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Need a little info on Prop Pockets vs. Open Props (terminology?) as far as maneuverability and propulsion efficiency? Were currently going through 2ft itis and are honing in on maybe an 88 340 EC W/454’s or 88 WellCraft ST. Tropez W/454’s. What I here is when maneuvering??? pockets tend to...

I need to replace both windshields in my boat. 1)… Tempered Glass (light gray tint). I can have glass co swing by my house to make a template. Then order glass ( 3 weeks), finally come back out to install. 2)… Safety Glass (green tint). I can make a template this weekend. Wife drops off to...

I use two 6A chargers. Each hard wired to each bank. Even when both banks are tied together via batt switch, the tandem chargers work together. Going on three years no problems. My question for you guys is: Why do manufactures use a singe charger? Even the multi bank chargers are victim to one...

It's my understanding that Mercruiser uses the timing advance to limit torque output on it's marine engines. Any body ever shot an advance curve on there Mercruiser and seen where the advance starts/stops?

I haven’t posted in awhile and recently read some comments on “engine oil before storage” Back in the day when I was schooled on engine oils. The key functions were to Clean, Lubricate, Cool and Protect. Protection was from harmful acids. As it was explained to me: A byproduct from diesel...

This seems to come up a lot when a member is looking to purchase. Technically speaking I’d like to hear your thoughts on the matter. My thoughts: When it comes to producing prop horse power, the bigger displacement engine will typically do so at a lower rpm. Therefore two comparable hulls...

An endurance run from Chicago to Detroit. Also referred to as "Assault on the Great Lakes" Any one remember a failed attempt back in "89" by Chuck Norris, Walter Payton, a crew of three in a 46" Scarab?

A lot of information/opinions on this sight on batteries. Also a lot of boaters hung up on the correct battery charger to use for different battery types. I have been a mechanic my entire life. I have rebuilt alternators and am familiar with how a battery works. I also understand impedance as...

The story goes: Boat was heading out of marina and never made it past the break wall when the port started running strange. Took it out of gear and the rpms started climbing with lots of smoke. Would not shut off. Engine finally quit running and would not restart. Service Tech found oil all...

test... http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz31/BonBini268/3208/2_image.jpg test test

Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors: I was recently reading some special instructions on long term storage for Caterpillar engines and stumbled across this VCI stuff. I ordered a qt of it to take a closer look. "... recommends the use of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) oil in order to prevent...

Great old news paper reading and recent video. http://michiganmysteries.com/mfWestmoreland.html

U-Joint bellows started leaking on me this weekend. Pulled it down this afternoon and found what looks like the water line rubbed a hole through it. The bellows has some rubbing at the 9:00 and 7:00 positions. I'm thinking from trimmed down and trimmed up running. I put in a new water line and...

Close call for this fisherman. http://www.upnorthlive.com/neighborhood/story.aspx?list=195873&id=426839

Lately I’ve seen diesel engine truck techs going through some growing pains with these new Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). It would seem these DPF’s require Low Sulfur Engine Oil (LSEO) along with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD). When these engines are right, they make the whole shop smell...

Sold my first boat to a friend in S. Florida. LiL BonBini spent her entire life running in the fresh waters of lower Michigan. When I got her with 1250hrs showing, she was with coolant system rust to the point of coolant regulator and housing repair needed. The manifolds and risers looked to be...

After reading too many threads on transom rot, I am now a little curious on the condition of my 20+ year old that has spend a lota time sitting in a slip before I got her. I'am a 25 yr veteran heavy equiptment tech who has desighned and built his own house. Never done any boat hull or...

Any body trailer an older 300? If so how much truck? And hows the launching go? Permits or just short trips on side roads? I'm just a little curious for now. I already need a bigger truck for my 268:grin:! ...Ron

After game 1: I gota say New Yorks beloved Yankeys could be in trouble. From the AL central myself we were just outplayed by the AL east. I hadn't watched any NL at all. Phillies pitching prety much shut down the Yanks. Games startin now and I gota beer goin. if you wanta talk base ball smack...

Do you think an average mouse with an average mouse IQ can get himself on a boat that is trailered for the winter? No shrink wrap, just parked in a big shed. I'm still using dryer sheets! Was just wondering how he might be able to do it. Grampa once said "You gota be smarter than what your...