She’s ready!
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Printed Date: September-26-2024 at 12:53am
Topic: She’s ready!
Posted By: Kristof
Subject: She’s ready!
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 4:22pm
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Well guys, she finally finished...
Sanded, buffed, new wiring under dash, new radio, new decals, engine overhaul, redone trailer, ... Now all I have to do is wait for the harbor to open on april 1st... cant wait to driver her!!! 
Oh, and Pete, I know the decals aren't original  But, no worries, I have the original decals if ever I want to sell her (which is not likely to happen in the near future )------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 4:32pm
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Really nice looking boat. That's got to be my favorite year SN.
Hard to imagine that the trailer is safer or better than a factory trailer. It really looks jury rigged. ------------- |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 4:53pm
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Kristof
The boat looks great, nice job on the graphics. Now the trailer. I would call that a mutt. It looks like a mixture of three or four different trailers. I'm with Riley on the idea that our stock trailers are much safer. Your roads must be very narrow to justify the high center of gravity. Keep the speeds down behind that Beamer of yours. Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 5:09pm
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Decals my not be original but I really like how well you integrated your club name and the nautique logo. Well done. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?†“Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.†|
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 5:35pm
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Kristof, looks good! Do agree with Larry, it flows really well.
Looking at your swim deck it appears larger then stock, or is it just me? As long as the trailer works no worries, it does make one wonder how far you need to back in to get the boat to float, particularly if the ramp is not a steep one. Have fun and ski hard!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 6:11pm
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Clean looking boat Kristof, April can't get here fast enough for any of us. Enjoy ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 6:34pm
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Kristof, You have done a fantastic job. I know how much work you have put it to the boat. I'll have to agree with the rest in regards to the trailer though. It does look weird but over here we aren't used to the way it looks. The light extension out the back is something I assume is part of the regulations you have? Glad you told me that you have the original graphics!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 8:08pm
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Kristof- Looks good. Did you oil the teak platform? It may just be the way the light shines off it in the photo, but it looks dry. ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 8:22pm
| Looks great kristof now we need some weather. |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 11:14pm
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Well done. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 11:35pm
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Looks dry to me too, just the way I like it. ------------- |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 11:35pm
Great looking boat Kristof. All the hard work has paid off. Now if I could get a project finished!  ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 11:43pm
The boat looks great! how does that light bar work , does it slide in out of the way or what?
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Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 12:52am
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Nice looking boat kristof. I like the graphics, nice job you should attract a lot of attention on the water in that.
I agree that the trailer does look top heavy, and not too safe, I hope you take it easy around the turns in that Beamer! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 1:02am
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the boat actually has a fake look to it sitting on the trailer it looks like a scale model, nice job on cleaning her up. is that ah or a on the word Maas? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 1:27am
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I think it's "ah" Eric.
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Posted By: critter
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 1:36am
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Really nice work Kristof.. Your hard work has really paid off for you. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 1:43am
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Very nice...cool lookin' shop too.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: TRIP
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 2:50am
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Gave schuit! (Awesome boat!;)
Makes me want one even more... Have fun with it! ------------- http://www.flyzone-cr.com" rel="nofollow - FlyZone Costa Rica Wakeboarding http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=8406&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1997 Super Sport |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 6:15am
Thanks for the kind words guys!! 
Quinner, the platform is original as far as I know. Brad, I didn't oil the platform yet on those pics, but the oil is on it's way... About the trailer... It looks odd to you guys, I know (to me too for that matter), but still it's very stable on the road, due to it's good shock absorbers and independent framework. (Steve, our roads are narrow compared to yours...) Mark, the light bar does slide in and out. Regulations here state that your light always have to be at the far end of your load. Eric, indeed as Randy mentionned it's pronounced "ah". And finally, Pete, I knew you would be happy about the original decals, that's why I keep them ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 10:41am
Very nice Kris! Do you get teased about having an American/foreign made boat?  ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 12:04pm
hahaha Yeah... any "BUY BELGIAN!" campaigns goin on over there? hahaha Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
BuffaloBFN wrote:Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 12:16pm
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Awesome work, it does look like a model in some of those pics.
