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Posted: 5/12/2018 5:05:59 PM EDT
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Here is a picture from yesterday of just turquoise strip, it looked way too straight
The offset grey helped it come alive  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/12/2018 6:37:31 PM EDT
[#2]
And her butt looks better,
The engine now is ugly.. Mmm....a coral colored engine with turquoise numbers. Maybe next year 
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Posted: 5/12/2018 10:02:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil: And her butt looks better, The engine now is ugly.. Mmm....a coral colored engine with turquoise numbers. Maybe next year
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2018-05-12_17-542157.JPG  I agree the engine doesn't match but look
into the older white Suzuki paint scheme. Keep the badging gold for added bling. 
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Posted: 5/22/2018 3:42:36 PM EDT
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So we went out Sunday looking to get in the water, and take her to her slip
I never thought I would say "it has rained so much we can't go boating" But I did, the 10" of rain has the lake up about 10 ft, 1st ramp wife was backing me in and I am looking at the 50 ft we need to travel to get to the actual ramp, wife stops and says "I think I need to stop" "why" "there is water coming in the doors"
so on to next ramp, this one wasn't much better when water was above my rear bumper and almost at tail lights (02 Tahoe), we abandoned that one Next one was Rat branch, this one has a pier for fishing, you could only see the top 6 inches of the railing sticking out, when we got there I saw this (wife was following me and didnt notice anything odd)  Attached FileShits on fire YO' So I knew where the floating dock was at (under maybe 6ft of water) and I showed her where the telephone pole fence went, and she backed me in, rear bumper was under water when I felt the rear rise up!!! I fired up engine, check tell tale, unhooked winch and bumped her into reverse, some throttle and we where off and floating, wife parked tahoe (we had left her ride at the marine with our slip, but the roads back in where under like 45 inches of water)  Attached FileSo a couple hours later we headed back to trailer after parking boat and came back to the sad trailer, I jacked axle up, removed, cotter pin, nut and the wheel, secured axle with strap and rolled on home So new axles, carpet, brakes and tires before winter |
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Posted: 5/22/2018 4:01:07 PM EDT
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How does the spindle look? Is it ground down from the bearing being missing? Are you going to add brakes
because there doesn't appear to be any on it at all? |
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Posted: 5/22/2018 6:32:50 PM EDT
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Spindle is toast, the nut and hub were glowing blue and grease on fire, it banged around for a while with 3/4 inch clearance
actually about 15 miles.
Def. Putting brakes on 1 maybe both axles, 99.99% is fresh water so will do just a drum setup unless i can get a Next update will increase boat value almost double 
Got a pregnant alpaca that is due to drop this weekend and a scheduled wine festival....boat is in 3rd place
Life is good...tyring but good |
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Posted: 5/22/2018 7:55:21 PM EDT
[#7]
Electric brakes are going to be the easiest since they don't require an actuator where the hitch coupler
is now. Hydraulic brakes would require you to cut the trailer tongue off and replace with said actuator. Then there are the brake lines, hoses etc.. |
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Posted: 5/23/2018 6:46:09 PM EDT
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I still may cut and sleeve trailer tounge, it needs to be about 3ft longer and i need to redo the 500 lb steps.
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Posted: 6/1/2018 7:48:24 PM EDT
[#9]
latest update from today
So factory pontoon parts are not really made for electronics, I bought electronics before a boat :mrgreen: so what to do with the stuff :donno It sits at a marina and when the electronics double the value of the boat...the tweakers and meth heads come down out of the hollars and feed...their addiction buy; stealing good hard working peoples shit 
So I did some measuring and sat in boat in the back yard making vroom vroom noises and pushing fake buttons My plan: I can build her box  . I have the technology. I can make her better than she is. Better, stronger, faster.
so I cut some alum out and mocked up what needed to be cut and rounded and bent (no way to weld alum. at home yet...so I made an erector set)  Attached File Attached Filepainting  Attached Filestart to assemble  Attached FileI used 2" long 10-32 SHCS to bolt sides to bottom and to be used as locators (need to swap for SS bolts) wires tied up and secured with quick disconnect plugs  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/1/2018 7:53:25 PM EDT
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Part 2
 Here it is looking like an old skool tool box, I used 2 pc of 1/4-20 all thread thru a pc of 2.0 x 1.0 x 1/8 wall x 24 inch long rectangular tubing for the handle/roll bar  Attached Fileand sitting on console, I drilled 6 holes in the top for the bolts and 1 center hole for cords wires and the Quick disconnects are shoved in the cubby hole in a zip lock bag with an old kooz as camoflauge  Attached File Attached Fileeverything looks crooked for some reason 
 Attached Fileit is not heavy, still need a couple latches to secure it, and finish the back cover and sun screen hope it gives folks an idea or two I do plan on a new double console setup with walk thru for next winter |
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Posted: 6/2/2018 9:46:59 PM EDT
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Looks good but....you know the factory mounting brackets are slotted where the
side mount knobs go through them are for easy removal. Just loosen the mount knobs and pull out. Serious bass guys have a Pelican or similar case for electronics and just remove them from the brackets. Still cool though and gives you a frame for a windshield!
