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Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-23-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 265
Posted By drschemel
If you want to be scientific, you can paint a dab...

If you want to be scientific, you can paint a dab of white-out on the belt and another dab on each pulley and it will help you narrow it down as whether it is the crank, the water pump, the...
Forum: General Discussion 05-23-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 309
Posted By drschemel
If you notice, the best hand winch is only rated...

If you notice, the best hand winch is only rated to 2000#. The electric ones maybe a little more. I doubt your bow eye would hold 5,000# either. But then, you aren't planning to hang your boat...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-23-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 265
Posted By drschemel
you could also have a rough spot on the pulley...

you could also have a rough spot on the pulley where the belt sat all winter. It should go away after a couple hours of use. You're right, an extra belt is always a good idea. There aren't many...
Forum: Appearance 05-23-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By drschemel
ditto on the stainless steel cup holders. They...

ditto on the stainless steel cup holders. They looked so much better to me that I decided I didn't need to replace the engine cover vent panel. If you are talking about the collapsible cup holders...
Forum: General Discussion 05-20-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 256
Posted By drschemel
Just remember, if you back fire and spit gasoline...

Just remember, if you back fire and spit gasoline all over your engine compartment, you are going to have a fire. Start fluid burns faster and not as hot so it doesn't tend to start engine fires as...
Forum: General Discussion 05-20-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 260
Posted By drschemel
I put this one on my boat. because it is...

I put this one on my boat. because it is recangular and not round, you have a large area that you can run the wire through the hull. It does not look quite as spiffy when you're on hte rrailer but...
Forum: Trailers 05-17-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 254
Posted By drschemel
$34 for a new plastic wheel? You could probably...

$34 for a new plastic wheel? You could probably fabricate a metal one for that much.
Forum: General Discussion 05-16-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 929
Posted By drschemel
grand lake boating accident

The boating season is just about to explode for the year and I just want to remind everyone to have a safe, enjoyable time when they go out on the lake.
Remember, alcohol and power boating don't...
Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 05-14-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 144
Posted By drschemel
My iPad. App called pinnacle studio. Really easy...

My iPad. App called pinnacle studio. Really easy to use. I need to work on the sound a little more!
Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 05-14-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 144
Posted By drschemel
Tristar video

I have to (want to?) make a video for my daughter's volleyball so I thought I could practive on my Mastercraft first. Here is my crude attempt. :rolleyes:
https://vimeo.com/66196968
Forum: Audio/Stereo 05-13-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By drschemel
You could put a jumper on the purple wire from...

You could put a jumper on the purple wire from your ignition but most of our boats are old and there is a pretty big voltage drop. My radio will only go to about 75% before it kicks off from lack of...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 05-13-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2,103
Views: 274,504
Posted By drschemel
If you're so sure its not poisonous, why are you...

If you're so sure its not poisonous, why are you using a stick? I'm with your wife, run it over first, then decide if it was poisonous or not!:D
Forum: Trailers 05-13-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 130
Posted By drschemel
You could put some dielectic grease...

You could put some dielectic grease (non-conductive) on the coupler to help it come off and on easier. This might seal up some of your cracks as well. Long term, water getting in will corrode the...
Forum: For Sale: Boats 05-10-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,539
Posted By drschemel
I think I would rent a car hauler from U-haul and...

I think I would rent a car hauler from U-haul and put the boat and trailer on that before I would trust what sounds like a very sketchy trailer to make it that far.
Forum: General Discussion 05-10-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,472
Posted By drschemel
Wonder what dropped into one of the cylinders! ...

Wonder what dropped into one of the cylinders! If their original comment is accurate about being fine before changing spark plugs, seems like you would want to pull the heads before you drop the oil...
Forum: General Discussion 05-10-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 557
Posted By drschemel
I think they do a lot of OEM stuff that occuies...

I think they do a lot of OEM stuff that occuies most of their production. They have a fantastic looking product but were a little hard top work with when I was looking for a deck pad. That X-star...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-09-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 710
Posted By drschemel
In my case, took to my MasterCraft dealer and he...

In my case, took to my MasterCraft dealer and he did it, but here is a site. there may be others.

http://www.hot-spark.com/1-Hot-Spark-Marine-Engine-Electronic-Ignition.htm
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-09-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By drschemel
SilentMaster muffler question

I just bought a set of NOS SilentMaster mufflers off E bay and need to double check a few things.
http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/picture.php?albumid=802&pictureid=5241
The pictures I have seen...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-09-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 571
Posted By drschemel
Not a bad idea, but use starting fluid. it comes...

Not a bad idea, but use starting fluid. it comes in an aerosol can and is a little safer to use than pouring gas straight in. In the event of a backfire, the starter fluid only burns for an instant...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-09-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 710
Posted By drschemel
Idle speed set at the carburator - usually a stop...

Idle speed set at the carburator - usually a stop where the throttle cable connects. it needs to be set last after everything else is set.
Dwell is a measurement of how long the points stay closed. ...
Forum: What is this boat worth? 05-09-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By drschemel
Like most things in life, the value is what you...

Like most things in life, the value is what you could sell it for.
There are advantages to having a private dock without land such as no land to maintain or property tax to worry about (since it...
Forum: General Discussion 05-07-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7,712
Views: 877,608
Posted By drschemel
check this post card out. Pretty neat seeing 5...

check this post card out. Pretty neat seeing 5 old boats in tight...
Forum: For Sale: Boats 05-06-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,322
Posted By drschemel
And here it is...

And here it is today:
http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/picture.php?albumid=802&pictureid=5233
Forum: For Sale: Boats 05-06-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,322
Posted By drschemel
I would be hard to improve on that 1982 model!

I would be hard to improve on that 1982 model!
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-06-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 424
Posted By drschemel
Seems mixed whether to fix them or bypass them. ...

Seems mixed whether to fix them or bypass them. Do they do much is my question and would you pay the money to get some if you did not have any presently on your boat?
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