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Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-22-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,549
Posted By Pilotpete

Well, first off, I can't take credit for the...

Well, first off, I can't take credit for the formula. I went to one of my books on the shelf and copied it all over. I got through some of my math classes by dating the professor's assistant.

In...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-22-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,713
Posted By Pilotpete

Am I the ONLY one that is reading this and...

Am I the ONLY one that is reading this and laughing like a 12 year old???
Forum: Formula
07-20-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,727
Posted By Pilotpete

I was able to get the chart from Formula directly...

I was able to get the chart from Formula directly with the speed/rpm/mpg data. I have 496mags (non-HO) that are the most fuel efficient at 3,000 rpm. BUT you have a completely different hull, and so...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-16-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,549
Posted By Pilotpete

The nerd-ist answer is this; The power required...

The nerd-ist answer is this; The power required is (1/2*p*v)3*A*Cd

Where p is the density of the fluid
v is the relative velocity
A is the cross-section Area
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-16-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 31,797
Posted By Pilotpete

NO NO NO, Post them here for the rest of us to...

NO NO NO, Post them here for the rest of us to see!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-14-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,095
Posted By Pilotpete

Looking forward to it! Hotel booked!

Looking forward to it! Hotel booked!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-11-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,274
Posted By Pilotpete

That makes two of us!

That makes two of us!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-11-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,307
Posted By Pilotpete

On vinyl, carpet, upholstery, and all plastics,...

On vinyl, carpet, upholstery, and all plastics, always try rubbing alcohol. It takes a sharpie off a CD or whiteboard, and is great for wine in fabric (as long as you don't let it dry first).
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-07-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,227
Posted By Pilotpete

Mr G, That was a great start to my day! What...

Mr G,

That was a great start to my day! What a great story! Now I gotta go get all the coffee out of my nose...
Forum: General Q & A
07-05-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By Pilotpete

The way I could tell (at first) that it was the...

The way I could tell (at first) that it was the sender is I looked at the engine data from the laptop, showed 20+ degree difference between what the engine saw and what the gauge said. Next time out,...
Forum: General Q & A
07-05-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By Pilotpete

The adapter is to go to NMEA2000 that the Garmin...

The adapter is to go to NMEA2000 that the Garmin wants. "SmartCraft-NMEA2000 Gateway" Part# 8M0065208
Forum: General Q & A
07-05-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By Pilotpete

Need VDO Temp Sender

My local guy is having a problem finding water temp senders for my VDO gauges. (100-220 degrees) Anyone got a source?

And before anyone says anything, yes, I am planning on redoing the entire dash...
Forum: General Q & A
07-05-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By Pilotpete

I had the same issue with one of my engines....

I had the same issue with one of my engines. Turned out to be some marine life on the raw water pressure sensor. The beauty of that engine is EVERYTHING is obvious with a scan. Get a laptop to it and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-05-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Posted By Pilotpete

Ummm, ok, I'll be the one with the sophomore...

Ummm, ok, I'll be the one with the sophomore humor...

They want a canvas SEWER??? :D

I found PVC, but not canvas......
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-03-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,084
Posted By Pilotpete

I would guess that the only occupants on the boat...

I would guess that the only occupants on the boat 99% of the time are the crew. The owner is likely spending more than that a day on the suite in the resort.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-02-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,377
Posted By Pilotpete

Ok, got me. First off, I said "If memory...

Ok, got me.

First off, I said "If memory serves me..." based on what I recall reading and studying. Just as some jet pumps are more efficient than others, some surface drives are more efficient...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-02-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,377
Posted By Pilotpete

The most efficient method of getting propulsion...

The most efficient method of getting propulsion in the water is dependent upon speed and application. If memory serves me (and it does less and less every year) 50mph is the cutover point for surface...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-28-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,017
Posted By Pilotpete

Roll what you got. Launch it all for practice. No...

Roll what you got. Launch it all for practice. No different than driving a boat, The more you do it, the better you are at it. Proficiency.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-27-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,412
Posted By Pilotpete

Got me. You're correct!

Got me. You're correct!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-27-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,412
Posted By Pilotpete

Oh nooooooo. HERE is the perfect tow vehicle! ...

Oh nooooooo. HERE is the perfect tow vehicle!
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-20-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,265
Posted By Pilotpete

Corrected.

Corrected.
Forum: Formula
06-19-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 37,041
Posted By Pilotpete

As a fellow 330SS owner, I've been thrilled to...

As a fellow 330SS owner, I've been thrilled to see all the work you've put into the boat and watched every minute of it. Can't wait to see a video of you out having fun on it (finally).
Forum: Formula
06-17-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 25,495
Posted By Pilotpete

You might find an atty that will "broker" a...

You might find an atty that will "broker" a resolution for you. Certainly faster than small claims. And if the guy is a colossal jerk, you've got someone to give you advice on how best to handle it.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-17-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 94,078
Posted By Pilotpete

And THAT is all that matters! There are...

And THAT is all that matters!

There are cars, planes, and trucks that all have that "special" custom touch.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-17-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,109
Posted By Pilotpete

No, no, no, no, no. Artie is a man of style. '79...

No, no, no, no, no. Artie is a man of style. '79 Caddilac Eldorado! FWD will make the build easier!!!
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