What prop are you running? Since you've got the 1.23:1 trans you have more options. ------------- |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 4:18pm
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Well Hollywood, as our great engineer Tim suggested me on the other site (where you told me to add myself on the PN map ), it will be an ACME 470, that came with the boat... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 4:49pm
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congratulations on your boat. Looks great.
Checked your clubs web page out. Other than not being able to read anything on it.......it was cool. Enjoyed the pictures. Have fun! |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 4:54pm
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Very Very Nice looking boat......... do you happen to know what RPM's you are running at WOT ? ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 5:07pm
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Todd... WOT? Don't know that abreviation yet
Would have to ask previous owner about that though... I have driven her last summer when he still owned her, but didn't pay attention to it... Will let you know in April when I'll put her to water (as soon as I know what WOT means eh). ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 5:10pm
No, no teasing about her... First: as far as I know, there isn't a Belgian brand of boats and second: CC is simply the best, no argument about that
------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 5:15pm
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WOT= Wide Open Throttle. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 5:23pm
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Thanks Foot!
Well then, I'll let yall know in two weeks, when I'll put her to water and after warm up, I'll go WOT!
Just to have a reference: in what range do the RPM's have to stay? ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 5:38pm
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rpm's depends on if it's a stock motor or not I ran mine all the way up to 6K but it wasn't stock, mid 4K for a stock motor ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 5:50pm
Based on what? Its my theory that PCM's recommended max RPM is based on the powerband of the engine- not the strengh of its internal components. There is absolutely no difference that I am aware of between the bottom ends of the HO 351w (285+ hp) and the non-HO 351w (240-255 hp), yet the max recommended RPM varies by 400 RPM (4400 vs. 4800). I can vouch for the fact that turning a non-HO 351w over 4400 RPM improves performance. I turned my 240hp motor over 4600 and gained holeshot AND top end with the Acme 470. Im not afraid of turning 5200+ on the same bottom end now that Im pushing more power. Kristof, long story short, I would expect your WOT RPM's to be on the order of ~4700-4800. The 351w is plenty strong and will not be damaged by doing so. If youre happy with the all around performance, dont worry about a thing. ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 5:59pm
well isn't that mid 4K's and isn't that right out of the manual Timmy? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 6:04pm
Seriously, Chris- did you read any of my post? ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 6:16pm
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yes I did, I stated basicly the same thing with out interducing my "theory" about what it should be. And you come back "based on what" bull***************,
based on common knowledge, based on reading the manuals in the past, based on what other stock motors run from the factory that I have riden in Timmy, so I wasn't specific enough for you soory it's because it was a general question with no set exact RPM because there are too many factors effecting what the RPM might be or should be at WOT. guess next time I'll dig out a print out for you eastcoaster's to see the facts in black and white, but then maybe it wouldn't be the same print out you would come up with. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 6:22pm
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Does his fuel system affect the equation? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 6:24pm
can if it's not tuned right ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 6:32pm
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Chris, from what I've read here from you and others, a lean condition is bad across the board...but I think he's on propane. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 6:39pm
Im well aware of what the manuals say. I quoted the max recommended RPM's stated by PCM above. I disagree with them. I'll break it down for you, since youre having trouble following me.
As you know, the Acme 470 would not have been the stock prop on an '89. Due to its lower pitch (15") compared to the factory prop (16"), it will turn more RPM's. This helps holeshot, but due to its improved design, also increases the top end speed (I have witnessed this personally). Win-win. The only drawback (if you could call it that) is that the max RPM's increase about 200 over the stock prop. The question is, will this damage the motor? I say no. I think we would both agree that the bottom end of a stock 351w is far from weak, and that the 4400 max RPM rating is very conservative. PCM themselves recommends a full 4800 RPM on the same bottom end in the HO version of the 351, which uses the same internals. Its my opinion that, in this case, exceeding the max RPM recommended by the factory will do no harm. Kristof may burn a little more gas with the extra revs, but thats really the only downside. ------------- |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 6:45pm
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I'm enjoying yet another bashing LOL
I just went to the kitchen to get a beer and some chips... go on boys!!
