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Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-07-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 16,914
Posted By carcrash

Its a new world, men. Tape a gas card to the...

Its a new world, men.

Tape a gas card to the tongue, with a sign that says "Removal of this boat and trailer will not be reported to any authority for 30 days"
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-02-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,840
Posted By carcrash

Windsurfer number 2. Almost free because I was so...

Windsurfer number 2. Almost free because I was so well sponsored (free sails, masts, etc), so I could go out surfing until I broke everything I had with me. I made hundreds of the first thousand...
Forum: Fountain
01-12-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,786
Posted By carcrash

Fountain parts are inexpensive and common. That...

Fountain parts are inexpensive and common. That is one of the nice surprises of owning a Fountain.
Forum: Fountain
01-06-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,745
Posted By carcrash

Storm Bartling, ...

Storm Bartling,

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Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-07-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,662
Posted By carcrash

Its going to be very tough going forward, and not...

Its going to be very tough going forward, and not like it was. Fuel costs are not longer inconsequential, and until we move beyond petroleum, it will never again be cheap. All the cheap oil has been...
Forum: Fountain
12-05-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,855
Posted By carcrash

There is a reason so many boats go with intakes...

There is a reason so many boats go with intakes on the hull, instead of on the outdrive. A big reason is to be able to control water pressure and flow better. Adjusting them is important to adjust...
Forum: Fountain
12-02-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 1,130,117
Posted By carcrash

TRL, I wish you the best on this. I feel the same...

TRL, I wish you the best on this. I feel the same way you do.

I've only had the most highly respected people wrench my offshore powerboats. I am sure everyone on this board knows them, as they...
Forum: Fountain
11-29-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 1,130,117
Posted By carcrash

Its a computer age, make the computers work!

Everything I have read so far can be caused by lousy wiring confusing the ECM before frying the ECM. Nothing sounds like it could only have been caused by a mechanical problem, while clearly...
Forum: Fountain
11-22-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 1,130,117
Posted By carcrash

How do you fry an ECM? With lousy wiring!

How do you fry an ECM? With lousy wiring!
Forum: Fountain
11-21-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 1,130,117
Posted By carcrash

I said a long time ago that is sounded like a...

I said a long time ago that is sounded like a wiring harness issue to me. And sure enough...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-20-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,454
Posted By carcrash

My personal opinion: I don't think death...

My personal opinion:

I don't think death increases competitiveness. In fact, the opposite.

The vast majority of competitive events do not require some of the participants to die. Examples...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-20-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,659
Posted By carcrash

The concept of the class always seemed to make a...

The concept of the class always seemed to make a lot of sense, and it has lasted quite a long time, with continuous tweaks and even renaming between the various racing organizations.

On the one...
Forum: Fountain
11-07-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,566
Posted By carcrash

I'm with Kelly. Staggered is the only way to go...

I'm with Kelly. Staggered is the only way to go due to the ability to actually work on the engines and all that other stuff back there.

Better performance is just the cherry on top.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-07-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,606
Posted By carcrash

The thing is, without subsidies, the only fuel...

The thing is, without subsidies, the only fuel sold would be ethanol! Ethanol without any subsidies of any kind, including all costs (such as land and the fact you've got to invest in growing it for...
Forum: Fountain
11-02-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 1,130,117
Posted By carcrash

I'm not talking about RF interference, although...

I'm not talking about RF interference, although that does happen too sometimes. I'm talking about lousy and/or corroded connectors and wires.

The vast majority of electrical issues are due to...
Forum: Fountain
10-31-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 1,130,117
Posted By carcrash

I'd stick with carbs, avoid EFI. It really...

I'd stick with carbs, avoid EFI.

It really sounds to me like electrical issues. Doesn't take much noise to confuse software. And confused software acting on noise can easily over lean a given...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-28-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 49,757
Posted By carcrash

I'm following your lead, Joker. The twin...

I'm following your lead, Joker. The twin mercruisers are out, the stringers and transom fixed, and outboards are going on the back!
Forum: Fountain
10-24-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 1,130,117
Posted By carcrash

Wow, TRL, you are learning why I took the car...

Wow, TRL, you are learning why I took the car engines out, and I'm going to bolt outboards on the back.

Eventually. Right now, I'm having so much fun on the weekends without spending a mortgage...
Forum: Fountain
10-24-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,361
Posted By carcrash

Ocean likes length, never long enough. ...

Ocean likes length, never long enough.

Towing, you gotta pay attention no matter what. The turning circle of my truck is so enormous that the length of the load is not too relevant. I bet you'd...
Forum: Fountain
10-20-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,361
Posted By carcrash

OH: one really important thing. Surge brakes...

OH: one really important thing. Surge brakes don't work at these weights. You truly need electric controlled hydraulic brakes. With such brakes, the truck can stop about as well towing as not: the...
Forum: Fountain
10-19-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,648
Posted By carcrash

I'll never again own a boat with side by side...

I'll never again own a boat with side by side twin engines. With staggered engines, everything is accessible.
Forum: Fountain
10-19-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,361
Posted By carcrash

My boat is shorter, and the specs say its...

My boat is shorter, and the specs say its lighter, but when its full of gear and gas, its probably pretty close to the same weight as your 38. And my boat's wind resistance is certainly a lot more,...
Forum: Fountain
10-18-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,776
Posted By carcrash

Great pictures! Love the Arnesons

Great pictures! Love the Arnesons
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-18-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,094
Posted By carcrash

The airborne environment is very dry, has...

The airborne environment is very dry, has required frequent inspection schedules, and trained technicians.

The marine environment is damp and corrosive, has irregular inspection schedules, and the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-17-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,904
Posted By carcrash

The year before this second worldwide depression...

The year before this second worldwide depression started, I was part of the design and engineering team on a $5M yacht. We interviewed and got bids from quality yards around the world: USA, England,...
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