Marinette Boat Forum

Update on Pertronix distributor field test. Completed season #2 No issues with either Dist. Ran very well with easy starting. Examination showed only light corrosion. No corrosion on advance springs. A little penetrating oil and a wipe down and most was removed. Will be returning them to Pertronix f...

One of my hobbies is building Cedar Strip and stich and glue boats. I did an aft deck on another boat 15 years ago and used the same process I use on my builds. I used marine grade ply (regular would also work as well) Do not use exterior treated ply. Cut and pre-fit you deck Then coat all pieces wi...

Try Boat US. Have used their vinyl for many years. Last time was 10 years and going strong only slightly faded.

Enjoy your 32 great boats !


safe harbors,

dave

General Average: .75-1.25 mpg

On plane you can avg. around 14 gal per hr +

safe harbors,

dave

We should all ask ourselves: "Do I want to go boating or do I want to work on a boat?" Which ever way works best is the way one should go.... Rebuilding or Crate engines bottom line it is an enjoyment factor... neither will significantly increase the value of a boat. For me.. when someone ...

Been running Shell Rotella 10-40 for 10 years no issues.



dave

Was the repair covered by the rebuilders warranty?

safe harbors,

dave

Off plane best you will do on both engines is around 6 gph both engines @ 1600 rpms 8.5 mph-
One engine 3.5 gph @ 1600 7.2 mph

rough estimates

On plane 2400 expect 14-16 mph 6-7 gph per engine.
again rough est. based on fuel, water, waste, gear passengers etc;


safe harbors,

dave

Eric is on the right track... Except.. getting permits etc for all those states is Expensive. Finding a legal road trailer for that haul will not be cheap. I had my M trucked in and the cost while not cheap ... it was no hassle and boat arrived in great shape. You could estimate a haul rate of aroun...

IMHO
Pass on her.... Lots of Ms out there that are fresh water boats well maintained and running.

Low price= huge expense and often no satisfaction...

safe harbors

dave