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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => WarZone => Topic started by: aquaholic72 on May 24, 2015, 08:24:39 PM

Title: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on May 24, 2015, 08:24:39 PM

Any vdrive guys out here in big river, parker area??? Had a bad event today on the river....waters alil low u guess..

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: H20Nut21Bahner on May 24, 2015, 09:41:39 PM

Ouch .. is it the angle of picture, or is the prop shaft bent too?

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Post by: JARVIS on May 24, 2015, 10:08:41 PM

i was just gonna ask that....

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Post by: matches909 on May 24, 2015, 10:11:45 PM

The shaft is bent and I thought the picture made it look better


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on May 24, 2015, 10:13:06 PM

Prop shaft is bent,props gone,struts bent,rudder is way bent,and the rudder brace is broke in half.... whatever we hit we hit it hard goin as fast as i could go!! All bad!!!  Luckily a jet ski pulled us back..but on a good note, boat didnt take on water...lol

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: JARVIS on May 24, 2015, 10:20:39 PM

dang....that happened at speed  :o

sucks man....sorry to hear the news. at least your safe

Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: lifted250 on May 24, 2015, 10:31:06 PM

We have all the parts to fix it and can help u fix it


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: H20Nut21Bahner on May 24, 2015, 10:38:40 PM

Quote from: aquaholic72 on May 24, 2015, 10:13:06 PM

Prop shaft is bent,props gone,struts bent,rudder is way bent,and the rudder brace is broke in half.... whatever we hit we hit it hard goin as fast as i could go!! All bad!!!  Luckily a jet ski pulled us back..but on a good note, boat didnt take on water...lol

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Hey on the good side no one got hurt, and the hull is in on piece

Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on May 24, 2015, 10:39:23 PM

Ya... thanks lifted,, i figured u guys would have everything.. ill be in touch when i get it all tore down..

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on May 24, 2015, 10:48:49 PM

Quote from: H20Nut21Bahner on May 24, 2015, 10:38:40 PM

Hey on the good side no one got hurt, and the hull is in on piece

thanks h20...  really upset about it... but we didnt get hurt and it didnt sink... so we will float another day..

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: H20Nut21Bahner on May 24, 2015, 10:54:49 PM

Quote from: aquaholic72 on May 24, 2015, 10:48:49 PM

thanks h20...  really upset about it... but we didnt get hurt and it didnt sink... so we will float another day..

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Can't blame ya. After all the blood, sweat and beers we put in our boats, things like that are a real downer.
You'll be back on the water soon enough. I'll keep an eye out for any parts

Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: Flusher on May 24, 2015, 11:06:05 PM

Glad you're safe

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Post by: BoatsNhoes on May 25, 2015, 08:48:42 AM

Quote from: H20Nut21Bahner on May 24, 2015, 10:38:40 PM

Hey on the good side no one got hurt, and the hull is in on piece

2x on that D it could of went real bad real quick. Now build that beast back up !!!


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: beerjet on May 25, 2015, 11:09:22 AM

Quote from: aquaholic72 on May 24, 2015, 10:13:06 PM

Prop shaft is bent,props gone,struts bent,rudder is way bent,and the rudder brace is broke in half.... whatever we hit we hit it hard goin as fast as i could go!! All bad!!!  Luckily a jet ski pulled us back..but on a good note, boat didnt take on water...lol

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I'm pretty sure I have a prop shaft

Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on May 25, 2015, 07:02:11 PM

Quote from: beerjet on May 25, 2015, 11:09:22 AM

I'm pretty sure I have a prop shaft

thanks omar....ill try and get a measurement tomorrow on the length. I know its a 1 inch shaft tho

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: RushinEliminator17 on May 25, 2015, 08:23:20 PM

I have a prop, prop shaft, strut, rudder, rudder brace and any other underwater rigging you'd need.

Will sell for very reasonable prices...

Contact me if you are interested.


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on May 25, 2015, 08:28:53 PM

Quote from: RushinEliminator17 on May 25, 2015, 08:23:20 PM

I have a prop, prop shaft, strut, rudder, rudder brace and any other underwater rigging you'd need.

Will sell for very reasonable prices...

Contact me if you are interested.


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i am interested... ill contact you when i get it apart..

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on May 25, 2015, 08:30:01 PM

Thanks all by the way.. much appreciated

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: K-034 on May 26, 2015, 09:37:25 AM

I have a bunch of stuff to you can have, I have struts prop,prop shaft and rudders, I just want it out of my garage, you are more then welcome to it, what angle strut do you have?


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on May 26, 2015, 02:40:56 PM

Pics..

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on May 26, 2015, 03:36:52 PM

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: beerjet on May 26, 2015, 06:34:23 PM

Quote from: aquaholic72 on May 26, 2015, 02:40:56 PM

Pics..

