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Trailers / Re: Leaf spring equalizer thing...
« on: July 29, 2014, 12:16:00 AM »
it should look like this:



its a bitch to get it to go back into the right spot.  when mine flipped going up a steep driveway i had to put the trailer frame on jackstands and use a jack and a crowbar to flip em around... or you can always unbolt em and put em back together the right way but usually after hundreds of dips in the water those bolts are frozen solid.

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Hulls / Re: 1989 21ft Apache
« on: July 28, 2014, 06:01:52 PM »
looks like a semi-tunnel...  any pictures of the inside floor or the bottom from the front?  is it setup for a berk or a panther?  almost looks like a panther jet box from the rear shot. 


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The No Wake Zone / Re: What did you do to your boat today?
« on: July 28, 2014, 01:08:43 PM »
Holy god that boat is waaayy too fukin fast.  I noticed that it flexes ALOT... is that normal?


thats a light layup for ya... just take it easy over the bumpy stuff. 

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Projects / Re: 21 Bahner I/O project...
« on: July 28, 2014, 10:25:14 AM »
ive always wondered what that would be like... i drive down ocean blvd every morning to work and some days its PURE GLASS in the harbor.  I've heard buddies take sea-doo's to catalina all the time.  My only worry would be getting there and the sea kicks up and I'd be stuck.  The catalina express takes like 45 minutes and it goes what... 20mph?  Id imagine a regular boat like ours would be 30 mins if that each way.  Hell those catalina ski racers do it there and back in like 40 minutes doing 75mph on average.

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Projects / Re: About to rebuild a 78 tahiti
« on: July 27, 2014, 11:08:26 PM »
Could someone tell me what model tahiti this would be??

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Projects / Re: About to rebuild a 78 tahiti
« on: July 27, 2014, 11:04:11 PM »
Would the saying ( if it not broke don't fix it) apply with a jet pump??

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apply the old saying "assume everything is in the worst possible condition..."  take it apart and check all the tolerances. 

would you really want to put a bunch of work into a boat only to get to the lake and realize the pump needs a complete overhaul?

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: WTH caused this..daaam!!!
« on: July 27, 2014, 09:49:51 PM »
theres always one who has to knock on the new guy...lol prob a bully in H.S. or bully'd hhahhaa

we've all been there before... i dunno what id do if my motor started knocking, etc.  probably why it doesnt see much use over 3-3500rpms right now.  dont have the money to buy new motors.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: WTH caused this..daaam!!!
« on: July 27, 2014, 09:19:54 PM »
this thread cracks me up... "omg theres holes all over my motor! help!"

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Projects / Re: 21 Bahner I/O project...
« on: July 27, 2014, 09:16:41 PM »
trim tabs fully mounted and siliconed on.  used orings on the bolts and washers along with 3m marine silicone to seal em up.  all holes are coasted in resin, etc. 



the 110s tabs are pretty sweet in that they have the pumps attached to them... having 3x trim pumps not only is heavy but a lot of hydraulic hoses, wiring, etc back there...



now to wire em up with some relays (put em on an amp meter and they dont pull more than ~25 amps when running so no need for the big solenoids like the regular trim pumps)  and then integrate it into my existing wire loom.

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Paging Beaver Lips
« on: July 26, 2014, 11:32:19 PM »
Its only gay if you make eye contact...

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SoCal Lakes / Re: Stolen boat guys - keep an eye out
« on: July 24, 2014, 04:09:13 PM »
was that boat recently purchased or recently for sale?  i swear ive seen it on craigslist.  it has a unique gelcoat scheme.

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WTB / Re: Wtb interior.
« on: July 23, 2014, 02:46:37 PM »
is the vinyl cracked?  could they be cleaned up with a magic eraser?  id run it as-is until the winter when you can start tearing stuff apart.  if the seat frames are needing to be replaced you can disassemble them and cut new... hell id make new seat bases for someone for a lil coin...

