too bulky..... and too noisy. :)
i don't think so. i never over-rev'd. it never overheated. we even double checked the engines with an IR temp gauge like HVAC guys use. Wally...
engine room questions i am still considering a re-power with Diesel's. one concern is how Roamer reinforced or braced the hull for twin diesels....
the only other idea is new Walter V-Drives mated to Yanmar Diesels. supposedly the steel hull can handle it with some additional bracing....
i will look into it. it just seems like i am pouring good money after bad........
timing it has electronic ignition. it was set up on the dyno and is still at the same settings. the plugs look fine. this time it was the...
i don't think so. i only use high octane gas and supposedly no one else has had trouble. i put new props on about 4 years ago. at 3,500 rpm i...
nope the engines rebuilt by the NAPA dealer and big time machine shop on the lake all pushed the head gaskets out as if they had too much...
the ugly truth: (oh thank you they both opened just fine) bought in 2005 with a blown engine. rebuild twice. blown twice. built 2 more with...
hull type Laurence - that is exactly my hull. i wondered how it could get to 30mph if it was simply a displacement hull. so can you guys help...
article i cannot open the article. i cannot even find duckworks........ could you email it to me ?
or sterndrive ? Volvo Penta Diesel aquamatic seems sturdy. i just cannot figure this one out.
this is such an attractive idea i don't mind losing the swim platform. i ran the idea past the mechanic. he said he did not know if this would...
with that enormous displacement hull, i would think i need a lot of torque ? obviously i would want to remove the swim deck. what would need to...
I would do that in a flash does anyone know more about this ???????
from time to time, i have thought of that. at this point the starboard V-Drive is shot. both V-Drives are original to the boat (old and not up...
of course you are correct it may be more than i can/should afford. what do you think it would cost ?
clearly i am not an expert - my 50 year old engines/transmissions/v-drives are a nightmare even when i have a good mechanic. i need to go fully...
i went through a bunch of engines. about 3 years ago we went with custom pistons/ceramic coating on the combustion face. they are...
i just love that boat too much. i am thinking of repowering with Diesels. i would need to replace everything from the engine out to the prop....
