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04-13-2024, 02:08 AM
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My first ski boat was a 1979 Glastron Carlson...
My first ski boat was a 1979 Glastron Carlson with a 350 I/ O (brochure picture - not me). It had the optional tow hook behind the back seat which a good ski boat at the time. I had a 1998 Mobius...
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10-15-2023, 06:43 PM
Thread: October 2023 pics and vids
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In Albuquerque going to Arizona for the winter. I...
In Albuquerque going to Arizona for the winter. I missed the balloon festival and the eclipse. Someone sent me this picture taken from a hot air balloon.
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10-05-2023, 09:24 PM
Thread: Seat Repair / Upholstery
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Local upholsterer.
Local upholsterer.
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09-21-2023, 01:48 PM
Thread: leaking heater pump causing overheating?
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Interesting that the pump is designed for Rv...
Interesting that the pump is designed for Rv fresh water pumping. The water temperature going through would be at ambient whereas this application would be at the coolant temperature. Could that be...
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09-19-2023, 05:21 PM
Thread: Moomba parts online?
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I got something like these for my 99 rear seat...
I got something like these for my 99 rear seat hold downs. My boat only had the rear hinges and the weight of the engine cover to keep it down. Those metal hooks are nasty if you have foot traffic...
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09-06-2023, 05:42 PM
Thread: September 2023 pics & vids
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Check the permitting costs for an elevator as a...
Check the permitting costs for an elevator as a friend in Bend years ago discovered the planning, permits and annual inspections were rather spendy. So he does the steps.
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08-24-2023, 09:17 PM
Thread: August 2023 pics and vids
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Things haven't changed. Dworshak dam (700 foot...
Things haven't changed. Dworshak dam (700 foot high) lowers the reservoir a foot a day after the July 4th weekend to flush salmon and steelhead at the colder temperature down the Clearwater. The...
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08-24-2023, 12:16 PM
Thread: August 2023 pics and vids
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The Snake River in that part used to have line up...
The Snake River in that part used to have line up sticks on the shore. You would line up the two sticks and then look for the next set of sticks. I never went up there much except in someone's jet...
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08-21-2023, 11:43 PM
Thread: August 2023 pics and vids
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My friend years ago got an HO like mine but...
My friend years ago got an HO like mine but fitted him with too small of boots. He took a fall that broke some bones in his foot. He got the boot changed out and eventually everything is fine.
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08-21-2023, 01:54 PM
Thread: August 2023 pics and vids
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Pitch it. You catch an unexpected edge and you'll...
Pitch it. You catch an unexpected edge and you'll be fixing more than your ski. Skiiers should also check all of the fasteners and screws periodically.
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08-02-2023, 11:08 PM
Thread: Nashville surrounding lakes
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Get a realtor and have the homes lined up based...
Get a realtor and have the homes lined up based on what your interests are.
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07-26-2023, 11:44 AM
Thread: Electrical current running through prop
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0.17 volts is hardly anything. It is probably an...
0.17 volts is hardly anything. It is probably an ac component from the dc charger. Battery chargers are notorious for their poorly filtered dc output. Mainly to cut costs and batteries don't care....
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07-25-2023, 01:19 PM
Thread: Electrical current running through prop
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In that case check your wiring at the receptacle....
In that case check your wiring at the receptacle. Harbor Freight has receptacle testers cheap as sometimes the wires are switched.
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07-25-2023, 12:30 PM
Thread: Electrical current running through prop
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Get a baseline of what is going on. Get an AC...
Get a baseline of what is going on. Get an AC voltage reading from the prop to a good grounding pin at the outlet. Be careful as the full 120vac could be on the prop. The AC power cord could be...
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01-17-2023, 01:03 PM
Thread: Property Taxes on Boats
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You really need to find another state to register...
You really need to find another state to register it in. Out west, many used Idaho as they will mail the registration to you. Obviously, finding a state near you would make more sense. Just have to...
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01-12-2023, 12:08 AM
Thread: Property Taxes on Boats
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There's got to be a work around that some SC boat...
There's got to be a work around that some SC boat owners work know. You could store the boat in the winter in another state and claim that is where it is garaged and use a legitimate address in that...
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01-09-2023, 07:56 PM
Thread: Property Taxes on Boats
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Washington has an excise tax but I don't think it...
Washington has an excise tax but I don't think it is very much. Go to another state especially if you have an address you can work from. You have to figure the ins and outs of doing that like the...
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12-24-2022, 06:00 PM
Thread: Winterizing test coming soon
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This could apply to most states. Merry Christmas...
This could apply to most states. Merry Christmas y'all.
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12-08-2022, 03:09 PM
Thread: Apple AirTags for Boat and Etc.
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Good cameras and a good communication network...
Good cameras and a good communication network with other cabin owners that also have cameras. You may find someone who is at there place that can check on the place if you see something.
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10-09-2022, 11:45 PM
Thread: October 2022 Pic/Vid Thread
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I knew from the wake it wasn't a board boat. So...
I knew from the wake it wasn't a board boat. So many similarities from my runs at 36mph (I'm a big guy). The Prostar is the best ski boat in my opinion.
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10-09-2022, 04:14 PM
Thread: October 2022 Pic/Vid Thread
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Which boat are you using and speed? Nice run.
Which boat are you using and speed? Nice run.
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10-03-2022, 04:13 PM
Thread: engine cover hold downs.
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Search Amazon under "rubber latch."
Search Amazon under "rubber latch."
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09-30-2022, 12:40 AM
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Interesting sight on The Lake of the Ozarks
Five 450 hp engines on a boat. I'd like to see them in operation.
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09-21-2022, 08:56 AM
Thread: Moomba factory cover with tower stowed
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I had a cover made from Top Gun material and it...
I had a cover made from Top Gun material and it covered my boat outdoors for 15 years before I sold it and still had 4-5 years left. It's a heavy fabric.
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09-05-2022, 11:33 AM
Thread: September 2022 Pics & Vids
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Hoped everyone had a good Labor Day weekend. It...
Hoped everyone had a good Labor Day weekend. It was supposed to rain most of the time but never did during the day. Private lake but no boat this time.
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