I'm on propane. The installation is well tuned by a specialist and if there is still a loss in HP, it's minor (about 5 HP he says)... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 8:56pm
kristof, You may want to check on the HP loss. I don't care what your mechanic has said or how well tuned he has got your engine running. The loss in HP is more like 10%. It is a simple fact that there are less BTU's in propane and hence less energy. The lower pitch that Tim is recommending will be good with less HP. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 9:09pm
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Ah, OK Pete. Thanks. So in this case I would lose some 26 HP?
I'll let you all know how she runs. Can't wait to hear her roar on the water again! Come on spring!!!  ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 9:09pm
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Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 10:25pm
LOL ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-19-2008 at 11:50pm
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Let's not forget that even though it's less pitch, cup can add some of that back into the equation and also not every boat reacts the same to the same prop change. Ski Limes 540 experience comes to mind.
My .02 hammer down let it wind out, find the actual max RPM is now, then figure out exactly what the props specs are, then make a judgement call on how much to change the prop. With the differences in the induction systems, your not comparing apples to apples so what worked good for you might not be so hot with less power driving it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 12:56am
Chips just leave less room for beer. No bashing in this thread,Kristof.Just two guys with their version of the facks.Love the boat,looks great! What's an Eastcoaster?
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 10:44am
Sounds like a new ride at Six Flags ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 12:08pm
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Eastcoaster would be a drink holder on your left, this of course does not play well with a right hand drive vessel.
Timmy, did you know 79' likes to be referred to as Chrissy? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 12:13pm
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I hear the Europeons are poking at the Bin Laden Bee-hive.... ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 12:34pm
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On the horsepower loss issue I don't concur with Petey's (sorry just following the mood) logic, the less BTu's per gallon would surely lead to less mileage per gallon but not necessarily to less horsepower if the gallon consumption increased. That should be relatively easy to accomplish since the propane is already a gas and doesnt need to be atomized to burn effectively. On top of that propane is considerably higher octane and therefore more timing advance is going to be possible without detonation. I would say a good tuner would take care of both of those issues. If it were me I would also deck the heads a bit as well to bump up the compression and hopefully that would get me about equal to preconversion numbers.
So anyway IMHO, he could easily be down 10-15%, but not necessarily. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 3:09pm
Chrissy, I agree.
By different induction systems, are you referring to the propane or my top end mods? If youre talking about the propane possibly reducing the hp output, then the 470 turning more RPM will help (like Pete said). If you mean my top end mods, my basis for comparison was when my engine was basically stock. The biggest difference would be in the hull, where the 2001 should be a touch faster (and turn maybe 100-200 RPM more). Still a valid comparison, IMHO. My educated guess is that a bone stock 470 will work perfectly for him. ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 3:24pm
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sorry you don't understand what all is in the induction sytem, so IMHO your in left field again and want to focus on a small section of the equation instead of the whole equation and when you do that you are not comparing apples to apples Timmy. That's why it always takes a ME to bail out a EE. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 3:34pm
If my interpretation of an induction system being the method by which fuel and air enter the combustion chamber is way off in left field, then please do explain the correct definition to me, oh great ME wizard. ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 3:56pm
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how well did the 540 work on who's boat, and then there are the exhaust that didn't deliver, so there are several things that have been done with diferent results, some good some not so good, so saying because it did this to mine it's going to do the same to yours is horse***************. In an Ideal world it should but we are not in an ideal world and they are not apples to apples so why do you keep trying to make them apples to apples when it's clearly apples to oranges to most here. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 4:14pm
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two kiwis and a banana to two grapes and a string bean ------------- |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 4:18pm
So what you are saying is they are both a couple of fruits with string beans on the bottom end? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 4:25pm
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no, i thought we were talking about what we had for lunch today??? ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 4:26pm
