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Kevin

And you think the Hyena is ugly. That thing is a floating abortion. Looked like stadium seating at the back.

Kevin

I would like to know more about that one. I bet the guys in the wheel house had a headache. "Hey Jimbob, Which lever do I pull to make this thing go up?"

Kevin

UV, That's a big ten-four. Thought I would give it a try....I knew the answer was no! Keep on keepin on. Kevin

Kevin

Ditto on what John says. In the long run it is much cheaper to buy one the work has already been done to. If you are a glutton for punishment like me, buy the cheapest boat you can find and spruce it up. Just remember cruising and fishing is more fun than busting knuckles at the boat yard.

Kevin

UV,
Can we atleast repalce, "lowly", with mediocre? It just sounds better. Howz aboutz "marginal?"

Kevin

Mine is like that too. I would not be concerned if I were you. I said the same thing to my glass guy. His answer was an inboard boat does not need the thick transom like a outboard boat. Mine has platform, and when all points are secured, ie the braces, it is actually rather strong, but will still f...

Kevin

Cool. Heard a lot of good ideas here. Most interesting being the exact number of beers fitting in the reefer. I can drink whatever I want when I am at the house, and then for efficiancy reasons I can drink coors light on the boat. Maybe instead of asking the wife what she wants I can just suggest th...

Kevin

Buying that stuff on the street is cheaper than pharmacy school!

Kevin

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Kevin

Kevin

mines a norcold. Maybe i will hit whats left of the bottom with phoz and paint. I will get the final decision form the wife.
Without it there would be enough room for a La Z boy chair

Kevin

No, not that reefer. How many of you guys use your AC/DC refridgerators? Are they worth the space they take up? Upon close inspection of mine I have realized it is getting shorter. That meaning, the rust on the bottom is slowly flaking onto the floor and under what used to be the counter top. I look...

Kevin

I have night vision goggles but do not count on them spot trap buoys unless conditions are perfect. One anchor light on in your line of vision and they are useless. Not sure about the IR goggles. I have found that I can see the most when I dim the radar to least amount and black out the GPS, granted...

Kevin

very cool!

Kevin

Thudddddddddd, What materials are you using for the re-build. I found this stuff that looks like card board laminated with mica. 2x2 foot section weighed only ounces and I could stand on it. I am still waiting on the the name of the product from a friend. I am probably going to use it in my boat unl...

Kevin

You could try Danny at HighTide Marine. He has a lot of that stuff. Be prepared to sell at least one valve out of your heart though. Vintage parts like that are pricey. Good luck. They will tell you, two to the body, one to the head. Just remember the T-box, it will cancel christmas every time. Did ...

Kevin

Scooters are like fat girls. They are fun to ride but you do not want your friends to see you on one.

By the way, that cable came in about a half hour after you left.

Kevin

I think you will find running at night with any light at all is annoying. If I did not have lights on my gauges I would get a red l.e.d. light to spot check the guages. Just my .02

Kevin

Dave, the day before while I was out just cruising I watched a boat pull in two sails at Alligator Light............about 50 foot depth.

Kevin

Bruce, should be here tomorrow by mail

Kevin

Spoke with Sid. He is calling Chris first thing in the morning. Will have one overnighted to me. How old is your laptop? Sid tells me these cable are for older laptops. If it is new, than adaptor cable for the cable is also needed. I can borrow one if need be. My number is 305 481 0253. We can at le...

Kevin

I have the software but no cable. The bottome is clean, just dove it last night. I will call and see if I can order one.

Kevin

How often would it be tolerable.....hmmmm. I never turn down a race, especially if it is a Pheonix or another similar looking boat. I can put a TV on the boat, that covers the sports. I believe I can put a lot of beer on the boat, that covers the drinkin. They don't call it a stabbin cabin for nuthi...

Kevin

Dave, I have the MO236K43. I can explain that. MO stands for motor. The 23 in 236 stands for maximum power potential of the rotating assembly/fuel pump. The 6 in 236 stands for 6 cylinders. K is the type of turbo, it is a KKK turbo which is water cooled, runs the same temp as the rest of the motor. ...

Kevin

Pretty sure mine are close to half inch at the top. They are thick!

Kevin

Well, this is very preliminary, but what the heck. went for and overnighter this past weekend. Ran about 24 to 25 miles round trip. Started the trip with full tank. Filled the boat today and she took 13 gallons. That would put me close to 2 nmpg. I am still putting it to the pins on occasion and not...

Kevin

I have a performance question. After reading your posts I wonder. I have bigger rudders than the stock 28 rudders. I noticed the leading edge is quite wide and blunt. Will that have negative affect on performance? I thought about grinding them to reduce turbulence from the prop but never got around ...

Kevin

Never actually tried a fly rod before.......I can only imagine with a big fish. "We're gonna need a bigger boat."

