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10-15-2010, 05:01 PM
Thread: Wake shapes
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I have an '01 mobius and at about 23mph with the...
I have an '01 mobius and at about 23mph with the factory rear ballast and about 5+ people its a suprisingly nice wake, though kinda narrow. I have a friend with an '07 Malibu V-Ride and with the...
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10-05-2010, 01:54 PM
Thread: Spark Plugs
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I think he is referring to the fact that in a...
I think he is referring to the fact that in a carbureted or throttle body injection engine the condition of the plugs always look different from the cylinders at the front of the block as apposed to...
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10-05-2010, 01:37 PM
Thread: Engine Paint?
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I have repainted my entire motor (block, heads,...
I have repainted my entire motor (block, heads, and exhaust manifolds) about 5yrs ago, but it was done with the motor out of the boat. For me i would be afraid of any type of overspray with the...
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08-20-2010, 01:53 PM
Thread: Board Size?
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There is no magic formula for the perfect board...
There is no magic formula for the perfect board size... your best bet is to find a shop that will allow you to demo the boards. Generally there are 3-4 board sizes per model... you would probably...
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08-20-2010, 01:38 PM
Thread: Mpg... Gas
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I have a 2001 Mobius DD, and it too has a 27/28g...
I have a 2001 Mobius DD, and it too has a 27/28g tank. I get about 4-5hrs of play time per full tank of gas.
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Great job... its addicting huh?
Great job... its addicting huh?
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08-06-2010, 10:29 AM
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If the guy is "3 bills" then give him a beer, put...
If the guy is "3 bills" then give him a beer, put him in the back corner of the boat, load up all your ballast and do some surfing!
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07-30-2010, 11:44 AM
Thread: My new Moomba 2011 LSV
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Great looking boat, color, tower... everything...
Great looking boat, color, tower... everything about it! What motor did you get?
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07-30-2010, 11:37 AM
Thread: Fins or no Fins?
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Yup... my bad. (Jr.)
Yup... my bad. (Jr.)
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07-29-2010, 04:01 PM
Thread: My surf wake test
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Looks great. And the fact that your riding a...
Looks great. And the fact that your riding a little ways back is sign of a solid wave!
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07-29-2010, 03:56 PM
Thread: Fins or no Fins?
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Agreed... i have two .5" molded in fins on...
Agreed...
i have two .5" molded in fins on each side and one removable .7" center fin on each end (that i leave on).
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07-29-2010, 03:29 PM
Thread: Engine bogs out at throtle down
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You can find them at most auto parts shops. ...
You can find them at most auto parts shops. Though check to see what you have first, some have a 2 pole and others have a 3 pole. Cost is about $20, most likely 2x that at a dealer.
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07-28-2010, 04:18 PM
Thread: Engine bogs out at throtle down
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First id be sure that you do have good oil...
First id be sure that you do have good oil pressure, if not your fun on the water will be short lived.
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07-28-2010, 02:20 PM
Thread: Problem with stock ballast system
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Oh, figured id post this... this is exactly what...
Oh, figured id post this... this is exactly what i have. Could be useful for others and future builds.
http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/108-603-check-valves/fip-pvc-check-valve-669156.aspx -
07-28-2010, 02:00 PM
Thread: Fins or no Fins?
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I guess im the odd-ball here but i always ride...
I guess im the odd-ball here but i always ride with my center fins in place (unless im at a cable park with kickers and sliders). Most boards have molded in fins with optional center fin... My...
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07-28-2010, 11:46 AM
Thread: Ever seen this before....
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wow... bummer. odd that the shaft snapped like...
wow... bummer. odd that the shaft snapped like that, with minimal damage to the prop (much softer material). Make sure you get the tranny checked out too!
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07-27-2010, 08:27 PM
Thread: My surf wake test
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I like pic 3 the best, looks like its curling a...
I like pic 3 the best, looks like its curling a little too. The other too look a little foamy. 9.5mph is a bit slow, hows she look at 10.5 or 11mph?
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07-27-2010, 08:11 PM
Thread: What lakes...
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Michigan: Elizabeth Lake, Waterford (home lake)...
Michigan:
Elizabeth Lake, Waterford (home lake)
Cass Lake, Waterford
Union Lake, West Bloomfield
Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield
Whitmore Lake
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07-27-2010, 04:33 PM
Thread: Help with first surf board purchase...
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Thx... i got a great tip from a friend that...
Thx... i got a great tip from a friend that really helped. (im goofy footed, btw). Basically get up riding switch with the board backwards, its difficult at first because there is no fin on the...
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07-27-2010, 08:27 AM
Thread: Help with first surf board purchase...
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I just started surfing this year, so i have a few...
I just started surfing this year, so i have a few months under my belt. But i have been wakeboarding for 10yrs, so surfing is not completely "unfamiliar" to me. I just happened to purchase my own...
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07-27-2010, 08:17 AM
Thread: Problem with stock ballast system
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Yeah it is a check valve. I took everything...
Yeah it is a check valve. I took everything apart yesterday and cleaned it out. The valve was ok, i think maybe a zebra mussel was limiting the flow of the pump and it couldnt create enough...
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07-26-2010, 12:15 PM
Thread: Problem with stock ballast system
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Thanks... But what i have looks nothing like...
Thanks... But what i have looks nothing like that, there are no electrical lines to it. Ill try post a pic this evening...
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07-26-2010, 11:04 AM
Thread: Help with first surf board purchase...
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Thanks for the info guys. I ended up getting the...
Thanks for the info guys. I ended up getting the Triple X composite 58" board. Couldnt pass up the price. I only have one ride on it and so far i really like it. Though i did swap out the stock...
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07-26-2010, 10:56 AM
Thread: Problem with stock ballast system
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Problem with stock ballast system
Hey fellas, i have a 2001 Mobius, and the stock rear bag is not filling anymore, though the pump still seems to be working (rule 2000). I disconnected the fill line from the bag and turned on the...
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07-23-2010, 09:12 AM
Thread: Help with first surf board purchase...
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Thanks for the offer... but im on the other side...
Thanks for the offer... but im on the other side of the state, Waterford area. Thanks for all the tips though... hoping to buy something this weekend!
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