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Forum: Swap Shop
Yesterday, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 80
Posted By CheckmateScarab

This poster is a scammer, buyer beware.

This poster is a scammer, buyer beware.
Forum: General Q & A
05-22-2026, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Don't think this is the place for AI reviews, as...

Don't think this is the place for AI reviews, as that could not have been more inaccurate. No hexagonal nor 3 cutouts when there is very clearly 4
Forum: General Q & A
05-20-2026, 02:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,625
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Quicksilver extreme performance (amber) 85w90 I...

Quicksilver extreme performance (amber) 85w90 I see online in several places for $90/gal, doesn't seem outrageous
Forum: General Q & A
05-17-2026, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Hey guys, total lapse of the basics on my end....

Hey guys, total lapse of the basics on my end. Went to replaced the thermostat (I do it yearly) and took it out for the first time this year, turns out the plastic insert that goes in the thermostat...
Forum: General Q & A
05-15-2026, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Bumping, looking for insight. The exhaust is...

Bumping, looking for insight. The exhaust is obviously going somewhere (out the below-water thru hulls) but seems as if the pressure from exhaust is causing a stalemate with the water pressure /...
Forum: General Q & A
05-13-2026, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Underwater exhaust, not enough water pressure?

Hey guys, wondering how to approach this. I have below swim step exhaust outlets and at idle, or anything below 1800rpm, there is not enough water pressure to overcome the exhaust backpressure....
Forum: General Q & A
05-10-2026, 10:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 663
Posted By CheckmateScarab

No, the bravo needs rotation to shift, it's not a...

No, the bravo needs rotation to shift, it's not a dog clutch like alphas
Forum: General Q & A
05-06-2026, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 544
Posted By CheckmateScarab

You have half what you need, just need the helm...

You have half what you need, just need the helm and run hose from the helm to the engine bay. Some sites sell kits for this conversion
Forum: General Q & A
04-27-2026, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Great observations - was run in salt water yes...

Great observations - was run in salt water yes (flushed after ever use) and 565cu 720hp. I am also guessing the boat had a dry exhaust previously as the manifolds might be choking the engine at this...
Forum: General Q & A
04-23-2026, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Manifold dump + dry exhaust?

A bit confused here, why would this be set up to have both dry to the tips (water jacketed) risers and manifold dumps? Transom pickup + crossover, possibly for water pressure but I don't think the...
Forum: General Q & A
04-08-2026, 06:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,019
Posted By CheckmateScarab

I've always used relays, I genuinely thought...

I've always used relays, I genuinely thought everyone else did as well. I've never seen a boat without them

I personally use this kind, I find them more robust than the compact units, but both...
Forum: Scarab
03-25-2026, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 424
Posted By CheckmateScarab

The shifting bracket is very simple outside of...

The shifting bracket is very simple outside of the measurement and lining up the notch, I would double check to make sure the shifter has enough throw in it, but something may be going on inside the...
Forum: Scarab
03-24-2026, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 424
Posted By CheckmateScarab

I even went back and reread and missed it again,...

I even went back and reread and missed it again, one of those days. Thanks
Forum: Scarab
03-24-2026, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 424
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Forgot to mention... I assumed it was a bravo but...

Forgot to mention... I assumed it was a bravo but the 383 suggests it's an alpha. What drive are you running?
Forum: Scarab
03-24-2026, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 424
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Are you sure you are lined up with the correct...

Are you sure you are lined up with the correct notches on the tool? There are multiple and even a bit out will cause engagement issues. Should be 6 inches
Forum: Prop Talk
03-15-2026, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
Posted By CheckmateScarab

How deep is the drive and what's the ratio?...

How deep is the drive and what's the ratio? 28-30" is a good place to start, you might like going to a 5 blade but bravo is always a great place to start and experiment with pitch and find where your...
Forum: General Q & A
03-11-2026, 02:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,655
Posted By CheckmateScarab

I'll have to swap mine out with some kindling,...

I'll have to swap mine out with some kindling, let's see how she breathes after that :D
Forum: General Q & A
03-11-2026, 02:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,655
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Oh absolutely! There is very little chance but...

Oh absolutely! There is very little chance but still, anything is possible! Just not a place I would gamble

I was having an engine dyno'ed and for fun decided to remove the arrestor, no difference...
Forum: General Q & A
03-10-2026, 01:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,655
Posted By CheckmateScarab

I was never a fan of the clamp on style, but that...

I was never a fan of the clamp on style, but that looks pretty thin, seems like the wrong corner to cut when the worst case scenario is igniting your engine bay

Lots of better flowing aftermarket...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-09-2026, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Ouch, one of my fears. Running right one second,...

Ouch, one of my fears. Running right one second, take your eyes off the gauges and seconds later it's pinned. Hopefully a quick fix and nothing warped
Forum: General Q & A
03-09-2026, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Yea it looks like the pin will fit the steering...

Yea it looks like the pin will fit the steering cap but the thru-bolt on the ram has a different dimension. 1/2" vs .0.68". I'm sure you could shim and add some washers to cover the difference in a...
Forum: General Q & A
03-08-2026, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Naturally my battery is dead, but measurements...

Naturally my battery is dead, but measurements are here:

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Forum: General Q & A
03-06-2026, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By CheckmateScarab

I can measure my IMCO ones this evening

I can measure my IMCO ones this evening
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
02-23-2026, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 520
Posted By CheckmateScarab

As mentioned I believe there are 3 different...

As mentioned I believe there are 3 different sizes out there. Why are you going from XR to XZ?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-18-2026, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By CheckmateScarab

Why are you talking in 3rd person as if this is...

Why are you talking in 3rd person as if this is your company?
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