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Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-01-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,082
Posted By spectras only

I'm guessing you may have your boat for sale,hehe...

I'm guessing you may have your boat for sale,hehe

24 Switzer http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/switzer24.jpg
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-01-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,577
Posted By spectras only

There are vent holes behind the panel with Mirage...

There are vent holes behind the panel with Mirage logo on it but it wasn't enough to get air pulled in and out through the aluminum side vents .
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-01-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,577
Posted By spectras only

With two engines crammed in my small boat, heat...

With two engines crammed in my small boat, heat was an issue so I built a new hatch with scoops both ends open. It pulls out a lot of heat from the engine bay measured before and after the install. I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-01-2014, 12:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,082
Posted By spectras only

Pretty much all the 25 footers mentioned will...

Pretty much all the 25 footers mentioned will cruise 60 in poker runs with the right power. Crossing to Bimini has been done many times in 24'+ boats with deep V hulls in decent water. There are...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-24-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,241
Posted By spectras only

You'd notice the difference riding them side by...

You'd notice the difference riding them side by side. I like bigger Scarabs, 29' and over running the great lakes where you probably will be boating some times.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-24-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,241
Posted By spectras only

I like the styling, cockpit, dash and curved...

I like the styling, cockpit, dash and curved windshield of the Scarab but, the OL has more freeboard and forward entry for rough water. I know how the 25 OL can run in the snot with its 24* deadrise...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-29-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,980
Posted By spectras only

32P five blade is too much IMO, 32 B1 four blade...

32P five blade is too much IMO, 32 B1 four blade would probably get you where you want to be.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-29-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,980
Posted By spectras only

You don't want to run the silent choice at high...

You don't want to run the silent choice at high rpms. It's for the water popo,only when cruising at low speeds around marinas,lol
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-29-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,583
Posted By spectras only

Dave, forum member motor's estimated pressure...

Dave, forum member motor's estimated pressure readings at idle is correct. The MPI Merc engines run at a very low [ 600 ] rpm, so there's volume but not much pressure buildup after the seawater pump....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-29-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,583
Posted By spectras only

On my Merc 6.2 engines the water pressure...

On my Merc 6.2 engines the water pressure sending unit is screwed into the power steering cooler, after the seawater pump, so I assume that's a good location for sending volume info regarding...
Forum: General Q & A
05-14-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,622
Posted By spectras only

Lightbulb We still run the same setup since the 2009 post!...

We still run the same setup since the 2009 post! Engine still runs great, no issues with reversion!
Aluminum risers like ones from Kodiak Marine have the anti reversion dam into the castings....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-13-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 744
Posted By spectras only

He's a legend amongst well known designers &...

He's a legend amongst well known designers & builders.
here is some pictures of my favourite he built in the late 60's. A one of unfortunately.

Four Lamborghini engines....
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
05-12-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,264
Posted By spectras only

Thumbs up Nice old school boat. Those 454's were about...

Nice old school boat. Those 454's were about 330HP that the Bravo can handle no problem I'd just throw some aluminum EMI Thunder manifolds [ the old birds are heavy so lighter exh would help to loose...
Forum: General Q & A
05-12-2014, 02:32 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 163,013
Posted By spectras only

Thanks BUP. First ,I'll wait and see if the oil...

Thanks BUP. First ,I'll wait and see if the oil pressure sensor swap do anything, then I'll swap the SC gauges.Swapping the ECM555's previously didn't make a difference, hoping that maybe the SC swap...
Forum: General Q & A
05-10-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 163,013
Posted By spectras only

Bup, the rev limiter in the ECM is set at 5150....

Bup, the rev limiter in the ECM is set at 5150. My WOT is dead on 5000rpm with Bravo1 26P props.This problem came out of the blue two years ago while cruising around 4000.No prop slip [solid hub]...
Forum: General Q & A
05-10-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 163,013
Posted By spectras only

Question BUP, I have a question if you don't mind. Have...

BUP, I have a question if you don't mind. Have twin 2003 6.2 mX's with SmartCraft.. Ran flawlessly up to 200hrs,,got around 240hrs now with an annoying warning 'overspeed throttle back' massage on...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
04-28-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,628
Posted By spectras only

Lightbulb Contact Stratosyachts in BC Canada. had my older...

Contact Stratosyachts in BC Canada. had my older boat painted with Endura, tough as nails. Ask for Stan [ owner ] if Endura or Imron would be suitable for bottoms.Site is down temporarily but phone...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-27-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 28,928
Posted By spectras only

Joined in 2001 originally, stayed away til 2004...

Joined in 2001 originally, stayed away til 2004 when rejoined and here since. Jumping between four boating sites that leaves me limited time spending at all of them. Wasting most of the time over at...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-27-2014, 01:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,583
Posted By spectras only

Brand new impeller gives about 1 psi@idle on EFI...

Brand new impeller gives about 1 psi@idle on EFI engines with low rpm [600] idle . 20-25 psi WOT or about 5000rpm. When pressure readings start to fall under 20psi @WOT, it's an indication of an...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-24-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,816
Posted By spectras only

You don't have to rub it in that we're raped over...

You don't have to rub it in that we're raped over here,LOL. I wouldn't go to Venezuela right now just for cheap gas if you know what I mean.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-24-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,816
Posted By spectras only

The way gas prices are going for years it's no...

The way gas prices are going for years it's no surprise recreational activities will suffer. RV's will park instead of moving, boat manufacturing stay stagnant, people float more and more.My son and...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-23-2014, 02:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,077
Posted By spectras only

Borgie, when I did my transom/stringer resto,the...

Borgie, when I did my transom/stringer resto,the bilge was gelcoated white. Gelcoat is porous so I covered it with oil based marine enamel offwhite colour that doesn't show too bad if some oil...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-17-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,742
Posted By spectras only

It never ends, haha. I have four pullup cleats...

It never ends, haha. I have four pullup cleats and would like to replace the OEM fixed one on the bow but it's mounted right above where the forward bulkhead is in the cuddy cabin. So, to open up a...
Forum: Prop Talk
04-17-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,517
Posted By spectras only

FWIW, turning the props outwards will give...

FWIW, turning the props outwards will give better control at docking. Turning the props outwards giving too much stern lift for my boat [ 24* deadrise with V-delta pad ] and carrying the boat too...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-14-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,038
Posted By spectras only

Buddy's Checkmate...

Buddy's Checkmate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aOCPl2VxHM

The boat needs the drives tucked in and tabs slightly down negative for take offs. Likes to run with bow high so K-planes are must.
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