Just saved at least $200, thanks to this forum (AGAIN)

Printable View

07-22-2013, 03:07 PM
tgoody14

Just saved at least $200, thanks to this forum (AGAIN)

For those of you that don't know... I sold my 04 Outback in Feb to upgrade to an LSV and found my dream boat, color scheme and all and well taken care of. She was 5 years old with only 200 hours on her and ran like a dream. As of lately we have gone from 50/50 wakeboard/surf to 0/100 surf and that's when I started noticing a slight hesitation between 5-7mph, almost like a hiccup, but consistent at that speed and went away as I sped up...

Got on here and starting reading up on fuel filters, spark plugs, gasoline, fuel pumps, etc... I realized this was a common problem with a not so hard fix. So being that the boat has 200 hrs and I had no boat records for any maintenance from the original owner, I figured I would just start with replacing the fuel filter and might as well swap out the spark plugs while I'm in the boat with the tools.... Annnnnnnd BOOM problem solved!!! This whole process took me an hour and $80 in parts ($20 fuel filter, $60 on plugs). Not to mention the self reward of doing it yourself and actually fixing the problem. So yea I figure I saved at least $200, maybe $300 on parts and labor just by reading up on here... like my signature says...

SOOOO THANK YOU GUYS FOR BEING AWESOME!!!!!
07-22-2013, 03:28 PM
sandm

greatest satisfaction is doing it yourself. congrats....
07-22-2013, 03:30 PM
jester

That is great to hear. So all the reading of the forms at work has paid off. Only issue is you told us you have saved $300. We have all sorts of improvements you can do for $300 - $3,000. Like add another Exile amp or a new wakesurf board, how about a custom cover. All sorts of ideas come to mind.
07-22-2013, 05:18 PM
EricU
Quote:

Originally Posted by jester

That is great to hear. So all the reading of the forms at work has paid off. Only issue is you told us you have saved $300. We have all sorts of improvements you can do for $300 - $3,000. Like add another Exile amp or a new wakesurf board, how about a custom cover. All sorts of ideas come to mind.

Oh hell yes!!! You will need;
- Two more tower speakers
- Another amp
- Maybe upgraded head unit
- LEDs
- SeaDek
- GPS Perfect Pass (if you don't - get it now!)
- New Bimini - even if it is just to change colors!
- A new towable cover from Evolution
- A STUPID amount of ballast - besides the wakes, it makes for cool photos and the kids get to wear their vests in the boat!!
- Then redo your interior so it's as nice as Berg's!!
- Switch covers from OTRATTW
- On board charger
- Rotating Seat Mod
But they are fun boats!!!

It is good to get under the hood once in a while, just to know where things are; pumps, breakers, fuses etc, etc.

Nice job on saving that $300, now go spend it and help keep the economy going!!
07-22-2013, 05:34 PM
moombadaze

great to hear, but yeh, you didnt save, you just now have more money for other fun stuff after you tell the wife it really cost 500.

boat on
07-22-2013, 05:40 PM
tgoody14

Just saved at least $200, thanks to this forum (AGAIN)
Quote:
Originally Posted by EricU

Oh hell yes!!! You will need;

Two more tower speakers
Another amp
Maybe upgraded head unit
LEDs
SeaDek
GPS Perfect Pass (if you don't - get it now!)
New Bimini - even if it is just to change colors!
A new towable cover from Evolution
A STUPID amount of ballast - besides the wakes, it makes for cool photos and the kids get to wear their vests in the boat!!
Then redo your interior so it's as nice as Berg's!!
Switch covers from OTRATTW
On board charger
Rotating Seat Mod

But they are fun boats!!!

It is good to get under the hood once in a while, just to know where things are; pumps, breakers, fuses etc, etc.

Nice job on saving that $300, now go spend it and help keep the economy going!!
LOL
I'm good on Mods and Upgrades til the off season (is there a such thing?)

DONE:
LEDs
3,000lb Ballast
Reinforced rear lockers
Removed Cooler
Upgraded Prop
Swivel Racks
Windows Tinted
Over $1k in Exile gear

To Do:
Swivel Seat for sure this winter!

Until then I'm gonna enjoy the rest of the season relaxing 😎
07-22-2013, 05:43 PM
moombadaze

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgoody14

LOL
I'm good on Mods and Upgrades til the off season (is there a such thing?)

DONE:
LEDs
3,000lb Ballast
Reinforced rear lockers
Removed Cooler
Upgraded Prop
Swivel Racks
Windows Tinted
Over $1k in Exile gear

To Do:
Swivel Seat for sure this winter!

Until then I'm gonna enjoy the rest of the season relaxing 

dang nice start on the mods
07-22-2013, 09:16 PM
EricU

1 Attachment(s)

Quote:

Originally Posted by moombadaze

dang nice start on the mods

No kidding, I forgot the swivel racks and prop.

After gassing it up and filling the (real) cooler with ice and beverages, not gonna be much left. And being in FL, you get to board almost all year!! What offseason?

Plus you still need the new SeaDek!!!Attachment 17947

BTW, I'm not really trying to help. I just like talking about boarding, beer, Florida and seeing my boat's pics online!
07-22-2013, 11:41 PM
cornrickey

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgoody14

($20 fuel filter, $60 on plugs)!!

that there is some pricy plus.
07-23-2013, 09:58 AM
tgoody14

Just saved at least $200, thanks to this forum (AGAIN)

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricU

BTW, I'm not really trying to help. I just like talking about boarding, beer, Florida and seeing my boat's pics online!

lol I completely understand. I'm right there with ya man

cornrickey - yea I went with the factory replacement ac delco platinum plugs so they were a little more than the iridium, like $7 each.
07-23-2013, 01:07 PM
moombadaze

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricU

What offseason?

It happens when the temp hits 80. why go when its cold out, right?

and then there is the wife and daughter not wanting to go for one week every month due to gators- so you end up with a lot of "offseason"

and lets not even talk about the rain only raining on the weekends--even more "offseason"