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It was on out to do list for a while. Finally got her done!
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1990 Shamrock Mackinaw
Mercruiser 383 Stroker MPI
VD 72C 1.52:1 ACME 14.5x14.25 4B .150 cup -
Damon, don't use the radar when up there or move it where the beam doesn't hit people. Please!Atlantic City, NJ
1982 Cuddy, Rebuilt 351 .060 rings, Edelbrock carb -
Looks great! Controls up there too?
Ship, modern digital or broadband radar poses no threat to human tissue, it is very safe.Steve
1998 260 Mackinaw Sea Maxx 5.7 HO TBI 12' Klamath w/ 20hp Tohatsu EFIComment
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Yes, both steering snd controls. Heading to the boat shortly to get that done today. I need to install longer control cables and hydraulic lines to the existing setup.Originally posted by tuner View Post
1990 Shamrock Mackinaw
Mercruiser 383 Stroker MPI
VD 72C 1.52:1 ACME 14.5x14.25 4B .150 cupComment
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Tuner, cell phones are supposed to be safe and GMOs and the list goes on. My rule is better safe than sorry. Too many reports to ignore.Atlantic City, NJ
1982 Cuddy, Rebuilt 351 .060 rings, Edelbrock carbComment
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We only run the radar at dark or in heavy fog (when nobody wants to go above). Otherwise, it stays off.Originally posted by Ship View Post1990 Shamrock Mackinaw
Mercruiser 383 Stroker MPI
VD 72C 1.52:1 ACME 14.5x14.25 4B .150 cupComment
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Very nice. Well done Damon!1980 pilot house 351
1988 260 predator 408Comment
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Damon, the boat looks good. I know you did some serious upgrades on her.Atlantic City, NJ
1982 Cuddy, Rebuilt 351 .060 rings, Edelbrock carbComment
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Damon, all your work is paying off. Looking good. Thats what Shamrockin is all about. Making the boat "your boat".1988 26' cuddy
1975 20' open
16' Sandpiper
14' Certified FiberglassComment
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Looks good on her!Karen
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
1986 Shamrock H/T with RWC 330 hp PCM, dual hydraulic helm
1992 Mako 211CC w/Mercury Optimax 175
3 other smaller OB boats and a trusty old canoe...Comment
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Damon,
On my Mack the top is cored and when I walk on the top it "pops" a little. Think they went light on the cloth/resin. Given you will be up there a lot, you may need to add a little additional support to the top such as a layer of starboard, etc on top. Just a thought. Looks good!
Also, it is a long story but I helped a friend who could not get his upper helm on his new boat to work. Both the marina mechanic and a rep from the factory missed it. Very simple fix. Bleed the air out of the lines going to the upper helm. This probably is a no brainer for you but was amazed with all the "help" my friend had they all missed it so thought I would mention it. Again, nice looking tower!C Rhodes
26' Mackinaw - 1990
351 Indmar (1990-2006: Great Engine)
351 PCM (2006 - Current)
Southport, NCComment
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Here’s the tower with the controls and steering installed and adjusted, and steering system bled:
1990 Shamrock Mackinaw
Mercruiser 383 Stroker MPI
VD 72C 1.52:1 ACME 14.5x14.25 4B .150 cupComment
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That is going to be awesome this summer!
Do the steering hydraulics and control cables connect at the main helm?Steve
1998 260 Mackinaw Sea Maxx 5.7 HO TBI 12' Klamath w/ 20hp Tohatsu EFIComment
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No, they go to the rear bulkhead station.Originally posted by tuner View Post
The control cables go from the controls on top to the controls behind the rear bulkhead, then from there to the shift and throttle linkage. The cables from the main helm go directly to the shift and throttle linkage independently. The linkage are dual cables.
The steering hydraulic lines go from the top helm to a t-fitting of the rear bulkhead helm, then feed down to a t-fitting on the main lines that goes from the main helm to the reservoir.
Do you have a bulkhead on your Mack?1990 Shamrock Mackinaw
Mercruiser 383 Stroker MPI
VD 72C 1.52:1 ACME 14.5x14.25 4B .150 cupComment
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Believe it or not, I use all three pretty often!1990 Shamrock Mackinaw
Mercruiser 383 Stroker MPI
VD 72C 1.52:1 ACME 14.5x14.25 4B .150 cupComment
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