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Recent content by Franz
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
CMI Headers Well I did it and bought myself a set of Split-Top tubular headers,which they used on the old 800 sc Mercury engines!!! I pressure tested them and they held 40 lbs of air(You guys didn't think I would have dished out over 8 thousand for new ones lol)!!! I bought all the stuff needed...- Franz
- Post #183
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Wow guys,in trying out my new Bronson -Hill 26 pitch prop yesterday in the humid air I got the engine turning 5200 rpm with the speedo bouncing over 75,which is pretty close cause I verified it accuracy with my friends Howard on his GPS speedo as we cruise and it is off in spots but pretty close...- Franz
- Post #182
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Lost Propellor Hi Guys,It seems 2 Sunday's ago coming up the river at around 60,my rpm's all of a sudden shot up,without forward thrust!!! In thinking it was a transmission I cked the oil which was okay,along with not smelling burned,but did find my drive oil a quart or so over!!! After...- Franz
- Post #179
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Okay guys my plan is to get out early Saturday and cruise the Connecticut River,looking for fellow Mater's to cruise with or just say hello!!! Sunday will only be a few hours in the afternoon,taking my grandaughter for a cruise before goiung to her birthday party along with my Father's Day...- Franz
- Post #178
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
I chickened out and didn't go out Saturday,instead going too a Jack+Jill,but did go out early Sunday with a full day of enjoying my ride,which I have put 24 hours on already this year!!! HD,Where were you that I didn't see your rig at Dart!!!- Franz
- Post #176
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Its 8 am and I have the urge to take a chance so I am getting ready to go out on the river!!!!- Franz
- Post #173
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Memorial Day I plan to be out on the River every day weather permitting,hope to see some of you guys out there!!!- Franz
- Post #171
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Ct River Thanks for the compliments HD and your right I didn't see you because I was looking for your Checkmate!!!! Bill(502) we will be looking for you on the Memorial Day weekend and I was suprised that my swim platform didn't hurt the boats performance!!!- Franz
- Post #169
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Pre-Memorial Day Hey fellow Maters,it looks like another fantastic weekend coming up,with the hope some of you will come out and play in the 80 degree temperatures,but make sure you bring along the sun screen!!!I will be launching at Haddam Meadows around lunch time,so if anybody is coming out...- Franz
- Post #162
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Connecticut River Well I went out Saturday,for the shakedown cruise,fixed all the little odds and ends,then boating till about 4:30!!!Yes there was some floating junk as there always is after rain but didn't hit anything!!! After visiting my Mother Sunday morning.I again took Big Stroke too the...- Franz
- Post #161
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Saturday the 13th I never did get the thing waxed but with 70 degree temperatures Saturday and Sunday,it might be impossible to resist temptation and take a cruise on both days!!!- Franz
- Post #155
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Getting Ready Well fellow maters,I got the new tubular swim platform on,also fired up the engine,installed all new VDO gauges,next comes the cleaning and waxing which might be done next week in those 70 degree days!!!- Franz
- Post #154
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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Looking for Latching Mechanism
Hi Fellow Maters,I own a 1984 Convincor which I am trying to restore,but am having a bad time finding the Locking mechanism for the engine hatch or one that will fit in that big hole!!! If anyone knows where these parts may be available,please let me know!!! I bought 2 sets of VDO guages online...- Franz
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- Forum: Restoration Discussions
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CT RIVER CHECKMATE "EVENT"
Connecticut River Hey Fellow Maters,I am getting the itch a little early this year so plan on starting to work on the Convincor,which will have the addition of one of those custom built aluminum swim platforms this year,for easy access!!! Hope this year a lot of us can hook up,to take a cruise...- Franz
- Post #142
- Forum: "Patriot Mates"
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I'm back
Retirement Congradulations on your retirement and welcome to the club(Been retired since 2004) which gives you much more time for boating!!! Traveling along those 2 lane highway's will be something you will really enjoy because thats where the action is and I wish you the best!!!- Franz
- Post #10
- Forum: Member Introductions