If youre trying to discredit me, those are some pretty weak examples- but I appreciate your attempt nonetheless. Im not sure what youre getting at regarding the exhaust- the one person I know who lost hp with them was coming from a setup that was far from stock (and is NLA, by the way). Now thats what I call an apples to oranges comparison. Personally, I gained 400RPM in holeshot and 200 on the top over my stock manifolds, which I am very happy with considering I have a slow running hull. Ive never claimed to be a 540 expert, as most of my experience is with the 1.23. I have only witnessed that prop run first hand once on a 1:1 2001, so clearly my word is not gospel with regards to that particular setup. How any of the older hulls will react are anyones guess- I can only point to the multiple testimonials given by the members here. What I do know pretty well are the 1.23 props. Clearly, there will be variations in applications- no two hulls are exactly the same, nor is every single engine. Elevation, weight, water temps, application and other factors will all come into play. However, I have run more of these props than most, and am glad to share my experiences and opinions. Beyond that, Im not sure what else you expect to hear. Should I put a disclaimer in all of my posts? ------------- |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 4:32pm
Timmy, That's a terrific idea, perhaps something like: "two kiwis and a banana to two grapes and a string bean" ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 4:41pm
------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 5:11pm
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im trying to think of something to say, i wanna get yelled at....i got it, I love Mastercrafts ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 5:14pm
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****** eric ****** what ****** brunstucky ****** shaft ****** beer ****** ------------- |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 5:30pm
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I for one have stomac ache from laughing...
But aside from that... I'm lost at all these technical explainations from the "Grand Poobah"s here... I don't know what to do anymore 
Will you boys stop trowing grenades at each other and start explaining it to a complete engineering nitwit like me...?? On top of that... I ran out of beer and chips... damn!!!
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 5:34pm
Probably not a bad idea Tim. If I recall correctly, didn't the woman from Florida with the 68-72 Mastercraft Correct Craft Jet Drive dub you "Oh Great Clueless One"?
Oh, Eric you must mean a Stars & Stipes boat which, again, if I recall correctly, pertains to all and every 70s and 80s Mastercraft that had the panel down the side with the stars lined up in it. That is correct isnt it? ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?†“Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.†|
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 5:36pm
OK boys, recess is over. 
Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 5:40pm
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Larry, her exact quote was "apparentley you dont have a clue on correct craft." Maybe she was right?
Kristoff, Im just impressed that you could understand any of that. English is my native language and I still cant follow that argument.  ------------- |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 5:49pm
Kristof, I know nothing about all of that stuff as well, but I've been around here long enough to give you a loose translation. It all pretty much means, "Go out, enjoy your boat, have fun." I'm pretty sure that's all that really matters
(Tim and Chris, not putting down your "discussion". I'm always impressed with your collective knowledge. Just trying to put it in terms I can understand.) ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?†“Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.†|
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 5:50pm
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Whenever Kristof posts it turns into an argument. ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 5:54pm
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Kristof,
in a nut shell since the climat, and boat's are very diferent your results won't be the same has others have seen on there boat's. Don't worry about limiting the rpm right now you have to find out what your max rpm is currently before you start changing props otherwise you most likely will be wasting your money and get the wrong prop, shipping not an issue here in the states if we make a mistake, but over there it's a little diferent story. So once you have a base line for your RPM, then you need to figure out what diameter and pitch prop is currently on it that you got that RPM. Don't worry about over reving the motor, your not just find some smooth water make sure the motor's up to operating temp then nail it and let max out. listen to the motor and make sure it doesn't start to ping on you if it does back off get the tune right and go back out and try again. You not going to run it for very long at WOT just long enough to know that's all she's got to give then slowly back off the throttle and cruise and enjoy the day. Now once we have the Max RPM and know the prop's spec then you can decide what you need and that is based on the rpm so you may need more pitch or cup to lower the rpm or you may need less to raise it. Too many variables to say yes this is exactly what you need and if anyone tells you otherwise there full of it and blowing smoke up your tush. also don't have the boat loaded down with fatsacks or a lot of gear as that will reduce the rpm and give you a bad reading to go by. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 6:02pm
HW, I thought you guys would call it "a lovely bashing amongst good friends"... or even "a fiendly discussion about diffenrences in opinions"... 
