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Forum: Cigarette
04-08-2008, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,490
Posted By doubletake

last summer i added whipple intercoolers to my...

last summer i added whipple intercoolers to my 575's hoping to gain more reliability and power. My advice is DON"T spend the money. I've had many conversations with well respected individuals on this...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-31-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,870
Posted By doubletake

I used John to survey my cig that i bought. He...

I used John to survey my cig that i bought. He inspected the boat at Typhoon as well. I didn't get to meet him since i was in Az when he inspected the boat although he was great to work with. Call...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-03-2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,520
Posted By doubletake

Great News! Enjoy those girls. I have 3 young...

Great News! Enjoy those girls. I have 3 young daughters and one named Kendall as well!! She will be special

Good luck to all
Forum: Cigarette
01-30-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,461
Posted By doubletake

575's is by far the better choice. Noticable...

575's is by far the better choice. Noticable difference and it's needed in a TG
Forum: Cigarette
01-24-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,718
Posted By doubletake

for what it's worth, i did the same thing to my...

for what it's worth, i did the same thing to my tg last year and had different opinions on where to add the pick up. I Added whipple intercoolers as well and im running bravo xr its drives. My...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-27-2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By doubletake

Its/sportmaster lowers cleaning surface

Looking for a product to use in cleaning the lower part of the outdrive (i think it's aluminum) from water marks/staining etc. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Forum: Cigarette
11-20-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,277
Posted By doubletake

I've inquired into this and found it wouldn't be...

I've inquired into this and found it wouldn't be worth the problems!! Good luck
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-15-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,678
Posted By doubletake

my recommendation is the queens bay condo's....

my recommendation is the queens bay condo's. We've stayed there for the past 4 years and leave the boat in the channel beached and covered and walk to the room. Never had a problem and there are many...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-15-2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,983
Posted By doubletake

Im running 575's with whipple intercoolers in a...

Im running 575's with whipple intercoolers in a cig with xr its sportmaster drives and have 225hrs. Just had leak down done last week and motor is extremely tight. Love the motors and the midrange...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-28-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,020
Posted By doubletake

Tom, Shannon, Kevin, no matter what class you...

Tom, Shannon, Kevin, no matter what class you were in, time tells all. Thanks for representing Cig and scope so well. You are a classy crew and deserve the recognition. The majority of boaters have...
Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events
07-28-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 16,240
Posted By doubletake

Tank, missed you last weekend at the ski race/rum...

Tank, missed you last weekend at the ski race/rum run!

Great job with these photos gettn everyone fired up for the run. Hell, i was just there last weekend and now im ready to go back!! this will...
Forum: Prop Talk
04-30-2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
Posted By doubletake

Having problem with proping boat after intercoolers added

I have a 2003 38 t/s cigarette with 575sc's. when I bought boat i was running 33 lab finished 4 blades and running 90-91mpg. After investing in intercoolers, the boat would barely get on plan with...
Forum: Cigarette
04-30-2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,486
Posted By doubletake

having problem finding correct prop

I have a 38 t/s with 575sc's. when I bought boat i was running 33 lab finished 4 blades and running 90-91mpg. After investing in intercoolers, the boat would barely get on plan with the 4 blades...
Forum: General Q & A
12-04-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

Tomcat, i appreciate your input and would like to talk to you more on the phone if possible. Also, my drives are xr w/sportmaster lowers and i do have a 1inch spacer on them! Is the prop your talking...
Forum: General Q & A
12-04-2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

Bob, any chance you could shoot me a picture of the correct placement of a transom mount pick up on a t/s cigarette. The way the transom is set up im not sure of the best placement. Your input is...
Forum: Cigarette
12-04-2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,293
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's with whipple intercoolers

Bill, i have not had my blowers looked at but probably will. I have been told by many that the blow out is caused from the additional torque added to the boat. Thanks for your help!
Forum: General Q & A
12-01-2006, 12:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

mike, i only have one pick up and its a clam shell that only sticks down approx .5inch. I was advised by my mechanic that i only need one pick up and one sea strainer to feed both motors for the...
Forum: General Q & A
12-01-2006, 12:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

I've hear from a few people to contact Tomcat. If anyone can help me to get his info, i'd appreciate it. I don't know how to find him on my own! Would love to get phone, email etc. Thank you very...
Forum: Cigarette
12-01-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,293
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's with whipple intercoolers

Bill, the motors only have 180hrs and i had leak down test performed 40hrs ago. Everything was extremely tight. The 33's i was running are lab finished. I did not shorten drives. They have always had...
Forum: General Q & A
12-01-2006, 12:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

Mcollinstn, i appreciate your comments very much! I have checked props and hull- no damage at all. I totally agree with your comments and just can't figure it out.Do you think my props are also...
Forum: General Q & A
12-01-2006, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

zuckerman, thanks for the input! Who would i contact for the props you suggested. Not familiar with a P5-Xs. Also, would you recommend me going with a new 5 blade or cuping the 33's i have. Thanks...
Forum: General Q & A
11-30-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

what motors? the same 575's? i ran 89 stock before i did anything with 33 lab 4 blade mercurys
Forum: General Q & A
11-30-2006, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

the pick up is not on the transom, it's approx 6inches from the keel and 12inches from transom. Ive sent pic's to teague marine and they said no way is it disturbing the water flow. I agreed with you...
Forum: General Q & A
11-30-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

Re: 575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

no change in drive height or propellers. We'll, i don't know what it takes to change drive height, but my mechanics said in no way did they change the height. The boat will get on plane but takes...
Forum: General Q & A
11-30-2006, 04:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,308
Posted By doubletake

575's w/ intercoolers by whipple

Hoping to get some feed back! I have a 03 38 t/s with 575's. I recently put intercoolers on (whipple) and was told that in addition to helping with longevity of motors and helping to prevent...
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