boat is ready!
 

Tim wrote:
Just got a call from the boat guy. All new hoses, plugs, spark plug wires, impeller and lube. It's been fogged and ready to mothball for the winter.He even threw another prop in for me to try in the spring. He even said what was on it was a good ski prop but not a cruiser.

Now I'll check the wheel bearings, pull and look the starter over, and get some new tires. Also I want to figure out a battery isolator for it to run two batteries. I'm used to doing that with automotive but not on an outboard. No real trick to it, but different.


Seems like you have a great mechanic! One benefit of smaller towns -
people rely on their reputation and run their businesses accordingly.
It's too bad you can't take it for a test run this year. Something to
look forward to for 2016!

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True North wrote:
On Saturday, 10 October 2015 12:14:13 UTC-3, Tim wrote:
On Fri, 9 Oct 2015 14:14:24 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Btw, concerning the windshield, I was talking to the guy that runs the local glass specialty shop, and he said if I cared to, he'd send it off to one of his plexi-glass suppliers who also custom refabs stuff and can have it duplicated, but it'd be pricy though. But I didn't ask how much... Yet.
There are places online that can make these things but I still think
you can buff it out if it is just cloudy.

Use something like jeweler's rouge or a soft rubbing compound on a
fleece pad and a buffer.
.......
I'll give it a try but it's really not too bad. This isn't a top priority project. It's actually live able the way it is. So I'm not gonna put too much effort into it. But...it could be a bit better.
My windshield is glass. Went out to Grand Lake yesterday and could hardly see through it due to dust & dirt and residue from salt water last month. Had a sheet of paper towel in my pocket so I leaned over and wet it in the lake and then wiped the windshield. Much better but I'll have to start carrying some mild window cleaner with me.



Or you could properly clean your boat after you use it. You should have
learned that sal****er, and it's residue, isn't friendly to your POS
boat. It should take less time to clean it than backing it up your
driveway while putting your poor wife in jeopardy while she guides you
or pushes it.

That said...

Did you really go boating yesterday? Tell the truth. Don't get caught
in a lie...

My $400.00 beater boat
 

Ditzy Dan Kruger spews....

- show quoted text -
"Or you could properly clean your boat after you use it. *You should have
learned that sal****er, and it's residue, isn't friendly to your POS
boat. *It should take less time to clean it than backing it up your
driveway while putting your poor wife in jeopardy while she guides you
or pushes it.

That said...

Did you really go boating yesterday? *Tell the truth. *Don't get caught
in a lie... "



Ah Ditzy....you should stick to what little you do know....and that would be paying top dollar for useless firearms.
I totally rinse down my boat and motor plus I flush it both ways with fresh water after each and every use on salt water.

As far as boating...I have no need to lie about whatever I do. This was my annual last cruise in fresh water before the local park closes at Thanksgiving. There are other lakes but this one is the biggest and has the best combination of ramp, floating dock and parking area. As far as backing the trailer in...I'm getting quite good at it.

My $400.00 beater boat
 

On 10/11/2015 7:59 AM, True North wrote:
Ditzy Dan Kruger spews....

- show quoted text -
"Or you could properly clean your boat after you use it. You should have
learned that sal****er, and it's residue, isn't friendly to your POS
boat. It should take less time to clean it than backing it up your
driveway while putting your poor wife in jeopardy while she guides you
or pushes it.

That said...

Did you really go boating yesterday? Tell the truth. Don't get caught
in a lie... "



Ah Ditzy....you should stick to what little you do know....and that would be paying top dollar for useless firearms.
I totally rinse down my boat and motor plus I flush it both ways with fresh water after each and every use on salt water.

As far as boating...I have no need to lie about whatever I do. This was my annual last cruise in fresh water before the local park closes at Thanksgiving. There are other lakes but this one is the biggest and has the best combination of ramp, floating dock and parking area. As far as backing the trailer in...I'm getting quite good at it.


You contradict yourself.

My $400.00 beater boat
 

On Sunday, 11 October 2015 11:01:00 UTC-3, Justan Olphart wrote:
On 10/11/2015 7:59 AM, True North wrote:
Ditzy Dan Kruger spews....

- show quoted text -
"Or you could properly clean your boat after you use it. You should have
learned that sal****er, and it's residue, isn't friendly to your POS
boat. It should take less time to clean it than backing it up your
driveway while putting your poor wife in jeopardy while she guides you
or pushes it.

