Skunked again

Well-known member From Highland, Illinois

Joined: Dec 8, 2011

Last seen: Today at 9:15 PM Viewing thread Looking to purchase a new Truck....what have you purchased?

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  Skunked again reacted to Tin Man's post in the thread Looking to purchase a new Truck....what have you purchased? with Like.
  
  Purchased a NEW 2023 GMC 3500HD, 6.6L gas and 6 speed auto. Crew, 4x4, short bed, White, and a few packages. This truck was difficult...
  
  Today at 9:15 PM
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  Skunked again reacted to Still Afloat's post in the thread What size jet motor on 1648 to be legal? with Like.
  
  Regardless of the horsepower you will also need to consider the weight of the outboard and how it will affect the center of balance...
  
  Today at 12:32 PM
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  Skunked again reacted to Still Afloat's post in the thread $1000 Question - Helix 9 vs Helix 7 with Like.
  
  Oh, here’s the new to me boat that’s getting the Helix. It’s 2008 18’ North River Mariner, 115 and 9.9 Yamaha. It’s a very solid boat.
  
  Today at 7:58 AM
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  Skunked again replied to the thread What size jet motor on 1648 to be legal?.
  
  If I remember correctly, there is a blazer boats dealer or manufacturer by you. Stop by there, get there input. Excel, gatortrax, and...
  
  Today at 7:47 AM
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  Skunked again replied to the thread 1994 Spectrum 16 Sport Rebuild? - Bouncing ideas around.
  
  I have the B100 (traditional style seat) and B300 (Palma style seat), love them. On my last boat, I put the B100’s for the driver and...
  
  Nov 16, 2023
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  Skunked again replied to the thread 1994 Spectrum 16 Sport Rebuild? - Bouncing ideas around.
  
  For the most comfortable seat, millennium marine seats. They don’t hold water, breath (so you don’t sweat so bad in the summer), support...
  
  Nov 15, 2023
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  Skunked again reacted to GTS225's post in the thread To Restore or Not to Restore… with Like.
  
  OR....option 3........get the newer trailer usable NOW, and then start slowly restoring and modernizing the old trailer for later. That...
  
  Nov 3, 2023
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  Skunked again reacted to airshot's post in the thread To Restore or Not to Restore… with Like.
  
  Look for rusted areas that might weaken the structure/ strength of the trailer frame. Weakened frames are the main concern here !! If...
  
  Nov 3, 2023
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  Skunked again reacted to flatheadsteve's post in the thread Deciding between two boats, G3 185 VF and Alumacraft 185 Trophy with Like.
  
  If buying new I agree don't hold back get every last option/ add on you may want otherwise your buying an expensive boat just to pay...
  
  Oct 27, 2023
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  Skunked again reacted to jethro's post in the thread Deciding between two boats, G3 185 VF and Alumacraft 185 Trophy with Like.
  
  My only input is I would never buy a boat that doesn't have max rated horsepower or at least 80% of max. But if I am buying new it would...
  
  Oct 27, 2023
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  Skunked again replied to the thread Well, Now I did it!.
  
  I agree with airshot and Mr giggles. Take it out and run it. Put it through the paces. An on the water test is the best test. Plus...
  
  Oct 24, 2023
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  Skunked again reacted to MrGiggles's post in the thread Well, Now I did it! with Like.
  
  As I recall the water pressure on those older Mercs is only 1-3 psi at idle. On my 60 it was just enough to budge the needle off of zero...
  
  Oct 24, 2023
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  Skunked again reacted to airshot's post in the thread Well, Now I did it! with Like.
  
  Idle speed is slower...not as much water being pumped ! I don't see a problem, don't overthink and create one...
  
  Oct 24, 2023
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  Skunked again reacted to airshot's post in the thread Old Gas with Like.
  
  Just use a couple/ few gallons at a time, no problem. However if it really bothers you, just toss it out, loosing 20 bucks worth of...
  
  Oct 24, 2023
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  Skunked again reacted to Douglasdzaster's post in the thread Well, Now I did it! with Like.
  
  Everything I’m sharing with you is from my own experience. I’m not an outboard technician but I’m a small engine mechanic which made it...
  
  Oct 17, 2023
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