Cash for clunker was fun years ago. I got to drain the oil out of vehicles and blow them up. I took a old F150 with a 300 6cyl with a chit load of miles and drained the oil and ran mineral spirits thru it. Put the pedal to the medal. That truck ran for 30 minutes with no oil and full throttle.
It took a long time for the engine to go bamm!
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02-11-2021 12:39 PM
Last edited by Blue Oval; 02-11-2021 at 02:45 PM.
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02-11-2021 12:45 PM
And it was all in the best interests of the environment....
BURR
(not bamm)
Cold morning
7 below
Saw the new outboard earlier
WOW
V12 600 hp
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02-12-2021 07:14 AM
Mornin!
That Lower unit Turning is a bit Wild...But I could get past it...Parabellum FJ²B
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02-12-2021 12:52 PM
Price tag and weight would be harder for me to get by
Happy Friday
Enjoy the weekend
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02-13-2021 06:14 AM
Mornin!
What's a Small Block and Outdrive Weigh? 1100 Lbs ? The Duoprop is kind of weird. Had that on MY PQ...Hinky around the Docks.Parabellum FJ²B
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02-13-2021 08:25 AM
Brrr , deep freeze setting is getting really old.
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02-13-2021 05:10 PM
Question for Jim or anybody else...
I know you played with the SVL's ...and with them being a single and limited power Im wondering about where to put weight..
The fuel tank on the lancer is a single tank under the cockpit. The real magnum I was looking at has 2 tanks side by side in front of the front cockpit bulkhead. That puts the fuel weight quite a bit further forward. Im wondering the pluses and munises of each location and which way to go.
Ideas?? thought??P-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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02-13-2021 05:41 PM
Question for Jim or anybody else...<br><br>I know you played with the SVL's ...and with them being a single and limited power Im wondering about where to put weight.. <br><br>The fuel tank on the lancer is a single tank under the cockpit. The real magnum I was looking at has 2 tanks side by side in front of the front cockpit bulkhead. That puts the fuel weight quite a bit further forward. Im wondering the pluses and munises of each location and which way to go.<br><br>Ideas?? thought??
P-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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02-13-2021 08:47 PM
Hey Rob, Fuel tanks fwd of cockpit is unusual in my mind. Probably the only available place to add extra fuel or main tank leaked. Generally you want to place fuel near the center of balance point. Usually near front of back seat. When fuel is on CG the boats balance changes little as you add or burn fuel. Georges boat has fuel tank under cockpit if I am not mistaken. He Moved as much weight aft as he could for his liking. Sea strainer, battery, and ballast. I think it can be misleading to compare one brand boat to another. So many variables.
In rough a little weight toward the bow is helpful. Too much is no fun. In the smooth a little more aft helps to carry bow light.
I like a balance in chop or rough that allows you to run with neutral or slight positive trim so that you can stay in throttle , let it eat and push it straight ahead.
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02-13-2021 11:16 PM
That's a great post, Jim.
On my 28, I saw photos of the boat in the water (from before) when I first stripped it, and I didn't like how low the stern was. I was subtle about it but moved the new tank a little bit forward in the tank cell, and reduced some weight in the bilge and on the transom (iron to aluminum heads, remove heavy switchable mufflers and pump, lighter exhaust etc.) It got me interested in the subject of CG and balance. I'm glad I made the subtle changes I did. It's still sort of a bow-high boat but I feel like it's naturally neutral after running it for years and making changes (and stringer replacement). I think lowering overall weight was as impactful as moving some forward.
I'm full on nerd interested in what Rob does.
< This pic was after tank moved forward, but before exhaust weight was reduced.
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02-13-2021 11:48 PMI can tell you that, on the Skaters, center of fuel tank is center of CG. So, as Jim says, when you fill up or burn fuel, CG does not change.
Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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02-14-2021 08:11 AM
Mornin!
I blew a Radiator Hose (to the Heater) on the way Home Friday....Temporary fix with some PVC and Hose Clamps....10 Bottles of Powerade (Sugar Free)substituted Water
and I was back on the Road. Bought the Repair Kit Yesterday.
Powerade...it's got what Trucks Crave...Parabellum FJ²B
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02-14-2021 09:55 AM
Chevy Radiators Rust without Orange Anti-Freeze.....Seawater would accelerate it.
Parabellum FJ²B
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02-14-2021 11:09 AM
I get that, though it was a temporary repair and flush it out like a outboard.
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02-14-2021 12:28 PM
sprts drinks have electrolytes... a fancy word for salt.... lol
P-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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02-14-2021 01:06 PM
Nasty cold has invaded central Texas. Currently 23 with 12 degree wind chill.
Its wrong, so wrong.
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02-14-2021 01:09 PM
To my northern friends. Please keep your cold and the " I love the change of seasons crap to yourselves". A day or two I can take but 5 days. UUGH.
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