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Forum: RIBnet North America 10 September 2014, 23:06
Replies: 291
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Posted By clloyd
I need mine to hold down my cooler. They...

I need mine to hold down my cooler.

They are also great conversation pieces.

Looks like a serious pita to remove. I just was down inside that access plate rerouting my running light wires. I...
Forum: RIBnet North America 11 August 2014, 17:26
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Which model of their beanbags did you get? Shots?...

Which model of their beanbags did you get? Shots?

That fuel consumption is good for an outboard. I'm burning slightly less at 36mph with the big diesel, (9.5 gph) but with a lot more complex setup...
Forum: RIBnet North America 30 June 2014, 13:33
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Carving turns in heavy stuff is what these boats...

Carving turns in heavy stuff is what these boats do.

Soon enough you'll discover the power slide.

Congrats
Forum: RIBnet North America 22 April 2014, 23:28
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Get that thing running! Don't feel bad on...

Get that thing running!

Don't feel bad on the budget, it could be worse. You could HAVE bought a working boat and still be in the same position like I was. You made out well. You will have a new...
Forum: RIBnet North America 08 April 2014, 22:13
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Speaking of weight...I believe my diesel setup is...

Speaking of weight...I believe my diesel setup is at least 1000lbs heavier than your single outboard.

1350lb Engine dry
100lbs oil, coolant, raw water, hoses et al.
200lbs outdrive
130lbs...
Forum: RIBnet North America 08 April 2014, 22:06
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
My AC Cup grinder friend (nicknamed "The White...

My AC Cup grinder friend (nicknamed "The White Gorilla") pedals an 8"x8" full downhill triple crown fork bike as his uphill cross country setup for this reason.
Forum: RIBnet North America 07 April 2014, 21:28
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Uh oh. Try to resist....Two engines mean...

Uh oh.

Try to resist....Two engines mean twice as probable you will need to use a wrench at any moment in time.
Forum: RIBnet North America 31 March 2014, 02:21
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
I totally understand that! Get er done while the...

I totally understand that! Get er done while the getting is good.
Forum: RIBnet North America 31 March 2014, 01:42
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
@rsmacdo That t looks great on that boat. Your...

@rsmacdo
That t looks great on that boat. Your console doesn't need to tilt? That was the problem on the inboard willards, made much simpler if tilt not needed.

749 is a very interesting boat....
Forum: RIBnet North America 24 February 2014, 17:20
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
omg, that sounds frustrating. I hate when...

omg, that sounds frustrating.

I hate when you have a ton to do and suddenly a new project appears out of nowhere to add to the list. Been there done that.
Forum: RIBnet North America 09 February 2014, 23:27
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Wow look at all that deck space and the leaning...

Wow look at all that deck space and the leaning post. Tubes on and she'll feel like a boat again.
Forum: RIBnet North America 06 February 2014, 02:31
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Yeah I've enjoyed how easy it is to wire when the...

Yeah I've enjoyed how easy it is to wire when the engine is out of that space. Oh well, new engine going back in. There are pluses and minuses to inboard vs outboard. Fun that we can explore both on...
Forum: RIBnet North America 05 February 2014, 20:52
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Leaning post looks great! Wish I could...

Leaning post looks great!

Wish I could figure out a solution for that while keeping rear storage box.

Who knows, maybe after the first fishing trip I'll be pissed off at the box. Right now I...
Forum: RIBnet North America 05 February 2014, 15:22
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
This is the aft deck? Looking good. Project is...

This is the aft deck? Looking good. Project is coming along nicely now.

Question, you cut the top off your old tank and used that forward right? How heavy is that thing? I might do the same as a...
Forum: RIBnet North America 03 January 2014, 00:08
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Not even half a boat dollar, lol. Console is...

Not even half a boat dollar, lol.

Console is a personal preference, so if that is the way you want to go, then more power to you. Looking forward to see the final result.
Forum: RIBnet North America 28 December 2013, 23:23
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
You dont have to put everything in the box. Save...

You dont have to put everything in the box. Save it for the most critical stuff to look at when driving like guages.

You can move the vhf under the box lower left, cutting hole in console glass,...
Forum: RIBnet North America 12 December 2013, 16:20
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
There are specific bolts for these large...

There are specific bolts for these large outboards.

Google "Transom bolts Suzuki". They are like $20ea probably for a reason.
Forum: RIBnet North America 12 December 2013, 15:20
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
They call the stainless bolts "butter bolts" for...

They call the stainless bolts "butter bolts" for a reason.

I bet it feels good to see an engine on there.

On height, you might actually be optimal right there. I'm Ryan or someone with the...
Forum: RIBnet North America 10 December 2013, 15:15
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
If you leave the edges bare, the corrosion tends...

If you leave the edges bare, the corrosion tends to travel under the paint.

Regarding the cold weather, I poured a gallon of RV antifreeze into my sea strainer and now it's frozen solid. Pretty...
Forum: RIBnet North America 09 December 2013, 15:40
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
NIce. That's the inside of the tank we are...

NIce. That's the inside of the tank we are looking at in the detail photo?

I guess since there is no engine under there anymore, you don't have to tilt back console often? Opens up the possibility...
Forum: RIBnet North America 25 October 2013, 19:07
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Bow locker is great idea. Might need to do that...

Bow locker is great idea. Might need to do that project this winter.
Forum: RIBnet North America 25 October 2013, 18:43
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Nice. Does that sit right on the bottom? How...

Nice. Does that sit right on the bottom?

How will you do the fill and vent?

Still able to dipstick read it?
Forum: RIBnet North America 26 July 2013, 17:39
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
Still love diesel. Kind of amazed the tow...

Still love diesel. Kind of amazed the tow companies aren't sticking with the economy and reliability of diesel. Oh wait another thread.
Forum: RIBnet North America 26 July 2013, 02:59
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
"But i must say im a WILLARD MAN!!" No argument...

"But i must say im a WILLARD MAN!!" No argument there, but I've never been on a Hurricane for comparison. Both great boats no doubt.

Might need to start a thread on that. Definitely pride no...
Forum: RIBnet North America 25 July 2013, 21:14
Replies: 291
Views: 77,976
Posted By clloyd
I knew the hull was the same (same hull mold) but...

I knew the hull was the same (same hull mold) but I guess didn't realize that hurricane built some with the Willard layout and console etc rather than what we see on the later model Hurricane 733s.
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