Search results

  1. C

    1995 Crownline 202BR Restore

    Definitely a structural piece. To prevent the bottom hull from flexing in rough water or sitting on a trailer. Or even a couple of boat stands. Do it. It is the keel of the boat.
  2. C

    Engine install checklist

    I take enough color photographs before I start disconnecting. I also put marked labels on wires and hose ends if there is any doubt due to delays.
  3. C

    Ford Winsor 351 Engine not winterized

    Fresh water I use steel. Salt water I use the shiny solid Brass ones. A magnet can help you make sure the Brass ones are not plated steel.
  4. C

    E bikes

    Why I only use Lead Acid wet batteries. In all machines that come into the garage for any reason.
  5. C

    building a mini speedboat

    I designed a rental wood row boat to do 30 mph. Water logged. Made no difference to me then. I was 13 ? 1950 ? I dreamed up more gadgets than a Swiss Pocket knife. :)
  6. C

    Overrated Horsepower?

    Does it start every time in 1 second or less ? Does it run smoothly at all speeds ? You do not need to post any what ifs.
  7. C

    NO insects or spring birds this year.

    So I leave Jersey on May 1 and come back Oct. 1 It helps.
  8. C

    More Speed - for fun.

    Prop efficiency.
  9. C

    More Speed - for fun.

    The most important factor of maximum speed is
  10. C

    NO insects or spring birds this year.

    My county has just about stopped all farms. Plus there are no wild crops or nut trees. Animals starve or move out. Not surprising. I still have a starving herd of wandering deer.
  11. C

    building a mini speedboat

    A inflatable keel adds a lot of drag ? Going to be a no free space to move around in boat. My 16' Aluminum is snug. I have laid on the bottom during a high wind squall. Did not feel safe.
  12. C

    N Y requires everyone to pass a powerboat operators license

    My defense will be...........AI Actually I fish a maximum of 300' from my dock. I can stand on the bottom and walk to shore / house. I could just remove the OB and use the full sized oars.
  13. C

    Fuel smell after fueling up

    Could be as simple as gas fumes forced out of the tank during refueling........... Wind blows fumes into the boat ?
  14. C

    Flying car to soon be available.

    People crash everything with wheels. Planes have wheels. Oh no Mr. Bill. This is the air controller. You will crash head on into a jumbo jet on that runway !..........I can do anything I want to. You can not stop me !!
  15. C

    Hole shot

    Call the www.propgods.com for excellent help.
  16. C

    E bikes

    It is NOT illegal to lie about the chemicals used in batteries.
  17. C

    N Y requires everyone to pass a powerboat operators license

    What about mental illness, drugs alcohol and eating pizza at WOT on a busy day ? Forgot the child driver operating on Auto Pilot.
  18. C

    NO insects or spring birds this year.

    Barnacles cut without any pain. Been there also. My right thigh was covered with blood. Felt nothing. By the time we reached the mini hospital. Much had stopped. Luck beats skill. :)
  19. C

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PWTR - severe overheat - thought I was on fire - troubleshooting Questions

    This posting really points up how different boats are from a American car.
  20. C

    N Y requires everyone to pass a powerboat operators license

    Our country officials hard at work ?
Top