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    Stall when Shifting

    this problem is usually the idle RPM is set to low a gearbox takes so much horsepower when it engages and the engine is idling to slow.. check...
    Post by: badges65, Apr 8, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    offshore center console

    boy you must work in pretty sheltered waters to want a hull of that discription !! great to take water onboard !! don
    Post by: badges65, Jan 23, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    Looking for a small boat to build

    boy with that much beef onboard would look at an ivb don
    Post by: badges65, Jan 20, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    Most Sea Worthy Hull Design For Trailerable Boats

    Hi, you could try and IVB has a good combination of V/Cat, again depends on the speed you wish to travel from A to B!! Pounding is reduced, but...
    Post by: badges65, Nov 25, 2003 in forum: Powerboats
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    7,45 powercat design

    Hi,you might want to look at an IVB hull before you decide, it will out perform a cat only requires one motor and would be cheaper and easier to...
    Post by: badges65, Nov 23, 2003 in forum: Boat Design
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    Peninsular engines longevity

    Hi, depends on who you talk to some people have had no problems others heaps there seems to be no rime or reason which is the better engines....
    Post by: badges65, Nov 2, 2003 in forum: Powerboats
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    Peninsular engines longevity

    Hi, all engines have longetivity it is the user who restricts that. don
    Post by: badges65, Oct 22, 2003 in forum: Powerboats
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    Sea trials-one major problem

    HI, are you saying you are running bow high?? I hope you have a correct mounted oil pump pick up for that engine!! did your oil pressure change...
    Post by: badges65, Oct 18, 2003 in forum: Powerboats
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    Engine Longevity

    Hi, It still comes down to who is using the engine.. nobody i know has set up and engine and run it continuoulsy on a dyno til it craps out at...
    Post by: badges65, Aug 26, 2003 in forum: Powerboats
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    Engine Longevity

    Hi, it all usually comes down to who operates/maintains the engine, does he know anything about engines, their usage in marine conditions, and...
    Post by: badges65, Aug 25, 2003 in forum: Powerboats
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    duoprop B4

    Hi, would be advisable to give your location when you post something of this nature and people can help much easier!!! don
    Post by: badges65, Jul 29, 2003 in forum: Powerboats
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    Building with steel

    Hi, how small is small?? why would you want to build a small boat in steel?? power to weight becomes a problem .. don
    Post by: badges65, Jul 29, 2003 in forum: Powerboats
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    one man fisher

    HI, build and IVB it will out perform most things and easily driven, and very stable. my 3.5M hull can be driven by the weedamotor as posted...
    Post by: badges65, Jun 18, 2003 in forum: Boat Design
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    Weed eater engine conversion

    Hi Ward, forgot to mention that it is swinging a 7 inch 3 blade prop. don
    Post by: badges65, Jun 6, 2003 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    Weed eater engine conversion

    last one don
    Post by: badges65, Jun 5, 2003 in forum: DIY Marinizing