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12-02-2019, 04:42 PM
Thread: Box anchors
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The clevis pin is supposed to be secured by a...
The clevis pin is supposed to be secured by a split pin or moused with safety wire, etc. Even a small zip tie through the hole in the pin and around the clevis will work fine.
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11-06-2019, 12:35 PM
Thread: Opinion on 08 LSV for surfing
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We love ours. Ditto Scott. You can get a very...
We love ours. Ditto Scott. You can get a very surfable wave just with large ballast bags and slamming one side. If you're willing to tinker even a little with a suck gate, etc. you can get a really...
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10-17-2019, 12:37 PM
Thread: Trailer tongue jack replacement
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Our original also failed. I just replaced it with...
Our original also failed. I just replaced it with Fulton XLT (141133). So far, it operates significantly better than the original and it has grease zerks so it should be easier to maintain. I only...
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09-17-2019, 12:49 PM
Thread: Grinding when coming into the dock.
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I have two concerns with putting it into gear...
I have two concerns with putting it into gear while on the trailer but I would be OK doing this as long as you are careful and aware.
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09-06-2019, 03:31 PM
Thread: More accurate Fuel Sender for Mobius?
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It's a float sensor so the fundamental problem is...
It's a float sensor so the fundamental problem is that the fuel is moving around due to the boat's roll and pitch; a more accurate sensor doesn't change that. Mine moves as much as a 1/4 when in an...
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09-03-2019, 11:17 AM
Thread: Ballast fitting leaks?
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That's silicone lubricant, not silicone sealant....
That's silicone lubricant, not silicone sealant. It would be a better choice than a petroleum based lubricant (like Vaseline) but it's probably a moot point for this application. I also find that...
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08-28-2019, 03:29 PM
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Might not be the same. As far as I know, GM TBI...
Might not be the same. As far as I know, GM TBI is around 15psi, not the much higher pressure used in multi-port FI but all fuel injection got dubbed "high pressure" because pressure for carbs was...
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08-08-2019, 06:53 PM
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Oh yeah, it doesn't make sense that wires for the...
Oh yeah, it doesn't make sense that wires for the light would be on both side.
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08-07-2019, 10:45 AM
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I'd guess the two small wires are for the...
I'd guess the two small wires are for the all-around nav light.
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08-07-2019, 10:43 AM
Thread: Impeller question
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In my experience, the transmission cooler screen...
In my experience, the transmission cooler screen has always caught any bits. I always have a little bit of fluctuation. I notice more fluctuation at first, like the thermostat doesn't open right away...
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08-06-2019, 12:58 PM
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Sounds like you're on the right track. Can you...
Sounds like you're on the right track. Can you get the deploy angle to 0 degrees? That's the sweet-spot for me, 11 was definitely too much.
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08-06-2019, 10:33 AM
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Send him the picture and find out. I think that...
Send him the picture and find out. I think that GSA works just fine with >95% of boats so his first reaction is "it should work ok". When I talked to him, it took a bit for him to remember the...
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08-05-2019, 11:18 AM
Thread: Fiberglass work to remove manual tabs
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Are you looking for a functional repair or an...
Are you looking for a functional repair or an aesthetic repair? Marine-tex epoxy is great stuff for filling/repairing holes and would be a great choice for a functional repair. It comes in white and...
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08-01-2019, 05:06 PM
Thread: What have you done/upgraded on your Xlv?
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A few more bells and whistles, rack and peanut...
A few more bells and whistles, rack and peanut steering and you'll have re-created The Homer.
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07-31-2019, 04:33 PM
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Agreed, I actually found it easier to use...
Agreed, I actually found it easier to use trigonometry. I taped a string to the hull up front, pulled it tight and then tied to something behind the boat right at the height that it touched the...
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07-31-2019, 10:14 AM
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On my first "just use the template" attempt, I...
On my first "just use the template" attempt, I got an acceptable stow angle but it wasn't tight to the swim deck and the deploy angle was greater than 18 degrees or whatever which was what the...
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07-30-2019, 07:10 PM
Thread: Launch 21v with gsa?
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I was operating under the assumption that the 21V...
I was operating under the assumption that the 21V was the same hull but it is slightly different. If it's vertical (not sloped back at all) and the mount lands on a flat part, then it could be a...
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07-30-2019, 07:09 PM
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Well, on my first attempt, I held the template...
Well, on my first attempt, I held the template up, drilled holes, attached everything and was ready for water in about 4 hours...
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07-30-2019, 06:52 PM
Thread: Launch 21v with gsa?
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Upon closer inspection, I think sandm is right...
Upon closer inspection, I think sandm is right and the hulls are very similar but just slightly different. The LSV transom is a bit recessed for the exhaust and trim tab, like MJHSupra's SSV but the...
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07-30-2019, 06:04 PM
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It's going to get ugly. If you are the type...
It's going to get ugly.
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07-30-2019, 05:29 PM
Thread: Launch 21v with gsa?
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Yes that's the same hull/transom. There is enough...
Yes that's the same hull/transom. There is enough stow room. When we are slammed, the swim deck and tab are dragging a bit but it's not really a big problem. If I had it to do over, I would raise the...
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07-30-2019, 04:27 PM
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You don't have to use a bucket of water to test...
You don't have to use a bucket of water to test the power and float switch. The bilge pump has a little knob that you turn to test it. The knob is attached to the float so it's the same as using...
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07-30-2019, 04:16 PM
Thread: Launch 21v with gsa?
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I think the 21V is the same hull as the LSV...
I think the 21V is the same hull as the LSV started using in '06. I installed GSA on our '07 LSV. I've been meaning to write a bit of a review/story so I finally did:...
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07-30-2019, 04:12 PM
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Go Surf Assist / WaveControl system on '07 LSV: Love it but not recommended
Summary: I installed the WaveControl system (same as Go Surf Assist but bought from WakeMakers) and installed it on our ’07 LSV. We love it, but BE WARNED: GSA told me that their kit cannot be used...
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07-24-2019, 10:42 AM
Thread: Do we need additional moderators?
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I agree with all that, but my post was really...
I agree with all that, but my post was really meant as a bit of a joke: The irony of costanza's post was perfect in this thread.
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