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Forum: Performance 09-14-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By bigshrimpin
If it ain't broke? . . . You know!! The motor...

If it ain't broke? . . . You know!! The motor you have is a great engine!!!

Here are a few things to consider.

1. you'll be lucky to get the old powerhead off the mid-section.

2. There's...
Forum: General 09-14-2009, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By bigshrimpin
Deck cap and construction changed in the late...

Deck cap and construction changed in the late 70's.

Old boats are 3pc
newer boats are 2pc

Hull design from the rub rail down has always been the same.
Forum: General 09-04-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By bigshrimpin
Stuffed and Mounted!!

Stuffed and Mounted!!
Forum: Off Topic 09-03-2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,406
Posted By bigshrimpin
Oh Man Pipe - That's the hardest thing you'll...

Oh Man Pipe - That's the hardest thing you'll ever do. I had to put my Lab down last Nov . . . still brings tears to my eyes thinking about it.
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Forum: Performance 09-01-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By bigshrimpin
Mid 80's Mercury 2.4L 200hp is only 360lbs!! and...

Mid 80's Mercury 2.4L 200hp is only 360lbs!! and they are pretty good on fuel.
...
Forum: Modifications 08-28-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 519
Posted By bigshrimpin
Don't feel badly . . . I left a whole pail 5...

Don't feel badly . . . I left a whole pail 5 gallons of resin outside. The cap wasn't on tight and water leaked in . . . Now I have a bucket of resin that won't cure :( There goes $120 out the...
Forum: Repairs 08-27-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By bigshrimpin
$50 covered the 30gallon baitwell . . . I bought...

$50 covered the 30gallon baitwell . . . I bought last night! Off Craigslist :) 200hp Merc 2.4L is going on the back of the little 18 seacraft this weekend with a 8K RPM Mercury Tach.
Forum: Repairs 08-27-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By bigshrimpin
Thanks guys for all your help (especially Ferm...

Thanks guys for all your help (especially Ferm for photocopying the pages). . . I solved my problem by selling the motor. I sold it to a guy through a rod and needed a powerhead/parts motor. Got...
Forum: Off Topic 08-25-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 742
Posted By bigshrimpin
"did we do before they started coming over here?"...

"did we do before they started coming over here?"

African slaves and Chinese, Italian, Irish immigrants.

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Illegal Mexican Labor harvests almost...
Forum: Repairs 08-25-2009, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By bigshrimpin
Ferm - Thanks so much!! my email is...

Ferm - Thanks so much!! my email is [email protected]
Forum: Repairs 08-25-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By bigshrimpin
Thanks Guys!! Nymack - She starts right...

Thanks Guys!!

Nymack -
She starts right up immediately without choke.
Plugs are brand new and not fouled. Didn't check gaps, but I can.


Ferm - I believe you are into something here. Is...
Forum: Repairs 08-25-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By bigshrimpin
Need some OMC help on a 1997 Johnson 130.

I'm pulling my hair out on this motor problem.
It's a new to me 1997 130 Johnson.

Fresh fuel on a 6 gallon tank
Compression = 130psi in all 4 cylinders
Checked spark = all 4 plugs are getting...
Forum: General 08-21-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,351
Posted By bigshrimpin
It's a great boat with a great history (early C...

It's a great boat with a great history (early C Raymond Hunt design, 1st boat on shore Bay of pigs invasion, etc.). For the $$$ you can't really beat it . . . Great open deck layout, Pretty decent...
Forum: Off Topic 08-14-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 934
Posted By bigshrimpin
VW Jetta/Golf 2.0L (No 1.8T or VR6) 95 - 98 are...

VW Jetta/Golf 2.0L (No 1.8T or VR6) 95 - 98 are good cars.
Jeep Cherokee 4.0L
Honda Civic

Make him do all the work . . . brakes, oil changes, etc.
Forum: Performance 08-13-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 759
Posted By bigshrimpin
Lenco's electric react faster. I like the bennet...

Lenco's electric react faster. I like the bennet tabs, b/c they last a long time and are hydraulic . . . not electric . . . but If you are buying new you might also take a look at the volvo tabs.
...
Forum: Repairs 08-07-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By bigshrimpin
have you seen the trailer? why do you believe...

have you seen the trailer? why do you believe that the axles need to be replaced? Have they rotten through and split?
Forum: General 08-07-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By bigshrimpin
Two axles, hubs, bearings, leaf springs, bolts, U...

Two axles, hubs, bearings, leaf springs, bolts, U bolts, hardware (backing plates), etc is going to cost more than a good used trailer.

Replacing both axles without airtools, cut off wheel,...
Forum: General 08-07-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,799
Posted By bigshrimpin
http://moeslyseacraft.com/BeginningPg2.aspx ...

http://moeslyseacraft.com/BeginningPg2.aspx

Moesly teamed with Carl Kiekhaefer of Mercury Motors. Moesly raced Mercury's on the back of his SeaCrafts and Kiekhaefer used SeaCraft boats to...
Forum: Repairs 08-07-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By bigshrimpin
If the trailer is in that bad a shape . . . Buy a...

If the trailer is in that bad a shape . . . Buy a good trailer (new or used) drive up there block the boat up, put the new trailer under it and call a scrap yard. It's going to cost you almost as...
Forum: Repairs 08-07-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By bigshrimpin
Post your information on Uship and see if you can...

Post your information on Uship and see if you can get someone to move the boat "as-is" with the trailer.
Forum: General 08-07-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By bigshrimpin
This is a silly question . . . but can't you...

This is a silly question . . . but can't you crawl under the trailer with a measuring tape? if you can't (i.e. no one else is around to help) what about providing Ezloader with the model number of...
Forum: General 07-31-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By bigshrimpin
Weird . . . one of our offices at UC Davis was on...

Weird . . . one of our offices at UC Davis was on Research Park Drive. If I had only known.

http://www.moller.com/rphistory.htm
Forum: General 07-30-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By bigshrimpin
Rotary Engine Thread on Scream and Fly.

Some really cool information on OMC’s rotary racing history.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186454
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 07-29-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 306
Posted By bigshrimpin
CB - You can get turn key dream boats for 5k or...

CB - You can get turn key dream boats for 5k or less. It's the best buyers market ever. Thank god I don't have a wife anymore!!
Forum: General 07-28-2009, 04:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,799
Posted By bigshrimpin
BS- Would you agree with my assessement that the...

BS- Would you agree with my assessement that the popular/uneducated opinion is that the Potter years were great and everything else sucks?
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