Recent content by Toby from MO

I haven't been on this board in a looong time but a recent private message alert from KGrant in my email brought me back for a look see. my 2 cents... The newer 40 4-Stroke Merc is definately 40 at the foot...60 powerhead. Mine burns 4.4 gallons/hour at WOT per my Mercury SmartCraft gauges...

Anybody know what happened to this website. I've been trying to get on there for the past few days but the website is not coming up? Anybody know anything?

I was on Clearwater (a local lake) one afternoon Crappie fishing...you couldn't help but notice two boats (ski boat & jet boat) loaded with young adults (kids) racing around with each other. Then one young lad steps up onto the bow of the ski boat. He starts yelling at the other boat and...

Spark… You do not have nearly as much leeway trimming a jet as you would a prop but it does have some benefit. When running…you can trim to a point where the drive shaft nears a perpendicular position…then is starts sucking air (cavitating). About 3-5 quick bumps on the trim button is all I...

Not to mention...depending on which company holds your boat policy, you stand less of a chance of this "boat" claim affecting your long term insurance costs on other items like your car or home. Last year I changed my boat policy to a new provider. I was surprised that some providers looked at...

This sounds like a fairly easy job for David and his gang. Front deck...you can always opt for a 12"-18" deck extension. Lots of extra storage and more deck to stand on. A great asset if you regularly remove trolling batteries. Rod locker...in front of the steering console is a good idea...

My boat also originally came from Ernie's, as well as my recent new motor. If you can stand to deal with David you won't find a better price. What kind of custom stuff is he looking to do on the new boat? oh and the lake is @ 498.86 as I type this...498' is summer pool.

Ouch! Though we all hate paying for it insurance is golden when you need it...especially when it delivers a new boat & trailer. =D> That looks like a JetDoctor rig...better call David and tell him to get ready. Insurance only covering the boat & trailer I suspect? Depending on how his...

On how shallow this guy can run? :shock: here is a link to snopes.com. Apparently this is a drug running boat. https://www.snopes.com/photos/boats/drugrunner.asp

If your considering building a deck in the front, wood construction may help you. I'd also consider trolling batteries, anchors, etc... stored under the front deck would be a big help. Though I still go back to a the liner/impellar. A new liner with new or sharpened impellar will do wonders...

I’m no expert here either and can only offer personal experiences though for the most part I would agree with turne032. Though I think the definition of “huge difference” is relative to the user I absolutely agree with the balance. I also agree with the use of aluminum where possible. My rig...

Same here. Didn't realize it until Saturday evening but my face and neck were sun burnt. #-o I take it those girls are your sisters, right? :wink:

Same thing I was going to say...I bet that thing halls the mail.

I've been looking forward to this weekend for some time. Spending a 3-day Easter weekend on the river, together with the entire family, has become an annual thing. Work, kids and life in general has had us running not stop since the ringing in of the New Year. That said, no matter what was...

turne032, Where do they hold the races? Is it the same place every year? Keep us posted as to when/where this year's event will be held. I'd love to come watch. Toby