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The No Wake Zone / Re: How would you handle this situation
« on: July 23, 2014, 02:43:33 PM »
to be honest, i've been looking and have thrown a few apps out there. But now im going to get serious about it

i personally wouldnt confront your supervisor UNTIL you have something else lined up.  if they know that you know about them replacing you, they might just let you go on the spot.  i personally wouldnt want a disgruntled employee making trouble knowing they're on their way out... i figure you have at least 30 days.  they would have to interview someone, and then wait for them to give notice, etc assuming they have an already existing job.  once you have something secured with an offer letter, go talk to em.  you'll have an ace up your sleeve and IF they arent replacing you, you have even more leverage to ask for a raise and if they dont agree you can give notice. 

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The No Wake Zone / Re: How would you handle this situation
« on: July 23, 2014, 02:40:38 PM »
for starters, dont sit around and WAIT for something to happen.  if you have a feeling that you're going to be let go, then start looking elsewhere. 

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Fuel Valves?
« on: July 23, 2014, 02:27:46 PM »
search for "seachoice brass 3 way fuel valve"

http://www.amazon.com/Seachoice-Brass-way-Fuel-Valve/dp/B002RWDFGU


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The No Wake Zone / Re: Any tips guys?
« on: July 23, 2014, 12:34:24 PM »
dont forget beer.  beer helps diagnose problems...

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WarZone / Re: Tounge
« on: July 23, 2014, 11:38:33 AM »
it looks like someone cut a fulton down the middle and bolted it up at each end... i dont see why it wouldnt work that way...

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Any tips guys?
« on: July 23, 2014, 11:35:16 AM »
get there SUPER early... beat the crowd.  drip the trailer in but dont float the boat.  start it up and let it idle... test.  double, triple, quadruple check everything.  bilge pump working, hoses, temperatures, bolts, forward/reverse, starting properly, gauges, etc.  dont even unhook the bow from the trailer.  then once you feel comfortable, go for a quick spin, leave the truck at the ramp with a buddy.  come back, put it on trailer... check everything again. 

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Fuel Valves?
« on: July 22, 2014, 06:14:00 PM »
manual valves at my fuel seperator.  then a single line out to the carb.  keep it simple.  electric stuff fails and usually at the crappiest of moments...


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Boats For Sale / Re: Craigslist & ebay boats
« on: July 22, 2014, 12:12:56 AM »
IDK, my buddies have a Godfrey with a 502 and a Hamilton pump (Kodiak) and it does 65 MPH...

Bet that deal does 55 all day long as long as you keep feeding it the Benjamins...   ;)

GT

the only way that thing is doing 55mph is on the trailer to and from the lake. 

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Projects / Re: About to rebuild a 78 tahiti
« on: July 22, 2014, 12:10:52 AM »
I know it will be a lot of work and time even money but up for task. Have been through a lot of old posts and saw some bucket seat/ bench on sides and liked those. I know motor will be the biggest expense.

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having done the cocktail seats in my last boat, thats why i suggested with the buckets and bench seat.  first of all, my passengers *NEVER* felt safe in cocktail seats...

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: gaskets
« on: July 21, 2014, 06:15:16 PM »
red RTV.

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Hulls / Re: Why not replace stringer while on trailer?
« on: July 21, 2014, 05:25:20 PM »
how much experience have you had with fiberglass?  it might be worthwhile for you to use some red solo cups and mix small batches with some cloth to get used to it.  getting a right mixture to ambient temp is SUPER critical with poly resins.  too much and your whole cup will go up in smoke, literally. too little and you'll have a sticky mess that will never cure.

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Hulls / Re: Why not replace stringer while on trailer?
« on: July 20, 2014, 08:37:40 PM »
when the boat is on the trailer the bunks actually push on the bottom of the hull.  when you remove the stringers the floor will flex.  all boats flex.  it'll contort the hull ans introduce all kinds of nasty gremlins like hooks, etc.  all of which will affect the way your boat rides.  then when you put in the new stringers you'll essentially be locking in all that bad stuff.

supporting it at the back corners and the bow eye makes sure the boat stays true to form.  trailers arent perfect, most of the time you'll be able to slip a finger or two between the bunks and the hull in some areas.

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Projects / Re: About to rebuild a 78 tahiti
« on: July 20, 2014, 08:20:02 PM »
bbc, 2 buckets and a bench.  put full stringers and a bulkhead in it while you have the chance. 

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