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- Fri May 26, 2017 7:58 am
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: Back pressure?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5208
Back pressure?
Recently my BigM seems very finicky about the exhaust outlets being submerged. Under typical conditions they sit 2-3 inches above the water. When we back it down the boat ramp, she won't start if the outlets are under water. Then, a few days ago we had some extra people on board which caused the exh...
- Wed May 24, 2017 5:43 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: 360 Chrysler running like crap cont...
- Replies: 96
- Views: 227485
Re: 360 Chrysler running like crap cont...
Bill...I have followed this whole thread closely. Definitely feel your pain and frustration. A (small) upside to this situation is that the details of this conversation are extremely valuable to all BigM owners troubleshooting a variety of engine issues. Look forward to seeing what you can find out ...
- Sun May 21, 2017 6:10 am
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: Rough seas
- Replies: 17
- Views: 25923
Re: Rough seas
Worst I have done so far is 3-4 footers in my 28'. She wobbles and bobbles all over the place but I have not felt threatened. Have to go slow. If I try to cruise she pounds. The main problem is I get so much wind shield spray that visibility is almost nothing. Have to use the GPS almost exclusively ...
- Thu May 18, 2017 6:06 pm
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: picture of hull annodes.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 14565
Re: picture of hull annodes.
A 37 should have a long anode bar on each side of the keel. Between 4-5 feet in length. As well as aluminum anodes on the trim tabs and rudders. These could be round or just a flat bar. Moderate corrosion on the anodes is fine but if they look really chewed up then they need to be replaced. Plastic ...
- Tue May 09, 2017 9:11 pm
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: Aluminum in Salt water
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15710
Re: Aluminum in Salt water
These are the ingredients of Trilux 33, pulled from the Interlux Website. Note the second ingredient, Cuprous thiocyanate . It is a copper derivative. This stuff is considered safe for aluminum hulls IF you have a proper barrier coat in place. Cuprous oxide is the main antifouling agent in paint for...
- Thu May 04, 2017 9:25 pm
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: Bridge clearance requirements for 32 FB
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13827
Re: Bridge clearance requirements for 32 FB
Glad it worked out!
- Tue May 02, 2017 10:12 pm
- Forum: Boat and Hull
- Topic: Bridge clearance requirements for 32 FB
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13827
Re: Bridge clearance requirements for 32 FB
You will need more than 9.
My 28 express (no flybridge) needs 9.5 feet of bridge clearance and that's if I fold down all my flags and antenna.
A 32 flybridge will be a couple feet taller.
My 28 express (no flybridge) needs 9.5 feet of bridge clearance and that's if I fold down all my flags and antenna.
A 32 flybridge will be a couple feet taller.
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Kicker motor
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20014
Re: Kicker motor
One of the guys on the Marinette Facebook page posted this video awhile back. It's a 9.9 hp outboard mounted to the swim platform for fishing/trolling. He got about 2 mph out of it. https://www.facebook.com/bryan.oetting/videos/g.17048184974/10207097390253550/?type=2&theater Not sure if the vide...
- Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:42 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Exhaust hose advice
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31901
Re: Exhaust hose advice
John, I thought the Vetus hose was very easy to work with. Once the old hose was off, there was rust and scale on the exhaust elbow. I scraped this off and used a bunch of dish soap like others have suggested. New hose went on no problem. You do have to watch it with that wire in both the old and ne...
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:12 pm
- Forum: Bottom Paint and Preparation
- Topic: Bottom Paint Touch Ups with new anodes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14801
Re: Bottom Paint Touch Ups with new anodes
In that case - you could just sand those spots that will be left exposed when the old anodes are removed. If there are bare metal spots, sand to shiny aluminum. Immediately prime with interlux primocon before the aluminum oxidizes.They make a spray paint version of Primocon for these small jobs. The...