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Duane-Thanks. I am finally getting to experience the ride of the Sceptre and really liking it! I am ready to roll for those gag!
Strick-Thanks for the comments. The 23 hull really is amazing. The boat is incredibly versatile. The family boating time just got kicked up a notch for sure. Sandy-I have a no eye deer also! Thanks for the VRO info. We changed out pump and it is working now. The shake down cruise didn't go real well..........motor dies at idle and when put in gear. Just about hit the dock 6 times. Gotta love the guys at the ramp, everyone is an expert! She did fly even on less than 6 cylinders with a Michigan 15x15. No trim tabs. Tabs are less needed with the nice balance provided by the weight of the cabin. I will be checking spark 1st and carbs last. Carbs are plastic! Front axle finally is breaking. It looked pretty bad but was working.
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My experience was with late '60's I/O's but the principle is the same. Good luck.
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Great job Danny!!!! The 18'er is nice, however you have upgraded into another world with the 23'er. The Sceptre is a great fishing boat, family boat, diving boat, etc. Just the right size, the odds are if it's too rough for the Sceptre it's too rough to take the family out period. Hope to see you soon!
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Damn, that didn't take long. Flowers musta helped a little. I'll be dreaming of another 23' er I guess.
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good idea - should drains on the bowls and flush with the bulb
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Danny,
Looks great....you and your kids should enjoy!!! Good talking with you last week! Fred
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Danny, I know you are excited, but first things first.
Baseline the motor. No e 10. Everything on the fuel side is rubber or plastic. Has anyone done a compression test ? That`s the first thing I like to do. I think the family will love it. After you get a compression baseline, you can then move forward. Have I harped on this enough yet? Go buy some more food for the squids. Cheers, Us |
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Sandy-Preach it brother! Jonas laughed when read that he was a "squid"
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Drop the lower, if for no other reason than to grease the main shaft. Every year folks! Touch up any dings on the tnt motah. Put some liquid electric tape on the leads going into the wires there. Decarb. Rinse and RePete, Run it on the muffs every 2 wks. come hell or high water. They can be happy for many years. Denny made a great point about using a toothpick. No hard or soft wire should be used. Make sure the grain points at you and not away from you. No wood in the jet. I said Wood. Cheers, US |
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