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My boat has a white dash (Gel coat) and is creates a horrible glare on the windshield. Would it be helpful to add tint? Does anyone have a picture of their boat with tint?
Thanks!
I have a 2006 StarCraft Nexstar 19' boat that weighs in at 2100 w/o engine dry. It has a 350 MAG MPI 300 HP Engine and a Bravo 1 outdrive.
I currently am running a Mirage Plus 21 Pitch prop. The boat goes 58 MPH @ 4750 RPMs with just me on board. My WOT range is 4800-5200 RPM.
Am I...
I was running my new-to-me boat for the first time this season on the hose. It has a 2006 350 MAG MPI engine and a Bravo 1 out drive.
I first duck taped the lower water inlet closed. I then put my muffs on the engine and turned the water on. I started the boat. I let the engine run for a...
I have a 2001 Mercruiser 5.7 Vortec engine that I am working with. I am running the engine in a 20' bow rider. I was wondering what the best 4 Bar. Carb and intake combo would be?
Thanks for your input!
I bought a 2001 Mercruiser Vortec 5.7 250 HP 2 Bar. carb engine that has one low cylinder. The engine has 870 Hrs. It was purchased from the original owner who is well into his 60's and had the engine in a 25' Grady White that he used for fishing in salt water.
The compression test was done...
I have a 2001 Mercruiser Vortec 5.7 250HP carbed with 2 brl. carb. I have a 20' Ft Regal boat that weighs about 2800 lbs with the engine. I am using the alpha 1 gen 2 drive.
What HP can I safely make with the alpha and this weight of boat? Given that the boat is relatively light, can I run...
This is a follow up to another thread. I currently have a 4.3 Gen II alpha setup in my boat now. I bought a 2001 5.7 Bravo engine that I want to swap into the boat.
What do I need to change on the Bravo engine to make it work with my Gen II alpha 1? Will I be able to use the parts that are...
I currently am running a 4.3 V6 and want to do the 5.7 upgrade. I am looking a 2001 5.7 Bravo engine that I would need to convert to an Alpha drive. Can you guys tell me what needs to be done to make it work? Will I have everything that is needed on my 4.3 to do the swap?
Also, the engine...
I am considering swapping my 4.3 out for a 5.7 this winter. I am planning on using a vortec truck engine and I was wondering what parts off my 4.3 will transfer over. I know I will have to get different manifolds, distributor cap, and an ignition module. What else will not be swappable...
I have a 1994 20Ft Regal with a 180 HP 4.3LX. I top out at about 48 MPH now. If I were to swap to a '87 5.7 260 engine with a 1.47 gear, how much of an increased top end would I see (Obviously properly propped)? Would I gain a lot in my holeshot? Would fuel consumption be similar?
Thanks in...
I have a 94 20' Regal boat with a 4.3LX & 1.84 outdrive. I am running the Quicksilver Power2 17-23 pitch shifting prop. It starts off at 17 pitch and shifts to 23 pitch at a RPM level that I determine. I figured some may be curious about this prop and I could not find any videos online of it...
I have a 1994 Regal 20' open bow with the 4.3LX w/ 1.84 gearing. The boat has a 4 brl. carb and is rated at 180 HP. I run a 23 pitch prop and turn around 48 MPH @ 4900 RPM. I am looking to pick up more top speed. I know to get that I will need to change props due to over revving. I know I...
I recently purchased this boat with a '94 4.3LX engine. Prior to my purchase, it had set for two years. Upon first taking boat out (When I first purchased it two weeks ago), it ran fine for the first 20 minutes or so. The engine started to cut out and surge at higher RPMs and stalled once...
