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Forum: Repairs/Mods. 11-19-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 702
Posted By CATmech945
I just came across a 23 sceptre hull for $1000...

I just came across a 23 sceptre hull for $1000 and was considering an inboard conversion myself. I have extensive knowledge of inboards and plenty of people who could help me with any issues I may...
Forum: Performance 08-30-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,167
Posted By CATmech945
Your buddy's boat looks like a minature version...

Your buddy's boat looks like a minature version of the 36 yellowfin. Too cool!!
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 08-29-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 928
Posted By CATmech945
My hat's off to ya buddy. I thought I was a busy...

My hat's off to ya buddy. I thought I was a busy guy.....looks like I met my match. Looks like you're off and running with ideas, that's great. I'm currently in the middle of starting a mako resto so...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 08-29-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 928
Posted By CATmech945
Anything Strick builds is pretty much guaranteed...

Anything Strick builds is pretty much guaranteed to be top notch with the best materials used, and he's a wealth of information. But the way he does it may be over and above most others skill level,...
Forum: Performance 07-31-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By CATmech945
Thank you for the help gentlemen!! I got her all...

Thank you for the help gentlemen!! I got her all fixed up and tickin like a timex again. We were able to take it out during mini season and it never missed a beat. I ended up finding an air injector...
Forum: Performance 07-10-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,409
Posted By CATmech945
What year johnson 250? I may be interested.

What year johnson 250? I may be interested.
Forum: Performance 07-03-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By CATmech945
I got it. I checked coils, compression, changed...

I got it. I checked coils, compression, changed plugs, checked for bad wires and checked air pressure and fuel pressure....everything checked out. I started the engine and ran it up to 1100 r.p.m. or...
Forum: Performance 07-03-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By CATmech945
Alright....so I went to the boat the other day to...

Alright....so I went to the boat the other day to do some more hunting. There is a noticable miss on the port engine when compared to the stb. The stb. engine has that sound like every piston is...
Forum: Performance 06-27-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By CATmech945
The compression was good in all cylinders. They...

The compression was good in all cylinders. They all stayed at or around 120 psi so that's nothing to frown at. I'm going to isolate the coils next and then fuel system if the ignition doesn't solve...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 06-20-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,730
Posted By CATmech945
You can use an automotive engine, I would just...

You can use an automotive engine, I would just suggest changing the camshaft to a marine profile. Usually a high lift, short duration with a stretched out lobe separation designed for torque. Not to...
Forum: Performance 06-17-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By CATmech945
Alright.....so I changed the primary and...

Alright.....so I changed the primary and secondary fuel filters and found enough sand and crap to re-do Jupiter's beach. Unfortunately, it didn't solve the issue when we ran it. The engine doesn't...
Forum: Performance 06-14-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By CATmech945
I appreciate the info. I'll bring the compression...

I appreciate the info. I'll bring the compression guage for kicks but I have a feeling that his issue is from lack of maintenance. Thanks again. I'll let you know what I find.
Forum: Performance 06-13-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By CATmech945
225 opti issues

One of my buddies has a pair of 225 opti's and he's claiming that the port one doesn't jump quite like the stb. I haven't been on the boat before so I'm guessing he's having issues getting RPM out of...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 06-10-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,446
Posted By CATmech945
Oh yea! It was a cooker today. I spent the day...

Oh yea! It was a cooker today. I spent the day grinding stress cracks out of a 22 shamrock and cleaned out a case of water. Sorry to hear you've been under the weather hugo. A couple guys at our shop...
Forum: ClassicSeaCraft.com Gatherings 06-09-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,697
Posted By CATmech945
Actually guys, I'm headed over the weekend of the...

Actually guys, I'm headed over the weekend of the 23 and 24th this month to Port Lucaya. We're going to check into West End and then make the run around the point over to Lucaya. I'm leaving early...
Forum: General 06-09-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By CATmech945
I don't think it matters what transducer you use...

I don't think it matters what transducer you use as long as the connections at the unit match up and you don't have to mount it on the transom. The installation guide showed a way to epoxy it to the...
Forum: General 06-09-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By CATmech945
I have the HDS 7 and the transducer came with it....

I have the HDS 7 and the transducer came with it. The transom mount ducer works well. Yours didn't come with one?
Forum: General 06-09-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By CATmech945
I thought the trailer was galvanized too but it...

I thought the trailer was galvanized too but it was in fact aluminum......not that it matters much. The boat still has a big friggin hole in it, and yes, the trailer needs tires. I agree with you...
Forum: General 06-07-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By CATmech945
79 23' CC Questions

I've got a question pertaining to a boat I've recently found. Some of you may laugh and some may not but here it goes. The boat hit a submerged piling at speed and blew a 2x2 ft. hole dead center in...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 06-04-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,446
Posted By CATmech945
Alright hugo. Do you work for Kelly Tractor down...

Alright hugo. Do you work for Kelly Tractor down south? I'm just curious. I work for Pantropic in West Palm Beach. I noticed the service crane in the pics.
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