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by Tranquilo
Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Custom rear top fabrication
Replies: 17
Views: 26347

Custom rear top fabrication

OK, like everything else I seem to do, I'm going to look into making my Bimini replacement something way too complicated. I'm looking at fabricating one with my friend (who creates full size Russian fighter jets out of paper) to make it look cool, give my lanky @55 more head roof and a roof rack for...
by Tranquilo
Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 318 stroker motor 330 HP 349 cu.in.
Replies: 91
Views: 113986

Re: 318 stroker motor 330 HP 349 cu.in.

(record scratch) In that case, I'll pay the extra 400 and keep my RH 14x11 & new 14 10 :oops:
by Tranquilo
Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:48 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 318 stroker motor 330 HP 349 cu.in.
Replies: 91
Views: 113986

Re: 318 stroker motor 330 HP 349 cu.in.

Jeff, we must be telepathically connected :) I just came to the same conclusion yesterday as I got the part list back and realized its only $800 more to get the stroker and + 100hp. Pretty sure I'll be getting mine from Atlantic Marine. 2 year warranty and they do a ton of them. 1 question I have is...
by Tranquilo
Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: Water Heater, Fridge Compressor & Stove
Replies: 2
Views: 4853

Water Heater, Fridge Compressor & Stove

I got these parts laying around and am looking to get rid of them. FRIDGE COMPRESSOR: Cut the kitchen out and have a compressor. Not sure what to do with it but don't want any more weight on the boat STOVE: I have the stove from the kitchen thats in good shape Let me know if anyone can use this stuf...
by Tranquilo
Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:27 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Aft Deck Restoration
Replies: 62
Views: 166733

Re: Aft Deck Restoration

I envy you ;)
by Tranquilo
Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Aft Deck Restoration
Replies: 62
Views: 166733

Re: Aft Deck Restoration

Agree on the screwing it down so you can easily work below. Be sure to consider a gutters or channels for the water to clear the deck. A lot of the corrosion issues I see are due to the really flat deck designs and the water runs off the side and down into the bilge more than those poor drains. Also...
by Tranquilo
Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Caribbean cruising
Replies: 9
Views: 10781

Re: Caribbean cruising

I'm here in Miami (may be the only Big M here by the looks I get :) Are your engines raw water cooled? Mine are and I get nervous but that will only speed up the death of the manifolds and eventually block. I do the flush thing with the salt off detergent in a 5 gal bucket when I cruise to the islan...
by Tranquilo
Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Replacing my 318 with a new 360
Replies: 4
Views: 8313

Re: Replacing my 318 with a new 360

Thank you!

Scott, I'll take you up on this :)

Jeff, good call. I'll search craigslist and ebay
by Tranquilo
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Replacing my 318 with a new 360
Replies: 4
Views: 8313

Replacing my 318 with a new 360

Hey guys, So I'm almost done with my home remodel and am starting to plan my spring time activities with my boat. I started it up and it was knocking really bad. So I guess getting water in that cylinder did her in. That said, I want to upgrade if I'm going to do all that work and $$ and the 360 giv...
by Tranquilo
Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Battery ground to hull?
Replies: 23
Views: 36098

Re: Battery ground to hull?

Thanks for the simple instructions. The internet has not been so straight forward :)