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Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,508
Posted By Michael1

LOL It's funny. At the time, it seemed very...

LOL

It's funny. At the time, it seemed very tedious with lots of documentation, and was one of those jobs everyone wanted to move "through" to get to design engineering. In retrospect, though,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,136
Posted By Michael1

Engine Durability Tests

The issue of engine durability testing came up on a couple of recent new marine engine announcement threads. I like to keep a low profile with regards to my work background, but in this case it is...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,727
Posted By Michael1

What is it with women and open bows? Wait. ...

What is it with women and open bows?

Wait. It just came to me. Women like to be seen and get attention, and the bow has that much more visibility.

Never mind.:D

Next question. Are open...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,508
Posted By Michael1

Ray, generally I like to keep a low profile...

Ray, generally I like to keep a low profile regarding my work background. Test engineering is just one of them. You can question my experitise as a marine engine builder - I've never built one!:D ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,508
Posted By Michael1

I can second that about Mercury. Having read...

I can second that about Mercury.

Having read the summary provided in the link, I cannot really tell much about their engineering abilities to produce a "consumer" product. That doesn't mean they...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 64,460
Posted By Michael1

What is your durability test schedule? ...

What is your durability test schedule?

Michael
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,727
Posted By Michael1

i guess they like the front row seating. How...

i guess they like the front row seating.

How is this camera mounted, or was it handheld? It seems to rotate relative to the boat, but is pretty steady.

Michael
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 21,830
Posted By Michael1

I think the performance market is going to...

I think the performance market is going to undergo big changes in the next 10 years. The average person just will not be able to afford the performance boat as we know it (anything over 65 mph with...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-25-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,194
Posted By Michael1

Is the economy really that much better? The...

Is the economy really that much better? The outboard tests I've seen show them using nearly as much gas as inboards at the same speed and size boat. Now if you are able to downsize, because...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,508
Posted By Michael1

I am not a "quasi-engine building expert" as you...

I am not a "quasi-engine building expert" as you put it. I was a test engineer for an OEM.

Ray, why don't you give us the details of this full load test?

Are they cycling it from peak torque...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 04:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,508
Posted By Michael1

24 hours??? Whoopty doo! I hope that is a...

24 hours??? Whoopty doo! I hope that is a misprint. The auto companies run 200 to 400 hours of WOT. If it isn't a misprint, remind me not to buy an Ilmor engine.

Michael
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 735
Posted By Michael1

Do you really want one who is cheap, or one who...

Do you really want one who is cheap, or one who is good?

Michael
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 21,830
Posted By Michael1

Having worked as a mechanical engineer myself, I...

Having worked as a mechanical engineer myself, I agree with you. The problem people have is the boat designs and parts haven't changed much at all in the past 20 years, but the prices for the same...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,107
Posted By Michael1

Great advice! I might add, make sure you...

Great advice!

I might add, make sure you can get parts for whatever boat and propulsion package you are buying. That way you can keep the boat in nice condition after you get it, without...
Forum: Insurance and Finance
02-25-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,710
Posted By Michael1

Any boat, or any boat that meets their criteria? ...

Any boat, or any boat that meets their criteria? Sailboat? Canoe? Kayak?

I hate to sound pessimistic but...

Michael
Forum: Insurance and Finance
02-24-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,710
Posted By Michael1

I've never owned a boat before, even though I...

I've never owned a boat before, even though I have piloted boats since I was 7 years old.

If you have to have "claims free ownership of a vessel of similar speed" prior to getting insurance,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-24-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 21,830
Posted By Michael1

Not many entry level people are going to risk...

Not many entry level people are going to risk their entire budget on a boat built by someone they don't know, who claims he can build one on the cheap.

Of course, you can buy a used anything,...
Forum: Insurance and Finance
02-24-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,710
Posted By Michael1

Markel Says Won't Issue Policy on High Performance Boats without 3 Year Experience

I requested a quote on a boat which I estimated had a top speed of 80 mph. I have no moving violations, good credit, and age so high my testosterone levels barely register.

They said they will...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-24-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,902
Posted By Michael1

How is it that they are getting insurance for a...

How is it that they are getting insurance for a 100 mph boat for $300 or even $400 a year? One of the first things the insurers ask is what the top speed is.

Michael
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-24-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 21,830
Posted By Michael1

The entry level performance boat market is...

The entry level performance boat market is COMPLETELY DEAD.

I know. I've looked. Everywhere.

The entry level boats are gone. They were around until the early 90's, and then all the builders...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-23-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,763
Posted By Michael1

Based on the piectures, this is pretty much a...

Based on the piectures, this is pretty much a "big boat" only event?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-30-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 28,571
Posted By Michael1

Sea Doo has the Speedster 200 20' with twin Rotax...

Sea Doo has the Speedster 200 20' with twin Rotax 1.5L supercharged 3 cylinder engines with 255 hp EACH, that's 510 hp total, and jet drives. Sea Doo claims 66 mph in that thing.

Michael
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-30-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 28,571
Posted By Michael1

That is some boat! Wow! Notice that they...

That is some boat! Wow!

Notice that they even have Hydramatic transmissions, I presume for a better hole shot, although I am surprised the drives will hold up to that.

Michael
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-30-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,942
Posted By Michael1

I am not a lawyer, but I think the battle should...

I am not a lawyer, but I think the battle should have been fought at the time of repair. If he would not repair it at no charge, then you should have gotten it in writing or recorded a conversation...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-30-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 28,571
Posted By Michael1

He has outboards rather than inboards, doesn't...

He has outboards rather than inboards, doesn't he?

I was asking about inboards.

Michael
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