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Forum: Repairs 08-09-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 688
Posted By garbubba
Acetone works fine, I've used other more green...

Acetone works fine, I've used other more green solvents & they seem to work well to. The trick is to wipe is then paint quickly, if you leave it for a day, oil will migrate back out to the surface.
Forum: Repairs 08-07-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 688
Posted By garbubba
What destroyer said, teak is oily, you can cut it...

What destroyer said, teak is oily, you can cut it by wiping the wood down with thinner.

Me, I like the teak, so I just wipe it down & then varnish with Urethane or Epiphanes, no oil, that stuff...
Forum: Repairs 08-04-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,033
Posted By garbubba
Another tool?, that makes my decision easier...

Another tool?, that makes my decision easier spare. I think I'll take it to my mechanic tomorrow.

Thanks
Forum: Repairs 08-03-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,033
Posted By garbubba
Swapped the stator wires while I had them off I...

Swapped the stator wires while I had them off I used my Ohm meter on them, one side was open. Swapped them anyway, and the problem changed sides.

I think I'm going to take it to my repair guy,...
Forum: Repairs 08-02-2016, 12:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,033
Posted By garbubba
Thanks spare, will do tomorrow.

Thanks spare, will do tomorrow.
Forum: Repairs 08-01-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,033
Posted By garbubba
Finally got off my butt, no spark on the port...

Finally got off my butt, no spark on the port side, all three sparking away on the stbd.

So I check the stator resistance at the red/blue wires next to eliminate it, right?

If that passes I buy...
Forum: Modifications 07-30-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 591
Posted By garbubba
Had mine made by a retired upholsterer friend,...

Had mine made by a retired upholsterer friend, nothing better for bottom fishing.
Forum: General 07-30-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,331
Posted By garbubba
Two things, If you keep your boat under...

Two things,

If you keep your boat under cover don't sweat the rod holders, a turkey baster, really? If you plug them up it's no biggie to put in a drain line from the bottom of the holders...
Forum: Performance 07-30-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,834
Posted By garbubba
I'm at a loss here.... 13.75x17 ss prop, 13...

I'm at a loss here....

13.75x17 ss prop, 13 7/8x15 aluminum prop, 13.75x13 ss prop

You say all three of these props gave you the same RPM's at WOT? Comments about aluminum being different...
Forum: Repairs 07-30-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,033
Posted By garbubba
Me too, steplift, and that's what I was about to...

Me too, steplift, and that's what I was about to do. although I understand the stator triggers the powerpacks, and could cause the same symptoms, so I'll check that first. I have no problem...
Forum: Repairs 07-30-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 602
Posted By garbubba
Nothing wrong with checking all that out. ...

Nothing wrong with checking all that out.

If the alarm isn't going through self-test at startup though, there can be no doubt about it being bad. Unless I'm mistaken it doesn't even address the...
Forum: Repairs 07-29-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,033
Posted By garbubba
Truck broke down, ain't that always the way, so...

Truck broke down, ain't that always the way, so boat is on the back burner. Almost positive one side will have spark and the other not, but smart to check first, thanks.
Forum: Repairs 07-25-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By garbubba
Chasing old threads to fix this same (or similar)...

Chasing old threads to fix this same (or similar) problem & see I didn't finish this thread up. It was the power pack, switched them both been running fine ever since. 7 years!

This time it has...
Forum: Repairs 07-25-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By garbubba
That sounds like the ticket! Never could find...

That sounds like the ticket! Never could find anyone willing to weld on a fuel tank. Keep an eye out for a replacement.
Forum: Repairs 07-24-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By garbubba
Unsafe & technically illegal to put gas in it. ...

Unsafe & technically illegal to put gas in it. Don't do it, explosions and fires on boats are very very bad. Use that spare!
Forum: Repairs 07-24-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,033
Posted By garbubba
Angry Tried to go out twice today - Merc 200 troubleshooting help!

Tried to take the Son-in-law & Grandaughter out Friday, had everything ready, weather did not cooperate. Tried again this am. Get to the launch, back in, try to start, grrrr, nope. Knew the one...
Forum: Performance 07-17-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,336
Posted By garbubba
Been in 5 to 7's in mine shrimpin'. The boat did...

Been in 5 to 7's in mine shrimpin'. The boat did fine, took some water over the bow, wouldn't have wanted to be in a center console. Biggest issue was staying on my feet, slipped once.

I've...
Forum: Performance 07-17-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,216
Posted By garbubba
My 200 has fins but I didn't install them, never...

My 200 has fins but I didn't install them, never would either.

I am at a loss as to how the hole shot would improve, seems almost certain it would increase drag & slow the hole shot. Without any...
Forum: Performance 07-17-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,513
Posted By garbubba
OK, so whats the big deal about the carpet...

OK, so whats the big deal about the carpet holding water? My bunks are 4x10 cypress, I'm sure they are original from 1988. Replaced the carpet once. It's the steel on my trailer that gives me fits....
Forum: Performance 07-17-2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By garbubba
One thing I rarely see mentioned here is cupping...

One thing I rarely see mentioned here is cupping a prop. A good prop shop can put a cup or extra twist in the blade. Cupped props bite better imo, but more importantly it's like an in between...
Forum: Repairs 07-14-2016, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 348
Posted By garbubba
Yup, that's what mine looked like. I knew these...

Yup, that's what mine looked like. I knew these weren't the same, but close. Sure could have been a v.

They cleaned up great, put them in the boat & it looks like I'll need to trim at least two...
Forum: Performance 07-14-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,265
Posted By garbubba
Sounds like you are on the fix, one thing about a...

Sounds like you are on the fix, one thing about a high powered skiff, tiny adjustments often make big changes in performance. Never had an E-tec, but I've heard what Ferm said over & over, they need...
Forum: Repairs 07-14-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 348
Posted By garbubba
Smile Cushions!

My cushions were destroyed in hurricane Katrina, had them in the house. Been looking for replacements (but I'm cheap) ever since.

Found these yesterday on craigslist, 20 minutes away! $80 bucks....
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 06-28-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By garbubba
Boat is gone, truck was junk.

Boat is gone, truck was junk.
Forum: General 06-15-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 426
Posted By garbubba
Just realized I think you have it backwards, West...

Just realized I think you have it backwards, West ship has the Bikini's East ship, not so much.

Used to Love East ship too, I'm a Petit Bois guy these days.
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