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Forum: General Q & A
07-13-2023, 06:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,028
Posted By madbouyz

My apologies , for some reason that seemed to...

My apologies , for some reason that seemed to skip my eyeballs . I do normally try to read posts carefully though .
Forum: General Q & A
07-12-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,028
Posted By madbouyz

I don't know if you've identified the problem yet...

I don't know if you've identified the problem yet but telling the techs here that you've got an un-described 'strange smell' is like going to the doctor and telling him that you've got 'bad feelings'...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,200
Posted By madbouyz

I mean , it isn't exactly a racing boat that...

I mean , it isn't exactly a racing boat that you've got there but are you sure that nothing much happens in terms of speed over the last 1000 rpm of the throttle range ?
As has been mentioned above...
Forum: Classic Offshore
06-29-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,925
Posted By madbouyz

Oh yeah , that's cool af . 2 more posts and I...

Oh yeah , that's cool af .
2 more posts and I think we deserve a photo history on your progress .
Forum: Donzi
06-29-2023, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By madbouyz

Thanks for the heads up , I hadn't seen that...

Thanks for the heads up , I hadn't seen that thread . I see that you had already addressed what was going to be my next question ... a yr 2000 Black Widow .
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,772
Posted By madbouyz

Could that be the original engine for the boat ? ...

Could that be the original engine for the boat ?
If it is just check the HIN on the transom for boat and engine year .
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-28-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,520
Posted By madbouyz

This might sound off wall but is it a D/P ...

This might sound off wall but is it a D/P outdrive ?
Chopping the throttle on one is like putting the brakes on on a car compared to single prop units.
Forum: Donzi
06-28-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By madbouyz

I'm going to assume that that's a stepped hull ,...

I'm going to assume that that's a stepped hull , right ?
Is this a new boat to you or a new problem for you ?
If it's a new boat to you I would check the prop size first and make sure that it's...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-16-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,710
Posted By madbouyz

Ok , that was funny .. did anyone catch it ? ...

Ok , that was funny .. did anyone catch it ?

Great stories , we need more of them in this arena .
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-16-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,544
Posted By madbouyz

To me they look way too deep . Do you know if...

To me they look way too deep . Do you know if they were installed by the previous owner (if any) or factory ?
If your transom is flat all the way across re-locating them if you wish would be...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-04-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 805,409
Posted By madbouyz

Things like 'tramsums' , 'strapes' , 'chimes' ...

Things like 'tramsums' , 'strapes' , 'chimes' and 'Duel props' come to mind .
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-31-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,306
Posted By madbouyz

Posts like this , regardless of the size of the...

Posts like this , regardless of the size of the boat , always set my heart aflutter .. :bigbird: :D

Very nice !

You gotta wonder what's out there waiting to be discovered in someone's ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-31-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By madbouyz

Had one out here 2 months ago . Not too often we...

Had one out here 2 months ago . Not too often we get to see the moment of impact .
Check out the video cam footage from the gas station camera.

...
Forum: Prop Talk
11-18-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,298
Posted By madbouyz

Assuming you have trim tabs .. are they both...

Assuming you have trim tabs .. are they both fully retracted so the rear of them is well clear of water breaking off of the transom ?
Forum: General Q & A
11-13-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By madbouyz

4200 max (if that) If the screws still have...

4200 max (if that)
If the screws still have good bite your sealer is simply to stop the screw working loose .
I use boatlife lifecaulk religiously . Screws don't work loose and when needed...
Forum: General Q & A
11-13-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By madbouyz

If it was me I'd replace it with a Rule switch...

If it was me I'd replace it with a Rule switch and probably do the pump at the same time .
IMO those Mayfair and Attwood things are cheap junk .
Forum: General Q & A
11-13-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By madbouyz

Not available on the shelf here yet but I do...

Not available on the shelf here yet but I do highly endorse the Vivid.
I have a feeling that the trick with this stuff is you have to burnish it after it's dry to get a real speed benefit . And...
Forum: General Q & A
10-02-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,746
Posted By madbouyz

Speaking of the outdrive .. I've got a DPS/a as...

Speaking of the outdrive .. I've got a DPS/a as well but it's on a stock 5.7G something , and I've got a B3 on another boat .
The hydrodynamics of the DPS/a unit make the regular B1 look...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-18-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,990
Posted By madbouyz

@ Brad After a lifetime of dealing with too...

@ Brad
After a lifetime of dealing with too many people who can only change old parts with new ones seeing someone who can do stuff like you is mind blowing . Real skills and a very smart mind !...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
09-11-2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 33,476
Posted By madbouyz

:ernaehrung004: :drink: Looks amazing...

:ernaehrung004: :drink:

Looks amazing . Congrats ! !
Now , we all need to hear how it runs .
I can foresee a post containing terms like ' needs prop testing' :D
Forum: General Q & A
09-09-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 569
Posted By madbouyz

Was there actually a 24 in their lineup in '78...

Was there actually a 24 in their lineup in '78 ?
I've heard references to a 23 or something but I believe it preceded their 25 and few were made . Not many 25's were made either but I've got a...
Forum: Magnum Marine
08-26-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,175
Posted By madbouyz

He sounds like the original mrvinyl to me . ...

He sounds like the original mrvinyl to me .
Maybe he lost his old account and had to create a new one ?
Forum: General Q & A
07-17-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By madbouyz

^^^^ That may be true but this one was never a...

^^^^
That may be true but this one was never a leaker , at least not for the last 20 years.
For anyone new perusing this the boat was at least 2.5 years into it's storage layup and the reservoir...
Forum: General Q & A
07-10-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By madbouyz

Yes. The idea was to first determine if there was...

Yes. The idea was to first determine if there was any pressure drop as it was and it was then turned upside down once off the boat and pressurized to see if we could see any sign of oil leakage out...
Forum: General Q & A
07-10-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By madbouyz

That will happen now that it's in the shop , but...

That will happen now that it's in the shop , but no word on it yet .

But TBH I was a little skeptical of the pressure test tool . I've never seen one like it before and it looked more like a...
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