2015 Boating Season [Archive]

HB Vic

01-07-2015, 09:12 AM

Yes its time to start thinking about this. The days are getting longer, the weather will be getting warmer soon. And you haven't done jack squat to your boat all winter because its been too cold.

Aside from the mandatory pre-season maintenance, what are your plans for your pride and joy prior to it hitting the water in the next few months??

I'm thinking of clamping on a little 25HP OB so I can at least putt around a little until I can afford to get her a new heart LOL...NOT!

Get Some

01-07-2015, 11:02 AM

When's the new motor for the DCB going on??

riverrunner1984

01-07-2015, 12:27 PM

Taking the boat out of storage after over a year and get it river ready again. I can keep it at the new house since there isn't an HOA. Should have more time to work on it since I don't have to tow it back and forth from driveway to storage anymore.

2manymustangs

01-07-2015, 12:37 PM

Its hard to think about this when it is 9 degrees outside BUT........

Im going to be boating in THIS only with FORD power... :yes:

My cousins shop is open and its time to wire/plumb her up...

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Taking the boat out of storage after over a year and get it river ready again. I can keep it at the new house since there isn't an HOA. Should have more time to work on it since I don't have to tow it back and forth from driveway to storage anymore.

Pics???

Ziggy

01-07-2015, 01:22 PM

I have a stalling problem that needs to get fixed but the boat is put away til April:(

RogerThat99

01-07-2015, 05:49 PM

I have been totally busy wrenching on my air boat.

RogerThat99

01-08-2015, 12:55 AM

I have been totally busy wrenching on my air boat.

Don't visualize a boat with a fan on the back. Instead visualize more like an air guitar (or an imaginary friend). :D

HB Vic

01-08-2015, 06:56 AM

Don't visualize a boat with a fan on the back. Instead visualize more like an air guitar (or an imaginary friend). :D

What? lol

RogerThat99

01-08-2015, 08:54 AM

can you post a picture of an air guitar? No, because it is imaginary in the the mind of the person "playing" it. "Air" boat is the same concept. Meaning I have been working hard on my "Air" boat that doesn't exist. They say if you have to explain a joke, it isn't a very good joke. :D

rivergames

01-08-2015, 10:04 AM

Boating season ends?

Eli

01-08-2015, 10:11 AM

ChumpChange

01-08-2015, 10:38 AM

If you want to get excited about boating, drop into GT Performance. I did this morning and now I need to buy a new boat. :D

Bobbytheboozer

01-08-2015, 12:13 PM

I am currently looking into buying a boat. I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on one! Can't wait to be on the water

240Hallett

01-08-2015, 04:36 PM

This year's winter list. 50862

djunkie

01-08-2015, 04:43 PM

I need to repair my broken steering cable. Probably upgrade it to a dual cable setup for safety reasons. Of course when I'll get around to this is totally up in the air with all the other crap I've got going on. [emoji57]

riverrunner1984

01-08-2015, 05:19 PM

I still need to replaced my swim step I lost in Parker Labor Day 2013 lol for sure needs to get done this year...

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HB Vic

01-08-2015, 05:21 PM

This year's winter list. 50862

Oh man now that's a list of things to do

HB Vic

01-08-2015, 05:22 PM

I still need to replaced my swim step I lost in Parker Labor Day 2013 lol for sure needs to get done this year...

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I remember that lol

Ziggy

01-08-2015, 06:06 PM

I have been totally busy wrenching on my air boat.
Are you trying to do things that'll help you break the 180mph mark?

I totally got your joke pre-explanation [emoji23]

Sent from my Batmobile...the Batcave is being renovated.
He had me at "I'm wrenching"....lol[emoji3]

Eli

01-08-2015, 07:32 PM

Are you trying to do things that'll help you break the 180mph mark?

He had me at "I'm wrenching"....lol[emoji3]

Hahahahaha!! He lost me at "air" lol

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Ziggy

01-09-2015, 12:01 AM

Hahahahaha!! He lost me at "air" lol

Sent from my Batmobile...the Batcave is being renovated.
This post sounded like a guitar riff from Bill and Teds Great Adventure. [emoji3]

RogerThat99

01-09-2015, 09:00 AM

I totally got your joke pre-explanation [emoji23].

Thanks...I am glad someone got it. LOL.

Are you trying to do things that'll help you break the 180mph mark?

Definitely!!!

This post sounded like a guitar riff from Bill and Teds Great Adventure. [emoji3]

EEXXCCEELLENT!!!!

2manymustangs

01-09-2015, 01:10 PM

I still need to replaced my swim step I lost in Parker Labor Day 2013 lol for sure needs to get done this year...

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I remember that lol

Somehow I just knew you and FIREBALL was involved in this sad event... :D

2manymustangs

01-13-2015, 01:26 PM

BUMP, anyone making any progress???

HB Vic

01-13-2015, 02:40 PM

BUMP, anyone making any progress???

I think I may have made some progress in the boat racing arena for 2015. Need to clear up some details, but hoping to make an announcement soon :D

2manymustangs

01-13-2015, 03:12 PM

I think I may have made some progress in the boat racing arena for 2015. Need to clear up some details, but hoping to make an announcement soon :D

OooooooooooLALA...

