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Forum: Recovered Threads 11-14-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 187
Posted By bigtahuna
I used a plastic material that I got from our...

I used a plastic material that I got from our sign shop at work, they make letters out of it. It’s a quarter inch thick and it’s very light weight almost like a foam board but denser. It cuts with a...
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-09-2021, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 54
Posted By bigtahuna
I don't want to sound like so many of the Optimax...

I don't want to sound like so many of the Optimax haters on the internet because I really liked the 225 that came with my '98 23', when it was working. I know why would I say something like that?...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-30-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 87
Posted By bigtahuna
My '98 has tubes through the stringers near the...

My '98 has tubes through the stringers near the transom. It also leaked water in through the rub rail before I sealed that. How much water are you talking about?
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-06-2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 144
Posted By bigtahuna
The rotational torque of the outboard can lift...

The rotational torque of the outboard can lift the starboard side with a right hand prop causing a list to port.
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-14-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 178
Posted By bigtahuna
I used a heavy exterior vinyl trim material from...

I used a heavy exterior vinyl trim material from ProTrim. I don't think it's still available but you could do the same thing with smooth finish FPR from Lowes or HD. It's been 13 or 14 years and it...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-01-2020, 07:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 134
Posted By bigtahuna
Gettin er done. Two trips to the Baltimore...

Gettin er done. Two trips to the Baltimore Canyon, two yellow fins on the first trip and four fish two days later.
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-03-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 134
Posted By bigtahuna
Sent you a pm

Sent you a pm
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-02-2019, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 134
Posted By bigtahuna
Got my three year old grandson on the water for...

Got my three year old grandson on the water for the first time. He didn’t like the no wake zones he just wanted to go fast Poppy.
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-12-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 63
Posted By bigtahuna
Could you post the dimensions or pm me with them?...

Could you post the dimensions or pm me with them? I’m interested but would like to see dimensions.
Thanks Dave
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-25-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 73
Posted By bigtahuna
I don’t have the measurements right now, but I...

I don’t have the measurements right now, but I went from a ‘99 Mercury Optimax to a 300 Suzuki digital controls and the Suzuki controller covers the opening in my dash.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-26-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 129
Posted By bigtahuna
I have a ‘98 with the same in floor live well as...

I have a ‘98 with the same in floor live well as you have. Mine has a pump to fill the well and also the thru hull fill in the bilge. I have two switches on the dash, one for fill and the other for...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-17-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 192
Posted By bigtahuna
I also had a water in the fuel problem on my ‘98...

I also had a water in the fuel problem on my ‘98 23. I stuffed the fuel fill hose with tissue put the cap back on and hosed the gunnel down. The tissue was soaked when I opened the filler. I put in a...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-20-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 134
Posted By bigtahuna
Thank you guys

Thank you guys
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-20-2018, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 134
Posted By bigtahuna
Not a Classic

1998 23 with Suzuki 300
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-01-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 54
Posted By bigtahuna
I had a leak in one of my scuppers on my ‘98. I...

I had a leak in one of my scuppers on my ‘98. I discovered it after I repowered with a big four stroke. My bilge pump kept cycling on and off while I was anchored and two of us were standing in the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-29-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 200
Posted By bigtahuna
My friend that I buddy boat with has an older 23'...

My friend that I buddy boat with has an older 23' Mako CC, I've run alongside him when on my boat we were in our rain gear getting soaked, on his boat they never had to even clean spray off their...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-19-2017, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 200
Posted By bigtahuna
I've asked this question before and gotten the...

I've asked this question before and gotten the same answers. My boat is as wet as it gets. It's a 1998 hull so I don't know if somewhere along the line the shape of the mold was changed. Mine doesn't...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-16-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 94
Posted By bigtahuna
I ended up with a 15P Mirage Plus on my 23 with a...

I ended up with a 15P Mirage Plus on my 23 with a 225 Optimax. Tried a 17P Mirage Plus but couldn't get the RPMs up.
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-09-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 62
Posted By bigtahuna
Mine is on the transom also. So that would mean...

Mine is on the transom also. So that would mean yours is mounted lower than mine. Do you have bottom paint? Does your boat have a raw water intake mounted on the starboard side of the keel? Sorry...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-07-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 62
Posted By bigtahuna
Captdj What height is your motor mounted? I...

Captdj
What height is your motor mounted? I wasn't able to run a 18.5 to full wot on mine. I'm thinking mine may be mounted too low in the center mounting hole.
Thanks Dave
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-23-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 88
Posted By bigtahuna
My '98 came rigged with a single and 150 gal....

My '98 came rigged with a single and 150 gal. tank. I think the older boats came with 135 gallon tanks.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-25-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 185
Posted By bigtahuna
I put a 300 Suzuki on the transom of my '98. The...

I put a 300 Suzuki on the transom of my '98. The stern does sit a little deeper in the water but not to the point of getting water on the deck. I think if you move the mounting point back with a jack...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-26-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 63
Posted By bigtahuna
To answer your question, yes the front of the gas...

To answer your question, yes the front of the gas tank is right at the hatch opening. The rear goes to the in deck live well. 150 gallons on my '98.
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-11-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 138
Posted By bigtahuna
Well I pulled the trigger Saturday on a new...

Well I pulled the trigger Saturday on a new 300AP. Looking forward to loading up for an offshore run with this thing pushing us. Anyone need a thirty inch 225 Optimax?
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-08-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 138
Posted By bigtahuna
What props are you guys running?

What props are you guys running?
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