. 500 of gear and junk. Plus the 1200-1500 for the trailer...

I'd say 7800-8000 is a pretty...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-13-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,611
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Definitely a great slow burn show.

Definitely a great slow burn show.
Forum: Formula
04-12-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,871
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

So had a great time all day today. No issues at...

So had a great time all day today. No issues at all. Confirmed a few things which was nice.

Ran it WOT a few times. 5200 at 53mph GPS. Slightly disappointing as I would have liked to have gotten...
Forum: Formula
04-12-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,871
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Live at the lake today for her first splash for...

Live at the lake today for her first splash for me. So far so good. 78 and sunny! I'll post up more and details later, but she's running well so far....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-11-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,595
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Congrats man!!! She looks awesome and is a...

Congrats man!!! She looks awesome and is a massive step up from the bow rider.

Out of curiosity, what RPM and what pitch prop/blade count are you running when you were maxed out?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-10-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Thanks! I think that would actually make sense as...

Thanks! I think that would actually make sense as the top pin has a quick release in case you did need to pull the pin.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-10-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Lenco Hatch Pin size

Hey gang. Missing my pin for the hatch lift where it connects at the.he top near the hatch. Everywhere seems to be out of stock. Anyone know what size the pin is? Want to see if I can come up with...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-09-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 21,457
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

It depends a lot on the model. If you look at a...

It depends a lot on the model. If you look at a 253 vs a 251 it's super different. ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-09-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 21,457
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

I'd have to agree, while their all great builds...

I'd have to agree, while their all great builds and manufacturers, and Apache is a very different boat than a checkmate.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-09-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 21,457
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Checkmates are great boats but I've never heard...

Checkmates are great boats but I've never heard them be like a tank in rough water. Their typically a lighter weight hull so you'll get more speed on less power but I don't see that translating well...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-05-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,599
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Welcome!! We are getting quite the collection of...

Welcome!! We are getting quite the collection of 242 owners here lately so great to see another! I'm assuming you have the motor out already and all the other rigging?
Forum: Formula
04-05-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,871
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Sounds like a plan!! Will shoot you my info!

Sounds like a plan!! Will shoot you my info!
Forum: Formula
04-05-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,871
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Absolutely! Planning on taking the next warm...

Absolutely! Planning on taking the next warm weather day off that's about 75ish. Looking like mid week next week! Just got it all registered and plates done today actually.
Forum: Mid Atlantic US
04-04-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,395
Posted By CharlieWhiskey85

Craney, let me know if you head over to Gaston...

Craney, let me know if you head over to Gaston this year. I live about 45 minutes from Kerr lake and about an Hour from Gaston.
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