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Boatwidow

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So new
« on: October 01, 2007, 04:38:19 PM »
we still have that new car smell.

But we have an old boat.Bought in July 2007.

73 Sleekcraft Rebel. Olds 455. New Bigs custom carb (purple...husband let me chose), fuel pump, some fancy $400 distributor....yada, yada,yada We had a bunch of work done at Blair Speedshop in Pasadena.

and today....towed off Castaic for the SECOND time. The lifeguards know our names.LOL

WTF now!

Anyway my husband won't let me post a picture of the whole boat cuz he's convinced someone will recognize it and laugh at us. I just got a teaser pic as he dragged
it back off to the shop.


I advised him to consult with the "Jet Boat Gods" here. We bow to your superior knowlege.

We will certainly be picking your brains, but not your....nevermind...

Thanks!
« Last Edit: October 01, 2007, 04:52:43 PM by Boatwidow »
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82daytona

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Re: So new
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2007, 04:43:06 PM »
sell it and buy a daytona  ;D

Boatwidow

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Re: So new
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2007, 04:45:57 PM »
Not after all my Botox money went  into it !
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Re: So new
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2007, 04:47:35 PM »
thats funny stuff right thier

Luckie Stiff

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Re: So new
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2007, 05:01:28 PM »
Tell the Blair boys to step up to the plate, they know thier shit over there, well at least about street performance.
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"Don't you realize that there are already enough people in the world to hate without you putting so much effort into giving me another?"

82daytona

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Re: So new
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2007, 05:03:04 PM »
i would take it to jim brock hes the man

Luckie Stiff

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Re: So new
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2007, 05:09:10 PM »
i would take it to jim brock hes the man

That's no lie, Jim is nieghbor's (his shop) with one of my best friends, Jim's a neat guy, tons of knowledge, willing to share if you're willing to listen
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"Don't you realize that there are already enough people in the world to hate without you putting so much effort into giving me another?"

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Re: So new
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2007, 05:25:21 PM »
I ALWAYS listen, it's the doing I have trouble with!
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Re: So new
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2007, 05:35:02 PM »
the distributor is in the wrong spot......

no jim brock at cyclone speed and marine in pacoima is your guy tell him socaljetboats.com sent ya

818 890-1867

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Re: So new
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2007, 05:49:38 PM »
Don't mess with me man!

Phil at Blairs.

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Re: So new
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2007, 05:54:37 PM »
Of coure ,one more tow off the lake might change that.
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Re: So new
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2007, 07:59:49 PM »
how about some more info......what did it do when it decided to not run? sputter? just died? let us know what Blair's tells you and maybe we can steer you in the right direction. As tom says...Its no fun when your toys dont run.

Also, there will be no laughing at boats....unless it has a caddy emblem on the bow and an office chair "for the bitches" (i will explain later)

the dist and carb look pretty....i would like to see more of the boat!
  • Boat #1: 1978 Liberty
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Re: So new
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2007, 08:00:05 PM »
oh yeah....and welcome to the site!
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Re: So new
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2007, 08:26:37 PM »
how about some more info......what did it do when it decided to not run? sputter? just died? let us know what Blair's tells you and maybe we can steer you in the right direction. As tom says...Its no fun when your toys dont run.

Also, there will be no laughing at boats....unless it has a caddy emblem on the bow and an office chair "for the bitches" (i will explain later)

the dist and carb look pretty....i would like to see more of the boat!
It's later I've gotta hear this one. :)
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Re: So new
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2007, 08:46:27 PM »
I was towing the old man. Water was like glass, so smooth. Then she just up and quit. No warning, no nada.
Then she wouldn't turn over.

Blairs says coil.

O.K.....we now have a new coil.


I will a "full body" shot later.


And thanks for the welcome.
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Re: So new
« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2007, 08:51:09 PM »
... Then she just up and quit. No warning, no nada.
Then she wouldn't turn over.
Blairs says coil.
O.K.....we now have a new coil.
...
And thanks for the welcome.

Did the coil fix it? Not sure what a bad igniton coil would have to do with the engine not turning over...  ???
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Re: So new
« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2007, 09:20:28 PM »
Stalling and Not turning over sounds more like a ground issue.  Or an engine seizure :o  If it still turned over and wouldn't fire coil might be the problem (that was one of issues)  We need more details ;)
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Re: So new
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2007, 10:59:05 PM »
Maybe the battery came disconnected. Or the ground came loose.
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Re: So new
« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2007, 11:11:15 PM »
 When I got Mine there was a fuse under the dash that went to the key, it was corroded and would do the same thing !!  Check for fuses under the dash or by the battery.

Oh, I almost forgot, welcome to the site ;D.
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Welcome to the club of broken boats :o  Pay here$ bend over and move along.

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Re: So new
« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2007, 06:58:24 AM »
Yeah, thanks guys,

My husband said I used the wrong "phrasiology."

And I quote, ahem ,"No you are wrong. The boat would turn over, it just wouldn't start."

Whats the difference. We were still floating like a raft.

Our kids think its great to get towed in by the lifeguard. Meanwhile, my husband and I are hiding on the floor.

According to Blairs. They checked for fuses & did other electrical troubleshooting and it came down to the coil.

We'll see. Or maybe you'll see us, getting towed off again.

Please feel free to wave.

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Re: So new
« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2007, 07:39:54 AM »
pLEASE DON'T BE EMBARASSED!!!
This a good group of people here. Most have been where you are at sometime/with some motorized piece of ^%$  .   :D  Hang in there!!! Welcome to the site.
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Re: So new
« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2007, 08:00:56 AM »
Welcome to the site B-Dub . You and the old man have a nice lookin carb there .  ;D I'm sure the boys over at blairs will hook you up .

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i dont but im all for stuffin shit in her ass to make her go away :-*

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Re: So new
« Reply #22 on: October 02, 2007, 10:45:34 AM »
If you need a tow, I'm on Castaic at least 3 days a week. Keep an eye out for this one...



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Re: So new
« Reply #23 on: October 02, 2007, 12:52:48 PM »
Thanks. We'll keep an eye out.  :o
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Re: So new
« Reply #24 on: October 02, 2007, 03:06:31 PM »
Hey dont feel bad about  getting towed back, at least you are out there doing it ;D I got two jet boats that are waiting to get put back together again and when they are, i can bet money i will need a tow. So get that boat fixed cause i might need ya some day ;D

Oh and by the way, welcome to SoCal.


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