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11-09-2010, 09:07 PM
Thread: Tarp or No Tarp?
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And another question while I'm on this subject: ...
And another question while I'm on this subject: Does storage in a garage make a big difference? I am in the Midwest, and could rent a storage garage for a couple hundred bucks a month during the...
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11-09-2010, 09:03 PM
Thread: Tarp or No Tarp?
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Tarp or No Tarp?
I am keeping my boat on a lift this winter (with a roof over the whole boat). I winterized it, put the boat cover in place, then secured a plastic tarp from Home Depot over the whole boat (tower &...
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11-05-2010, 12:13 PM
Thread: New Seadek & Hydroturf
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My carpet is only 1 year old, but already I want...
My carpet is only 1 year old, but already I want to replace it. (Gel-coat deck (versus carpet) should be an option on the outback.) In any event, I expect to replace all the carpeting in the next...
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09-14-2010, 04:43 AM
Thread: Summer fun video
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9.5" from deck to quick release block. I...
9.5" from deck to quick release block.
I used the Windows Movie Maker program that came with my computer. I never used it before, but found it quite easy, and fun, to use.
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09-04-2010, 09:02 AM
Thread: Names or stickers on boats?
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Care to share it with us?
Care to share it with us?
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09-04-2010, 06:09 AM
Thread: Names or stickers on boats?
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The only sticker on my boat is the one required...
The only sticker on my boat is the one required by the lake association to ski on the lake. I have not even put the registration sticker, or the registration numbers, on mine. So far, the local...
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08-31-2010, 11:01 AM
Thread: Summer fun video
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1) The ballast is the optional FatSac that I...
1) The ballast is the optional FatSac that I ordered from Moomba when I bought the boat. I do not know the capacity. It sits under the stern bench seat.
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08-27-2010, 06:10 PM
Thread: Summer fun video
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The disadvantages of the boom are that I can't...
The disadvantages of the boom are that I can't leave it on when I pull into the boat lift (nor will the boom swing vertical - the tower is in the way). So, to pull into the lift, I have to remove...
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08-27-2010, 06:06 PM
Thread: Summer fun video
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The boom has been outstanding. It is a Barefoot...
The boom has been outstanding. It is a Barefoot International. As you can see in the video, teaching kids any watersports on the boom is much easier than without the boom. I am sure you have...
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08-27-2010, 05:00 PM
Thread: Summer fun video
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Summer fun video
I put together a 4 minute video with some footage from our barefooting and wakesurfing summer with the new Outback. It was a last minute idea, so nothing great, but we have fun watching it. If...
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08-17-2010, 02:14 PM
Thread: Mpg... Gas
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On the Outback DD, we rather consistently go...
On the Outback DD, we rather consistently go through about 3 gallons per hour of engine time. That is mostly skiing and wakesurfing, with the usual idling around to pick up skiers, idling to and...
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08-16-2010, 05:48 PM
Thread: Need for Speed in the Outback
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I am not sure which prop I have, as the numbers...
I am not sure which prop I have, as the numbers are hidden by the nut on the shaft. It's a 3-blade prop, and the numbers on the side of the prop are "OJ 10 07". OJ's website does not indicate which...
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08-16-2010, 03:06 PM
Thread: Need for Speed in the Outback
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I just checked Inmar's website, and they claim...
I just checked Inmar's website, and they claim the Assault 325 has a max RPM of 5000. To make sure this issue is design related and not a problem with my boat in particular, I wonder if other...
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08-16-2010, 01:31 PM
Thread: Need for Speed in the Outback
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Need for Speed in the Outback
So, this past weekend I was working on some barefooting behind my 2010 Outback DD 325 hp, and needed about 43+ mph. However, the Outback peaked at about 42 mph pulling me barefoot. When I later...
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08-10-2010, 10:42 AM
Thread: getting slalom skier started/up
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When my wife yanks me out of the water, she nails...
When my wife yanks me out of the water, she nails the throttle; I just want up and out of the water, and hanging on tight is part of the deal. When I pull my wife out of the water, on the other...
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Where are you planning on using the boat? If you...
Where are you planning on using the boat? If you are going to Lake of the Ozarks, you may want a boat bigger than 21'. As far as V-drive versus Direct drive, you need to decide how you will...
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07-23-2010, 03:46 PM
Thread: Boat lifts
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I had a Shoremaster (rested on lakebed with...
I had a Shoremaster (rested on lakebed with cables that lifted a cradle hoisting the boat) with canvas canopy; the canopy was a nuisance. Canvas canopy must be removed and cleaned every fall, and...
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07-21-2010, 02:28 PM
Thread: Barefoot Boom
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Crossing the wake of the outback is easy. I was...
Crossing the wake of the outback is easy. I was unable to cross the wake of my I/O, but have barefooted behind and cross the wake of the outback with ease.
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07-21-2010, 01:48 PM
Thread: Barefoot Boom
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The boom took 15-30 minutes to install, and now...
The boom took 15-30 minutes to install, and now takes about 2 minutes to attach when I want to use it. Those two minutes can be awkward, though, as the boom is heavy.
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07-21-2010, 01:46 PM
Thread: Barefoot Boom
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Our BI boom exits the passenger side (I placed it...
Our BI boom exits the passenger side (I placed it there to balance the boat, but it seems a bit odd pulling up to skiers on that side; I always pull up to skiers on the driver's side to maintain a...
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07-08-2010, 03:29 PM
Thread: 2010 Moomba Outback Questions
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I am very satisfied with my 2010 Outback. I...
I am very satisfied with my 2010 Outback. I looked at a slightly used Malibu that was near the price of a brand spanking new Outback, but a plastic clip on the bimini busted while taking the Malibu...
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07-07-2010, 12:02 PM
Thread: How to Avoid Mildew?
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Mine sits on the lift all week also. I leave a...
Mine sits on the lift all week also. I leave a small opening on both sides of the cover, and it dries out during the week with no smell of mildew. I assume the sun and black cover heat the air...
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06-28-2010, 06:02 PM
Thread: What's your water temps?
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90 degrees on the lake in fly-over country. Very...
90 degrees on the lake in fly-over country. Very comfortable.
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06-28-2010, 05:43 PM
Thread: Why Carpet?
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I like your no-shoes rule. How do you implement...
I like your no-shoes rule. How do you implement that rule: When you see someone boarding with sandals, do you ask them to take them off, or do you provide an orientation for everyone asking for no...
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06-28-2010, 04:23 PM
Thread: Why Carpet?
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Why Carpet?
I've had the 2010 Outback for less than a month, & am generally very satisfied. Here's my gripe: why do boat manufacturers insist on putting carpet in boats? I cannot think of a more ill-suited...
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