I think it may be warm enough to drag my heap out Saturday and wipe her down/clean out the dust and get ready for work... IF it's warm enough it will be short lived... I hope to have it in my cousins shop before the next round of bad weather...

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314joey

01-13-2015, 04:44 PM

Looking at a Villa at LOTO, didn't want to spend this much cash, but I may pull the trigger on this one in the next day or two, we've got to be ready for the Summer boating season.

HB Vic

01-13-2015, 05:04 PM

Wow that's beautiful.

ColeBoater

01-13-2015, 05:10 PM

Thanks to Dustin at Menace Marine, my float is almost ready for the summer. Put new carpet in, hydraulic steering, new throttle cables, 4 new mushroom cleats and removed the bow rail. Taking it to Wired For Sound in Murrieta on Friday to get the audio work done and then the interior goes back in and we are ready for the lake. Last thing to really do before the season is take it back to Dustin for a stainless rub rail.

314joey

01-13-2015, 05:41 PM

Wow that's beautiful.

Hopefully you'll see it this Summer or something just as nice.

HB Vic

01-13-2015, 05:42 PM

Trying to work something out with Captain Ron [emoji4]

2manymustangs

01-13-2015, 07:46 PM

Looking at a Villa at LOTO, didn't want to spend this much cash, but I may pull the trigger on this one in the next day or two, we've got to be ready for the Summer boating season.

:partyguy:

Trying to work something out with Captain Ron [emoji4]

:partyguy:

sangermike

01-14-2015, 08:03 AM

changing oil, filter, fuel filter, and water separator. Connolly's installing and hatch actuator, i'll polish it and its ready to go.

314joey

01-14-2015, 08:13 AM

Trying to work something out with Captain Ron [emoji4]

I hope he comes through, if not let me know.

Eli

01-14-2015, 08:31 AM

Pilates, cardio, weight training, reducing alcohol and carbs and having my 2015 bikinis made.

Sent from my Batmobile...the Batcave is being renovated.

Bobbytheboozer

01-14-2015, 10:08 AM

I found a storage spot by my house to store the boat I want to get.... now I have to pull the trigger [emoji41] [emoji106]

riverrunner1984

01-14-2015, 10:21 AM

I found a storage spot by my house to store the boat I want to get.... now I have to pull the trigger [emoji41] [emoji106]

In door our outdoor? I have a spot where my boat is at in upland. It's outdoor but it's only $385 for 6 months in a 24ft spot.

Bobbytheboozer

01-14-2015, 11:58 AM

In door our outdoor? I have a spot where my boat is at in upland. It's outdoor but it's only $385 for 6 months in a 24ft spot.
It's outdoor. It's that upland dry dock place. $89 a month, 25 feet back in.

riverrunner1984

01-14-2015, 01:40 PM

It's outdoor. It's that upland dry dock place. $89 a month, 25 feet back in.

I know exactly where that's at. Mine is at upland RV storage behind the do it yourself car wash on foothill between baker and grove. Right by Vince's.

Paul65K

01-14-2015, 03:49 PM

This year's winter list. 50862
Does Hallett not through-bolt their stuff:wtf:.....seriously......should'a bought a Schiada :D

Paul65K

01-14-2015, 03:52 PM

Just launched my boat (Tri-Toon) and got it back in the slip a couple of hours ago. I had it out for it's annual service and fixed a couple of things that needed attention....all ready for the Balloon festival this weekend if the wind ever stops blowing :thumb:

2manymustangs

01-14-2015, 04:19 PM

314joey

01-14-2015, 05:15 PM

We can boat all year and here I am getting wound up to boat back at LOTO, I love that Lake.

I've got someone all lined up to come haul the Formula back up North before the end of April, gotta be ready for Summer.

240Hallett

01-14-2015, 05:16 PM

Does Hallett not through-bolt their stuff:wtf:.....seriously......should'a bought a Schiada :D

Some of it...I put everything on the list so I would check em all. Cleats were through-bolted with back up plates. Bimini hardware (installed by Custom Canvas I assume) was not. Some of the screws are too close to edges in confined areas for nuts. I'm bringing a small grinder out this weekend to make some room to do it right.

Schiada??? Never heard of it:biggrin:

HB Vic

01-14-2015, 06:37 PM

It isn't a boat, but it feels like one lol

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2manymustangs

01-17-2015, 05:17 PM

I think her new name is SEVEN YEAR ITCH...

Awake after her seven year slumber...

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Anna, the birthday girl showing off her new bike...

2manymustangs

01-26-2015, 06:52 PM

Had to remove driveshaft/flexplate/coupler and pull the engine so that I could do some work on the bellhousing.

The starter nose for the gear reduction starter wouldn't fit into this bellhousing. Also had to find the separator plate to index the starter. The black plate in the photo is essential on a FORD to have proper starter gear to flywheel engagement, IF you get this right your starter drive will last a LONG time on a FORD.

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It's time to bolt it all back up and start wiring this biotch...
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Solid 1/8" clearance now on the starter drive...
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This bellhousing originally had bolt on feet which I didn't want...
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