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86 11 meter express
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:53 am
by Glenn
just purchased 1986 11 meter express with the twin merc crusaders 454.
This forum is great,glad to have found it. I would love to speak to owners of same boat. Sellers will tell you all the highs of the boat but none of the negatives.
My first question is about the engines what is good cruising range and do not exceed range.
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 12:07 pm
by jordan
Welcome aboard! I have an F series so I can't help but I'm sure you will get a lot of good info from the guys that own Internationals.
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 12:58 pm
by Big D
Hey Glenn, welcome aboard. There are a few guys here that should be able to help you out.
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:03 pm
by BlueBelle
Welcome aboard! I have a 1986 11M but have diesels. Congrats on your purchase. You will find plenty of help here.
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 4:12 pm
by Mike Kulp
Hi Glenn welcome aboard. I have a 1986 10 meter mid cabin with 454 crusaders I cruise about 20 mph at 3200 to 3500 rpms burning about 32 gallons per hour. I love my boat it has a great ride but it is not the fastest boat on the water, when I run with the same size Searay's they always pass me until the water gets rough then they will slow up and pull in behind the Trojan, in a following sea they also tend to handle great. They tend to like the gas though if you do any long distance cruiseing you will fill up everyday.
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 4:42 pm
by prowlersfish
Welcome
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 5:01 pm
by alexander38
welcome along side..
454's are gas pigs but very dependable I love'm
Just keep them tuned and they'll do you right..
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:31 pm
by RWS
welcome
if you have a specific question, we cAN PROVIDE A SPECIFIC ANSWER
DAMN CAPSLOCK...
rws
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:54 pm
by Torcan
Welcome aboard!
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:05 pm
by alexander38
RWS wrote:welcome
if you have a specific question, we cAN PROVIDE A SPECIFIC ANSWER
DAMN CAPSLOCK...
rws
RWS...no need to yell at him....gosh....
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:46 pm
by jaahmez@hotmail.com
Glenn,
3.2-3.4k rpm 32-36gph. I run 4 bladed Nibrals that I think are 24". The 350's have 1110 hrs and looked great via manifolds and plugs and compression when I serviced them this winter. The Wye fittings do need replacement though at the end of the exhaust run prior to the boxes.
I have a 1984 11m International that I've almost completed an interior refit on as well as lots of electrical replacement/upgrades. I have been through almost the entire boat over the past two years. Feel free to ask through the forum or pm and I'll answer if I can.
James
11 meter
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:42 pm
by smiller192
I think I do a little better on the fuel consumption, but the 454's definitely like the gasoline. Welcome to the forum, it is a great source of info. The 11 meter is a great hull and I am sure you will love it. I have the original wiring diagram and manuals on PDF and would be happy to share. The wiring diagram is invaluable if you are changing or upgrading the electrics.
I did recently have an issue I have been meaning to post for comment. I recently lost power on my starboard engine in the Miami River. While trying to navigate to a safe location to determine the problem. I found the boat extremely difficult to handle on one engine. I have had several larger boats, this was the most difficult I have ever experienced. Is this typical of this hull. My problem was a failed master circuit breaker on the starboard engine, easy to find and bypass to get home. I want to get into open water and see if I can get the boat to track on a straight line. Not enough area in the river to find out. Any body else have this problem?
http://www.collegefair.org/11_meter_progress_page.htm