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  1. Tafflad

    Help - posts dissapearing ?

    I have made a post 3 times in past 5 days ... each time .. it appears - and in fact even had a reply. However when I come back after 24 Hrs they are gone ? If I search under my username there are no new posts shown .... is there a moderator or similar culling posts ? It was in no way contencious...
  2. Tafflad

    Choice between Cobalt 200 and SeaRay 205

    Thinking of changing my current rig ... Maxum 1800SR3 Use is as a runabout for towed sports inshore. Not into competition just recreational. Only extras I use are a WakeTower and SmartTabs. The plus point about Maxum is that with jump seats at rear (rather than bench) it gives good floor area...
  3. Tafflad

    Cobalt 200 vs SeaRay 205 ? any views

    Thinking of changing my current rig ... Maxum 1800SR3 Use is as a runabout for towed sports inshore. Not into competition just recreational waterskiing, wake & knee board. Only extras I use are a WakeTower and SmartTabs. The plus point about the Maxum is that with jump seats at rear (rather...
  4. Tafflad

    Cobalt 200 vs Searay 205 Sport

    Thinking of changing my current rig ... Maxum 1800SR3 Use is runabout for towed sports inshore. Not into competition ski or wake, just recreational. Only extras I use are a WakeTower and SmartTabs. (fitted these after great advice here) The plus point about Maxum is that with jump seats at...
  5. Tafflad

    Trailer Brake Spares

    Just carried out pre-season service on my boat trailer and find that one of the brake shoe springs has snapped. (Starboard side ) This is the view of the brake back plate assembly: http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx351/Tafflad/Brakeassy.jpg This is the broken spring...
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    Winterize Q

    Normally I have my engine winterized & annual service at same time ... for a number of reasons (mainly snow related) it still isn't done. I had fully drained the block via the 5 blue plugs ... boat is on trailer also under cover in it's own boat shed. As this delay is on-going .... perhaps I...
  7. Tafflad

    New Cobalt Boat

    Had pics of the new Cobalt 200. Looks very interesting to me ... interior layout is excellent. Anybody have any data on this boat, any reviews out there ?? Here is a link to pics http://tinyurl.com/2bl26lk
  8. Tafflad

    What to consider for replacement boat ?

    I have had many boats ... current is a Maxum 1800 SR3. (4.3L) Boat is used for family watersports, and with a Tower, High 5 prop and Smart tabs makes a competent boat for our needs. Use is in-shore, salt water, and is towed rather than berthed. I would have bought another 1800SR3, but as...
  9. Tafflad

    winterize + service ??

    When I run outboards ... I didn't winterize, just run them once a month during winter. Had an inboard for past 2 years ... 4.3L (carb) with raw seawater cooling. Last 3 years I have had my annual service at end of the season & had engine winterized at same time. This means all is set for...
  10. Tafflad

    Nut size ?

    Simple enough Q (for those that know) What is the correct nut (i.e. socket) size for Alpha Drive prop nuts ? I have a very large Socket set, but as usual nothing fits the boat ... all mine are Metric, AF or Whitworth. I measured across the flats and it is just under 1" 3/32" So I'm...
  11. Tafflad

    Improving Swim Platform

    This is noit specifically Wakeboard related, but same symptoms exist with a wakeboard. I have a Maxum 1800 SR3 with standard fibreglass swim platform. I have recently been doing some SkySki (Hydrofoil) riding using competition ski boats, here they have wood (Teak?) platform, and this makes...
  12. Tafflad

    Gel Coat damage

    Had a bad moment on weekend ... while recovering on a shallow slipway, winds were quite high, and a combination of wind & swell, at exactly wrong moment caused stern to swing sideways, and unknowingly break off the rear fixing for the bunk. :redface: The result was when we straightened up...
  13. Tafflad

    Help - replacement Rim

    Hi .. I am not in US, but have a Karavan boat trailer. Today for some reason wheel nuts came loose, damaging rim ... the rim was moving back & forth has damaged stud .. one has sheared off. I need to find a US source for a new rim, 5 studs & 5 wheel nuts ... I could go to Karavan ... but can...
  14. Tafflad

    Mercruiser 4.3 Tachometer problem

    I have a Mercruiser 4.3 (2007) carb engine. It is running superbly so no problem there - however the Tachometer display occasionally goes erratic. Will be chugging along for example at 3000 rpm ... then the needle will pulse upwards to 4000, hunt up and down between 3000 and 4000 ... and then...
  15. Tafflad

    Setting up Trim Sender ?

    I have an Alpha 1 gen 2 drive. I want to set up the trim position sender. Following the guide : http://www.mercstuff.com/trim_limit.htm Having obtained some new screws - just went to start on the job and I failed at the first hurdle. I trim drive right in (as per instruction) ... however this...
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    Help with identifying engine manual

    I have a carb 4.3 Mercruiser. Ser ... 0W617149 Commission date in log book 1s Dec 2006. On the 'sticky' I am confused over what engine I have and what manual is correct. In the index it shows Manual #25 is for 4.3 L & 4.3 H for 1998 onwards. (what is difference between L & H?) But when...
  17. Tafflad

    Setting up Trim Sender

    My trim position gauge does not read properly ... when it was in for service mechanic advised Trim Position sender needs adjusting .... which he was supposed to do ... but reported, stuck screw ... will need to be drilled out. So as he didn't do it I guess it's my job. I assume that Trim...
  18. Tafflad

    Greasing Gimbal Housing (how often)

    My engine has full annual service & winterizing ... and apart form watching fluid levels not much else other than use it. Recently read that I should be applying 5-6 shots of grease into Gimbal Bearing every couple of months during use. No problem doing that ... but if I over grease where...
  19. Tafflad

    Trim Position Sender/Sensor

    My Trim gauge does not read accurately ...... have to trim a hell of a lot before any movement on gauge. When it had service at start of last year dealer advised that The Trim Position Switch needed adjusting ... when I picked boat up he hadn't done it .... at end-of season service ... reminded...
  20. Tafflad

    Fitting VINYL lettering to hull

    Decided for first time in 30 years of boating to put a name on a boat. Prompted as I was ordering something else from Overtons. I bought the Standard 'Custom Vinyl Lettering" in 5" size. It has arrived, fitting instructions say to use 'Sticker on' fluid. I dont have any of that, anybody know...
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