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Posted: 6/6/2018 6:49:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
[#12]
Yup a quick rain/wind shield, plan to rebuild this winter and do 2 small consoles for rain/wind protection after we went through last rain storm...wife was soaked
she said we needed it now, she didnt think so a few months ago
Also named and christened her last weekend, I present Strikhedonia  Attached FileETA you can see the 8ft plywood shield on the port side, it is supported by 6 fenders, that other toon would take out the side of ours if they hit it 
had a bad storm pop up last Sunday and we beat feet back to slip, apparently everyone was from our marina by the look of it, everyone heading in and everyone just fell in line, very smooth  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached Fileno pictures, but she caught a bunch of bluegills/sunfish and some small mouth bass...good day! |
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Posted: 6/6/2018 7:00:34 AM EDT
[#13]
OH...the dogs love the boat
 Attached Filethat is jack coming back to see me, this was Jack 6 weeks ago 
He is on a diet to control his growth so his bones and joints keep up with rest of body growth  Attached Filethe other one is Diane she is now 5-1/2 months old, we got them same day  Attached FileNext? I guess change plugs and attach tiki grass and lights for the 4th
Oh and this weekend we will head over to where the fire works will be so I can save the route for the return trip to slip at midnight
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Posted: 6/6/2018 12:42:00 PM EDT
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Jack and Diane..awesome! Tiki grass and fireworks? What could go wrong?
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Posted: 6/6/2018 6:15:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KB7DX:
Jack and Diane..awesome! Tiki grass and fireworks? What could go wrong? Tiki grass is FAUX  its plastic so worst case drunken plastic wrapped hillbillies
Disclaimer: we will be on the hook with a tent setup....think of it a convertible cuddy cabin
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Posted: 6/17/2018 10:26:23 AM EDT
[#16]
Well done!
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Posted: 6/17/2018 12:35:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
[#17]
@ nowgrn4
Thanks! 
We are not regretting no furniture at all!  Attached FileEnjoyed lunch yesterday...the view? Hell yeah  Attached FileFried oysters and drunken mussels with a nice rosa, and awesome bread to dip into mussel sauce
 Attached FileOf course the dogs fighting over lemon slices  atleast they wont get scurvy
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Posted: 6/17/2018 3:57:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KB7DX]
[#18]
Glad you are enjoying your boat! Here's a few recent pics from my neck of the desert.
41ft Carver on a "sea" trial..  Attached File Attached FileBanged up prop from one of our rentals yesterday.
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Posted: 6/17/2018 4:11:01 PM EDT
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How in the hell
I miss AZ, my dad was born and raised there, he just moved back here after being in phoenix/mesa area last 3 yrs. We traveled everywhere when he was stationed at fort Huachuca..... What did they hit on a lake? A tree branch? |
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Posted: 6/17/2018 4:11:42 PM EDT
[#20]
41ft? Are lakes big enough to enjoy her?
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Posted: 6/17/2018 5:35:37 PM EDT
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Not many trees here on Saguaro Lake, just rocks...lots of rocks.
Most people here with a large boat use them as an apartment on the water. A few take them out for wine and cheese but most stay in the slip. The Carver just came in a month ago and developed a massive vibration. We found most of the bolts for the propshaft couplers were sheared. The engine and transmission mounting bolts were loose as well. Apparently the boat dealer didn't do any of the required alignment between the transmission output flanges and propshaft flanges and they came loose then sheared. Final alignment is supposed to be done once the boat is in the water so the hull isn't flexing like it is on a trailer. Just another dealer not doing what they are supposed to do.
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Posted: 7/19/2018 7:57:08 AM EDT
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4th of July was fun, we met up with a few other boats, and since ours is a pontoon I set up food station on her to serve everyone
 Attached FileOl' Glory  Attached FileShade for snacks  Attached FileFlat top, smashed cheese burgers 
 Attached FileHeading out to see fire works...sunset over the stars and stripes  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/19/2018 7:59:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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tied up to watch show
 Attached File Attached FileNotice all the boats?  Attached Filewe stayed at this end of lake since almost ALL access is to the east, north east and south east, we waited about 1/2 hr for most of the fools to head home about 22:00 I turned on chartplotter, night mode and turned it down to 10% light, and went all lights out (except for nav lights and engine monitor) and cruised about 10 mph back with everyone watching for lights, made it back about 23:20 not much different than trip up there (my wife and passengers wanted to use lights I said NO I can't see that way...skarrdy kats :eviltaunt ) And to all the %$#@&^% using head lights and spot lights 
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Posted: 12/13/2018 8:10:48 AM EDT
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So long time and no update, so just a bump to keep out of archive, will post later of updates planned this winter
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Posted: 12/13/2018 8:50:48 AM EDT
[#25]
Looking forward to updates
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Posted: 7/14/2019 9:02:55 AM EDT
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So it has been a year, we sadly lost my wifes father and my father last year, mine was Oct.31st her's was May...not alot of boating after 4th last year with dr visits...enough sad....
