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Kristof 
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 Posted: May-29-2013 at 6:51am |
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Yeah Pete, that puts things right back into perspective
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- Gun control means: using BOTH hands!
- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-29-2013 at 7:04am |
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Well, now it's off to find a 6A strut. I sent a inquiry to Zach at N3. I put the strut in the press yesterday and a crack showed up when I was straightening it. The bend was just too much. It's stamped a 6A. N3 shows a 6A6 and I believe our sites historian Tim mentioned at one time that the difference is the length of the barrel section holding the cutlass. Tim? Art?
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TRBenj
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Posted: May-29-2013 at 8:12am |
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That's correct, 6a6 is the current replacement for the 6a. The body of the strut is 1" longer, the extra length is all aft. I believe at least one person here has cut some length off in order to use their original shaft. Unless rudder clearance is tight, I'd probably opt to leave the strut as is and custom order the new ARE to minimize the prop to strut clearance (aiming for 3/8-1/2").
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backfoot100
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Posted: May-29-2013 at 10:38am |
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That's definitely not original. |
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When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-29-2013 at 9:15pm |
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 The 6A6 is on it's way. |
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john b
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Posted: May-29-2013 at 9:59pm |
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Remember Pete. The best boat lift money can buy is bought with insurance company money!
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Got Tiques
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Posted: May-29-2013 at 11:43pm |
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Pete,
I enjoy your posts immensely, understand your situation, and offer my condolences for your boat, the tree, your lift and your son. I have 2 lifts, 2 sons (plus 2 strong willed daughters) and 7 Nautiques, and 2000 trees, my nephew doesn't count for my responsibility. And I am always fixing things!! You NEVER stop being a parent and I'm sure he will talk about the lessons you taught him when you are gone. Don't you wonder what the less fortunate in this world would think of us. So here is my encouragement to man up and start fixin' stuff. You do have some really nice stuuf to work on. Todd |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-30-2013 at 6:44am |
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John, I have thought about turning the canopy into the insurance company but am hesitant. When the tree fell on my new shop roof they took care of it and my rate didn't go up. If I turn this one in, I have a feeling the rate will go up. I'm waiting to find out the cost involved. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-30-2013 at 6:53am |
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Todd, Thanks for the encouraging words! It helps since there are times when I wish the parenting would stop especially with a 27 year old without any common sense (or mechanical ability). I'm waiting on one more price figure so I can tell him how much the Tique repair will cost. I wish I could put all my man hours on bills too! Now the next step will be to get the funds out of him!!
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Swatkinz
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Posted: May-30-2013 at 9:07pm |
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Todd, This is funny. I only have 2 strong willed daughters, one nautique and no trees so I guess I have it easy, eh? I'll try to remember this whenever the girls get to me. |
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