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Gotwake
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LOL! Ok! I'll get the X80 out - twin 350's and a place for quinner to squat!
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TRBenj
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Quinner, we tried my Acme 470 (12.5x15 3-blade) on my dads '03 196 (excalibur). It gave a slight improvement on top end (1/4 MPH according to PP). It showed no other significant gain unloaded- it ran pretty much dead even against our buddy's '02 196 with the stock 422. The 470 did turn almost 200 more RPM though, and subjectively it felt stronger when pulling a barefooter. I bet it would make a bigger difference the more skiers you were pulling.
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todicus
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Is this the spot ? I missed the reunion page......I'll have to check it out. I've got some relatives in Carol Beach......... don't know how close that is to Green Lake; I'll have to do some research. |
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Nautique2001
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Tim,
Should I get my 540 tweaked a little for a better hole shot? Do you think it's dialed in nicely, besides the recent bends, for what we're doing? FYI, Saturday, I hit 46MPH at 4,650-4,700 RPM's. It was just me in the boat, no gear and a quarter tank of gas. I think my engine began to starve for gas or air because it began to back-off RPM's by itself. That's a next year concern. Ken |
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M3Fan
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I think the fact that the MC is running catlytic converters makes this less of an apples-to-apples comparison. |
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TRBenj
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Ken, theres not much you can do to a prop to improve holeshot, unless youre talking about repitching it (major rework). Youre better off going with a lower pitch prop like the 542 in that case. It sounds like you have some real nice numbers though- probably perfect for what we do. The holeshot should have been pretty impressive, right? I wouldnt change a thing.
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todicus
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Cool reunion page............ if BKHallpa$$ can make it, so can I.
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Nautique2001
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I'd tear the cats out and run a straight pipe. This should give more kick, right?
Ken |
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Nautique2001
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You're right, Tim. The 540 is the best of both worlds. I'm going to verify the top end with a GPS in the spring. The wake is flatter too. Let me know who you end up shipping your prop to. I want a quality repair job. Ken |
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TRBenj
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Judging by the latest issue of Waterski, the cats are built right into the exhaust manifolds, Ken.
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Nautique2001
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Guess I don't need to worry much about it.
Ken |
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Gotwake
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Correct. The mufflers are built into the exhaust tips. Nice for changing an impeller on a V-drive, no more muffler in the way. |
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Mojoman
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Yeah, but that with straight prop fins there Ken.... yuck, yuck yuck,,,, I had to do it bro Let's look towards a great 07' season... It would be great to have you guys from the N.E out at our "Sconnie fest" next summer.. Yep, between Quinner, Brownie and the PLBC crew, a lasting impression has already been left with the good folks of Green Lake.. More the merrier !! Moj' |
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Nautique2001
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You can count me in, Moj'. I'm anxious to see what's in store for '07. I'll start preparing for it, physically and mentally!
Can wait to see the registration page grow this time around. Ken |
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PLBC
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Hopefully everybody shows too, in 06 we had a handful of boats/people that never showed, or said they couldn't make it.
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Nautique2001
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We'll help offset the no-shows, if there are any next year. Regardless, we'll make a good time out of it. I'll show Hollywood how to drink a six pack.
Ken |
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M3Fan
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I'm guessing that after seeing our thorough documentation of every single outing we've had that people will start getting the point that missing any of these events is truly their loss! It's a great group of people and things just generally work out well when we get together.
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Hollywood
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As long as you don't bring your queer-eye boat crew we'll be alright. |
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81nautique
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Alright already. MOJO, I guess it's time to start a new GL07 thread and get this thing rolling.
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You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails
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Nautique2001
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I'll only come, Hollywood, if I can bring my friends with me.
Ken |
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quinner
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I say bring all 10 of them! |
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Nautique2001
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Nautique2001
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Hey, this guy says he likes the Hollywood type. We'll invite him to GL for you |
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Mojoman
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hahaha Nice ahhhhh, young ladies there Ken.. I think I will need a darker pair of shades if they make the trip with ya !!! Doh'
Moj' |
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Hollywood
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If you're seriously bringing girls like that you'll have to let me know, I don't want to bring my own and have a huge cat fight at the sandbar. Apparently when you're with one lady and bring a few others they don't get along...
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Nautique2001
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I wish I knew these young ladies. Hmmm, chicks fighting in the sand...what's the problem here?
Ken |
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Feelgood M.D.
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Boys, I feel like a proud father the day his sons graduate or bang their first skank, 5 footers any day. Come December, if the weather is above 32, we oughta fire it up for one last run in Texas before we officially close the season for the entire U.S. They say the weather down here ain't bad and there will be days in the 70s easy. Additionally, anyone thinking of challenging the PLBC in drinking or any watersport should seriously investigate their current life insurance policy as the PLBC does not claim any responsibility for the injury and/or death of any non-members attending sanctioned PLBC events. PLBC Pride Worldwide.
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Hunting for a Early 2000s Super Air or Super Sport w/ a Python
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05 210
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Ken,
Where were those hotties when you rode behind my boat?No offense to 2001Cuz,but jeez! Actually,now that I've taken a closer look, they're on a Matercraft-you can keep 'em I'm at odds with my boss right now,so I may be starting my own business.That may keep me from making it to GL,but it's a long way off.I'll be there if I can...beers in hand. Now if you'll excuse me,I must go back and look at those pics again Mike |
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05 210
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Cla$$ic.I love it Mike |
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Barracuda
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Ken- don't waste your money on return airfare..and will your boat to me
-Brad |
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