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  1. Tafflad

    What to consider for replacement boat ?

    I have had many boats ... current is a Maxum 1800 SR3. (4.3L) Boat is used for family watersports, and with a Tower, High 5 prop and Smart tabs makes a competent boat for our needs. Use is in-shore, salt water, and is towed rather than berthed. I would have bought another 1800SR3, but as...
  2. Tafflad

    winterize + service ??

    When I run outboards ... I didn't winterize, just run them once a month during winter. Had an inboard for past 2 years ... 4.3L (carb) with raw seawater cooling. Last 3 years I have had my annual service at end of the season & had engine winterized at same time. This means all is set for...
  3. Tafflad

    Nut size ?

    Simple enough Q (for those that know) What is the correct nut (i.e. socket) size for Alpha Drive prop nuts ? I have a very large Socket set, but as usual nothing fits the boat ... all mine are Metric, AF or Whitworth. I measured across the flats and it is just under 1" 3/32" So I'm...
  4. Tafflad

    Improving Swim Platform

    This is noit specifically Wakeboard related, but same symptoms exist with a wakeboard. I have a Maxum 1800 SR3 with standard fibreglass swim platform. I have recently been doing some SkySki (Hydrofoil) riding using competition ski boats, here they have wood (Teak?) platform, and this makes...
  5. Tafflad

    Gel Coat damage

    Had a bad moment on weekend ... while recovering on a shallow slipway, winds were quite high, and a combination of wind & swell, at exactly wrong moment caused stern to swing sideways, and unknowingly break off the rear fixing for the bunk. :redface: The result was when we straightened up...
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    Help - replacement Rim

    Hi .. I am not in US, but have a Karavan boat trailer. Today for some reason wheel nuts came loose, damaging rim ... the rim was moving back & forth has damaged stud .. one has sheared off. I need to find a US source for a new rim, 5 studs & 5 wheel nuts ... I could go to Karavan ... but can...
  7. Tafflad

    Mercruiser 4.3 Tachometer problem

    I have a Mercruiser 4.3 (2007) carb engine. It is running superbly so no problem there - however the Tachometer display occasionally goes erratic. Will be chugging along for example at 3000 rpm ... then the needle will pulse upwards to 4000, hunt up and down between 3000 and 4000 ... and then...
  8. Tafflad

    Setting up Trim Sender ?

    I have an Alpha 1 gen 2 drive. I want to set up the trim position sender. Following the guide : http://www.mercstuff.com/trim_limit.htm Having obtained some new screws - just went to start on the job and I failed at the first hurdle. I trim drive right in (as per instruction) ... however this...
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    Help with identifying engine manual

    I have a carb 4.3 Mercruiser. Ser ... 0W617149 Commission date in log book 1s Dec 2006. On the 'sticky' I am confused over what engine I have and what manual is correct. In the index it shows Manual #25 is for 4.3 L & 4.3 H for 1998 onwards. (what is difference between L & H?) But when...
  10. Tafflad

    Setting up Trim Sender

    My trim position gauge does not read properly ... when it was in for service mechanic advised Trim Position sender needs adjusting .... which he was supposed to do ... but reported, stuck screw ... will need to be drilled out. So as he didn't do it I guess it's my job. I assume that Trim...
  11. Tafflad

    Greasing Gimbal Housing (how often)

    My engine has full annual service & winterizing ... and apart form watching fluid levels not much else other than use it. Recently read that I should be applying 5-6 shots of grease into Gimbal Bearing every couple of months during use. No problem doing that ... but if I over grease where...
  12. Tafflad

    Trim Position Sender/Sensor

    My Trim gauge does not read accurately ...... have to trim a hell of a lot before any movement on gauge. When it had service at start of last year dealer advised that The Trim Position Switch needed adjusting ... when I picked boat up he hadn't done it .... at end-of season service ... reminded...
  13. Tafflad

    Fitting VINYL lettering to hull

    Decided for first time in 30 years of boating to put a name on a boat. Prompted as I was ordering something else from Overtons. I bought the Standard 'Custom Vinyl Lettering" in 5" size. It has arrived, fitting instructions say to use 'Sticker on' fluid. I dont have any of that, anybody know...
  14. Tafflad

    Bearing Buddies leaking grease

    I fitted Bearing Buddies to my Karavan Trailer hubs ? Now I accept they do a nice job of putting grease in under moderate pressure, and thus keep water out. However I have a problem with grease leaking form rear grease seal ? this does not happen when stationary, and I have completely stripped...
  15. Tafflad

    Marine Ply .. or not

    I fitted a Tower to my boat this year, or in fact the dealer did. I'm very pleased with it. What I intend doing out of season is laminate in some supports behind the deck fittings, to cut down on flex, and strengthen the support point. Intent is to glue in some 3mm ply - about 60cm x 20cm been...
  16. Tafflad

    Vinyl Trim repair ?

    The edge of my SkySki foil has put a small (neat) cut in the vinyl trim on one of the longitudinal trim panels. These run the length of cokpit well ... effectively a 4" or so upstand, creating a pocket behind. This is clad in some foam of foam for 'soft feel / padding, and the outer layer is...
  17. Tafflad

    Clamping Guide-ons

    I need to clamp some 1.25" square tube onto the 4" x 2" trailer longitudinal beams. (to add guide-ons) If I just use a single U bolt, this would be diagonal across both items, ... is that enough ... or is the Guide-on upright likely to twist if nudged ? I thought about fitting 2 U bolts in a...
  18. Tafflad

    Moving boat back on trailer ? (perhaps)

    I want to polish the hull, so I need to move my boat on it's position on the trailer. My current tub is on bunk trailer ... how can I get at the area under the bunks to polish the hull ? The only time it's off the bunks, is when it's in the water - not a point at which I can polish the hull...
  19. Tafflad

    Help on brake cylinder parts

    I have a Karavan trailer and recently had 10" drum brake cylinders fail ... one side sized the other leaking fluid. Pretty surprised by this on a trailer only 2 years old. Stripped, found significant salt water corrosion ... honed out bores, reassembled and working for now. I have ordered...
  20. Tafflad

    Brake Cylinder parts

    I have a Karavan trailer and recently had 10" drum brake cylinder fail ... one side sized other leaking fluid. Stripped, significant salt water corrosion ... reassembled and working for now. I have ordered spares ...
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