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You got some cool wall hangers!

Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on July 12, 2015, 01:05:01 PM

Back to the scene of the crime!! All back together and and at big river today to see if she still floats.. thanks everone for your help, a big huge thanks to chris k-034, you came in like superman with parts brother,  cant thank you enough.. ill let you know how it goes..

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: JARVIS on July 12, 2015, 01:17:28 PM

Cool to read your back to setting water on fire

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Post by: aquaholic72 on July 12, 2015, 01:24:45 PM

Lol...no fires here.... more like an indian burn!!! O0

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: carrera202 on July 12, 2015, 08:22:17 PM

Quote from: aquaholic72 on July 12, 2015, 01:24:45 PM

Lol...no fires here.... more like an indian burn!!! O0

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i thought that was you comin in as I was leaving this morning around 11 by the inspection station


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on July 12, 2015, 08:34:56 PM

Quote from: carrera202 on July 12, 2015, 08:22:17 PM

i thought that was you comin in as I was leaving this morning around 11 by the inspection station


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ya..like 11:30 ish

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: matches909 on July 12, 2015, 09:06:42 PM

You were late buddy


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on July 13, 2015, 03:13:57 PM

Better late than never.... had alot fun. I am alil sore today tho!! Lol

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: matches909 on July 14, 2015, 03:24:00 AM

I think everyone was a little sore today but it's ok it's only monday


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: Whiskeytango8832 on July 15, 2015, 07:32:07 AM

You guys think your sore how about the guy holding the GPS and trying to stay in the boat it's Wednesday  and I still hurt

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Post by: aquaholic72 on July 15, 2015, 12:42:46 PM

Quote from: Whiskeytango8832 on July 15, 2015, 07:32:07 AM

You guys think your sore how about the guy holding the GPS and trying to stay in the boat it's Wednesday  and I still hurt

lmfao!!! We sure took alot of abuse for going so slow.... gotta get the cav plate squared away before next trip!! O0

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: jimpen on July 15, 2015, 04:23:03 PM

Quote from: aquaholic72 on July 15, 2015, 12:42:46 PM

lmfao!!! We sure took alot of abuse for going so slow.... gotta get the cav plate squared away before next trip!! O0

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. Sounds like a regular shit show going on over there.


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on July 15, 2015, 05:01:55 PM

Quote from: jimpen on July 15, 2015, 04:23:03 PM

. Sounds like a regular shit show going on over there.


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you are correct sir!! My boat only had 2 decent plate settings right off the trailer, to much boat in the water, and boat wanting to fly... i left it on fly cuz it was faster that way but it was very rough...lol gotta find the sweet spot..

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Title: Vdrive help!!
Post by: jimpen on July 15, 2015, 05:02:55 PM

Quote from: aquaholic72 on July 15, 2015, 05:01:55 PM

you are correct sir!! My boat only had 2 decent plate settings right off the trailer, to much boat in the water, and boat wanting to fly... i left it on fly cuz it was faster that way but it was very rough...lol gotta find the sweet spot..

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. So who won?


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on July 15, 2015, 05:14:01 PM

Quote from: jimpen on July 15, 2015, 05:02:55 PM

. So who won?


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i dont wanna talk about it!! Lol

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on July 15, 2015, 05:15:14 PM

Someone owes you beers this round..O0

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: jimpen on July 15, 2015, 06:11:46 PM

Quote from: aquaholic72 on July 15, 2015, 05:15:14 PM

Someone owes you beers this round..O0

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. That would be Jake. I will get him soon. Jake I believe that you owe me a 30 pack.


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on July 15, 2015, 08:25:39 PM

But u may have to go to the rulebook tho, cuz the sst had a engine swap since i was checkin rocks.... lol

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: Whiskeytango8832 on August 07, 2015, 03:41:25 AM

Make sure you do catch any more rocks.

Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on August 07, 2015, 04:12:11 AM

Jesus christ!!! U guys are on it.... dont worry about my rocks sir!!! Try n keep ur blue oval together..

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: aquaholic72 on August 07, 2015, 04:27:46 AM

So mr wiskey tango?? 50 bucks? Big river my bday? ? Whats up.. ?? Ill keep beating on the lil 402..O0 was bad for you last time.. :)

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: matches909 on August 07, 2015, 04:58:39 AM

Leave the stock ford alone we all know your little Chevy motor can still walk all over that 460


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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: Racesbc4life on August 07, 2015, 05:48:05 PM

This racing is like the special Olympics......lmao..

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Post by: aquaholic72 on August 07, 2015, 09:20:24 PM

Says the man with no boat..:)

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Title: Re: Vdrive help!!
Post by: JARVIS on August 07, 2015, 09:31:25 PM

hehe >:D