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Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-14-2026, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By compedgemarine

back when Ilmor was doing the V10 engines I asked...

back when Ilmor was doing the V10 engines I asked one of the guys there why they didnt offer a supercharged version. the answer was that they tried but the aluminum blocks did not like extended...
Forum: General Q & A
01-05-2026, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By compedgemarine

I think what he is saying is that the drive looks...

I think what he is saying is that the drive looks pretty deep now. to put a box on you go up 1" for every 12" back so if you are deep now, and many of these boats benefit with a higher drive height,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-01-2026, 09:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 38,734
Posted By compedgemarine

all valid points. maybe we need a good comparison...

all valid points. maybe we need a good comparison and review of makes and styles of PFD's and who uses what and why. there is no way to keep on board one for every body type out there so what is the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-16-2025, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 604
Posted By compedgemarine

Easy to program the level of any tank and...

Easy to program the level of any tank and electronic gauge - does not work with OE style gauges that utilize an ohm only input

as far as I know all non digital gauges are ohm input only so I take...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-15-2025, 06:34 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,196
Posted By compedgemarine

I think Dirty Harry said it best- "A mans got to...

I think Dirty Harry said it best- "A mans got to know his limitations". problem for most all of us is that our actual limitations are usually far lower than our perceived limitations.
Forum: General Q & A
12-12-2025, 02:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,989
Posted By compedgemarine

if I am reading the comparison chart right then...

if I am reading the comparison chart right then 98e would be roughly our 93 so I would say that you are about at the limit for a N/A motor at that compression for safety reasons. I would think adding...
Forum: General Q & A
12-09-2025, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By compedgemarine

quick search if this one D383143 is really...

quick search if this one D383143 is really 0D383143 that comes up as a 454 MAG. BRAVO GM 454 V-8 1988-1992
Forum: General Q & A
12-09-2025, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By compedgemarine

problem is none of those look like mercruiser...

problem is none of those look like mercruiser serial numbers. FWIW all 330's are 2 bolt mains with cast internals
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-08-2025, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,246
Posted By compedgemarine

the good thing is everyone is ok. on the flip...

the good thing is everyone is ok. on the flip side, someone is not going to have the Christmas they were planning.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-02-2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,196
Posted By compedgemarine

just a question as I am not an outboard guy but...

just a question as I am not an outboard guy but is it common for the engines to rip off the mounts that easily. one I could see but both engines look like they failed at the pivot area. is it...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-25-2025, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By compedgemarine

I think the biggest issue is that hydro's run on...

I think the biggest issue is that hydro's run on flat water where offshore cats run in the rough. if the nose kites and the wing wants to bring it down will it stuff it into the next wave? not saying...
Forum: General Q & A
11-22-2025, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,319
Posted By compedgemarine

I dont know. I have some projects going on more...

I dont know. I have some projects going on more than 8 years with no end in sight so you never know.
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
11-16-2025, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,069
Posted By compedgemarine

thats a lot of project but looks like it is...

thats a lot of project but looks like it is coming along great. I applaud you for strengthening the transom. most people dont think about how much weight is hanging off the back of the boat bouncing...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2025, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By compedgemarine

better editing. I have been around and involved...

better editing. I have been around and involved with offshore racing since the '80's and every video puts me to sleep, not because of the content but because the editing makes it boring. NASCAR races...
Forum: General Q & A
11-13-2025, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,210
Posted By compedgemarine

original nuts are I think chrome plated brass. I...

original nuts are I think chrome plated brass. I would assume they did that because people refuse to use never seize and they wanted to avoid calls about galled threads. stainless is great just...
Forum: General Q & A
11-12-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,210
Posted By compedgemarine

ground washer. the other washers are against...

ground washer. the other washers are against powder coat so that one is screwed in so the ground can go from the drive into the gimble
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-06-2025, 07:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,526
Posted By compedgemarine

wonder if the repo man follows this thread

wonder if the repo man follows this thread
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-02-2025, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,242
Posted By compedgemarine

that was junk several years ago. the fins should...

that was junk several years ago. the fins should stand straight out. they are bent due to none use and will no longer make a good seal when turning. always replace the housing at the same time as it...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-29-2025, 07:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,242
Posted By compedgemarine

looking in the hose ports will only tell you that...

looking in the hose ports will only tell you that the fins are there. the issue is that when they sit the fins stay folded over and will not seal well enough to pull water. also you dont know how...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-29-2025, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 258
Posted By compedgemarine

My Dad was there for the reunion. He was VP and...

My Dad was there for the reunion. He was VP and then President of Chris Craft during the Chris Cat days and one of the founders of the Sarasota Offshore Race back in the day. Getting to be fewer and...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2025, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By compedgemarine

it shouldnt matter as it is just taking an...

it shouldnt matter as it is just taking an average of 4 cylinders to decide what to do. the reason that oem went to two is that the early systems with just one did not show a problem if the failure...
Forum: General Q & A
10-24-2025, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 977
Posted By compedgemarine

not sure what bellhousing you have but LS series...

not sure what bellhousing you have but LS series engines use a different depth housing. i.e. you cannot put an LS T56 trans to an old school small or big chevy because the LS trans has a longer input...
Forum: General Q & A
10-22-2025, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,377
Posted By compedgemarine

worm clamps are fine IF you buy good quality ones...

worm clamps are fine IF you buy good quality ones not the garbage china ones sold at most places. the china ones seem to be made of recycled bud light cans and fail with more than the lightest torque...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-14-2025, 07:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,005
Posted By compedgemarine

I think this is an apples to oranges comparison....

I think this is an apples to oranges comparison. Sterling, Innovation and the like are excellent but most boaters dont turn to them for 400 or 500 hp engines. most non oem builders are doing repowers...
Forum: General Q & A
10-09-2025, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By compedgemarine

that looks more like a #1 drive (pre alpha)....

that looks more like a #1 drive (pre alpha). would guess that the only thing holding it is the bolt ( or nut) on the left lower side of the pic. I think this is what you have....
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