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  1. Thread: 20 hr Service

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    Think that I'll go for a shorty. It'll be more...

    Think that I'll go for a shorty. It'll be more usefull throughout the season, although the ski next weekend is going to be brutal!

    Have a good last hurray with this weekend...I'm already dreading...
  2. Thread: 20 hr Service

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    Yeah, I'm planning on leaving my boat up there...

    Yeah, I'm planning on leaving my boat up there for the winter. It'll be hoisted in the boathouse and put on blocks. Very convenient, but I don't get to see my baby for seven months!

    I defenitely...
  3. Thread: 20 hr Service

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    Smrtz, Just a quick update to the 20 hr issue....

    Smrtz,

    Just a quick update to the 20 hr issue. I ended up bringing my boat to Walker Point Marina for the service as it's only 15 minutes from the cottage. Great service, very thorough, and done...
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    Replying to Topic 'How many hours a year?'

    Thanks Jays. I'm going to check them out, they're just around the corner. That's were I ended up buying a wakeboard.

    Dave
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    Replying to Topic 'How many hours a year?'

    Delivery of the new Outback was second week in July and we've now got 50 hours on the meter. When we're up at the cottage we average 8-10 hours per weekend. It hasn't just been great for water...
  6. Thread: Top Speed

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    Replying to Topic 'Top Speed'

    I have an '06 Outback and I'm seeing around 43-44 mph top end at around 4800 RPM. I did notice a slight increase in speed after my 20 hr, but not much. I do find that playing with the wake plate and...
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    Replying to Topic 'Who can send me the pictures?'

    I'll second that request. Thanks in advance...

    Dave
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    Replying to Topic 'Problem with swim step'

    Maybe I have no problem because my boat spends most of its time out of the sun in a boathouse...?

    Dave
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    Replying to Topic 'Problem with swim step'

    My dealer told me that the problem has been addressed with the '06 models. Something about different compound... I haven't had a problem yet with my '06 Outback.

    Dave
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    Replying to Topic 'Newbie needs help'

    I just bought an '06 Outback DD and am very satisfied with the purchase. Co-incidently, when I started looking for a new boat last winter, an Ebbtide 190 was at the top of my list. Definately great...
  11. Thread: New Wakeboard

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    Replying to Topic 'New Wakeboard'

    Thanks for the info. I'm going to be buying local so now I've got some ideas.

    B. I'm turning 42 tomorrow so I'm right there with you on the healing thing. So far falls at 20 mph on the wakeboard...
  12. Thread: New Wakeboard

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    New Wakeboard

    I am a newby to wakeboarding. Tried it last weekend for the first time and LOVED it. I've been slaloming for over 30 years so it was a completely new experience...what a blast! Now I want to get...
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    Replying to Topic 'Docking Scuffs'

    Unfortunately docks are a necessity where we are. The boat stays in a boat house, and half the time in the boat is spent cruising to local towns to shop and sightsee. I might get some larger round...
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    Docking Scuffs

    Quick question regarding dock scuffs. What's the best way to get rid of the rubber scuffs on the gel coat from docking? I've seen acetone used on the rud rail, but I don't think it's apropriate for...
  15. Thread: Wood Platform

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    Replying to Topic 'Wood Platform'

    Speaking of platforms. My new Outback doesn't seem to have the platform problems mentioned on a previous post where on climbing into the boat from the platform, black marks were being left behind on...
  16. Thread: Kite Tube

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    Replying to Topic 'Kite Tube'

    I think that under the right curcumstances it might be relatively safe. Twenty mph into a twenty mph headwind would get you up there with only a twenty mph ground speed. Now doing 40 mph over the...
  17. Thread: Kite Tube

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    Replying to Topic 'Kite Tube'

    I heard that it's been banned in two of our provinces up here in Canada already. Looks like fun though...

    Dave
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    Replying to Topic '06 Grey Outback'

    I have to agree with Smrtz. I would never have thought of grey as a good boat colour, but it's really quite nice...very subtle. I bet it hides the scuffs from the dock better than my navy blue...
  19. Thread: 20 hr Service

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    Replying to Topic '20 hr Service'

    I'm not suprised about Gary. I got that impression once the sale was made. Morgan handled the initial test ride for me and was great...too bad he's not running the show! I'm going to look into...
  20. Thread: New Outback

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    Replying to Topic 'New Outback'

    I went to Syracuse for two years untill our Canadian dollar made it more economical to finish up north of the border. Great experience though. Rowed freshman year and came second at the nationals...
  21. Thread: New Outback

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    Replying to Topic 'New Outback'

    I was listening to a little David Lee Roth last weekend...some of his solo stuff with Steve Vai. That gets my blood pumping.

    Coincidently, it was in college that my roomate (from Winterpark, FLA)...
  22. Thread: 20 hr Service

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    Replying to Topic '20 hr Service'

    Smrtz,

    That's discouraging. I just bought an Outback from Gary at Muskoka Lakes Marine last weekend and I already have 10 hours on it so it will be going in for the 20 hr in the next few weeks....
  23. Thread: New Outback

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    Replying to Topic 'New Outback'

    The grass is always greener...?

    Jimmy B's country/rock/calypso sound gets us northerners through alot of cold winter days.

    Dave
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    Replying to Topic 'Why does my baot porpoise'

    I've got a wakeplate on my new Outback too. At speed it acts like engine trim on my old outboard. Trim the nose too far up and you will get a cyclic bouncing of the nose of the boat. Just trim the...
  25. Thread: New Outback

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    Replying to Topic 'New Outback'

    Thanks for all the comments.

    I am now in posession of an '06 Outback! The 2 hr ride on Friday from thge dealer to our cottage was bliss. I've logged over ten hours on her this weekend and had my...
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