______________________________________________________ Maxum Owners Forum 4600 SCB Draft Questions:
In a message dated 1/22/07 9:43:46 PM, orrkids@bellsouth.net writes:
Ahoy Jim,
A question for you on the 4600.
When looking at the published specs, I note that the hull draft is 2' 4" but that the maximum draft is listed as 4" 0". What is the difference?
I am trying to figure out the minimum depth water I can safely navigate in at low (idle) speeds.
Boy is this ever misleading... the hull max is 2' 4" without rudders, shafts or propellers.
It's 4' 0 to the tip of the propellers.
I use 4' 6" when asked or when requesting a dock space.
Remember when you just start to plan the stern gets lower, at this point you could draw more than 5'
I also know that my depth meter transducer is mounted at the lowest point on the hull so I guess I really need to figure out the reading on the meter at minimum safest navigation.
We guessed at ours and made the low water alarm go off @ 6'
Can you help? Always.
Best Regards
Cam Orr ORRKIDS
P.S. Hope Patti is doing better
Yes, she can now get into and out of the bed by herself, and has been out in the car 5 times this month.
The next operation is scheduled for March 12 so we get to do most of it all over again. Jc
____________________________ Maxum Owners Forum DC Electrical at the Disconnect:
Did you ever wonder what was behind you DC disconnect panel?
Me neither.
But when I needed to add a DC sub panel, "properly", I had to find out. When I opened the panel up, I was a bit surprised at what I found. After making my new connection, I took a few extra minutes to insulate a two conductors that were "way to close" for my liking. Please note that all of these conductors are positive, and if they were to touch during normal operation, you would never know it. It's when the DC disconnect switch is turned off, that when the problem with them being too close tends to become potentially dangerous.
New conductor added to the current protected side of the Circuit Breaker.
What? Which red conductor you ask? The one in the center of the photo that I'm touching.
This was just too close for me to leave this way.
I feel better about this, don't you?
Thankfully, there is wire enough to lay this out.
All of the lugs I tested were tight and the connections showed no signs of heat.
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1999 Maxum , 18' Bowrider 1800 XF, Wet wood in transom:
Hi James
I saw your email on the Maxum owners site. Since this seems to be the only major resource for maxum owners, I am hoping you can help me out with a problem with my Maxum or point me toward the right direction.
I appreciate your time ahead.
Basically I have a 1999 18' Bowrider with a 125HP Merc outboard ( 1800 XF ). Problem: The transom wood is wet. Taps all over it have resulted in pulling out wet wood. Problem, the warranty ( as far as I know ) is only 5 years on the hull and expired in 2004. Question : Do you have any idea if this has been a problem for these boats? Does maxum offer any additional protection in cases like this? It should not have a failed transom after 7 years and only 21 months in the water.
Key West Distributors, Inc
PO BOX 10, Candia NH 03034, USA
Jason, you have a major problem.
From what you say, your transom is waterlogged and you may need to be cut apart and replace it. You will need to start with removing everything from the stern of the boat. Then you can identify how much is truly rotten, and what if anything needs to be cut apart. Sometimes, if the damage is not too bad, drilling drain holes in the bottom of the transom will remove the water. But you will still be left with a de-laminated core, if the core is real bad, you might try draining and then drying of the transom. Then multiple injections of fiberglass resin into the transom, and then properly repairing the holes in the transom may do the trick. A marine professional can help you make that decision.
Proper repairs of this type are quite extensive and expensive. But, if you're handy, and have time you can do it yourself. It's not rocket science, it's power tools and fiberglass that will set you free to get back on the water.
This is no factory warranty or recourse for this.
It is a common problem with boats. Typically caused by not sealing holes drilled in the transom from the outboard mounting, or trim tabs, or transducer, or thru hulls.
The cure for this not happening again is to seal your drilled the holes drilled through the transom with either epoxy or fiberglass, so that you prevent water from entering the cored transom. Ideally the manufacturer would have used a product that would not have been susceptible to water and rot. When drilling in the transom for a screw, always put a bead of 5200 into the hole to seal it, before putting in the screw. I have found that trim tabs are the worse area for this, there is really no "perfect way" of preventing water into the transom from trim tabs that are screwed in. As the tab works there is a chance of breaking the seal and allowing water in. Jason, you are not alone. Jc
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