Not much happening, I pulled her out and brought her home last weekend, to get her ready for new home slip...OUR personal/owned slip
Hello...I see you following to close :awwwhhh  Attached FileShe was filthy after sitting thru the fall/winter...didnt even get winterized  Attached Filequick power wash  Attached FileNEXT? The brown truck delivered my Brownspoint marine box with carb and intake gaskets to rebuild carburetors this weekend ( low speed sputter and miss, I never winterized here and Ethanol sucks ) After that I need to install the old radar I picked up and then hopefully be ready for 4th of July weekend :thumbsup |
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Posted: 7/14/2019 9:13:57 AM EDT
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Well, found out why no idle bringing her to the new slip.
 Attached FileNext....after already pulling cover! While standing by them :scared  Attached FileNuked them quick like :evil:  Attached FileTotally clogged Back together and on muffs...memories of racing 2 strokes in the early 80"s  Attached FileProp was off for safety with me and pups Saw this... Ole Glory shining brightly  Attached FileShe is back in slip, waiting for 4th :nana |
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Posted: 7/14/2019 9:19:28 AM EDT
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went out for a few hours on Sunday evening for some fishing
 Attached Filefound a nice tree in a pretty cove  Attached File. . heading back, this is the Butler bridge, check out youtube for the idiots that jump off it :shock: . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqrW90HLEdM . . sun setting behind us  Attached FileNext weekend is the 4th, our Independence day!! |
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Posted: 7/14/2019 9:31:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
[#29]
wow
4th started off great! Went down to boat slip and met up with some friends to spend the day on the water for dinner and fireworks. Backed boat out of slip and headed toward the concrete ramp to load up coolers, table chairs etc...went to put boat into reverse and NOTHING happened... :shock: NO reverse. I yelled to get out of the way I cant stop!! and proceeded to pull up on ramp about 5ft. Checked out pontoons they looked fine and since we are of the old skool...said &^%$*-it and loaded up, we all pushed boat off and spun her around and off we went, just being careful  Attached FileSo nice early when lake is empty   Attached File Attached FileSome homeless coming and begging for food...so puffed corn was tossed out  Attached FileThat is probably the 2nd "selfie" I have ever taken
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Posted: 7/14/2019 9:38:05 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
[#30]
our friends and my son and wife
 Attached File Attached File Attached FileThe fireworks show was only so-so this year, great time with friends tho!! Next day went to check out boat and found problem with no reverse!!! the coupling broke!  Attached FileLast picture was me laying out on pontoon deck searching Browns point marine for parts...I looked up...and was glad the TP was secured 
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Posted: 7/14/2019 9:42:44 AM EDT
[#31]
So got parts in and headed to the lake, wifey helped and we got boat backwards to boat ramp at our slip, we tied her off to wifes car.
 Attached FileBroke out tools and dropped lower unit  Attached File Attached FileReplaced part circled in red  Attached FileWent and filled her up for tomorrow, nice being able to stop without crashing into shit :mrgreen: Fixing to load car now, ya'll be safe on the water |
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Posted: 7/14/2019 1:20:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: akethan]
[#32]
Couple I pulled out of the water last week.
 
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Posted: 7/14/2019 1:43:31 PM EDT
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...ugh...imn....yellllll...ugh....HOW?
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Posted: 7/14/2019 1:45:03 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
...ugh...imn....yellllll...ugh....HOW? Shit got fucked up. |
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Posted: 7/14/2019 4:32:45 PM EDT
[#35]
How have I not seen this thread before now? Nice thread man. Nice boat. Should have winterized, it got mighty dirty
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Posted: 7/15/2019 9:07:56 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By akethan:
Couple I pulled out of the water last week. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/14209/20190712_111707-1015866.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/14209/20190711_104219-1015869.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/14209/20190712_104951-1015872.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/14209/20190711_191423-1015877.jpg
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Posted: 7/15/2019 9:52:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/16/2019 5:09:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
[#38]
@KB7DX
1990 DT90 (same one I got the manual for) is this a common issue? It shifts really smooth and not hard, BUT if you notice where it broke there was no pin or cotter key I had to remove (if it sheared; pin would still be in top section) That tells me maybe it was zip tied or????????????
Easy fix THO' |
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Posted: 7/16/2019 5:30:10 PM EDT
[#39]
As I don't see alot of Suzukis I can't say whether it's common or not.
I wouldn't think so though. Maybe someone used a plain steel pin instead of stainless and it rusted away? |
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Posted: 8/20/2019 7:58:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2019 2:49:00 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
Was 90* on Sunday
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/Untitled_png-1060887.JPG
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Posted: 8/20/2019 3:12:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
[#42]
Yours air is dryer and weighs less
Been borrowing a friends jet ski last couple weekends, I just tow it behind the boat...he texted at lunch and wants to sell it to buy a pontoon boat ( needs some cash to "sweeten" the overprice boat loan to debt ratio ) 
So I may have one of those deplorable lake cockroaches soon
but would that make me an enabler
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