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by MetalHead
Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 440 intake
Replies: 11
Views: 11786

Re: 440 intake

Real question should be, will it really help? I think if your not running WOT and not going to redo the whole top end, you may better spend your cash upgrading the ignition to burn hotter and maybe newer (jetted and tuned) 1409 carbs. I was thinking about replacing the intakes on my 215's and found ...
by MetalHead
Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:49 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Battery group/size? 1978 28 express
Replies: 9
Views: 13383

Re: Battery group/size? 1978 28 express

I like the Interstate batteries as well. I have also had good luck with Napa high end batteries. But I am thinking I want AGM or Gel for my boat. http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Selecting-a-Marine-Storage-Battery - Good read. http://www.westmarine.com/marine-batteries I wish I still had my wal...
by MetalHead
Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:27 am
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: New V-Berth Mattress
Replies: 2
Views: 6470

Re: New V-Berth Mattress

http://www.comfortcustombedding.com/product.html Quick Google search found these guys. Looks like they can do any type or style. But if you can get one of the memory foam pads and cut it your self .....????? My v berth has a 4 inch hard foam pad line the rest of the seats and it is not very comforta...
by MetalHead
Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:16 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: Velvet Drive Borg Warner 1:1
Replies: 2
Views: 4550

Re: Velvet Drive Borg Warner 1:1

On the 1:1 Velvet Drive the only difference is rotating the pump housing. You will see an arrow on the cover that when up denotes which way it should be rotating.

PM me how much they want for it. thx !!!
by MetalHead
Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:42 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: method for cutting new plywood deck?
Replies: 10
Views: 12234

Re: method for cutting new plywood deck?

I found a very neat idea when I pulled my starboard deck. It was glued down with pieces of 3M double sided tape. Not solid, but enough to hold it down. maybe a 2 or 3 inch piece every 2.5 to 3 feet. I thought this was way better than the port side which has screws I am going to have to get out !! :(...
by MetalHead
Fri Mar 06, 2015 6:07 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Glass Seahorse with a Tutu
Replies: 2
Views: 4692

Re: Glass Seahorse with a Tutu

Funny .

I have a hard time with that darn tutu !! I find it growing on the purist in me, but the rest of me ..... it a tutu for Christ's sake . What were they
(Th)(Dr)inking ??

BigM :lol: :ugeek:
by MetalHead
Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:50 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: To appraise or not to appraise
Replies: 11
Views: 12364

Re: To appraise or not to appraise

If you are willing to take a 5K write off on the boat, you should list it for that on CL and just donate the cash. You may be able to squeeze a few more K out of it if the boat is all there.
by MetalHead
Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: Vendors
Topic: Stainless Steel Rudder Source
Replies: 2
Views: 5877

Re: Stainless Steel Rudder Source

I updated the 1st post. I finally found my notes on my stainless steel rudders.
He did them for $100.00 each.
by MetalHead
Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:14 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Air Conditioning
Replies: 27
Views: 42067

Re: Air Conditioning

I would not block that access/exit. I consider that an escape hatch as much as I do ventilation.
by MetalHead
Sun Jan 11, 2015 7:08 am
Forum: Vendors
Topic: Stainless Steel Rudder Source
Replies: 2
Views: 5877

Stainless Steel Rudder Source

Philips Sheet Metal
Rob Philips - Owner
1215 Ray Street
Dayton, OH 45404
937-223-2722
tinman3065@aol.com