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Recent content by 85vmax

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    Just bought a 79 20' enchanter need a good starting place

    Rex........Nice looking Enchanter....
  2. 8

    Enchanter Running along I-595

    Your on the money Jupiter, Markam park is perfect to test and tune, and just to go to get some seat time and run her a bit, doesn't hurt that I'm only about 4 miles east of there.
  3. 8

    Enchanter Running along I-595

    brrrrrrr......guess that's why they made snowmobiles:thumb:
  4. 8

    Enchanter Running along I-595

    JW....I'll probably get more boating done down here in the winter than all summer. Been out 3 times all year...the last being Memorial weekend. I am set to go out day after Christmas and the day after New Year already. If I remember to take the camera, I'll try to thaw you out some more.:)
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    Enchanter Running along I-595

    Prop testing.....running along I-595 towards the Everglades at 55 mph. http://youtu.be/vzERK6RCNgY
  6. 8

    Been on here for a while finally bought my first checkmate!!

    Welcome also to the Enchanter Club:cheers:
  7. 8

    New from Florida

    Welcome....I'm in Davie, and go in around the ft. Lauderdale/ Hollywood area. Like a couple of the guys said, this is a need for speed site:thumb: I have a 21' Enchanter closed bow with an outboard, and when I bought it it was all set up for wake boarding....drivers seat and horseshoe seating...
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    Enchanter Prop Question ?

    '87 Enchanter...21' with a '87 Merc 200...low water p/u on a 6 " plate...prop sitting 3-4 inches below the pad. Took her out on some flat everglades water...........all I could get was 47mph gps @ 5000rpm at WOT. Finally took the prop off its a Turbo SS 14 1/4 x 25...which seems the norm for my...
  9. 8

    Feel the Need for Speed!!

    Not getting out much this summer, and when I do something comes up. Still haven't fixed the jackplate adjustment bolts, so still sitting 3-4 inches below the pad. Last time out ran on 3 cylinders.....replaced the switchbox and now a-OK, even picked up some volts on the meter......is 14+...
  10. 8

    Help...No Spark on 3 Cylinders...Merc 200!!

    Got it....thanks.
  11. 8

    Help...No Spark on 3 Cylinders...Merc 200!!

    Are there any diagrams on this site so I know where the voltage regulator and boxes are, and wires....I am mechanically inclined so I'll find them but pics help. Guess it's time to get a manual.
  12. 8

    Help...No Spark on 3 Cylinders...Merc 200!!

    Thanks guys...I'll try and check today.
  13. 8

    Help...No Spark on 3 Cylinders...Merc 200!!

    I went out today and ran into some trouble. Boat ran great 6 weeks ago, finally got a sunny day to take her out...we've had rain for about 40 day straight down here. '87 Merc 200.....I've seemed to loose spark on the port side 1-3-5 cylinders, and can't figure out why. Ran fine when...
  14. 8

    Took out the Enchanter yesterday

    WooHoo...way to go...that was pretty quick....the speed...yes, and also how fast you got it wet...:thumb:
  15. 8

    Memorial Day - South Florida Style.

    I'm there with ya...same age also, but just because it's in Ft/ Lauderdale, it's not Spring Break all over again......thats all changed down here also from 20+ years ago. Like INSTIGATOR mentions, you go north to Sebastion or south to SouthBeach/Miami....for the Girls Gone Wild stuff. How...
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