I need Fuel! DO YOU!
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Topic: I need Fuel! DO YOU!
Posted By: Sweetnautique
Subject: I need Fuel! DO YOU!
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 11:26am
| I just thought I would let everyone know that posted replies for a simple chance to lower fuel prices. I need fuel just like everyone else but is sucks to pay $100.00 for a good time and it didn't include beer or booze! The great part about that topic is I got a little of everyones personal political views. Good luck with your opinions everyone but thats not changing the fuel prices. Thanks to everyone for the good feed back not the I know all att*tude like a few people that replied. Thats one good reason I wouldn't ever want to join a club or a website like this because someone always has to be a dick! |
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Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 12:01pm
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CHILL OUT DUDE!!!!!!
#1 everyone is ent*tled to their opinion!!! #2 We are all in the same "boat"! We all agree prices are too high! #3 Do you REALLY think boycotting the big boys will work? ( Im all for buying gas from the "little "guy, but where do you think he gets his from????? He sure doesnt have an oil rig in his backyard!) #4 Until recently there havent been ANY dicks on this site! Now ,f you would like to enjoy a bunch of guys with the same interest..CORRECT CRAFTS..Welcome..if not goodbye..... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: PLBC
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 12:15pm
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62 said it best, CHILL man.
bottom line is your theory is like everyother chain letter that hasn't worked and won't work. i also read the other thread and (maybe i a way off but) nobody was being a dink. that was a pretty civil discussion. the weather has been very nice here in the great lakes region, so get out and enjoy the boat while you can, you can always make more money. Or just put in the garage and stare at it, you live once, live it up. with regards to how much money we spend on gas for our trucks and other toys, this is petty. step back, relax and enjoy the ride. don't sweat the small stuff, and nearly all of it is small stuff. |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 12:22pm
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Thats one good reason I wouldn't ever want to join a club or a website like this because someone always has to be a dick!
Didn't you have to join to post the above comment? 
I do feel your pain...I don't want to pay 3.00 a gal either. ------------- Scott |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 1:12pm
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The old saying has always held true....
"Ya got to pay to play"...... Have a great boating season.. Just get your buddies to chip in a few more bucks, or beers or whatever... It all works outfor the sake of fun !!! Moj' 
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 2:18pm
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I think the only one being a dink is the one who started this post!
Can I have an AMEN ?????? ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: skyhawkflyer
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 2:30pm
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Good lord, another dick.
Not to worry folks... sounds like the price of fuel will curtail his activities. |
Posted By: dchris17
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 9:19pm
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Hey, maybe we should start putting diesel engines in our CC's (like that guy who built the steel boat in Brazil) and run bio-diesel. You can make it for about $.50 a gallon in your garage from waste vegetable oil that your local mom & pop fry joint will give you for free (some of them will even pay you to take it). So... next guy who has to replace his motor has to put a diesel engine in it! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=917" rel="nofollow - My 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.trooptrack.com" rel="nofollow - TroopTrack : The Best Scouting Software |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 9:24pm
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Ok. I have to know. Am I the Dick? If so at least have the respect to call me the Big Dick... or Mr. Dick....
Amen LMAO (And you didn't even get a blast from 79) ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
Posted By: Bob's2001
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 9:55pm
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Is that Mr Dick in your speedo? ------------- Bob Ed 83 2001 |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 10:56pm
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I missed the original post so I searched and read it. Anybody that believed that email about buying gas from independents making gas prices go down is probablly still waiting for Bill Gates to send them $20 for forwarding an email to 20 of their friends.
OPEC controls the price of crude. Gas prices would go down if we could build more refineries in the US instead of importing refined fuel from Overseas. Or if we cut our consumption. Gas prices have gone up recently because of the refineries switching to Summer Gasoline (it happens every Spring). China's demand for oil is and will be a much larger issue in the future. I'm with J_I_H. Buy some stock in Exxon or Shell or ConnocoPhillips or BP. Cash your Dividend check every Quarter and smile. I'll be happy to broker the deal for you if you need a stock broker. One other thing, Europe pays $6/Liter for gas because most of the cost is TAX. They're Socialist. Somebody has to pay for "Free" health care. There, now I'm the biggest dick. |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 10:58pm
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I just KNEW J_I_H's speedos would creep into this thread.
This guy thought he was gettin' bad replies and he didn't even hear from 79! I got a big AMEN for ya Morfoot! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: April-18-2006 at 10:58pm
I'm still waiting to see that! With the added weight, no need for FatSacs 
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dchris17 wrote:Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 9:18am
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What!!!! did I miss something????
You could always buy a outboard and a jon boat, kinda tough to ski or tube behind though put easy on gas. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Sweetnautique
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 9:47am
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Do you know how you can tell who the biggest dick is? Its the first one to speak up when you say dick in general to a group of replies! As for wood 62 I wasn't looking for a smart ass reply but you have done a great job at it.
I'm sure you have more money than Bill Gates and if so more power to ya. But some of us that live in the middle class and aren't almost retired have to keep an eye on there fun tickets$$$. I want to personally appoligize to anyone I offended with my foul reply earlier. I was just looking for anyway to save a buck so I can possibly retire someday. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 10:07am
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Thank you Brother Jim, Brother John!
