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Carl

Doug- I have the same Magma propane BBQ, mine fits into a pole holder and I have a set of legs for it should I bring it onshore. Works great and may have been able to boil water using that inner plate....that would be "IF" we brought a pot to hold the water. My wife expected to use the Tupperware in...

Carl

Rick- I do not have anything to add, but very curious and will follow this post. You know it can be done as it has been done. It's just a matter of adding up the power needed to run for so long then finding the right storage capacity with some extra not to overtax the batteries. I pushed mine to its...

Carl

Liners and other people boats for that matter are a nice change of pace where you can sit back and relax. That said, I always find myself up at the helm keeping watch on other peoples boats...so much for the relax part. But on a liner they seem to frown on guests going to the helm... Once in a while...

Carl

Scot-

No worries, I hear in fashion what's old is new again. I'm sure when you're done, they'll be back in style.

Carl

...and remember to open the valves ALL the way. A little closed can make your motor run warm...ask me how I know.

Carl

She's looking great Peter! When do you figure you'll see motors going in.

Thanks for sharing,

Carl

Carl

If going to Manhatten you'll be passing Staten Island...if you need something pickup the phone.
nine one seven. nine five two. seven seven zero three.

Sounds like a hell of a trip in a 28'

What do you have for power?

Enjoy!

Carl

CamB25 wrote: ↑Mar 15th, '22, 10:44 uhhhh, do you have windows planned for the dog house!??
Cam

No, he has radar and a chartplotter.

Carl

What a great-looking build! I love the toys going in...

Carl

Almost as easy for builders as outboards. Expensive to service is one aspect, a dealer over here had two boats on land for several weeks waiting on parts. Maybe it was just a glitch but the parts guy made it seem like it is just tough to get them. With a short season having to sit out for weeks has ...

Carl

No, the early on the problem was E10 or 10% ethanol sent to every pump saying it was fine for everyone and made no difference. At 10% ethanol, that was almost true for "most" of the newer cars and boats. The 10% did compromise alot of the older rubbers and plastics found on fuel systems...but kinda ...

Carl

I saw asking was 1,350,000.
It comes with a tank of fuel too...well some fuel anyway.

Carl

The larger diameter of the Flange is to disperse the force of the nut, similar to what a washer does. The serrations are to enhance vibrations resistance similar to a lock washer. Grade 8 hardware whether bolts or studs with washers and lock washers OR use the serrated flanged hardware. Whatever you...

Carl

Wow…your luck is just like mine.

Stuff like this I never know if it’s better to laugh or cry. Lol…. I guess laugh

Carl

One big aspect left out is how corn ethanol lined the pockets of so many...

Carl

It's paint, not chrome. Your painting, not chroming. Chrome is very hard and durable, paint is paint. In the video the guy scratches the helmet easily with a screwdriver. The prep was also made to look easy...somehow I believe the base finish dictates the end result. Whatever...it does look great.

Carl

cmon Carl you know i meant high performance inboard fishing boats . BTW surface drives have the rudder on the drives ,drove a Apache years ago. Yes I know exactly what you meant. I still think if designed right they work...not sure of the benefit though. Aside from lowering the running angle and ez...

Carl

does anybody know of a high performance powerboat that uses this antiquated idea. Jersey Speed Skiff Drag Boats Boats with Surface Drives My point is a boat can be designed/engineered to work well with outboats rudders. But just moving a rudder from under the hull in the contained prop wash and sla...

Carl

First, I am not for changing the Strut and rudder location just to make it fit. I am saying good performing boats have used transom-mounted rudders, but those were designed that way OR redesigned that way as Elite marine has done on their 31 Bertram Refits. Change where the prop wash hits the rudder...

Carl

bob lico wrote: ↑Mar 7th, '22, 18:40 .the only transom mounted rudders are for sailboats with a tiller doing 10knts. think about it!!!!

Blackfin

Jersey Speed Skiff

Carl

...survey is what the surveyor comes up with as a price the boat is worth based on numbers and condition.
It's the price you put on it if you HAVE to sell it.

What the boat is worth to you is what counts...

Carl

That's better than a survey coming back at $111K, having put $118 into her so making your 4 years a negative 7K. Look at the bright side, you'll look back on these 4 short years with fond memories of all the helpers and tradesmen who made this possible. Notably, the painters and welders who never sh...

Carl

https://i.imgur.com/xxrPiW1.jpg This shows 11 degree down angle with the stern end of the strut 90" from the gears output shaft. (stock Strut location). This also shows the center of the Gear Coupling 6" above the hull. My gear are 8 degree down, I had to angle my motors about 1-1/2degrees to achie...

Carl

Hi Guys, I went with the Hyundai Seasall S270's. I'll put a post up on why later. JohnV8r Why...because you thought they were the best decision for your needs. Best of luck with them. The Cummins motors are real sensitive to back pressure and it has to be kept low. That is not the case for all moto...

Carl

I thought I read John had 4" going into the 5" veratone muffler then 6" to the transom

Carl

John, I don't recall if you went Cummins 6BT or with the Hyundai's. In either case exhaust looks great. I believe the idea of the water bleed was when you Do Not have enough Exhaust Diameter to keep the back pressure down. If 6BT- 4" with 6BT's is ok, till you add a muffler and they recommend 5". Yo...

