Gilligan
Gilligan
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Last Activity: 06-23-2022, 12:40 AM
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Thanks for the insight. I put around 200 hours a year on mine with a combo of short and long cruising - from a mile or two, to 80 round trip. I guess... -
Now...... regarding the rest of that list:
Good Tequila, mixer and lots of ice.
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Tequila or Bourbon would do just...Leave a comment:
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Cheaper parts are good. I’m tired of how proud Volvo is if their parts....Leave a comment:
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Rick, I welded my first engine cause I left the raw water intake closed. Notes are a great point - should have hook my keys on the...Leave a comment:
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Pre Cruise checklist and longer term checklists…
Im amazed how long it takes me to learn something’s and the mistakes…
I probably could have avoided two major engine failures with a... -
More good points… mine is closed cooled and I’d never buy raw water cooled. Seems like a waste of money....Leave a comment:
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So under ideal conditions in salt water, running on plane most of its life, what would need to get done at that 1500/2000 hour mark?
or are...Leave a comment:
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Fantastic insights and guidance.
thanks!!Leave a comment:
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Gassers - what to expect at 1500 hours
I’m shopping and see boats listed with 1300 hours amd I understand you can expect 1500 hours from a gasser.
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my cap has a 12 stamped on it...does that mean it's rated for 12lbs and if so is that critical or would a 15-17lb cap be as good. It''s on a heat ex...Leave a comment:
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Great points and great advice... as always, THANK YOU!...Leave a comment:
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I found a great article on calculating fuel burn. Here Is the formula and a link to the entire article.
https://www.boatingmag.com/calc...Leave a comment:
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Great points, thank you!
KWB - what do you suspect diesels will burn at full throttle or at cruise?
as to usage?… mostly we...Leave a comment:
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Price differences are insane!Leave a comment:
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2005 Silverton 34 ENGINE OPTIONS
I'm shopping a 2005 Silverton 34 (or 36) and would love opinions of the engines available. It's 19,000lb boat with these twin options:
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Great information here!Leave a comment:
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So would a simple light test worked if clipped to a positive lead, and touched to each component?Leave a comment:
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How do I to test various bonded components-AQ series VP
After discovering a broken bonding wire on my out drive I’m now wondering if there is a mechanical tool/test I can do to check the quality of the bonds/“grounding”....Last edited by builderdude; 06-09-2022, 08:45 AM. -
Thanks guys. I’m giving on the pinch bolt and will tap a new one:
what bolt size is appropriate?
what bolt material should be used...Leave a comment:
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Thanks DK... that's a great idea and honestly, it might be LESS work. I can't seem to get a socket on that damned pinch bolt... 9/16" seems to big...Leave a comment:
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