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Pumpy
Newbie Joined: July-29-2013 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 13 |
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Posted: July-29-2013 at 2:22pm |
Hi Folks,
New to This forum (at least posting here, been reading it for months studying what to buy and look for in a 2001 hull Nautique). Thought I would pop in and post some pics of my boat and get more familiar with this community. Lots of questions and fidgity things to really improve my boat and you guys are amazing with your knowledge and helpfulness. I had wanted a 2001 hull for a lot of years. My son is finally starting to come around to wakeboarding and it is a beautiful classic that really performs well. Post some photos when I get home. I did have one initial question. The flap on the drivers side exhaust is torn off. Does anyone know what size is would be 3" or 4" ? and maybe a place to get them ? Anyway, It's nice to finally have a reason to post here |
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storm34
Grand Poobah Joined: November-03-2008 Location: Dexter Iowa Status: Offline Points: 4493 |
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Congrats and welcome to the site.
3" on the flappers. |
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Pumpy
Newbie Joined: July-29-2013 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 13 |
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Perfect, thank you Storm..
I'm at work and would like to order a few and neglected to measure them this morning before I left. Get them on their way.. I don't like the completely open exhaust, probably not a major deal short term but definitely bad idea for any amount of time I'm sure. |
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storm34
Grand Poobah Joined: November-03-2008 Location: Dexter Iowa Status: Offline Points: 4493 |
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They've been discussed on the site here more than a few times. Some won't go out without them, others feel they're optional. I'll let you form your own opinion. Be sure to support site sponsors. Give Zach a call when you order those (banner above)...as a fellow 2001 owner I'm sure he can field any other questions you have. |
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phatsat67
Grand Poobah Joined: March-13-2006 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 6157 |
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They are just there to prevent waves from blowing water up the pipes if the boat is parked with the transom facing the surf. They fill up with water anyways when the boat sits at rest. Yes replace them but it is fine to use it until they are replaced.
Congrats you'll love it! |
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Pumpy
Newbie Joined: July-29-2013 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 13 |
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Yeah, I kinda figured.. I don't keep my boat in the water at our dock but still. Less pushed up the pipes the better.
I apologize I had already purchased the flaps when I got Storms second post about the shops sponsoring the site. I will try to do what I can through you guys first. I suppose I got internet tunnel vision to some degree with ads and didn't realize it's keeping this site up. You folks are a great resource for model specific parts anyway I see now. Thanks again guys. Pics and projects will be posted tonight. |
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phatsat67
Grand Poobah Joined: March-13-2006 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 6157 |
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Look forward to seeing it!
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Nickkitko
Newbie Joined: May-05-2014 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8 |
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Hi Gang - just bought an '84 2001 as well. Had it winterized and dewinterized and the gentleman fired the boat for me so I know it is running. Any pointers before my first time out on the water?
Do I need to change the oil now and the filter? Not sure if it has been done yet... though the boat had very few hours logged over last several years. What about transmission fluid? Appreciate any help I can get. Nick |
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oldcuda
Senior Member Joined: June-22-2010 Status: Offline Points: 474 |
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I always change oil before storage but if you don't know how long it's been in there change it now.Can't hurt to change trans fluid but be carefull to get proper fluid don't let anybody talk you into synthetic.Also change fuel filter/separator.I like to spend a bit of time checking all clamps and electrical plugs and connections for tight and clean.
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Nickkitko
Newbie Joined: May-05-2014 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8 |
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What type of trans fluid do you recommend?
I was planning to follow this post - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31299&title=motor-oil-oil-filters-transmission-fluid Agreed? |
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oldcuda
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Can't get to that on my phone but these guys on CCF can definitely steer you in right direction.Plenty of posts on modern oil vs older engines.I was just thinking of searching myself because I drained my trans want to make sure it gets proper Dexton.Been using Rotella 15-40 oil with good results and it does not cost me anything Bonus!
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cphase
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