Yep the DMV is  a Bitch,  but I would say this is just some kinda fluke not really their fault
I'm just glad it's over

Tom- I need to order some stuff- but I am swamped with work and don't know when I'll be able to install it, so once again no hurry, I'll give you a call next week

GT- I gotta pick up some parts for my Burb down on Tennant some time in the next week or so, we should get together and have a few , but same deal as above workin in Santa Cruz so don't know when I'll make it down there, and it sounds like you're swamped alll the time, I'll give ya a call

Ty

Little story just to remind you guys how bad it can be if you're paperwork isn't in order when you purchase somethin-

Bought a boat Dec. 1st last year, paperwork all looked good, title looks good, boat is registered to the guy I'm buying it from so thats nice, but the boat hasn't been registered for a few years so its lapsed.

Fine knock a few more bucks off and I'll take it.  And that was my downfall.

Go to the DMV and everything is good, but they do a background search and not only is there a lien against the boat and trailer, the bank that has the lien no longer exists, and the lien is in the name of the original owner from 1983, sweet

Luckily track down original owner, send certified mail with release of interest to fill out, get that back fax that to Comerica who bought the nonexistent bank, open case file, do research on history of boat and to make what could be a REALLY long story short,  got the lien releases in the mail today!  So three months or so after I started it is actually my boat

I would love to say this was my fault but my paperwork was perfect,
can't figure out how anyone registered the boat ever, gotta love the DMV

So I gotta get this thing fixed, needs new steering,throttle cable and a forward reverse, but i can almost taste it. Rewired the ignition and put in a pushbutton start and the thing fires and runs great

I am sure I will have plenty of retarded questions for you guys over the next month or so,
so thanks in advance and sorry bout the rant

Ty

GT-

Might just take you up on that I got a bunch of family in Grants Pass,try to get up there every year or so, just gotta figure out where I'll be in June

My first ride in a Jetboat was at Hells Gate by the pro tours. My family used to stay at Indian Mary bout 7 miles up river from Galice every fourth, those aluminium boats are nuts

Just lookin at em reminds me of doing 360s in the canyon when I was 7 or so just gettin the crap scared out of ya

I love those Hulls BTW

Theres also a bare hull for sale I saw a couple weeks ago, 13,000 canadian (bout 10k?). http://showrooms.canadatrader.com/1023/1012

Ty

Sorry to hear this GT

Sounds like a trip to the SJ or Capitol flea market might be in order, I'll keep an eye out

Ty

Yes You will absolutely see the fireworks show, be careful if you decide to drive down there, they launch right over the lake and there are a lot of falling embers, seen some nice boats with burn marks on the seats, They do music in the park that night and it gets pretty rowdy usually.

The 4th is fun up there, if this is your first time I think you will really enjoy it

If you are into small town short track auto racing they have a big weekend that weekend. They usually race all three nights and have better cars than normal its at the Lakeport fairgrounds about 15 minutes drive for ya (1/4 mile banked asphalt oval/ modifieds/ late models)

I'll Pm you as it gets closer and give you my #

Ty

C'mon guys, its' not that bad

April through mid July the lake is awesome, clear and mostly weed free, you can see into it an easy 8-10' making it easy to see the bottom most places

In late July the water starts to get to low, and everything starts growing like crazy, but its only bad for the first 200' at shore then the lake is clear again in the middle

If you went there in the 80s or 90s and haven't been back, I can assure you it is not half as bad as it was then

Ain't nearly as clean as a river though

Thanks Nordic

For what its worth I'll probably just get a marine carb, but just to make sure I got this right marine grade for

1. All ignition parts including Alt.
2. All fuel parts
3. All exhaust parts

but as far as the actual engine goes street parts are fine

Thanks again

Alright after a little research I would like to change my question

I now understand the flooding problem and the fire/spark arrest qualities of the marine carb

So do I need to get one, even with a open engine?

I have not run this boat yet and would rather fix problems now than later, That and fire doesn't sound that great in a boat that could be full of kids

Thanks for the help
Ty

If it makes you guys feel better (or worse) I've had this game on my computer for a year and still cant seem to get past the last level
hope you're enjoyin it

Ty

Thats very cool Cole, I am about ten minutes from there, we rent out our house also you'll have to come check it out while you're up this year maybe you can use it the next

My family gets together in late Feb and makes a calendar, divies the place up, the entire family goes for major holidays so they are out (4th,Labor,Memorial,)
But if anyone has a suggestion on a date let me know, otherwise I will post available dates next month

Ty

This game sucks

If you haven't seen it I hope you got a couple days off-

Ty

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