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Forum: General 03-14-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 607
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
I don't have personal experience on one, but I...

I don't have personal experience on one, but I would expect it to roll more than other boats with less deadrise. From everything I've heard, it's not unbearable as it isn't supposed to snap you from...
Forum: General 03-13-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 607
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
There is no comparison to a 24 albemarle and a...

There is no comparison to a 24 albemarle and a V20. The 24 albemarle is built using the old 233 formula hull, probably the most copied hull if all time. It is a very deep V hull that slices through...
Forum: General 03-13-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Some say you can't feel a picture, but I beg to...

Some say you can't feel a picture, but I beg to differ. I HATE doing fiberglass work. My transom is curved except for a small spot in the middle where the outboard mounts, since I'm switching to side...
Forum: General 03-02-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Nope, not on the mend. Fooled around and hurt my...

Nope, not on the mend. Fooled around and hurt my back, so this weekend was a wash. I'm just at the point of either I use it, or sell it. I'm not flush mounting it, for now I'm going to just use the...
Forum: General 02-26-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Getting ready

Spring time is upon us in Flawda, so it's time to get my skiff ready to go. I hate to admit it, but I've let her set awhile, so I got the injectors cleaned & flowed($86 well spent for peace of mind...
Forum: Off Topic 02-24-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 547
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Not all of the fen 4 LS engines have AFM. And afm...

Not all of the fen 4 LS engines have AFM. And afm is active fuel management, or dod which us displacement on demand, it was the system that shut off 4 cylinders. The engines themselves are fine, but...
Forum: Classifieds 02-13-2021, 11:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 287
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
That's a good price. Having a duoprop rebuilt...

That's a good price. Having a duoprop rebuilt cost's alot more than that.
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 02-08-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Did some digging and that is a Skipjack 24, but...

Did some digging and that is a Skipjack 24, but built by Wellcraft under license from the builder of Skipjack. Skipjack is a well known west coast builder of trailerable pocket sportfish flybridge...
Forum: Repairs 02-08-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
My local marine supply house carries Sierra brand...

My local marine supply house carries Sierra brand I believe. It's the heavy black fuel hose and has never failed me. The local hose shop carries lowrance brand and the hose is quite a bit thinner. I...
Forum: Repairs 02-03-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Use marine grade only. Automotive grade fuel line...

Use marine grade only. Automotive grade fuel line is much smaller in diameter than marine grade because it doesn't have the extra outer layer, and it can collapse under vacuum.
Forum: General 11-03-2020, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 445
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
The blow off valve opens around 3000-3500 rpm's...

The blow off valve opens around 3000-3500 rpm's to bypass the t-stats, and let the engine run cooler. If the valve sticks it can cause overheating, but not put water into the engine. Unless it...
Forum: Repairs 11-03-2020, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
CDI makes most OEM replacement electrical parts...

CDI makes most OEM replacement electrical parts on these old engines now. The part that concerns me is Amazon is running over with counterfeit parts. They label them as good ones, but you get knock...
Forum: Performance 10-12-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,707
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Definitely look into a 4 blade prop. Just keep in...

Definitely look into a 4 blade prop. Just keep in mind 4 blade props tend to have less prop slip, so you may need to step down in pitch. It's always best if you can find a prop shop willing to work...
Forum: General 10-07-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Not so much today, but back when starting fluid...

Not so much today, but back when starting fluid was mostly ether, you could blow the reeds out, or worse, blow the block apart using to much starting fluid. 2 strokes compress the air/fuel mixture on...
Forum: Performance 09-24-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Sounds more like a weak stator or switch box to...

Sounds more like a weak stator or switch box to me. If it was the fuel pump, it eould normally take off abd then fall on its face as it sucks all the fuel out of the bowls. Have somebody pump thr...
Forum: General 06-02-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 319
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
These 2 places near you are supposed to have it. ...

These 2 places near you are supposed to have it.

Main Lake Market
234 S New Jersey Ave, Lake Hopatcong,

Morris County Marine
745 Rt 46, Kenvil, NJ
Forum: General 06-01-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 319
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Ethanol free anything is better than any e10...

Ethanol free anything is better than any e10 blend.
Forum: General 05-19-2020, 03:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 575
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
For old skool 2 strokes, yes, but dfi engines,...

For old skool 2 strokes, yes, but dfi engines, HE!! NO! All the dfi's are nice for weight to hp ratio, but suck to repair out of warranty. If I had to choose between a direct fuel injected 2 stroke...
Forum: Off Topic 05-19-2020, 03:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 739
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Try being allergic to them. More than 2 bites and...

Try being allergic to them. More than 2 bites and I start swelling up. 5 or 6 and my eyes go blood shot and my lips start swelling. To top it off they're out on the river and flats when the fish are....
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 05-07-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,431
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
I would love to have her, but I just can't get...

I would love to have her, but I just can't get out anymore.
Forum: Repairs 05-07-2020, 10:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Pretty sure the hynautic system uses atf, not...

Pretty sure the hynautic system uses atf, not seastar fluid. There is also an aluminum block where 2 lines go in and 2 out with brass screws in it. This is used for bleeding the air out. I wish you...
Forum: Performance 04-05-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
The last of the Ficht engines before they went to...

The last of the Ficht engines before they went to etecs were supposed to be some really good engines, and got some of the best fuel economy of all DFI's.
Forum: Political Forum 03-30-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 644
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
Last I checked we don't live in a democracy, if...

Last I checked we don't live in a democracy, if that was the case it would be mob rule, whoever agrees with the masses gets there way. We live in a republic with democratically elected...
Forum: Off Topic 03-23-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 898
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
I went on pain pills 4 years ago, now I'm just...

I went on pain pills 4 years ago, now I'm just about maxxed out per the new guidelines. I keep hoping Washington will get it's head out of there rectum, and legalize marijuana. I know several who say...
Forum: Off Topic 03-20-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 898
Posted By THEFERMANATOR
For me I let it all get so bad before I did...

For me I let it all get so bad before I did anything that now I'm just about bedridden, so physical activity is just about a thing of the past for me.
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