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by barefoot99
Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:41 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Replacing seals in transmissions / 1989 32 Sedan
Replies: 13
Views: 26068

Re: Replacing seals in transmissions / 1989 32 Sedan

Eric, make up a small gantry out of 4 x 4 wood or 2" iron pipe. loosen the rear trans mounts,disconnect the coupling, with a chain come a long to lift the motor. Lift it about 3 or 4 inches and put a 2x4 under the oil pan. Then pull the trans out- to work on it - doing it in place is not good f...
by barefoot99
Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Anchors
Replies: 6
Views: 11708

Re: Anchors

22 lbs Danforth 15' chain 150' rope, works real good for us.
10 years now
by barefoot99
Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:00 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 274885

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

:D :D :D :D :D Blue Sky back in the water, port engine repaired. Mechanic ran it she turned 4100 rpm with throttle left, not sure on the speed. New bottom paint and the 4 blade props installed. She is pretty stripped presently. Give me few days to sort out minor issues and will post engine rpm/speed...
by barefoot99
Sat May 30, 2020 12:44 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club Barge Accident
Replies: 1
Views: 5707

Re: Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club Barge Accident

This is where I live and frequent the place often.Know the owner also. Very lucky no one got hurt. The 41' M in the picture only got scratches on it. A true tank !
by barefoot99
Thu May 07, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New member with questions, Sedan 32
Replies: 21
Views: 47789

Re: New member with questions, Sedan 32

ED, Hell,I'm the "young guy" at 58 and I use my boat solo all the time. My wife has the ski boat to handle herself. We are on a large TN lake and hardly deal with the weather most see. The wind is always a concern. I also have a new Westerbeke 6 KW gen set that cost me more than the boat i...
by barefoot99
Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: No Fire
Replies: 69
Views: 107786

Re: No Fire

I run the DUI (Davis Unified Ignition) in my boat on small blocks. The big distributor fits fine. On my 70 Fury street car, 383 I run the other style with a module and remote coil so it fits against the valve cover. Starts are simple and have been very reliable over the years. May need to make sure ...
by barefoot99
Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: No Fire
Replies: 69
Views: 107786

Re: No Fire

Jeff is correct, as always. Try a wire from the battery straight to the coil ( JUST A TEMP JUMPER). Make sure no fumes etc as Busia has mentioned. This will give a good spark,then get the solenoid replaced as Jeff mentioned. Then remove said jumper wire.
by barefoot99
Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Shorepower, transfer switch & genny
Replies: 10
Views: 31063

Re: Shorepower, transfer switch & genny

John, glad you found part of the issue.Those gremlins are the worst . Took me 2 months to figure one out and wound up rewiring the entire panel as you mentioned. I had to add a separate selection switch for each feed and checked each common and ground wire with an elec meter when I put it back toget...
by barefoot99
Tue Feb 18, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Through Hulls
Topic: Understanding the CAPAC
Replies: 48
Views: 112075

Re: Understanding the CAPAC

I believe Jeff may have made one of these and posted. It was, as I recall, a very simple setup that you dropped overboard and got a quick reading on a voltmeter. It is not good, however, to use as troll bait for rockfish. Busia, explains it again. An electric meter set on millivolts , positive lead...
by barefoot99
Sat Feb 01, 2020 2:49 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: knowledge and advice sought on Seacrest houseboat performance/capability
Replies: 6
Views: 14134

Re: knowledge and advice sought on Seacrest houseboat performance/capability

Carl Pegel is Sorry Dog Send him a message on FB he usually replies in ALL CAPS due to, as I hate say, age.(very shaky hands) His boat was a cat for the record. I"ve been on a few Houseboat models they run good for what they are , but they are not a cruiser by any means. Still great boats, just...