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Forum: Chris Craft
05-21-2014, 01:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,131
Posted By adr612

Testing props for Stinger 260 - what do you use?

Just wondering what props / pitch etc people are using. Using mercury's prop program to try and get best fit. So far I've tried Bravo 22 pitch 4 blade - cavitates a little bit when getting out of...
Forum: Chris Craft
05-21-2014, 01:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,282
Posted By adr612

Thanks guys for your responses - I haven't been...

Thanks guys for your responses - I haven't been on this forum for a while (been spending time working on boat!).
I got Bravo 300HP Seacore (FWC) engines with 3 year merc warranty, plus DTS and...
Forum: Chris Craft
09-23-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,282
Posted By adr612

Thanks for your advice guys. Also weight is bit...

Thanks for your advice guys. Also weight is bit of an issue (at Stern). I know the bravo drives are slightly heavier than Alpha's and engines are similar. But does anybody know if engines have got...
Forum: Chris Craft
09-21-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,282
Posted By adr612

Stinger 260 repower advice

Hi, looking to repower a 1988 260 Stinger as original engines are getting tired and starting to effect reliability. Also starting to spend $ which I think may be better going towards new.
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Forum: Chris Craft
03-07-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 991
Posted By adr612

Freshwater tank for Stinger 260?

Hi, my 260 has a very small plastic water tank under the sink, maybe 5 liters. I want to put a much larger tank in ( so I can setup a transom shower, etc. Has anybody done this before and where? I am...
Forum: Chris Craft
12-22-2009, 12:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,487
Posted By adr612

Hi, fyi - I've got a Stinger 260 and new counter...

Hi, fyi - I've got a Stinger 260 and new counter rotating Alpha 1's with 4 blade Mer Rev4 props. Have swapped to turn inwards and it certainly lifts the stern up and does appear so far to improve...
Forum: Chris Craft
05-24-2007, 06:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,733
Posted By adr612

Where is fuel gauge sender for Stinger 260

Hi, does anybody know where this is on the tank / how to get to it? My fuel gauge reads low then high and now is staying on high and now I've no idea how much fuel is in there (hopefully high reading...
Forum: Chris Craft
01-12-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By adr612

Re: Larger water tank for 260 stinger?

No probs - I won't be taking it out tho until I fit a larger one somewhere. Originally it had a simple manual hand pump but since I've added a self priming pump (which stops pumping when tap turned...
Forum: Chris Craft
01-12-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By adr612

Re: Larger water tank for 260 stinger?

Hi Dan, I will keep that in mind, but it could be a long way to send it! - I am in Australia :-)
Forum: Chris Craft
01-11-2007, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By adr612

Re: Larger water tank for 260 stinger?

Thanks Glassdave. However i already have an icebox with refrig cooler under the back seat. Was thinking under floor somewhere or maybe under cushions up front? - I know it's meant to be sealed but...
Forum: Chris Craft
01-10-2007, 06:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By adr612

Larger water tank for 260 stinger?

Hi, has anybody found a good place to put a larger water tank in one of these? Presently I have a 7 litre tank under the sink which is nowhere near enough.. plus I want to add a outside shower if...
Forum: Chris Craft
11-09-2006, 04:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,631
Posted By adr612

Stinger 260 Electrical Questions

Hi, just got two questions if anybody can help?

1. I am trying to locate where the 'house power' main cable is. I know if runs off the starboard engine as when I turn that power on, I get house...
Forum: Chris Craft
10-29-2006, 05:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,099
Posted By adr612

Engine mounts?

Slowly getting there.... does anybody know if these are any type of standard engine mount, or do I need to get the mercruiserspecific? The front mount on the front port side is broken... Merc 5.7L...
Forum: Chris Craft
10-24-2006, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,099
Posted By adr612

Leaking sump... any advice?

Hi, just found port engine has hole in sump (slow drip). I assume there are no tricks/ways around having to pull engine out of boat to fix it? It is 5.7L mercruiser in Stinger 260. Thanks! Andrew
Forum: Chris Craft
10-11-2006, 06:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,008
Posted By adr612

Re: Advice for Bimini/covers for Chriscraft Stinger 26?

Thanks for your advice re bimini, etc. It's been finished now, so will take some pics and post them. Loks good tho :drink: Cheers, Andrew
Forum: Chris Craft
09-25-2006, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By adr612

Compressions low - what would you do?

Hi, I am getting exhaust manifofdls replaced on my engines and a compression test shows the readings are quite varying on the cylinders. The mechanic doesn't think it's worth getting the heads...
Forum: Chris Craft
09-23-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 47,848
Posted By adr612

Re: Show your Chris Crafts

Hi, thanks for your pic re the top. I have already got one similar (front part, not back). I'm looking to get something made se we can stand up when it's all up and sleep on the back cushions...
Forum: Chris Craft
09-23-2006, 06:58 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 47,848
Posted By adr612

Re: Show your Chris Crafts

Here's mine - 1988 I think. Had this for about 6 years... It's done 550 hrs and has 2 x 260hp merc Alpha 1's. Not too many of these in Australia as far as i know..
Forum: Chris Craft
09-22-2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,008
Posted By adr612

Advice for Bimini/covers for Chriscraft Stinger 26?

Hi, I am meeting a guy to tommorrow to make a bimini plus overnight covers/clears for my boat and wondered if anybody had any pictures of what they use or advice, etc on design, etc?

Any...
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