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Forum: General Discussion Today, 01:44 PM

Replies: 20 Words can't do it justice!! Views: 1,191 Posted By FrankSchwab Are you really worried about your boat getting... Are you really worried about your boat getting wet? There is nothing better in life than a boat full of kids (and maybe the dog) laughing and having a good time dragging gallons of water into the...

Forum: General Discussion Today, 01:39 PM

Replies: 6 Advise on steering Maristar 200VRS 1998 Views: 55 Posted By FrankSchwab There shouldn't be difficulty turning at speeds -... There shouldn't be difficulty turning at speeds - mine is easy. If it steers easily at low speeds, then your steering cable is probably fine. If it gets more difficult as you go faster, then I'd...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments Yesterday, 11:40 PM

Replies: 118 1998 Maristar 200 VRS project Views: 3,340 Posted By FrankSchwab I will step out of this conversation now; his... I will step out of this conversation now; his write-up is authoritative and excellent. Apparently that style is not electronic like I thought, and yours definitely looks like it needs replacement. ...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments Yesterday, 12:10 AM

Replies: 118 1998 Maristar 200 VRS project Views: 3,340 Posted By FrankSchwab On mine, the bulbs had a little orange hood on... On mine, the bulbs had a little orange hood on them in order to give an orange backlight on the gauges. An orange-dyed bulb seems like a better answer. The next time I had to do mine, I was going...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments Yesterday, 12:07 AM

Replies: 118 1998 Maristar 200 VRS project Views: 3,340 Posted By FrankSchwab I'm not sure I agree. I believe that's an... I'm not sure I agree. I believe that's an electronic sender, and needs to have 12V fed into it to work right; then it simulates the appropriate resistance. I think I'd put it back in-circuit and...

Forum: Electrical 06-16-2013, 04:48 PM

Replies: 15 Opps ! Connected Battery Backwards Views: 389 Posted By FrankSchwab I'm assuming that Jim meant "in the... I'm assuming that Jim meant "in the alternator".

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 06-16-2013, 04:44 PM

Replies: 118 1998 Maristar 200 VRS project Views: 3,340 Posted By FrankSchwab Man that's looking good. I've never tried... Man that's looking good. I've never tried working on the windshield frame; I got out a buffing wheel and aluminum rouge and did our Air Chair, but that seems like a poor choice for the frame. ...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-14-2013, 05:35 AM

Replies: 7 MCX Block Cracked Views: 336 Posted By FrankSchwab Real common question around here - most of the... Real common question around here - most of the good threads mention "Jasper", so I'd search on that. This (http://mastercraft.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=53547&highlight=jasper)might be a good...

Forum: For Sale: Parts & Accessories 06-13-2013, 12:08 AM

Replies: 6 ACME 841 Prop Views: 280 Posted By FrankSchwab Three blade vs. four blade isn't so important. ... Three blade vs. four blade isn't so important. The pitch and diameter are what's important. You want a prop that maximizes your engine performance. For general use, this means a prop that allows...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 06-12-2013, 12:09 AM

Replies: 118 1998 Maristar 200 VRS project Views: 3,340 Posted By FrankSchwab If you ever want to replace those dash panels, I... If you ever want to replace those dash panels, I found this place (http://aplusmobilegraphics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=114) that sells them. ACC-1 and ACC-2 are...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 06-11-2013, 08:56 PM

Replies: 118 1998 Maristar 200 VRS project Views: 3,340 Posted By FrankSchwab Just use silicone. Even without sealant, you're... Just use silicone. Even without sealant, you're not going to get any significant water through those fittings (except possibly the bow ring). Of course, I'm speaking as someone with pre-teen...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 06-11-2013, 04:58 PM

Replies: 118 1998 Maristar 200 VRS project Views: 3,340 Posted By FrankSchwab Mine has the actuator and one gas shock. I added... Mine has the actuator and one gas shock. I added a second to help lift the deck because the actuator was moving slow. If I remove the actuator, the two shocks are sufficient to hold the deck up.

Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2013, 04:41 AM

Replies: 3 Heavy Steering, mechanical steering - SOLVED! Views: 229 Posted By FrankSchwab Wow, that seems wrong. Glad you were able to get... Wow, that seems wrong. Glad you were able to get it fixed, though. Sounds like you have the right answer - either someone put the wrong one in by mistake, and fixed it by looping it, or they ran...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 06-11-2013, 02:03 AM

Replies: 118 1998 Maristar 200 VRS project Views: 3,340 Posted By FrankSchwab Ya learn something new every day. I don't see... Ya learn something new every day. I don't see any evidence that your boat ever had the actuator - I didn't know that was possible. That's a slick looking latch assembly on the deck too - I wonder...

Forum: Underwater Running Gear 06-09-2013, 11:59 PM

Replies: 8 1988 prostar 190 cavitates Views: 231 Posted By FrankSchwab Likely a ding on the prop. Probably not a huge... Likely a ding on the prop. Probably not a huge deal, unless it bothers you.

Forum: Electrical 06-09-2013, 09:48 PM

Replies: 1 schematic for 1998 Maristar 200VRS Views: 56 Posted By FrankSchwab Well, let's see if I can interpret my hand-drawn... Well, let's see if I can interpret my hand-drawn diagrams and notes from, what, 8 years ago? The hatch motor should have a two-pin connector going to it. The two wires are Red and Yellow. These...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-09-2013, 02:34 AM

Replies: 29 prop damage - how bad is this? Views: 756 Posted By FrankSchwab Gotta agree. That one needs some professional... Gotta agree. That one needs some professional help.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-08-2013, 11:54 PM

Replies: 29 prop damage - how bad is this? Views: 756 Posted By FrankSchwab Pic? "The message you have entered is too short.... Pic? "The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 5 characters."

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-07-2013, 09:58 PM

Replies: 128 !Help!15 hrs on new 351 and loosing Excessive oil Views: 4,370 Posted By FrankSchwab Glad everything is working out for you, but sorry... Glad everything is working out for you, but sorry that you had the experience you did. Just think, if you'd spent $60,000 on a new boat you wouldn't have had to worry about this... /frank

Forum: General Discussion 06-07-2013, 05:21 PM

Replies: 11 Emergency flood thread Views: 630 Posted By FrankSchwab Drain (engine, trans), refill, and run for a few... Drain (engine, trans), refill, and run for a few minutes. Drain, refill, run up to temperature, and check fluid color - if it's clear and looks like it did when you poured it in, you're probably...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-07-2013, 01:52 PM

Replies: 128 !Help!15 hrs on new 351 and loosing Excessive oil Views: 4,370 Posted By FrankSchwab Of course, this thread started with him losing a... Of course, this thread started with him losing a lot of oil - it's not clear to me that that bent valve is the cause of that. I'd hate to see him go down the "just bolt some heads on it" path, and...

Forum: General Discussion 06-07-2013, 01:50 PM

Replies: 28 BTS windshield option, any feedback or opinions, which one and why ?? Views: 1,045 Posted By FrankSchwab Don't hold back; tell us what you really think. ... Don't hold back; tell us what you really think. 8p

Forum: General Discussion 06-07-2013, 01:03 PM

Replies: 28 BTS windshield option, any feedback or opinions, which one and why ?? Views: 1,045 Posted By FrankSchwab First thing I thought when I looked at it is... First thing I thought when I looked at it is "looks like a convertible". Autos with convertible tops have that same chopped-at-the-windshield frame look with the top and windows down. Think a...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 06-07-2013, 12:47 PM

Replies: 118 1998 Maristar 200 VRS project Views: 3,340 Posted By FrankSchwab Excellent find! And you can specify any number... Excellent find! And you can specify any number of persons that you want! I'd suggest starting a new thread with a useful title like "FOUND! Replacement capacity stickers" and including a link to...

Forum: General Discussion 06-06-2013, 02:49 PM

Replies: 22 First time boat buyer, could you have a look at this boat? Advice needed - Maristar Views: 679 Posted By FrankSchwab Exactly what he said ^^^. Exactly what he said ^^^.

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