Search results

  1. BWR1953

    I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer

    I feel your pain. :cry:
  2. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    I found out how to bench test a tach by using a battery charger. The 33 year old tach from the donor boat showed about 2500rpm, but it should only be 600rpm, so it's no good. :sneaky:
  3. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    The boy came over this afternoon for Father's Day and got the small gauges out for me. :LOL: Got 'em out okay. But they don't look so good. o_O 🤪
  4. BWR1953

    Loosing Faith in Humanity . . .

    (y)
  5. BWR1953

    Outboard Stands

    My neighbor buddy welded up a tall stand for me made of 2.25x2.25" galvanized square stock which was leftover from when my garage was built. Having it tall made it easy to pull lower units for water pump changes and whatnot. I hung a pair of 70HP Merc 3 cylinder engines on it simultaneously...
  6. BWR1953

    First launch of our boat

    Sounds like a pretty good day overall to me. (y) At least better than this guy. :LOL:
  7. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Speaking of that, I learned today that my local favorite Merc repair shop will be closing at the end of September. 🙁 He's retiring after 35 years. A good run. :cool:
  8. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Now that I've verified that the engine actually runs and that the hull is sound, I've started working on other stuff, starting with the gauges. I want to get them all up and running like they should. That'll bring a nice comfort level for my wife and me. :sneaky: Yesterday I did a tach test...
  9. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Yep, it's a good looking hull with a great ride. The engine is amazing. I still need to get it trimmed high enough to get some more MPH and I'm now working on getting the essential gauges working. The boat is definitely a project though. Prior owners at some point really tore it apart...
  10. BWR1953

    Baseball question

    Well, other folks have had the same question and have provided answers. The guy is part of the MLB Replay Review Team. Here's an AI summary. And a pic of the guy's hat. And there are a couple of cameras on either side of the booth. Likely zoom cameras aiming at Home Plate and whatnot.
  11. BWR1953

    Billy Joel

    What a shame. I've been listening to his music for over 50 years. ☹️ https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/billy-joel-cancels-all-concerts-due-brain-disorder-diagnosis And since this is a boating forum...
  12. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    No cables. Purely hydraulic. The steering hub is the pump, so no electricity required either.
  13. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    I forgot to mention the new hydraulic steering on this boat. 🚤 It was my first experience with the hydraulic type. It's incredibly easy to turn with almost no effort to move the wheel. There's not much feedback though. I'm used to the cable style, but the hydraulic type works very well.
  14. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    I'm thinking that I just need to get the bow up a little higher like this guy. :LOL:
  15. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Dry bilge after splash! :cool:
  16. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

  17. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

  18. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    From my buddy's boat using his phone.
  19. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Well, I'm just going to post the unedited videos and live with it. Ugh. Not up to my usual standards. :cautious: From inside my boat, using my phone.
  20. BWR1953

    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    What hull was your Black Max on? The PO of my XR6 had it on a bass boat and said he got 70mph, which I do believe based on my own experience with a 150 on a 17' bass boat years ago.
Top