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As long as I don’t grow a beaver tail or a third arm I will be getting a vaccine as soon as possible.
Although think of how much more work you could get done with another arm.....lol
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I thought this was you Larry in high school??
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Wow - this is not how I say this thread going.
On a real topic - the boatyard informed me I've got an out of date button down cover and recommended upgrading to a full body cover (one piece) with a wench system. Does anyone have a good recommendation on where to get a good quality budget cover? Don't want to break the bank starting out.
My apologies on the derail shenanigans, winter time and covid fatigue is real.
If you trailer often, check out the commercial sewing outer armor covers. Ratchet strap cinch style that pulls a vacuum at trailer speeds so there is zero gelcoat buffing.
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I mean....sure, you don't see many button down covers any more on new boats. But yours isn't new. It has what a 2008 Mobius typically has. I would just stick with that cover and then buy a nice tarp for added sun protection. You are going to "find" so much stuff to spend your money on that can cumulatively break the bank, I'm not sure I would throw any money on this. I mean.....fenders, anchors, life vests, boards, ropes, etc..It all adds up. I'm sure there will be many (way more knowledgeable than me) who may disagree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twill
Heck...
By the time you spend the coin on the "in date" full boat cover with wench, you mine as well just order a new Makai or Supra SL..:cool:
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Originally Posted by Twill
If your cover works then I'd keep it, regardless of if it's "new" or not. If it has a tear or something, then I would recommend Vic's Marine in Rowlett. They did a custom cover for me last year. I can't remember what I paid but it seemed reasonable. It has a ratchet on both sides of the boat to tighten it to the boat. They installed trailer straps as well.
this forum is just as notorious as any for derails. have to get used to it to be on here :)Quote:
Originally Posted by larry_arizona
that said commercial sewing builds some crazy covers. so does evolution. either would be a solid cover but they are going to set you back almost or just over a grand.
storing outside would tho have me buying a good cover as that boat looks to be in amazing condition and to keep it that way requires work and money.
our last boat we had to store outside for the summer until we moved into our house so we had the cover below built. it was spensive but covered it completely. would think a custom for the lsv as it's not as tall nor long would run 1200. keeping in mind too ours was just a mooring cover. could NOT use it to tow with but we don't tow with a cover on so was a moot point for us.
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I store my boat inside, but if I stored it outside, in addition to a good quality mooring cover like Sandm has, I'd throw a big tarp over the whole thing, trailer and all. I know the boat is the most important to protect, but these trailers are pretty nice these days. I have the color painted fenders and wheel accents and I would hate for those to fade over time under the relentless pounding of the UV sunlight, eventually the fenders will take a pale pinkish color, no bueno. Sandm, that's a nice trailer with blue fenders, would not want that to be ruined. Tarp is cheap and easy to throw over the whole thing and tie with bungees.
That's exactly what I was looking for Sandman - given the fact that this boat has been really well cared for, I want to give it the absolute best care I can with having to keep it outside. So I will definitely look into a cover like this to protect the ENTIRE boat. I'll check out commercial sewing. I've got a mother who sews professionally too, she's just in a different state. So I may be able to do something like this on the cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandm
The boatyard forgot to put the covers on over the weekend for me and it got rained on. The newbie in me had a sick to my stomach feeling when I saw it - we got a lot of rain over the weekend, but they assured me boats are intended to get wet, let it dry out and get it covered back up - no harm no foul. I guess you just wouldn't want prolonged days like that to happen. Being new, it's hard to know what's acceptable and what isn't!!
is, no worries. that boat is now basking in the less brutal than sin city minnesnota sunlight.... not sure if the new owner stores in or out but he was a 22 year old kid so doubtful he has an "up nort" place yet :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Isaguel
we kept the cover for our new whip but towers are different so it's not an exact fit but keeps the garage dust off during our 3 month layup.
Sweet cover. Like like a cig boat under there.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandm
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I started out in an 08 LSV as well and it experienced some wild downpours and never missed a beat other than the gauges fogging up after being soaked. Some of these down pours were in the water too, one time we were out on the Trinity river a storm snuck up on us and it was raining buckets. Couldn't hardly go above idle without visibility completely going away. We finally made it to the dock and bailed out of the boat to a covered porch at the camp ground office and sat for like an hour watching the bilge pump evacuate water. Took a while to dry the carpet out after that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twill
Super helpful to know stuff like that is just part of the boat ownership. Helpful to learn what is and isn't normal. Now to really dig in and learn about what it takes to change my own oil...Quote:
Originally Posted by rdlangston13
Lots of threads on it. Buy a vac extractor if u dont have one. Only way to change the oil.
You need an oil extractor, I use the PELA6000 as do many others on here. There us a hose that is clipped to the starboard side of the engine that was a 1/4" NPT fitting, this is your oil drain hose. The fitting comes with a cap on it, you can insert a smaller hose into this hose to get down to the bottom of the oil pan or you can make a filling that will thread onto this hose. I made the fitting as it allows the oil to drain much faster since your not inserting a tiny hose into an already small hose. Extracting the oil is best to do if with the engine warm as the oil will flow faster as well so if you have a fake a lake and can run it in your drive way that is a huge plus. The filter is on an easily accessible remote mount towards the front starboard side of the engine bay. It's overall a very easy procedure, just take a little longer than a standard car oil change due to having to suck it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twill
I've been reading through some of them - the Moomba requires Pennzoil 14w40 marine. But I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on is that necessary? Seems like it's kind of hard to find too. So feel a little confused on that front.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandm
Thanks for the tips - I'm excited to get my hands on it and start learning it - I'm ordering the extractor for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by rdlangston13
Also, are there video how to's anywhere in these threads? I'm still learning how to navigate. If not, I want to create some content as I'm learning definitely for myself to be able to recall, but hopefully would help future people like me.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandm
to each their own. we always used shell rotella in our old ext340 engine that was in the supra. used that same oil in the pcm ex343 as well. iirc either t5 or t6 synth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twill
lots of opinions on oil so search on here.
The old oil debates.......no forum is immune lol
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There are some threads on here about oil. Might try to use Google too b/c the words OIL are used so much.
Just make sure you are reading the right one that fits your motor - GM block vs Ford Raptor. If you do not have your manual, download it from the Indmar site.
In my Indmar 325 (GM), I used Shell ROTELLA T4 15w40 and Mobil 1 or Wix Filters. I'm pretty sure the 325 and 340 motors used the same.
In my Indmar 400 (Ford) I used the Castrol Edge Full Syn and Wix XP Filter.
For all fluids and filters ....I use what the owners manual says....
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