techmitch
Well-Known Member
- May 1, 2008
- 8,447
- Boat Info
- 1999 270 DA
- Engines
- Twin 4.3s W/Alpa I Gen II's
In light of the various bad experiences recounted, I think I will use two sheets with the junction at the top, secured by a 6" plywood strap. Stingrayaxe is welcome to the leftover 2 & 1/2' x 4' piece of wood to mount bindings on for a matching gargantuan ski. Other comments regarding flotation are also welcome at http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/will-my-holed-boat-float.101747/
You can search or Google my name to see photos of my many controversial but successful marine projects like the FM-200 extinguisher, the blower and engine fire shutdown box, the low voltage circuit warning and shutdown switch instead of 2nd battery, the dashboard impeller pressure gauge, the keel rollers, the added trailer brakes, the power trailer winch, the ski mirror (worked well w/o getting dislodged), the ladder rung cushions and stowing strap, and others. The AM antenna solution-no coax. Removed the idiotic helper spring from the throttle linkage for much smoother operation. Became comfortable with running at WOT just trimming down slightly to silence the overrev (5100 rpm) horn and maintaining 50+ mph. Put in a cupholder mount for my Android phone and display the GPS speedo app for sensitive skiier speed control although the various nav apps eliminate the need for most expensive equipment-there will be no need for anti-collision radar once all are equipped with AIS. Come to think of it, those big boys in the foggy shipping lanes will now show up w/o radar although I'd need an add on AIS receiver. I think the biggest controversy was solder vs crimp.. The piss hole in the swim platform was never used so I replaced the prop inspection & cleaning plate. OBD2 does not work on this Chev based engine. Any comments regarding any of these dead issues belong on those old strings. Anyway, the winter is long and dreary.