Carl

Bruce- Yes, Aluminum brackets done right are more than capable of doing the job, will be lighter and less prone to degrading due to corrosion. Steel can also tackle the job and hot-dipped will hold up a good many years. Are there any benefits to using steel that I can see...not really, aside from th...

Carl

Schedule 40 is very heavy for exhaust. If you use, make sure to add supports to carry the weight instead of hanging off turbo.

Carl

That goes more so for the filler being used as the welds are the 1st areas to see problems

Carl

316L is the preferred, followed by 316 and 304 last

Carl

I've been told, "If it weren't for Bad Luck, I'd have no luck at all." All things must come to an end...even bad luck. I'd like to think I overcome bad luck with persistence, seems your taking the same strategy, taking the hand you're dealt and making it work for you. I hope the motor exceeds your e...

Carl

I think you mean Aluminum Grade 6061 or Marine-grade 5000 series. Both are plenty strong and hold up to the marine environment, easy to work with. If left unfinished both will oxidize and start to corrode...but unless left damp next to wet wood or something that can take many years for substantial c...

Carl

LOL...if your Tony Athens says multi is good for the 63A, I'd be inclined to believe. ZF says ATF...period. The Authorized ZF dealer I spoke with said it was fine to use oil...I'd be inclined to believe. A mechanic says... I'd want to know what makes that person qualified to suggest an alternative. ...

Carl

From Webster dictionary

almost adverb

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Definition of almost

(Entry 1 of 2)
: very nearly but not exactly or entirely We're almost there. The work is almost done.

almost adjective

Definition of almost (Entry 2 of 2)
: very near but not quite an almost failure

Carl

Gearboxs are not as cheap as oil, my suggestion is to call an Authorized ZF dealer and ask them. Its the cost of a phone call. Best answer, they say not a problem, the worst answer you have to change your fluid. If they are unsure...my suggestion is you change the fluid. I say this as moving forward...

Carl

Yup...Tony is right with straight 30W in the 220's unless a Tropical hot setting where 40W is recommended.

I'm not sure where I got the multi-grade from.

Carl

I don’t worry about what others spend…I just know I can’t and if I could I do not think that is where I would spend it.

But it their money and if that’s what makes them happy, good for them.

Carl

Frank,

I’m going to take back the 15w40…I just know it’s oil recommended not ATF in the 220’s. Could be straight as Tony mentioned.

Carl

This is how I go around the Boat Shows…

Hmm, knock a zero off the price and I am still not the least bit interested.

Move onto the next…

Obviously I am not their demographics

I want to say pretty, nice and stuff…but in all honesty….not a boat for me.

Carl

Your right Frank, but a step up from the 63A gears is the ZF220's and those 15w-40 IS the recommended fluid.

What that means...I don't know.

Carl

Glad to hear your progress and hope it works out well.

Carl

Excellent, get bottom painted and I want the next pictures of her sitting on trailer headed for the blue

Carl

Short answer first, Authorized dealer here told me ATF is specified by ZF. BUT oil works perfectly fine too with one advantage, oil is quieter. The longer answer, my gears were filled with oil by a shop that swears that’s all they ever use. My buddy helping me is very much by the book and had me cha...

Carl

I have the same exact issue and, what's worse in my case, water seeps right through the limber hole which is exactly under the main bulkhead and lets it go through into the cabin bilge and as a result all the way to the deepest point of the boat which is in the galley area. A real pain to rinse the...

Carl

Older boats running 1:1 trans on gas motors with 1-1/4 shafts had short, sleek 10 degree struts allowing a 15inch wheel. These struts had no beef to open for larger shafts. The others had the longer 15 deg struts allowing the boat to turn a more efficient larger diameter wheel. These came through wi...

Carl

That would do it John...the other option is to repitch the outer section so water flows to the back. I'm thinking big fillet with lots of filler for a quick buildup. Then paint over with Bilgecoat or similar. I know this was supposed to answer your question...but think I answered what I think I may ...

Carl

If not too snug on the shaft that should work. The downside is your pushing with a single rod. Plus a 3/4" nut is most likely 10 threads per inch course or 16 fine. Using the smaller coupler size bolts, your most likely looking at a 7/16" bolts that are 14 threads per inch course or 20 threads per i...

Carl

I believe it is like car emissions, "new" boats cannot have limber holes at the engine beds that flow into the bilge. This regulation is to contain oil, fuel, or antifreeze leak in the closed compartment. Limber holes would allow fluids to flow into the bilge where they can be discharged overboard. ...

Carl

Nice. Puller for your shaft coupler... Loosen set screw (s) Disconnect the bolts spreading couplers apart. Insert a rachet socket between the two couplers (has socket that is a smaller diameter than shaft), bring the two couplers together sandwiching the socket in the center. Find several longer bol...

Carl

Amazing how that wood still looks good after so many years. It may be as I'm used to seeing rotted wood and ply in "new" boats in those areas. Yes, I know our boats have issues with bulkheads and cockpit uprights rotting after 30-40 years. The Jobs done and everyone has said how they got their bolts...

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