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by newendeavor
Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: What prop puller to purchase/ reccomendation for prop shop nearest to se ohio
Replies: 7
Views: 8177

Re: What prop puller to purchase/ reccomendation for prop shop nearest to se ohio

Be careful when dealing with the Prop Shops. I have inquired if they braise new metal on ends of damaged props to maintain the correct diameter and were told they do. I began to wonder as I used the same Shop for 20 years and changed to a new Vendor with a laser alignment system. He called and advis...
by newendeavor
Wed Feb 03, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Choosing a paint color
Replies: 22
Views: 22497

Re: Choosing a paint color

Forcast for about 17ft, depends on how drift looks. May not be too bad as it's already gone to 23 ft, and maybe it has cleaned out the brush that ends up every fall thrown in our creeks. My Props are already bunged up and I usually pull in Spring and swop the spare set. Thanks for the warning but I ...
by newendeavor
Wed Feb 03, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Choosing a paint color
Replies: 22
Views: 22497

Re: Choosing a paint color

I used the Interlux Hatteras Off White 1991 ( there are two close versions). The Interlux Brightside is soft and easy to touch up and blends in well. Epoxy is almost impossible to repair. I raised my water line by about 2-3 inches which helps to hide the muddy river scum line as I like to stay in mo...
by newendeavor
Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: 37 - 41 without flybridge
Replies: 15
Views: 16940

Re: 37 - 41 without flybridge

I have a 41ft and have driven from Lower Station many times. You learn you have too in bad weather. But the Radar, AIS and Plotter are on the Upper Station.!. Visibility is poor, can't see Aft at all, and have to sometimes stand on my toes. Up or off plane it's hard to see over the bow. Usually I mo...
by newendeavor
Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:41 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Big block 440s in a 32 express
Replies: 13
Views: 13509

Re: Big block 440s in a 32 express

There is 28 or 31 Express here in Louisville with 426 Hemi's supposedly build as a Demo boat for Marinette's Sales Mgr because someone claim's the boats are slow.
by newendeavor
Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: 34' Marquis Sedan
Replies: 21
Views: 31360

Re: 34' Marquis Sedan

Yes, Falls City Flying Service is correct, Sorry got in a hurry. It was on the name plate on my 1966 26M.
by newendeavor
Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: 34' Marquis Sedan
Replies: 21
Views: 31360

Re: 34' Marquis Sedan

Yes, Falls City Flying Service is correct, Sorry got in a hurry. It was on the name plate on my 1966 26M.
by newendeavor
Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: 34' Marquis Sedan
Replies: 21
Views: 31360

Re: 34' Marquis Sedan

A lot of you know the original name was Louisville Flying Service, using aircraft practices in their construction.
by newendeavor
Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Props and rpm
Replies: 21
Views: 22620

Re: Props and rpm

Correction, 318ci Twins and at WOT 4000 to 4200 RPM. Ran it hard for 10 years with no problems except moisture in Distributor caps and changing impellers every year.
by newendeavor
Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Props and rpm
Replies: 21
Views: 22620

Re: Props and rpm

Ben, my 84 Model with 318hp was running best with 14x9 DynaQuad 3 blade cupped. I tried 14x10 also.