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