I'm STILL waiting on that Check from Bill and forwarded That email to 20 of my friends 2 years ago. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 10:24am
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Sweetnautique...take it easy on the judgemental part! You have 10 posts, hardly enough to know all the folks on this site.I re-read the original post and really don't know what ruffled your feathers? I am sure no one entended to do so.
Gas...high prices suck and we are all in the same boat(pun intended)...I still plan to be on the water...and plan to be bitching at the pump! The sad truth of it all is (IMO) there really is not much we can do about it  ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 11:04am
Just make sure you all buy Exxon gasoline...as that is the stock I own. On one hand, I complain about the gas prices and on the other hand, I smile. The dividend checks more than pay for my monthly fuel consumption for all my vehicles.
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Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 11:09am
I in no way intended to offend anyone,including you, but, You set the tone of the post. ( calling anyone a d*ck IS offensive!) I have posted on this site for some time and have NEVER had problems with anyone here and dont intend to start now! Im a working Joe like most of the guys here. AND gas prices are killing me also! Like stang says you havent been posting long enough to know anyone here. A LOT of us have talked personally and actually met each other.. ALL have been GREAT! So as I said before if you want to enjoy this great site.. WELCOME! (and i mean that sincerly) if not, and your the one that said it, dont join" its your option.. now like the great rodney king said.. "cant we all just get along?"  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 11:25am
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You could always use reg octane to save a couple bucks instead of the high octane premium I use, and I've got a set of heads at the machine shop right now getting bigger valves put in, they shouldn't use that more fuel.
There's always a price to pay to get into the game, if your not willing to pay to play, then get a new hobby or get an I/O or OB and float around with the engine off. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: Sweetnautique
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 11:30am
| Wood 62 I couldn't agree with you more. I'll see at Green Lake for an old fashion foot off! |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 11:33am
IMO, That's irrelevant ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: fredo68
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 11:40am
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gas is what it is you need it youll buy it
be thankful your not in england at 7-8 $ gal if fuel economy is what you desire get a bayliner fredo68  ------------- fredo68 |
Posted By: 82tique
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 11:47am
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.....or Sweetie could buy a sail boat! ------------- Life is Good. |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 12:05pm
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I agree, the gas prices suck. Here are a few things that will help:
Make sure your engine is tuned up. New plugs, rotor, cap, points if you've got them. Modify your driving habbits. There's no need to slam the throtle all the way forward. Give it just enough gas to get on plane quickly and stay on plane. And get rid of the extra weight, including the extra 1000 pounds of water some are carrying around. That's the most effective way to save money on fuel. |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 12:08pm
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sweetnautique,
You going to GL? Cool... look forward to meeting you! Have you signed up? As for the foot off.. I can tell you ,you win! I havent even been on skis in over 20 years... 
BTW , what area you from? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 12:24pm
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Hey Jimbo, You for got the High speed power turns when the skeir falls. That junk isn't necessary nor the BIG rollers that result from it! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 10:10pm
You're right, but I still do them 
Here's a ploy to get friends to kick om their share: Stop on the way to the lake and fill up the truck and the boat and buy some ice and some beer and some soft drinks and make sure they're whith you when you pay. Then when you get in the truck say something like, damn gas is going up! Doesn't work so well for me. I live on the lake and the boat is full of gas and the frige is full of drinks. But I'm a gracious host 
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Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: April-19-2006 at 11:04pm
Is this what you're talking about? http://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/bigboycarwash.html |
Posted By: andy99san
Date Posted: April-20-2006 at 3:28pm
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if you need to cut fuel bills why dont you convert to run on propane like i do because in uk our gas is just too expencive
it costs me around a third to a quater of the price to run because there is no tax to pay plus its better for the environment you do get a slight performance loss but with a python engine its still got more power than a small block |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: April-20-2006 at 3:48pm
| Here in the states, I am guessing that Propane is only about $0.50 less than gasoline per gallon. And, I believe, Propane has less energy density than Gasoline, so in the long run I doubt there is much of an economic incentive to make the conversion. In Europe, yes. USA, no. |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: April-20-2006 at 3:56pm
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And the other thing you forgot FI vs. Carb ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: andy99san
Date Posted: April-20-2006 at 4:08pm
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the system i run is a usa made impco system
on mine the fuel injection manifold is removed and it has an edelbroc performer with a propane carb type thing on instead like you say prob not worth the investment in usa but it does run smoother and quieter and with roughly 110 octane rating it doesnt knock and remember carbon and hydrocarbon imissions are about 70% less |
Posted By: JEFF KOSTIS
Date Posted: April-20-2006 at 10:23pm
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Propane does have the advantage that it wont go bad on you as quick as gas!! But for sure is more than gas and to heat with on the given BTU content per gallon in the U.S.
Jeff... ------------- MUSTANG COUNTRY http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1074 - 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1093 - 1976 Mustang 17 |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: April-20-2006 at 10:58pm
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ewwww... thanks for that Jimbo,,, i'm dumb enough to see a link & copy & paste it,,, that image will be BURNED into my memory,,, thanks!! haha ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: jimbo
Date Posted: April-21-2006 at 1:25am
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