Maxpowers1207

I dinged up my prop this weekend and need to replace it.   I have an 04 centurion cyclone with about 2800lbs of ballast.  Acme and other sites recommend 525.  However, I just looked, and have been running 911.  Would there be an issue with going down to 525 or should I stay at 911; or split the difference with 1231.

Any input would be appreciated. 

I dinged up my prop this weekend and need to replace it.   I have an 04 centurion cyclone with about 2800lbs of ballast.  Acme and other sites recommend 525.  However, I just looked, and have been running 911.  Would there be an issue with going down to 525 or should I stay at 911; or split the difference with 1231.

Any input would be appreciated. 

I have the plunger fake lake and would like to update to the tee with garden hose adapter.  I don't have a valve where the water uptake hose comes in to the boat.   Do you guys think if I put a check valve before the tee to prevent the water from escaping out the intake hose it would be ok or should I just install a ball valve? 

On 7/2/2014 at 5:11 PM, stoked said:

I can't help you with cleaning the wheel, but I did have a similar issue last year. If you have the coin, I highly recommend this as an upgrade:

 

http://nauticlaugic.com/nl4.html

 

If you search through the forums here, you'll see the paddle wheel is a frequent problem.

I saw in a post about perfect pass paddlewheel you use the nauticlaugic.  I see its about half the price as to upgrade the perfectpass to stargazer.  Are you still happy with the nauticlaugic?

On 9/18/2018 at 10:04 PM, namadio said:

Pics please!!!! Exploring similar options as my vinyl on my 2002 is falling apart.

I'm able to post the pics... the file is too big. Similar to this: 

https://mastercraftafrica.com/index.php/product/xt21/

My sundeck is 3 sections. So I tookthe middle upholstery off, cut about a 14 inch section out of the middle foam padding, re upholstered the side and place the sea deck in the middle. 

I took out the vinyl on the sun deck on the middle compartment,  cut a 12 inch strip out of the pad and out a 12 inch strip of sea deck down the middle.  I then wrapped the other 2 sides with vinyl. 

What do you guys use to re upholster your boat?  I figure marine vynl, but there are so many different options.   Just wondering what others have used in the past.  It'll be for my sun deck. 

5 hours ago, h20king said:

Although not a surf board we have one of these. https://zup.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgMnYBRDRARIsANC2dflXaW1gag-u52EhZ4DXO4hZqqMmDgi0yOvAUpzQWPd8J2mOTuE6d we start all the littles on it. It's a great way to get them comfortable behind the boat and build confidence before they move to a real board. 

We actually used the HO sure shot (www.wakehouse.com/products/ho-sure-shot-platform-trainer.html?dfw_tracker=10071-2854&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgMnYBRDRARIsANC2dfmOX0Lb1O241didaeM0MI8FzQN3lxl-bNe_vF4JzJ9q5gpVCSt0E8QaA) when she was 2 1/2 for 2 summers.  In the beginning I would wake skate next to her to be there when she fell.   Then we got her a wake board when she was 4 and she does well with that.    Now she sees us surfing and of course want to do that. 

21 hours ago, Hein said:

Can you post a photo? Did you check the print out to see if was printed at full scale in both directions?

Here are the pictures.   I checked again and it seems like I printed it at 100%.  But then again,  I do juvenile probation work and engineering is foreign to me. 

Any recommendations?  My 7 year old daughter rides with me,  but wants to go by herself and can't pop the board up to get started. 

16 hours ago, Hein said:

Can you post a photo? Did you check the print out to see if was printed at full scale in both directions?

I just reprinted it 2 more times.  The file I downloaded came out as a PDF that was set for "fit page", which was 94.  I increased that to 100% and it looked like by height and width moved.  I will get pictures for you tonight when I get home from work.  

Thanks again for double checking this...I think I'm doing it right, but have no experience with CNC

On 5/24/2018 at 8:22 PM, Hein said:

Download this file:  http://www.impact3d.com/sideswipe_bezel.pdf

print at 100% scale, cut out and see how it lines up with your bezel.

I cut it out and it looked good height wise. But seemed about 3/16 short width wise. 

18 hours ago, Hein said:

Good call to verify. I have the trim plate as an ellipse 5.200 x 7.560 so quite a bit shorter than yours.  Can you post a photo? I can modify the model pretty easily but it's still nice to print a paper template to check the fit before printing parts.

Here are some pics... let me one of you need more. 

