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M3Fan
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Quick update on this bad boy.
I've gone hog wild on parts and work for the boat and trailer. Another vehicle, another thing to order sh**t for and tinker with which is pretty much a dream come true for me. Not one week into ownership and I've done races/bearings/seals/caps on both axles and I have a nice box of parts from SkiDim. Impeller, belts, plugs, rare fuel filter, ign breaker (this one sticks), new trailer tail lights. I have leaf springs and U-bolts on their way from etrailer. Put the impeller in last night and took some time to really clean up the pump housing, particularly the mating surface between the steel housing and the impeller plate. In between those is technically a paper gasket which at this time was basically part of the corroded steel side. I doubt that sealed much in that state. Cleaned that all up with some Roloc action on the die grinder (which are also very effective at abrading human skin BTW) and replaced the paper gasket. Boat and boat trailer stuff is such a breath of fresh air after wrenching on the fairly complex M3Fan car fleet so much. Everything is accesible, clean, and generally simple. Instant gratification! I also ordered all of the little rear side stickers from Marty as well as the PEF plate, side Ski Nautique logo decals are next. She'll get a buff on the main stripe (rear 1/4 is slightly faded) and the stickers will all go back on brand new. |
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8122pbrainard
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JP, I believe I read your comment differently than you intended and the reason for my comment. On one hand you said wait for the failure and then on the other you said it could go at any time. |
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JPASS
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I don't believe I am Pete. My system had over 1700 hours on it and was leaking insulator fluid from the coil packs. I ran it like that with no issues for 2 years (since we got the boat). It was still working when we swapped it out.
I'm basing my comment on the fact they he said he was sorta short on cash at the moment and someone also mentioned the boating season is short where he lives. He's not having any issues presently and didn't mention anything about leaking coil packs or signs the system wasn't working properly. I'm sure he understands that a new ignition system is next on his list. If it fails before the end of the season, he should be able to swap it out in a day once he gets the necessary parts. Shouldn't take more than a week from the moment he orders everything depending on which system he chooses. |
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'92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique
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8122pbrainard
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JP,
Aren't you contradicting yourself?
Get the parts. You never know when it will go!
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M3Fan
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Right. For multiple boats arbitrarily at one location see also: The Benjamin Family |
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63 Skier
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Oh. Didn't know the geography challenge. |
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JPASS
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I'd wait for the Protec swap as well. Mine was leaking at the coil packs and had almost 1700 hours on her and she never left me stranded or gave me trouble. I only swapped it out because it was only a matter of time before she would give out in her current condition.
I'm surprised it made it as long as it did. |
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'92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique
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M3Fan
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Agreed. It's a short season and time up north is limited and treasured. |
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Hollywood
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Boat #2 is hundreds of miles away in the home garage. The 93 will be the only ski boat at the cabin.
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63 Skier
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Then again, that's the BEST reason to have boat #2 sitting there ready to go ......
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quinner
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Congrats Joel and I was thinking along the same lines as HW. On my 93' the Protech started failing in 03' with only about 200 hrs on it and IMO it ran better with the replacement distributor then from Day 1 with the Protech.
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Hollywood
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I'd let it roll too but pick up a distributor to have on hand ASAP. Nothing drives me crazy like sitting on a dock staring at a broken boat and calm water.
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8122pbrainard
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David, Joel just mentioned having to get over writing the check for the tax. Now he needs to think about the expansion to his dock as well as another lift!! |
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63 Skier
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That thing looks like you just bought it brand new. Congrats, gorgeous boat!
How do you decide which boat when you walk down to the dock? |
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M3Fan
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Good, I just cut the check for the tax on the boat. I'll need time to recover from that. |
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Morfoot
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Oh yeah.....Nice addition to Team Red...She's purty!
Chris...you can't give up your presidency until you sell the boat or we impeach you. |
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TRBenj
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Let it roll... Good winter upgrade in a year or 2. Leave the tach be, in case it's related!
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skutsch
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Congrats Joel, SWEET! Welcome to Team Red!!!
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M3Fan
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I was just reading your ProTec conversion threads. What does everybody vote- Replace ProTec immediately or let it roll a while? My tach is all over the place and I'm wondering if that's something afoot with ProTec. |
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JPASS
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Congrats. She looks great.
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'92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique
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8122pbrainard
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Joel,
When you pull it up north, just drop it off about 11 miles short of your house! I'll move the Tique out of the boathouse to make room for it. Fantastic find. |
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kapla
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nice looking boat Joel!
carpet and upholstery looks like new! |
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phatsat67
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A neglected 93 SNOB we had traded in at N3. Decent running boat but needed a lot of love. |
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dwouncmd
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Wow. Jealous as usual
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Frankenotter
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So jealous. What a pretty boat.
I'm happy she ended up in very capable hands. |
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Smithfamily
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Beautiful! Best of luck with her.
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Donald80SN
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WOW !!!!!!!!! What a great find!!!
I hope the Team Red initiation goes well. try not to giggle during the ritual, it upsets them. |
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Mojo
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Nice find Joel !!! Go team red !!
Sorry to hear that that awesome MC didn't work out for ya.. Good luck with the sale. Sure looks nice !!! Moj' |
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Jody, I am and I've heard that from like 4 people now. Hoping the enthusiasm stays high for a quick sale at top dollar. It's certainly a peach. |
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