Search found 1519 matches

by Fastjeff
Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:40 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: A little crazy?
Replies: 120
Views: 2744090

Re: A little crazy?

You can see why outdrive power installations have become so popular--all that lovely usable space amid-ships.

Congrats for an exciting and challenging installation!

Love to see/ hear some video of her in operation!

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: We Bought A 1987 Marinette 32 FB
Replies: 7
Views: 20357

Re: We Bought A 1987 Marinette 32 FB

You did the entire journey off plane?

You'd love a trawler!

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Wed Jan 11, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Oil filler gasket- 318/360
Replies: 12
Views: 49790

Re: Oil filler gasket- 318/360

How about using a fat O-ring?

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: A little crazy?
Replies: 120
Views: 2744090

Re: A little crazy?

With all this weight relocation plans, I assume the boat runs stern low?

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:23 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: A little crazy?
Replies: 120
Views: 2744090

Re: A little crazy?

Outstanding work!

Y'all deserve a hearty congratulation!

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Wed Dec 14, 2022 7:02 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: A little crazy?
Replies: 120
Views: 2744090

Re: A little crazy?

Have you tried the Fastjeff jump on the cavitation plate to see if it moves test?

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:44 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: 1977 37 ft Sedan Bridge - Electrical fault
Replies: 19
Views: 17944

Re: 1977 37 ft Sedan Bridge - Electrical fault

.."Wonder if a trickle charger could be plugged into the wall outlets to charge the battery?" Look out for these things for they can over-charge and destroy a battery. What you want is a float charger that shuts off when the battery is topped off. Jeff PS: When so many electrical problems ...
by Fastjeff
Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: A little crazy?
Replies: 120
Views: 2744090

Re: A little crazy?

Fascinating project!

Sure wish I lived nearby so I could give you a helping hand.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: A little crazy?
Replies: 120
Views: 2744090

Re: A little crazy?

Looking good, but you must install some substantial 'knees' to brace the transom to the keel (and in at least four places). The twisting down force load on the transom from those huge motors is significant! Example: One of tests I use to determine if an I/O boat's transom is rotted is to stand on th...
by Fastjeff
Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: A little crazy?
Replies: 120
Views: 2744090

Re: A little crazy?

Wild!

I hope you're reinforcing the hell out of the transom to take the huge bending loads from those outdrives....

Of course, you are!

Great project!

Jeff