On 5/21/2016 at 11:30 PM, Hein said:

I designed some cowls for the side swipe ports to help reduce exhaust noise. These are 3D printed by Shapeways. We tried version 1 last year but they fell off because I hurriedly attached them with silicon sealant. The noise was less but we didn't get a chance to fully test with them. Version 2 below is attached internally with small angle brackets held on by the screws in the sideswipe bezel. And then the perimeter is sealed with urethane adhesive. Hopefully they'll stay put this time so we can make a proper evaluation. I am hoping these will keep the exhaust gasses submerged so we won't have switch the exhaust to just one side.

 

What is the size of your side swipe?  I am interested in your cowls.  I measured the chrome on my side swipe at 9 9/16 by 5 1/8.  Was that what yours was?

On 5/21/2016 at 11:30 PM, Hein said:

I designed some cowls for the side swipe ports to help reduce exhaust noise. These are 3D printed by Shapeways. We tried version 1 last year but they fell off because I hurriedly attached them with silicon sealant. The noise was less but we didn't get a chance to fully test with them. Version 2 below is attached internally with small angle brackets held on by the screws in the sideswipe bezel. And then the perimeter is sealed with urethane adhesive. Hopefully they'll stay put this time so we can make a proper evaluation. I am hoping these will keep the exhaust gasses submerged so we won't have switch the exhaust to just one side.

 

What is the size of your side swipe?  I am interested in your cowls.  I measured the chrome on my side swipe at 9 9/16 by 5 1/8.  Was that what yours was?

1 hour ago, Hein said:

I designed those and have them installed on our 2008 Enzo. They do make it quieter.  Please be aware that there are some little brackets inside that you'll have to DIY.  And important to bond the edge of the cowl to the side of the boat around the side swipe plate with urethane adhesive or the water rushing past will peel it off.  Ours have been on for two seasons and I did have to reseal one where the adhesive came loose. 

I did also coat the parts with Rustoleum Bedliner spray before installing them.

I would be happy to offer support if you decide to install them.   My contact info is at DIYvan.com

I was planning on contacting you about them when I get my boat out of storage and am able to measure the side swipe plate to ensure they would fit. 

I live in Michigan and it just snowed last night, so it may be a bit longer before I get the boat out. 

3 hours ago, Jake707 said:

Arent the sideswipes below the waterline?

They are under the water line until the boat gets underway, then the water drops below them making them loud.

I have an 04 cyclone with side swipe and was looking into getting coals (https://www.shapeways.com/product/9P2TEGCNH/sideswipe-cowl-lh?optionId=63375301), but you're saying you were able to notice a difference with the inserts?   Were they difficult to install? 

3 hours ago, rhino89523 said:

Here is where I would look. Vacuum leak can cause high idle. Idle is controlled by IAC, could be that, but also cable could be hanging. I would disconnect cable and see if idle returns to acceptable level, if it does, its the cable, if it doesn't I would probably be looking for a vacuum leak or the IAC could have pooped the bed.

My boat is the first FI boat I have owned, so I am no pro, but I play with cars so those are my guesses.

 

forgive me for being mechanically simple, but what are you referring to with the cable?  The throttle cable?

I have an 04 cyclone with 5.7 350 mercruiser. Today when I put in neutral, it would the rpms would go up to 1300, but when I would put it in gear real slow they would drop to 900-1000.  Any ideas? I was about to put it away for the winter, but woul like to get this taken care of first. 

On 9/7/2017 at 1:22 PM, Wylie_Tunes said:

You can certainly protect the engine from winter without an impeller and without running the engine, but you may not be able to perform your complete fall layup procedure. To effectively change the oil, you need to run the engine to operating temp, then run another minute after new oil and filter is in. Will not be able to cycle fuel treatment into the fuel rail without running. 

IMO, I Would want to be able to complete a full layup as well as confirm my overheating issue is resolved and with no further damage. Id replace the impeller now and not worry about it being in there over winter. 

Is there anything you guys would use to coat the impeller during the winter?  Grease,  oil,  Vaseline? 

Thanks for the input. I will change the impeller. By bypass, I meant hook a hose to the line off the impeller to the engine.

My engine started overheating at the end of the day and I killed the engine and let it cool down.  I got it out with no other issue and assume it's the impeller.   I was wondering if there is a way to bypass the impeller so I can winterize it and change out the impeller in the spring.   I have a 04 cyclone with a mercruiser 350 5.7.

Is it normal for ballast pumps to drain a lot of battery power?   I hands and 04 cyclone with 3 sets of aerator pumps.  As I drain the ballast with radio and engine on,  I get warnings the battery is draining to 11.9.  

What do people use? I'll be winterizing it myself for the first time this year and was wondering.