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  1. Tafflad

    Propellor ...

    I have a Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 2 Just bought a 19" HighFive prop ..... 48-815758-19 Think I screwed up it has a different fitting, not the FloTorq fitting that is on my other props. Is this something I can swap off one of my other props, or is this just a wrong prop. The back of the prop...
  2. Tafflad

    Show us your boat!!!!!!!!!!

    Re: Show us your boat!!!!!!!!!! Here is mine 194FS + Monster MTK Tower 4.3L MPI only 12 Hrs on it, 2010 boat (bought Nov 2013) Added full Seadek to both rear steps. Fitted full set of carpets Fitting Ridesteady this weekend
  3. Tafflad

    Adding wiring to 194FS

    Just purchased my speed control system - Ridesteady ( Hydrophase | Ridesteady Speed Control for Wakeboarders | ) I need to run some control wires form dash down to engine bay ............ Not had a good look around yet, are there existing ducts ? ..... anybody care to point me to...
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    Not happy with standard Speedo

    I have a Monterey 194FS .. I have a practical issue ... the speedo is far too wide reading, it's a nice 5" gauge, but due to fact it has trim gauge taking up part of it, and it is set for 0 - 65mph It means the speedo needle although on a nice big 5" gauge only has a travel of 180 degrees not...
  5. Tafflad

    Fitting Perfect pass system ? (or

    Thinking of getting a Perfect Pass - Star Gazer Wake system for my boat. Monterey 194FS with 4.3L MPI Anybody done a diy job and fitted themselves, if so be interested to know how you got on, and is it simple enough job.
  6. Tafflad

    HIGH FIVE Prop - Serial No

    Is there somewhere I can look up a High Five Prop Serial No. ? Been offered an unused HighFive prop .... serial No. 48-816612a46 20 p I have only come across 'odd' pitch sizes, so want to check this is correct ... I tried: https://webapps.brunswick.com/literature/literatureUnsecureHrp.do but...
  7. Tafflad

    Prop choice

    Hi .. I have a Montery 194FS fitted from new with a 4 blade 20" pitch Alluminium prop. The boat is used for skiing/wakeboarding ... recreational only. On previuous boats I have fitted a High Five ..... 2 questions ... Q. If I was to fit a High Five ... how do I match the pitch, High Five...
  8. Tafflad

    Tips on how to use GelCoat paste

    After advice here I have obtained (at almost $150) a Spectrum GelCoat Patch Paste pack for my boat. I have a couple of scratches (trailering I assume by previous owner) ... not deep and about 12" long at most Never used Gelcoat paste - welcome any advice. I have watched the video here : The...
  9. Tafflad

    Fitting Carpets ?

    Following on from previous post on what Snap Fittings to use. The set of custom carpets that I bought for the boat came with a bag of snap fasteners, and also a matching number of clear plastic strips ... these have a punched hole that matches the Snap fastener ... Are these to be fitted to...
  10. Tafflad

    Screw-in Snap Fasteners

    I bought a boat with new set of carpets, but they had never been fitted. The carpet comes with 3/8" stainless snap fasteners ... so I need to buy screw-in 3/8" fasteners. These are sold with 3/8" long screw or some sites have 5/8" or even 3/4" screw Is there a recommended length screw for...
  11. Tafflad

    Repairing scratches in gelcoat

    I have recently bought a 12 month old Monterey, and it is almost mint (12 Hrs on engine) There are a however a couple horizontal scratches just off the keel line at the front of he hull ... probably trailering activity. These are 2mm deep at deepest tapering out form that so in general less...
  12. Tafflad

    Any prop experts ?

    Just bought a replacement boat - with a 2011 4.3L MPI Mercruiser ... with only 5Hrs on the clock. It currently has a 4 blade Aluminium 20" pitch prop. I want to put on a SS prop .... but not sure what one to use ... On Mercury site the Prop Selector fails with message that boat weight is...
  13. Tafflad

    Skeg Guards - any type best

    I did think of posting in engines - but not really engine/manufacturer specific. Hi ? as I have a nice new boat, with shiny black Alpha Drive. Just wondering is I should consider putting on a Skeg guard ?. I know some fit them post trauma, just thought fitting it now would avoid the joys of...
  14. Tafflad

    Question on Winterizing an MPI

    Just changed my boat, first time I have had an MPI engine (4.3) with the single point drain down (blue wheel) Previously when I have had boats winterized, they have left it with engine full of antifreeze, and removed the serpentine belt. Had winterizing done on Friday by Mercruiser dealer, they...
  15. Tafflad

    Fitting custom carpets ?

    Just bought a replacement boat - Monterey 204 fs. It comes with a set of custom carpets, but these have never been fitted, still in the bag ? so no ?snap in? fittings. neither to the carpet or deck. Need to fit these 3 questions ... # Anybody fitted these ... any tips ? # Where can I get the...
  16. Tafflad

    Can you tweak/tune/chip ?

    In the car industry it is very easy to increase hp or torque by simply tuning ploys, for many just changing ecu chip will do the job. Just changed my boat and for the first time have an MPI inboard ......... 4.3L Mercruiser. Can you tweak these to increase power ?
  17. Tafflad

    Reccomendation for sourcing an Esat Coast boat ?

    I am in the UK ... but looking to buy a replacement boat in US ... I am looking to buy either Chaparral 196 ssi or Monterey 194fs/204fs (same thing) I need East Coat as this is cheapest route for shipping to UK, I'm guessing Florida/Georgia would be best option ........ looking for any...
  18. Tafflad

    Some help on bowrider choice

    I am in UK .. sold my boat last month so looking to buy a used (1yr old) runabout - for Saltwater recreational towed sports use. I have brought my shortlist down to 2 manufacturers / models .... and would be interested in any with experience of either giving me some pros/cons ......... both are...
  19. Tafflad

    Looking for advice on new boat

    Just sold my boat ,,, and time to buy something to replace it. I did pitch the question at end of last year, but ended up running on another season. Looking for an 18-21' bowrider, that is OK in in-shore use (can be choppy) towed watersports (so will need a Tower) .... probably 2 yr old max...
  20. Tafflad

    Sold my boat - what next?

    Just sold my Maxum 1800 SR3 which has been a superb boat for my needs. Which is wakeboarding/kneeboarding and Hydrofoiling inshore saltwater use. Need a 18'-20' bowrider with good vee hull, and good build quality. Not into competition boarding or skiing - purely recreational ... After some...
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