Kevin

No doubt. Called my buddy out of the blue and the first question out of his mouth was, "what are you doing tommorow". It happenned to be my day off and thoughts of working on my boat did not do it for me. So the answer was heck ya I will go fishing with you. I learned how to rig the bait and from th...

Kevin

I have Bennetts too. I have never used them since they are not hooked up yet. Size is roughly 9 x18, but not positive. My boat gets up on plane quick with 2 people or 8 people, does not matter, and a full tank of fuel. How much power do you have? Only time I may use them once hooked up is to balance...

Kevin

Nope, the Hyena is still a virgin to me. Went out on my buddies 43' Viking. When ever I go out on a boat like that I wish I had a big boat. But all I have to do is say hey, how much do you burn per hour. When they say 40-50 GPH I think my boat is just fine. I do look forward to outfitting the boat f...

Kevin

Today was the day. Went out and caught my first Sail Fish. Water was calm and clear. Caught it in about 100 feet of water off Islamorada. Things start off slow and then it's FISH ON!

Kevin

If you put them on now, your new filters will be old by the time you use them!

Kevin

nicely put! Now my punishment will be as follows: Go to the fridge, grab beer, open beer and consume! Kevin

Kevin

Yup, I agree with you guys Not going to spin my wheels chasing a ghost When I find a laptop I will check the WOT votage and RPM across the board Steyr guys tell me that the computer is actually a Ford computer, go figure, Europeans buying stuff from Ford Probably OBD II Still need to pput some hours...

Kevin

Port is a little higher than stbd at idle. Just high enough to make it sound a little clunkier when shifting.

Should be about 12k

I think Steyr was going to run numbers too

Kevin

Kevin

Thanks guys, it's almost like there is too much to choose from! I need to learn how to keep it simple. Kevin

Kevin

Thought I read it here on this sight about cup, not sure though. Even though the tank was just cleaned, should I check or replace the filters?. 22hrs since repower/tank polish. The props that I am using were my spares which were reconditioned last year. They maybe had 15 hours on them, but the boat ...

Kevin

I know I know I know. Just for the record Bruce, I don't think you are a complete idiot. Kevin

Kevin

Considering tachs are notorius for being wrong, I guess I am not positive. I need to get a laptop computer to hook up to the engines. I have the software and things like idle adjustment can be made. It also will tell me throttle position sensor voltage. We checked on the sea trial and things were go...

Kevin

Just wanted to get some suggestions on propping. Right now my 28 cruises right around 22-23kts. at 3300-3400rpm. WOT is about 27 kts. Engines are rated at 4300rpm. Port engine is hitting 4300 while the the starboard is at 4050. The props are 17x15. I have tried 6 different sets of props on my work b...

Kevin

That is why I partitioned mine. With exception of the AC condensation dripping into forward bilge, it stays pretty dry. Prior to partition and the re-power all the water went all the way forward. In my case it was nasty oily water. Now, the water sits between the engines. It can still get forward if...

Kevin

Jim,
I found a spot. Going to put it by the sette. Not sure if that is spelled right. It will save me some time with the wiring keeping it close to the original position. Thanks for the offer. Kevin

Kevin

Any recomendations? Should I get one with reverse polarity indicator? Any particular brand better? Looked on line and there are a lot of choices. Do not fully understand what options and doodads I need and do not need. I know installing on would eliminate the factory DC panel in the V berth. I am gu...

Kevin

You mean just letting gravity do the work simmilar set up, just with a thru hull instead of sump?

Kevin

Saw a 31 for sale in a magazine the other day. Think the name was Reel nice. Claimed a 40 mph cruise speed with 0ver 400 hp per side I think. I know my 28 feels faster than the 23kts I cruise at but a 35 kt cruise for that style boat seems crazy. Anyone seen this boat? What is the most power ever ja...

Kevin

You have me sold I can be very picky about some things Water in the bilge is one of them I have been using a hand pump to get the last of it out, but it has rained every day here Trying to get wiring done with master switches and all that stuff and seeing that 3 gallons of water gets under my skin I...

Kevin

Skipper Dick, I too have the copper flares for some of the drains Thought about doing what you did, but into small bucket with one of those auto rule bilge pumps Guess that would be the poor mans sump! That is sounding like the most effective way to keep out the water short of 5200 on all the hatches

Kevin

I know exactly what you are saying, but I will refarain from making any other commnets on that last post! Kevin

Kevin

How about that last two or three gallons in the bilge Any come up with a way to get a pick up low enough to get all the water out? I partitioned mine in front of the engines. The only water coming in is from the rain on the decks. The font stays half stays dry. When I figure out how keep the whole t...

Kevin

Thanks to the boat show I was able to meet Peter, Bruce and Capt. Pat. They even came down to the Hyena to give me some good ideas. Oh yeah, and now I have my mug shot in my profile. I wanted to hit the flop house but time did not allow for me. I will try next year. As for the big nasty boats, yeah,...

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