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by javalin390
Sat May 12, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: For Sale (Canada/Ontario) 32' 1982 FB Sedan c/w trailer
Replies: 1
Views: 4917

Re: For Sale (Canada/Ontario) 32' 1982 FB Sedan c/w trailer

Good looking boat, hope she finds a good home.
by javalin390
Sat May 12, 2018 10:04 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Ceramic starter item
Replies: 6
Views: 10465

Re: Ceramic starter item

Hold on there !! You MUST use the marine specific ballast. The automotive version is not sealed and thus will cause an engine room fire. I think NAPA carries both auto and boat ballasts for close to the same price, but you MUST use the marine version.
by javalin390
Sat May 12, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Marinette 39 rudders
Replies: 3
Views: 6741

Re: Marinette 39 rudders

Same here. My 37' had steel rudders, which ended up rotting away to the point of destroying the cutlass bearings and the packing glands. If the packing is still sealing good, you might be ok, but....If you have it on dry land, you might want to drop them out and look at the shafts. I know it's a pai...
by javalin390
Thu May 03, 2018 9:02 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 440 Chryslers in 32ft sedan flybridge
Replies: 3
Views: 8064

Re: 440 Chryslers in 32ft sedan flybridge

I'm sure they may have, probably a pretty rare option. There is a Sportsman down on the Ohio River that was special built with twin 426 Max Wedge engines. Rumor has it that it flies. Believe it was built for an executive at Marinette.
by javalin390
Tue May 01, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 37 Sedan- Considering LARGER rudders, thoughts?
Replies: 9
Views: 13801

Re: 37 Sedan- Considering LARGER rudders, thoughts?

This subject opens a lot of interesting questions. Was she originally equipped with Cat's? Or was it repowered? If so, were the props specifically designed for the 3208's? Mine is a 37 Sedan with 360 Mopars, it steers beautifully at idle (both engines running) comes up on plane easily, and goes pret...
by javalin390
Tue May 01, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Marinette 39 Sedan sea trial
Replies: 23
Views: 31617

Re: Marinette 39 Sedan sea trial

Also note that some tachs have, depending on brand, have settings for 4, 6 and 8 cylinders, that may not have been set correctly when installed, and some have a tuning screw in the back that you can fine tune with a pocket screwdriver.
by javalin390
Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Logos
Replies: 2
Views: 5405

Re: Logos

Save the good one !! The long Mariette logo on mine was long gone when I purchased mine, but luckily the small ones were still intact to remold them. The previous owner of mine had the long ones made out of vinyl decals.
by javalin390
Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:23 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Logos
Replies: 2
Views: 5405

Re: Logos

Do not despair, you can duplicate your own !! viewtopic.php?f=4&t=391&start=10
by javalin390
Fri Apr 27, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Marinette 39 Sedan sea trial
Replies: 23
Views: 31617

Re: Marinette 39 Sedan sea trial

I suppose the first obvious thing is to check the oil pressure gauges once the engines fire. Not sure the correct standard oil pressure for big block Chevy's, but I would expect around 50-60 when the oil is cold at start up, then taper down to around 30 when warmed up. The next thing I check after m...
by javalin390
Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: Marinette History
Topic: Marinette Production History
Replies: 8
Views: 35578

Re: Marinette Production History

Would love to see some photo's of her !