Daiquiri, What do you mean? I don't understand... What It appears that you should not be able to go over 3600 rpm with the prop running...
I almost forgot...He also told me the factory weight is way off. His boatyard weighed it at 19600, with the new engines. Mark
Yes, the angle is the same. He told me they made no mods to the shaft angle. Mark
Rick, my 454's are supposedly (when new) rated 350 hp. The man with the new 8.1's are 385 hp. I feel that my engines are running excellent, I tore...
The two hulls are identical. Same year, model, make, length. The engine and trans are the difference. His engines are 8.1l and his trans are...
Hello again. I just ulled the boat to see actually what was on there for size, and also the condition of the bottom,(cleanliness). I was very...
I'm starting to wonder. But, even then, i'm not quite at 26 kt (23kt), and would still like to drop some cruise rpm's. (<3000) He's not a friend,...
I'll get the pics for you in the a.m. (i'm at work,pics are home). I can tell you that the keel is about 5 inches wide and is square at the edges....
Well thank you. What kind of tests are you thinking? I'm pulling the boat next week, and wanted to order props over the winter. So, i'll have to...
very similar waterlines, sorry
I replaced the original small blocks with big block engines. All the 35 Aluras I have seen, have that 'squat' toward the stern. Any similar...
I'm not quite sure what you mean. I do not have a trim 'guage'. I give it bow down until my speed maxes out at a given rpm.....does that make...
Thanks. I've checked the electric fuel pumps, lines, and air intakes. The engines run mint, plugs are clean and the spark arrestors also. I've...
Went out on the boat today. Here's the numbers: 3000 rpm-17 kt (20mph) 4300 rpm-23 kt (27 mph) Boat is 15000 lbs. Twin Crusader MPI 454 (350...
Yes, doesn't seem to add up... Boat weighs 15000. Clean bottom. Fellow Alura owner says his 8.1's max out at 30 kt. Same boat, touch more hp....
1987 Luhrs Alura 35, down east style, 3/4 keel, twin f.i. Crusader 454, model 350. 1.9:1 Vevets, right now turning 18x18 3 blades nib. 4300 rpm...
can I use polyester filler to fair between coats of west epoxy? I was kinda sloppy while doing a transom repair and now have some pretty good...
Hello, looking for info on weight of crusaders 454 engines and Vevet drive trannys. Am considering an engine swap, but are concerned about the...
Hello, anybody have any experience w/ cutler fuel inj. kits? Am looking at a set of engines that have this setup. Any info appreciated. Mark
Hello. I am considering putting a transom door in my 35 Alura. The transom is made of 3/4 ply blocks, sandwiched between about 3/16 of fiberlass...
