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Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
08-28-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
Posted By speedboatr

not sure how to add. pics. tried and it didn't...

not sure how to add. pics. tried and it didn't work. I will try again latter.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
08-28-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
Posted By speedboatr

Wet sand or buff?

I buffed my 87’ (pretty faded) Wellcraft and now have some spots that look great in some areas and some that are kind of dull. I have included pics, do you think it was just so faded that I should...
Forum: Scarab
06-11-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,159
Posted By speedboatr

Purchased a 22 new in 97’ I always wanted to put...

Purchased a 22 new in 97’ I always wanted to put more HP in it. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
06-11-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,213
Posted By speedboatr

Soft scrub with bleach worked great… (use the...

Soft scrub with bleach worked great… (use the good stuff, tried to use an off brand and it didn't work near a well) should it try and wax or seal it somehow or just rinse and repeat once it starts...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
02-15-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,213
Posted By speedboatr

Thanks for the info guys! Starting to clean the...

Thanks for the info guys! Starting to clean the boat up in a few weeks and have never messed with non-skid that is chalky before.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
02-14-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,213
Posted By speedboatr

Can non-skid be wet sanded?

I have acquired a 1987 Wellcraft Antigua that the gelcoat on the deck is sun faded and chalky. My 1st thought was wet sanding but most of the deck is covered in non-skid. Can non skid be sanded?
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-12-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,151
Posted By speedboatr

Alpha 1 Gen 1 vs Alpha 1 Gen 2

What are the main differences between the gen 1 and gen 2 drives. I have an older (1987 Wellcraft Cruiser) that currently has an Alpha 1 gen 1 with the lower unit and the gimbal ring that are pretty...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-20-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
Posted By speedboatr

The boat is much quicker to plane with the “C”...

The boat is much quicker to plane with the “C” impeller, however 3,900 rpm is max. it is like a rev limiter will not let it go over 3,900 rpm. The boat runs great up to 3,900 rpm and then it just...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-09-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
Posted By speedboatr

the motor is a stock (or almost stock) volvo 4.3...

the motor is a stock (or almost stock) volvo 4.3 225 HP jet. it is the motor Wellcraft put in this scarab back in 97. i purchased the boat as a project, the motor was in a basket or most of it...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-05-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
Posted By speedboatr

the impeller is a "B" and the motor is a 4.3...

the impeller is a "B" and the motor is a 4.3 225hp Volvo. after looking into it i believe it should have a "C" impeller. not sure if this is my problem but the boat had a "C" impeller from Wellcraft.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-04-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
Posted By speedboatr

Jet drive / engine Question

Hey guys I have a small Volvo jet drive (4.3 v6) and only reaching 3,900 rpm, but reaching this rpm at ¾ throttle?? From ¾ throttle to full throttle no change in rpm or speed. Could this be the...
Forum: Scarab
08-30-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,537
Posted By speedboatr

i have a 97' purchased 2 years ago in a basket,...

i have a 97' purchased 2 years ago in a basket, now it has a new motor, rebuilt pump. fun boats, handle rough water (for its size) great.
good looking boat, congrats!!
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-14-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,976
Posted By speedboatr

Thanks dereknkathy, I was afraid the end caps...

Thanks dereknkathy,
I was afraid the end caps of the U-joint closest to the outdrive housing would not come out without removing the driveshaft from the outdrive. if I can get them out without...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-13-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,976
Posted By speedboatr

Replacing U-Joints in Alpha One

I finally put the old Checkmate Inmate project boat in the water yesterday; everything was going well until I thought I would open the engine hatch to make sure everything looked ok. I noticed a...
Forum: Swap Shop
11-07-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By speedboatr

do you have any pics??

do you have any pics??
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-02-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,153
Posted By speedboatr

Hi Guys, I did get a chance to run the boat...

Hi Guys,

I did get a chance to run the boat this past weekend however not enough time to check everything. The mid rpm runs fine with the 89 primary jets, pink springs and 63 x 47 rods. I also...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-27-2010, 10:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,153
Posted By speedboatr

Just getting back in town and hope to try the new...

Just getting back in town and hope to try the new rods in the next day or so. I did use a timing light with advance. Also borrowed a bypass module that plugs into the distributer to set the timing...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-19-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,153
Posted By speedboatr

Thanks fkboatman, I currently have 89 primary...

Thanks fkboatman,
I currently have 89 primary and 89 secondary with a .69 x .47 rod and pink spring. My thought was to try a .63 x 47 rod 1st and see if that cleans up the miss around the 2,000 rpm...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-18-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,153
Posted By speedboatr

Stock distributor, set it at 10 BTDC (thinking...

Stock distributor, set it at 10 BTDC (thinking stock) I spoke to Edelbrock today and sounds like I need to try a richer metering rod or move to a 92 jet instead of the 89 that is in it. Think I will...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-17-2010, 12:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,153
Posted By speedboatr

i installed the elderbrock intake and carb. the...

i installed the elderbrock intake and carb. the boat will only go to 4,000 rpm. it still has 1/4 tthrottle left but the rpm, speed, engine does not change in the last 1/4 of the throttle?? this is...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-16-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 808
Posted By speedboatr

tried the smaller jet and it runs rough at around...

tried the smaller jet and it runs rough at around 2000 rpm???
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-15-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 808
Posted By speedboatr

Rebuild motor question.

I have a 19.5 Scarab jet with a 4.3 Volvo jet drive. I have had the motor rebuilt to stock with 60 over pistons. I have added a Ederbrock performer intake and Ederbrock 1409 marine carb. The boat...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-22-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By speedboatr

i think if the hose is USCG Type A1 it is ok ...

i think if the hose is USCG Type A1 it is ok
here is what i found on this web site

http://www.uscgboating.org/regulations/boatbuilder_s_handbook/fuel_standards_partm.aspx


FEDERAL LAW...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-22-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By speedboatr

I found this one but a little pricey :eek: ...

I found this one but a little pricey :eek:

http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=JMS32-383831
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-22-2010, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By speedboatr

thanks fkboatman i found some braided hose that...

thanks fkboatman i found some braided hose that should work. i also found a small solid piece that comes out from the carb and goes under the linkage and then use the braided stuff from there to the...
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