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Forum: Recovered Threads 09-19-2021, 08:31 AM
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Posted By pelican
Wood ?

Wood ?
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-15-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 52
Posted By pelican
My thoughts : No ETEC ! There’s a reason BRP...

My thoughts :

No ETEC ! There’s a reason BRP quit producing them - that’s all I’m gonna say on that subject .
You want a 4 stroke - either Yamaha or Suzuki . Suzuki motors suffered from serious...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-09-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 79
Posted By pelican
Let me add a little more here : I have a...

Let me add a little more here :

I have a Hydrasport , been fishing that till I’ve got my 20 done …

I added a 36v 112lbs I pilot to it.

I left a few things out , like the head support , you...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-09-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 79
Posted By pelican
36v 112lbs 60” shaft… Do not get auto deploy,...

36v 112lbs 60” shaft…
Do not get auto deploy, the linear drive units fail at a pretty
Regular rate.

Use a 36v lithium battery - Dakota has the best available.

Lithium batteries are the way to...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-01-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 35
Posted By pelican
1974 ran up to Virginia Beach to pick it up ...

1974 ran up to Virginia Beach to pick it up

It’s originally from homestead - went thru hurricane andrew

It’s a project sir
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-01-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 35
Posted By pelican
Ran north ….

Few months ago, I ran north - look what followed me home …
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-16-2021, 05:23 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 211
Posted By pelican
I’m interested : What do you want for it ?

I’m interested :

What do you want for it ?
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-04-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 115
Posted By pelican
Get yourself a Suzuki and be done with it ...

Get yourself a Suzuki and be done with it

Right now, motors are in short supply, due to this whole “flu thing” some dealers indeed
Do have a limited supply.
Sounds like you have your mind made...
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-11-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 102
Posted By pelican
first - solvent clean,scuff sand,solvent clean...

first - solvent clean,scuff sand,solvent clean again - chemical etch prime,followed by either interprotect 2000 or coal tar epoxy,to the correct thickness...

setting tanks - starboard strips,these...
Forum: Recovered Threads 11-04-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 110
Posted By pelican
based upon my experience,which is pretty vast.......

based upon my experience,which is pretty vast....


stern drives - they get a bad rap from owners who do not believe in upkeep/maintenance.drives need to be pulled yearly - lots of people skip...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-03-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 75
Posted By pelican
this is true - the EMM indeed is water...

this is true - the EMM indeed is water cooled,however,when the EMM "cooler" is clogged - the motor will go into limp mode,dropping the RPM to 1,800,alarm will sound too

another point of clogging...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-29-2017, 05:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 80
Posted By pelican
smartest move: first honestly assess...

smartest move:

first

honestly assess your skill set - a common trait is to believe your abilities are much greater than what they truly are.
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-24-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 40
Posted By pelican
Bennett h - you're correct my friend ! your...

Bennett h - you're correct my friend !

your motor - it's still NOT for sale,i keep telling people,don't ask Bennett h if his motor is for sale - it's not....
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-30-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 76
Posted By pelican
chop strand matt and epoxy doesn't play well...

chop strand matt and epoxy doesn't play well together...epoxy and gel coat - it can be done,but....


using wood core - the holes will require overboring,filling with a thickened epoxy,then having...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-22-2017, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 70
Posted By pelican
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MEK MEK is...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MEK


MEK is a solvent,NOT a "kicker"


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methyl_ethyl_ketone_peroxide

MEKP is a "kicker"
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-22-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 115
Posted By pelican
the 233 hull - it started it all ! lots of big...

the 233 hull - it started it all ! lots of big name mfgs used that hull

Albemarle 24 - that's a 233 hull

24 blackfin - that's a 233 hull


better ride Bennett h,in the 233....up home,nj,a...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-19-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 77
Posted By pelican
this is great advice !!!!

this is great advice !!!!
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-25-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 105
Posted By pelican
i'm confused ...

i'm confused

https://www.americanchemistry.com/MEK/


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methyl_ethyl_ketone_peroxide


MEKP - it's the kicker,MEK is a thinner - styrene is a better thinner to...
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-08-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 29
Posted By pelican
fort myers spring boat show

this week end is the fort myers spring boat show - anyone going ?

i'll be there
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-14-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 40
Posted By pelican
miami intl boat show

i'll be working the Miami show starting Thursday

any of you guys going ?
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-09-2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 29
Posted By pelican
when you see pick ups like that - it's usually an...

when you see pick ups like that - it's usually an "internal" pickup

pick up is installed/tacked to bottom of tank - in the rear of the tank.
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-31-2017, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 30
Posted By pelican
it actually looks worse than those pictures show !

it actually looks worse than those pictures show !
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-29-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 30
Posted By pelican
went to look at a project yesterday

i'm always interested in projects...

about a month ago,a 31 Bertram grounded and sank over by ponce inlet,i seen the boat advertised for sale.i had read the boat was fully restored,prior to it's...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-28-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 98
Posted By pelican
NEVER foam a poly tank...

NEVER foam a poly tank...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-27-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 98
Posted By pelican
you're quite correct ! ventilation is the...

you're quite correct !

ventilation is the key

chemically etch priming ANY aluminum surface,before coating - that's required.
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