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  1. dmtalon

    Out with the "old", in with the new

    Didn't post here a whole lot, but just wanted to say thanks for the help/idea, and that we've upgraded to a larger boat. Two weeks ago we traded in our '12 Q5i for a '15 21' Chaparral H2O Sport. The Tahoe was very good to us. Our two main 'complaints' were of space, and storage. Both of...
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    Had to get towed back to the ramp

    Spent the whole day on Brookville Lake (Indiana) Yesterday and had a ball. ~4:45 we were heading back towards the ramp and noticed everyone headed our way. Looking ahead we see it's POURING RAIN, so we turn around and head north to try and avoid it. got above it, and floated a bit (boat off)...
  3. dmtalon

    Tahoe Q5i Front Speaker Install

    Re: Tahoe Q5i Front Speaker Install Ok, my turn :-) I got my speakers today and decided there was no time better than the present to cut two big holes in my boat! I didn't have any speaker wire so I haven't screwed the front ones in yet. I'll try to get them wired up tomorrow. I am also...
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    5 pin trailer wiring to 7 pin connector.

    I just swapped over my connector from the 5 pin With the 5 pin I either don't get the blue wire activated, or the 5-7 adapter which just doesn't feel secure on my truck. I just bought this guy 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 3' Long Hopkins Wiring H20042 and installed it tonight. I...
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    2012 Q5i Oil Drain plug

    Do not all Q5i's have the oil drain plug? Because mine does not. I didn't think a whole lot about it until I was in Bass Pro today and talking to some guy who just bought one. Both the boat there, and the guy I was talking to's boat (2013 in store, 2012 other owner) has the second plug near...
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    Oil Filter ? DONDE!?!

    Re: Oil Filter ? DONDE!?! yuck... that sucks. I have two strap wrenches that I use on everything but my Tundra which I use a cup wrench. The strap wrenches are plastic handles with rubber straps each like 1/2" wide. Sometimes I need both if the filter is tight. It will dent a filter but...
  7. dmtalon

    Power loading on to trailers - Pay the price!

    Re: retreive your trailer after falling off ramp end Re: retreive your trailer after falling off ramp end Straight from my manual (right or wrong)
  8. dmtalon

    2012 Custom Cover Price Ranges?

    I'm trying to get an idea of what people are paying for 'custom' covers for their boats? Mine lives in the garage so I don't need one for storage, but I do want one for towing anywhere but the local lake which is about 30 minutes away. Best price I've seen online from a reputable place was...
  9. dmtalon

    Three wires labeled mercathode and one labeled tach not connected to anything

    Should these be connected to something? they're just laying on top of the engine along with another wire that's capped labeled "tach" Mercathode labeled and Tach labeled
  10. dmtalon

    Reusing an old Sub for the boat (8" Bazooka tube)

    I have an 8" bazooka tube that's been sitting in the basement collecting dust. I had it in my old Chevy S10 ZR2 4+ years ago when I sold it I kept the sub/radio (put the stock back in). I'm considering trying to mount this thing on the port side under the console area (on the hull wall) if that...
  11. dmtalon

    under seat "cooler" plugs / Navigation lights storage

    Question 1) Should my 2012 Q5i have come with a plug for both under seat "coolers" ? Question 2) How do the navigation lights mount in the ski compartment? My front one was not in its place when I picked up the boat, and looking in the storage area I'm not sure if it goes there or not. I...
  12. dmtalon

    Baby on the way!! How is this going to effect my boating

    Re: Baby on the way!! How is this going to effect my boating The first year will be a blur... Once they start being able to do stuff it gets pretty fun! I am very much looking forward to getting my (just shy of 2yo) son on a dirt bike. I am not new to boating in general, however I just...
  13. dmtalon

    Forum avatar

    Don't see a place to ask questions about forum issues, so here I am :-) I have added an avatar to my profile and it is quite visible to me in my profile, however I have posted a couple posts since adding it and do not see it on those posts. Is there a certain post count or some other reason...
  14. dmtalon

    About to Buy a 2012 Q5i

    Re: About to Buy a 2012 Q5i I did see them talked about here... Is there a specific brand/model that fits the Q5i well? I assume it's a fairly straight forward install? Second, Had my boat in the water all last week, (for the first time). And notice I have an intermittent oil-pressure...
  15. dmtalon

    About to Buy a 2012 Q5i

    Re: About to Buy a 2012 Q5i Well the deal is done, I'm a new owner of a 2012 Q5i... I completely forgot the hour meter <sigh> I did get a tube and skis and rope though! Plan is to leave tomorrow after lunch drive ~10h to Virginia and the first time she goes in the water is really far from...
  16. dmtalon

    About to Buy a 2012 Q5i

    Fairly certain I'm going to purchase a new Q5i tomorrow... Been around boats on and off throughout my life however I've never owned one. I've had possession of a Seadoo for a month or so (took my brothers on vacation) but realize that's a different animal. I'm very mechanically inclined, and...
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