On Feb 7, 10:30 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in ooglegroups.com...







The wonders of block heaters. When I start off on morning
patrol, it's warm by the time I hit the end of the road (1.3 miles)
and I've got heat in the cab 1/4 mile later.

The 7.3 is a tough start when it's cold - the preheater only
does two cylinders and when it's really cold, the truck
actually lurches until enough compression builds up to
fire off the other cylinders. With the ULS fuel, it's worse
than it used to be, so I started using the block heater.
Starts just peachy cool fine, smooth and like I said - heat
a lot faster.

The one problem I'm having with this cold snap is the
transmission - takes a while for it to warm up and shift
properly.

Maybe it's time to change the transmission oil.

Maybe. Mine shifts ok but is programmed not to go into OD until the
transmission temp is over some predetermined temperature.

I wonder if that's the case with mine. Hmmm - I'll give a call
to my service manager buddy and see.

The '05 (maybe other years as well) PSD block heater was an "option".
Turns out that the actual heater is installed (comes from International that
way) but Ford does not supply the wiring harness and it is what is
constitutes the "option". When I was having early problems with the truck
I asked about the optional wiring harness and they gave me one free. I have
never got around to installing it.

Exactly. In fact, it's a bear to change the heater, but the harness
is fairly simple. I changed mine two years ago when the plug got
a little flaky - harness cost $50. Expensive little bunch of wires.

Knock on wood .... the problems I had with the truck (all at 12k miles or
less) seem to have been resolved. I now have almost 25k miles on it and it
has been perfect. I just hope Ford stays in business long enough to honor
the remaining warranty should any other problems occur.

I don't think Ford is going to go away entirely, but they have got
to get rid of the Ford family's controlling interest - they are
killing
the company.

Boating content: Heard from the broker yesterday. An interested buyer
returned for a second showing of the Navigator, this time bringing his wife
and daughter. According to the broker, the "decision makers" approved of
the boat, so an offer may be coming. Mixed feelings about this.- Hide quoted text -

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Know that you mean. I just received an offer on the Halman - I
really want to sail it, but I just don't have the freakin' time.

And you know that the second you sell the Navigator, you'll
be looking for another boat.

Come on - admit it. :)

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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And you know that the second you sell the Navigator, you'll
be looking for another boat.

Come on - admit it. :)


We shall see. Right now the plan is to use the GB for at least a season and
see how it fits.

I also have to decide what to do with the Scout that is sitting out in the
yard. I keep thinking I'll use it ... but never do. It's a shame .. only
20 hours or so on the engine. Maybe the best thing is to clean it up, have
it serviced and sell it.

Contrary to popular belief, he with the most toys doesn't win .... he just
ends up with a yard full of unused toys.

Eisboch

On Feb 7, 11:21 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in oglegroups.com...

And you know that the second you sell the Navigator, you'll
be looking for another boat.

Come on - admit it. :)

We shall see. Right now the plan is to use the GB for at least a season and
see how it fits.

I also have to decide what to do with the Scout that is sitting out in the
yard. I keep thinking I'll use it ... but never do. It's a shame .. only
20 hours or so on the engine. Maybe the best thing is to clean it up, have
it serviced and sell it.

Contrary to popular belief, he with the most toys doesn't win .... he just
ends up with a yard full of unused toys.

I'm still in the most toys camp - it's very satisfying.

However, this might be a good summer to use the Scout.
Drop me a line - I'm game to go anytime you want. I'll
even buy the gas. :)

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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However, this might be a good summer to use the Scout.
Drop me a line - I'm game to go anytime you want. I'll
even buy the gas. :)


You might fall asleep. It has a 4 stroke Yamaha.

Eisboch

On Feb 7, 1:51 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in oglegroups.com...



However, this might be a good summer to use the Scout.
Drop me a line - I'm game to go anytime you want. I'll
even buy the gas. :)

You might fall asleep. It has a 4 stroke Yamaha.

I can survive a trip with ancient technology. :)

On 7 Feb 2007 09:10:19 -0800, "Short Wave Sportfishing"
wrote:

And you know that the second you sell the Navigator, you'll
be looking for another boat.

Maybe a bigger Grand Banks... :-)

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On 7 Feb 2007 09:10:19 -0800, "Short Wave Sportfishing"
wrote:

And you know that the second you sell the Navigator, you'll
be looking for another boat.

Maybe a bigger Grand Banks... :-)



There's no question that the Navigator at 52' LOA and with a 15' beam is
more spacious than the GB at 36' with what, a 13' beam?

Unless I decide to sell it, my slip will accommodate up to a 55' foot boat.

Hmmmmm......

Eisboch

On Wed, 7 Feb 2007 14:27:03 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

There's no question that the Navigator at 52' LOA and with a 15' beam is
more spacious than the GB at 36' with what, a 13' beam?

Unless I decide to sell it, my slip will accommodate up to a 55' foot boat.

Hmmmmm......

What would you look for that you don't have in the Navigator?

If you really want a long range, go anywhere kind of boat, take a look
at the Nordhavns. Pricey, but first rate in every respect:

http://www.nordhavn.com/55/overview.php4

What the heck, we only go around once, or so they say.

I'd get one if I could afford it.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 7 Feb 2007 14:27:03 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

There's no question that the Navigator at 52' LOA and with a 15' beam is
more spacious than the GB at 36' with what, a 13' beam?

Unless I decide to sell it, my slip will accommodate up to a 55' foot
boat.

Hmmmmm......

What would you look for that you don't have in the Navigator?

If you really want a long range, go anywhere kind of boat, take a look
at the Nordhavns. Pricey, but first rate in every respect:

http://www.nordhavn.com/55/overview.php4

What the heck, we only go around once, or so they say.

I'd get one if I could afford it.


Nice boats, weird web site. For the money they get for a boat like that,
you'd think they could come with something better than "Coming Soon" when
you click for details on their 86. :-)

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...


If you really want a long range, go anywhere kind of boat, take a look
at the Nordhavns. Pricey, but first rate in every respect:

http://www.nordhavn.com/55/overview.php4

What the heck, we only go around once, or so they say.

I'd get one if I could afford it.


Funny you should mention them. There was one on the hard with a "For Sale"
sign on it about 3 years ago at the marina I am at. I often walked around
it, studying it and feeling that familiar urge starting to arise.
Fortunately for the wallet, the GB came along, Mrs.E. fell in love with it
at first glance and the rest is history. I forget what they were asking,
but it was out of my league.

Eisboch