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Forum: General 06-20-2018, 05:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,057
Posted By 1224bret
Here’s a pic that kinda shows what I’m doing....

Here’s a pic that kinda shows what I’m doing. Completely built console from scratch not quite finished with it yet.
Forum: General 06-20-2018, 05:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,057
Posted By 1224bret
I’m actually in the process of converting my...

I’m actually in the process of converting my cuddy to a cc and am doing it like you are glassing the floor directly to the sides setting on top of the stringers. Looking forward to your progress pics.
Forum: Repairs 05-18-2018, 05:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 537
Posted By 1224bret
Not as familiar with the 2.4s as I am with the...

Not as familiar with the 2.4s as I am with the 2.5s but if it has a similar ignition system then I would check the wires going to the trigger. The trigger moves every time you move the throttle and...
Forum: General 12-31-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 751
Posted By 1224bret
I just had one shipped to me the week of...

I just had one shipped to me the week of Christmas. Bought mine from reds in Perry they had it in stock. Only took two days to get to me. Tank was $575 and shipping was another 100 bucks. I live in...
Forum: Off Topic 06-06-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 680
Posted By 1224bret
Sorry about your dad Vic. Hope things turn around...

Sorry about your dad Vic. Hope things turn around for you!
Forum: Performance 04-18-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By 1224bret
The old reeds looked fine. The blocks looked ok...

The old reeds looked fine. The blocks looked ok also they were rubber coated but didn't see anything wrong with them. Was just hoping to smooth out the idle and keeps from worrying about eating a...
Forum: Performance 04-14-2017, 03:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By 1224bret
Oops just realized I said 23 pitch I'm running a...

Oops just realized I said 23 pitch I'm running a 21 pitch mirage right now not a 23 pitch
Forum: Performance 04-14-2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By 1224bret
Before changing the reeds and injectors I was...

Before changing the reeds and injectors I was running around 54mph at 5800 now I see around 48-50 at 5200 those speeds are all lightly loaded. Been thinking about going to a 19 just wasn't sure what...
Forum: Performance 04-12-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By 1224bret
Rpm and top speed loss after changing reeds?

Last year I installed a set of ccms fiber reed valves and had my injectors professionally cleaned all went back together and the motor runs great but I've lost 400 rpm after the change. Ran it last...
Forum: Modifications 09-15-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,963
Posted By 1224bret
No scuppers since it was a I/o originally....

No scuppers since it was a I/o originally. Handles about same as it did when it still had the inboard. I'm very happy with the set up as a whole. Still have little things here and there that need to...
Forum: Off Topic 08-04-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By 1224bret
Cool I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the...

Cool I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the info!
Forum: Off Topic 07-29-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By 1224bret
We went to the caverns state park. Are there any...

We went to the caverns state park. Are there any others in the area to check out?
Forum: Fishing 07-27-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 286
Posted By 1224bret
Sounds like a fun trip Ridge! We're gonna be down...

Sounds like a fun trip Ridge! We're gonna be down there in November over thanksgiving weekend! Can't wait. It's been two years since I've had the boat down there.
Forum: Modifications 07-12-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 8,310
Posted By 1224bret
Awesome job on that! Very cool to see somthing...

Awesome job on that! Very cool to see somthing different!
Forum: Repairs 07-02-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 587
Posted By 1224bret
I've used the maguires boat and rv in the past...

I've used the maguires boat and rv in the past seems like good stuff. Here lately been using colonite and have been happy with it also. Don't think it maters much as long as it's a good wax.
Forum: General 06-15-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 533
Posted By 1224bret
Just looked at my bow eye last weekend... Went to...

Just looked at my bow eye last weekend... Went to remove it and the 34 year old piece of mild steel wellcraft used as a backing plate and it crumbled to dust when I tried to remove it. After removal...
Forum: Off Topic 03-20-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By 1224bret
Have you ever ran lake Seminole? Heard a lot of...

Have you ever ran lake Seminole? Heard a lot of the lake up here are real shallow not sure if Seminole is or not?
Forum: Off Topic 03-20-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By 1224bret
Yeah we just got a house north of town close to...

Yeah we just got a house north of town close to Havana. Love the area but agree it's different so I get the "other Florida" reference. Maybe sometime we can meet up! Can't wait to get out on the...
Forum: Off Topic 03-20-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By 1224bret
Moving to North Florida...

Well had a offer on the table for a job outside of Tallahassee and couldn't pass it up so looks like me and the fam including the v are heading into uncharted waters. I know there are a few guys that...
Forum: Performance 01-21-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 939
Posted By 1224bret
I agree the weight I have forward helps me out a...

I agree the weight I have forward helps me out a lot even still I get some proposing at certain speeds and conditions could just be me still getting used to my set up though... Wasn't really thinking...
Forum: Performance 01-20-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 939
Posted By 1224bret
I just finished installing a bracket on mine a...

I just finished installing a bracket on mine a few months ago. Granted my boat started life as a I/o but I don't see much of a difference between the way it comes off plane now and how it did before...
Forum: General 12-25-2015, 05:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 619
Posted By 1224bret
Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas!!
Forum: Off Topic 12-23-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 668
Posted By 1224bret
Same to you Vic!

Same to you Vic!
Forum: Off Topic 12-22-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 668
Posted By 1224bret
Lakeland also has a Aebi terra trac tractor (also...

Lakeland also has a Aebi terra trac tractor (also sold by the menzi dealer) and that thing would be pretty awesome just to run off road with no mowers on it also made to run steep hills and the seat...
Forum: Off Topic 12-22-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 668
Posted By 1224bret
I think the one Lakeland has was over 200k I'm...

I think the one Lakeland has was over 200k I'm thinking closer to 250k. Yeah your menzi powered truck would only run maybe 15 or so mph.... I think you like speed a little more than that!
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