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Forum: Boating Safety
04-27-2025, 05:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,721
Posted By kubcat

Whenever we take the ex race boats out we wear...

Whenever we take the ex race boats out we wear them.

In smaller boats, the type it’s possible to fall out of and especially when alone, I wear one.

Also any non swimmers on board are strongly...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-03-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,603
Posted By kubcat

Leaking through hull

I can’t find the link now but apparently the diver that went down said it was confirmed as a leaking through hull.

The dock is temporary and floating. It don’t have shore power as not all spots at...
Forum: Prop Talk
10-20-2021, 03:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,197
Posted By kubcat

My lounge room had about 5 sets of props as I...

My lounge room had about 5 sets of props as I tried quite a few.

In the end the original 24 props that were on the V8 Evinrudes were given some love by a local prop shop and they have been the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-17-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,346
Posted By kubcat

Okay, thanks for the help.

Okay, thanks for the help.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-16-2018, 03:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,346
Posted By kubcat

It is summer and boating season here but we have...

It is summer and boating season here but we have had torrential rain with flooding.

Anyway, the weather is great again and I got to the boat.

Removed the shift cable and the shift lever. Slid...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-11-2018, 11:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,346
Posted By kubcat

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Took the rear cap off and used a large...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-11-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,346
Posted By kubcat

Is normal position, normal when running (level)...

Is normal position, normal when running (level) or normal when towing (up)?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-11-2018, 02:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,346
Posted By kubcat

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Tried to pull the gearbox off and I am stuck....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-10-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,346
Posted By kubcat

No, don’t feel anything. Just stuck with engine...

No, don’t feel anything. Just stuck with engine running or not.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-10-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,346
Posted By kubcat

I have disconnected the cable from the shift...

I have disconnected the cable from the shift bracket. The gear lever end works fine. The cable going into the drive is well and truly stuck.

Also tried rocking the propellor backwards and forwards...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-10-2018, 06:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,346
Posted By kubcat

I know this is a really old thread but I took my...

I know this is a really old thread but I took my boat out, went into reverse and I can’t get the port gearbox out of reverse regardless of the motor running or not.

It is definately not worn, the...
Forum: Prop Talk
11-27-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,197
Posted By kubcat

My Bravo 26 props arrived today, except that they...

My Bravo 26 props arrived today, except that they are Lexor 26’s by Solas. Looks like we mis communicated.

Guess I better send them back.
Forum: Prop Talk
11-22-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,197
Posted By kubcat

The slip I am guessing on where it might be when...

The slip I am guessing on where it might be when dialled in. It is all theory so far, spent way too much time with google.

It is reassuring to know the Bravos will be a bit less pitch than...
Forum: Prop Talk
11-22-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,197
Posted By kubcat

. As for top speed, not sure. It did just...

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As for top speed, not sure. It did just over 60mph with twin 275hp outboards. Guessing maybe 70mph with twin 420hp as per the Bam speed calculator. Then using the prop slip calculator set about...
Forum: Prop Talk
11-22-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,197
Posted By kubcat

Tony was the importer of Cigarette at the time...

Tony was the importer of Cigarette at the time Don passed away. He couldn’t get stock as the factory was a mess and he decided to built a new class 2 race boat hence it was built pretty light and set...
Forum: Cigarette
11-21-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,194
Posted By kubcat

Only 11 years later we have the boat going. ...

Only 11 years later we have the boat going.

Not sure if the drive height is right as I am having problems with planing.

I have posted in the prop section if anyone wants to have a look.
...
Forum: Prop Talk
11-21-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,197
Posted By kubcat

Thanks for the replies. Being in Sydney...

Thanks for the replies.

Being in Sydney Australia parts are hard to come by. Just about everything has to be sourced overseas.

I guess trying the props the other way is very doable. Can I just...
Forum: Prop Talk
11-21-2017, 01:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,197
Posted By kubcat

Just a little edit. The Mach Stern Drivers...

Just a little edit.

The Mach Stern Drivers are 14 x 27p, not 26’s as previously thought.

So any suggestions at all on what’s wrong?

some of the possibilities are:

Too much pitch;
Forum: Prop Talk
11-20-2017, 05:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,197
Posted By kubcat

Prop slipping and not getting on plane

Not sure if this is a rigging or prop question but here goes.

I converted my 35 ft monohull from twin V8 2 stroke Evinrudes to two 496’s.

Took the boat out for her first run and it took a long...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
07-30-2017, 07:33 AM
Replies: 809
Views: 404,932
Posted By kubcat

On its way to get a buff and some repairs.

On its way to get a buff and some repairs.
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-03-2015, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,267
Posted By kubcat

How did you go? I remember seeing the boat racing...

How did you go? I remember seeing the boat racing a Sydney to Newcastle.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-20-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,624
Posted By kubcat

I think the 7.4 is the same as on my Yamaha...

I think the 7.4 is the same as on my Yamaha diesels, the Hydradrive leg. It looks different to the leg found on V6's and small blocks, it also shifts a lot smoother.

If it is a Hydradrive, the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-12-2013, 03:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,857
Posted By kubcat

Thanks kidturbo, I am now off to follow links.

Thanks kidturbo, I am now off to follow links.
Forum: Prop Talk
04-05-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,442
Posted By kubcat

Will do some prop testing and report back. Thanks.

Will do some prop testing and report back. Thanks.
Forum: Prop Talk
04-05-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,442
Posted By kubcat

I think you are right but I am in Australia and...

I think you are right but I am in Australia and that might be quite difficult.

I have been reading about turning in and out, my port prop spins counter clockwise and starboard clockwise, so I...
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