------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 6:05pm
See... That's an argument I can completely understand ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 6:07pm
All that is fine and dandy, and not necessarily bad advice there Chrissy- but no one is suggesting Kristoff buy a new prop. Im pretty sure he's going to run the 470 since thats what came on the boat when he bought it. Kristoff, please do give us the results (RPM vs. speed) of that prop on your boat when you finally get out there and run it. The more data points, the better! ------------- |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 6:12pm
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I am trying to follow but having a hard time as this is all new to me.(Not the fighting ...just the mechanics!).
79 I have an Acme 540 ordered for my 86, but i have definetly not tested out my max rpm like you suggested. Am i screwed? P.s. Not to sound like a dumb*****, but can someone explain the ratio on the transmissions. Any questions about diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol or blood thinners i can handle from you guys. Transmissions....i am screwed! |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 6:16pm
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shawn you'll be fine, that was a great choice. 79 is getting technical, looking for that 2-3 mph gain that the rest of us don't really care about. I don't think anyone is skiing at WOT besides myself. ------------- |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 6:50pm
LMAO! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 7:12pm
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I'm going to have to buy a laptop so that I can follow this thread while on vacation next week.
If not, I'll have to find a computer to get my fix. 
Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: March-20-2008 at 7:26pm
Here's your WOT Hollywood
 ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 12:20am
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I bneen watching the ads too Steve....to much fun here...I'll never be able to be away for 3 weeks in Tennessee this year.
eric; Now that he has visited in person...I see where HW understands about brunstucky. Kristoff; I just reach for the Beam and Coke when these guys get goin'...I don't understand none of it either...but I sure enjoy reading it! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 12:29am
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J-bear, you sure do visit them there mountain regions an awful lot, you got kin there too? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 12:47am
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sure do...lotsa kissin' cuzins.
john you're on kinda late...still at the shop? ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 10:35am
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i bet there some banjo players in the bunch,
Kris, you sure know how to rally the troops, ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 11:07am
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79, Why you get so personal? I've met Tim B and one thing he aint is arrogant. What's this east coast bunk you keep throwing in there? ------------- |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 12:44pm
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I think it's time for a group hug, come on Chrissy... Timmy, where are you? You know HW is in!!
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 1:04pm
WOW! 
Glad I stopped in. Some good Friday reading. Geez Chris you're hurting our East Coast feelings! Maybe we're just those "typical white persons" that Barak is talking about?? All in all, you motor guys amaze me, squeek-out those extra couple HP all the time. Wish I had some of that knowledge to rip apart an engine. (For me it's just knowing enough to keep it running. With help from this forum of course!) Love hearing about all these little tweaks you guys do, but I'm still impressed with the bone stock nautique. Mine can still rip my arms out and I never needed it to go any faster. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 1:11pm
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CQ, I'm in too ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 1:14pm
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in this case the boat needs alot of torque coming out of the hole, which means your going to have to spin it faster on the low end, which is decreasing the pitch and or diameter, so that you can get all of the skiers out of the water at once. The only problem is then on the top end when you don't have any skier's it revs too high so you have to be careful otherwise the motor goes boom. It's not any different than what the wake boards experince in the older boats when they load it down with fatsaks and then it won't come out of the hole. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 2:15pm
shirts or no shirts?  ------------- |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 2:24pm
Kristof- You don't know Hollywood! ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 3:01pm
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Kristoff's in too... she never would've known ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: March-21-2008 at 5:15pm
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Okay, I think this post has been hijacked enough. Time to close it out.
-Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |