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by javalin390
Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:47 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Replacing 2 Chysler 318's
Replies: 17
Views: 37723

Re: Replacing 2 Chysler 318's

As a professional mechanic for the last 25 years, and spent time working in a shop that was a Jasper dealer, my advise is DON"T DO IT. Every, and I mean every jasper we installed suffered a catastrophic engine failure within the first month of use. The shop owner eventually quit selling them be...
by javalin390
Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: Fresh Water Tanks
Replies: 3
Views: 9125

Re: Fresh Water Tanks

I have found mine are starting to leak. What did you end up doing to fix/replace them?
by javalin390
Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: Front windows on cabin
Replies: 3
Views: 7287

Re: Front windows on cabin

Curious to see how your window project turned out. Can you post some pictures?
by javalin390
Sun May 21, 2017 7:04 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Rough seas
Replies: 17
Views: 25748

Re: Rough seas

Ah, interesting post. My very first trip was for the Marinette Rendezvous during my first year of ownership at the Huron Boat Basin in 2015. All those that did attend can tell you it was a terrible weekend, weather wise. Rendezvous was fun though. I was the last one to arrive that Saturday morning, ...
by javalin390
Sun May 14, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Custom rear top fabrication
Replies: 17
Views: 26487

Re: Custom rear top fabrication

Can't get over how nice that turned out.
by javalin390
Wed May 10, 2017 7:31 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: 37 sedan flybridge removal
Replies: 8
Views: 19877

Re: 37 sedan flybridge removal

Yes, this topic has been covered, and the bridge of a 37' comes off. Mine was transported over land by the previous owner and I do believe the seat pedestals have to be removed as well.
by javalin390
Tue May 09, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Fuel tank capacity
Replies: 4
Views: 7881

Re: Fuel tank capacity

My 37' sedan/flybridge has two tanks also, can't remember the size. She weighs 16,500. The weight I know from the shipping paperwork from transporting it by truck.
by javalin390
Sun May 07, 2017 11:16 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 1978 37 Express - CL
Replies: 9
Views: 10117

Re: 1978 37 Express - CL

Keep in mind too, that it is likely a fresh water boat and would need to be converted to a closed cooling system before entering the Gulf.
by javalin390
Sun May 07, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 1978 37 Express - CL
Replies: 9
Views: 10117

Re: 1978 37 Express - CL

I suppose if you could get it to the Mississippi, by truck that is.
by javalin390
Sun May 07, 2017 11:11 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Sedan Screen Doors
Replies: 1
Views: 4396

Re: Sedan Screen Doors

I've seen screens with magnetic strips sewn into them that cling to strips that you attach to the door frame. Kind of like a curtain that magically zips itself back to the doorway. Think I saw it on an info-mercial.