That said...

Did you really go boating yesterday? Tell the truth. Don't get caught
in a lie... "



Ah Ditzy....you should stick to what little you do know....and that would be paying top dollar for useless firearms.
I totally rinse down my boat and motor plus I flush it both ways with fresh water after each and every use on salt water.

As far as boating...I have no need to lie about whatever I do. This was my annual last cruise in fresh water before the local park closes at Thanksgiving. There are other lakes but this one is the biggest and has the best combination of ramp, floating dock and parking area. As far as backing the trailer in...I'm getting quite good at it.


You contradict yourself.

No...I do not, Stinky.

My $400.00 beater boat
 

True North wrote:
Ditzy Dan Kruger spews....

- show quoted text -
"Or you could properly clean your boat after you use it. Â*You should have
learned that sal****er, and it's residue, isn't friendly to your POS
boat. Â*It should take less time to clean it than backing it up your
driveway while putting your poor wife in jeopardy while she guides you
or pushes it.

That said...

Did you really go boating yesterday? Â*Tell the truth. Â*Don't get caught
in a lie... "



Ah Ditzy....you should stick to what little you do know....and that would
be paying top dollar for useless firearms.
I totally rinse down my boat and motor plus I flush it both ways with
fresh water after each and every use on salt water.

As far as boating...I have no need to lie about whatever I do. This was
my annual last cruise in fresh water before the local park closes at
Thanksgiving. There are other lakes but this one is the biggest and has
the best combination of ramp, floating dock and parking area. As far as
backing the trailer in...I'm getting quite good at it.


If you have a local freshwater lake, drop it in and run it for a little
bit after every trip to the salt.

My $400.00 beater boat
 

Califbill
- show quoted text -
*"If you have a local freshwater lake, drop it in and run it for a little
bit after every trip to the salt."


I've thought about that. Most are a bit out of the way and would add a couple of hours to the trip.

My $400.00 beater boat
 

On 10/11/2015 11:19 AM, True North wrote:
On Sunday, 11 October 2015 11:01:00 UTC-3, Justan Olphart wrote:
On 10/11/2015 7:59 AM, True North wrote:
Ditzy Dan Kruger spews....

- show quoted text -
"Or you could properly clean your boat after you use it. You should have
learned that sal****er, and it's residue, isn't friendly to your POS
boat. It should take less time to clean it than backing it up your
driveway while putting your poor wife in jeopardy while she guides you
or pushes it.

That said...

Did you really go boating yesterday? Tell the truth. Don't get caught
in a lie... "



Ah Ditzy....you should stick to what little you do know....and that would be paying top dollar for useless firearms.
I totally rinse down my boat and motor plus I flush it both ways with fresh water after each and every use on salt water.

As far as boating...I have no need to lie about whatever I do. This was my annual last cruise in fresh water before the local park closes at Thanksgiving. There are other lakes but this one is the biggest and has the best combination of ramp, floating dock and parking area. As far as backing the trailer in...I'm getting quite good at it.


You contradict yourself.

No...I do not, Stinky.

Well you did say salt from your last outing 30 days ago was obscuring
your windshield.

My $400.00 beater boat
 

On Sun, 11 Oct 2015 12:23:18 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:

Califbill
- show quoted text -
Â*"If you have a local freshwater lake, drop it in and run it for a little
bit after every trip to the salt."


I've thought about that. Most are a bit out of the way and would add a couple of hours to the trip.
That is a great thing about living 3 miles up a brackish river, I get
a free flush fiord about half the year.
Right now there is more salt in my well than the river.

My $400.00 beater boat
 

On 10/11/2015 7:09 PM, Keyser Söze wrote:
On 10/11/15 7:22 PM, wrote:
On Sun, 11 Oct 2015 12:23:18 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:

Califbill
- show quoted text -
"If you have a local freshwater lake, drop it in and run it for a
little
bit after every trip to the salt."


I've thought about that. Most are a bit out of the way and would add
a couple of hours to the trip.
That is a great thing about living 3 miles up a brackish river, I get
a free flush fiord about half the year.
Right now there is more salt in my well than the river.



Salty drinking water? Do you filter it out?

Who said he drinks water from his well?