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  1. lakelover

    Not getting iboats emails?

    I wondered if anyone else is having this problem. I'm not getting email notifications on subscribed threads. In the Messaging & Notification section, I have both boxes checked to receive, and have "Instant email notification" checked for my default thread subscription. I also checked my email...
  2. lakelover

    Spot Refinishing furniture - ideas needed w/pic **FIXED!**

    I need to tap your ideas on this. I recently inherited a dining room set. Nothing fancy, but it's in not too bad shape and has been in the family for about 70 years, I think it was purchased from Montgomery Ward in the 1940's. A family member was standing near the buffet, or sideboard, or...
  3. lakelover

    Boating accident

    This was in a local paper today. I had recently been talking to my brother, who just got a new outboard, about always using his cut-off lanyard, and explained why. This tragedy brings the point home. Sad, kind of senseless. I think one can infer that the safety lanyard was not in use. September...
  4. lakelover

    1965 Starcraft Jupiter ad

    I ran out of daylight at the lake this weekend and was looking through some old Nat. Geographic magazines and came across this 1965 ad for a Jupiter-V and thought I'd post it for all you Jupiter fans:
  5. lakelover

    Power steering fluid smells burned

    1996 Chevy Lumina with 205,000 miles on it, I don't know if PS fluid has ever been changed. The fluid level is not down at all and the steering works fine, but I noticed, while investigating another problem, that it smelled burned. So I Googled it and came up with several forums. Some recommend...
  6. lakelover

    Teleflex rack steering mounting question

    Does anyone know the maximum thickness of dash that the Teleflex rack steering shaft will mount in, and still be able to mount the steering wheel? My board is currently 3/4" thick but I may want to add another 1/8 to 1/4" thickness applying some "finish" wood over it to dress it up. I don't see...
  7. lakelover

    Let's hear it from all you retirees

    I'm doing a little informal research on retirement. I've had conflicting reports from relatives and friends: "You'll love it" "I'm busier now than I ever was when I was working" (a complaint, some even went back to work) "You'll never regret it" "I don't have enough time even now" "I've...
  8. lakelover

    What glue do y'all use to stick vinyl on aluminum?

    Just some good spray contact cement? How does it hold up to the sun & heat? I want to apply vinyl to my dashboard tray. Thanks.
  9. lakelover

    Just a little Starcraft video

    I was on vacation last week and made this video of my son in our Starcraft SF-14 w/ the 20 Merc. I got this setup new in 2003 and love it. This is the first decent video I've been able to make. Both the boat and motor have been holding up real well. It will do about 29 with just me in it, he's a...
  10. lakelover

    Question about forum for mods

    I think I might have seen something similar to this in the deep dark past, but how long does iboats wait before it logs you out of the forum for inactivity? And is it an option that can be set, or is it standard? Often I start to reply to a post, and go looking for other information to check...
  11. lakelover

    Look what I found against my dock...End of the Story

    We had a freak storm blow across the lake, the worst I've ever seen there. It looked like a white wall coming across, and when it hit with high winds and horizontal rain, visibility was about 30 feet. My neighbor's pontoon boat flipped and landed against my dock. He had it raised about to its...
  12. lakelover

    July 4th Fireworks

    Thought I'd share a little of the local fireworks with you... Fireworks Video
  13. lakelover

    2003 20 hp impeller change- what's the trick to reassembly?

    This is pretty model specific... I changed the impeller and am having a lot of trouble in reassembling, getting the washer on top of the shift shaft before it passes through the reverse rod hook. I did this 3 years ago and it must have been dumb luck, because I got it back together pretty...
  14. lakelover

    Epoxy experts - quick question

    What's the best way to apply resin (without cloth) to wood for waterproofing? I got some of the US Composites 635 resin with the 1:3 hardener. Any other tips? Thanks.
  15. lakelover

    OK -- What's this called?

    I remember that this was asked before, but can't for the life of me remember what this is called, or find it on iboats. It's for installing a boat cover flexible bow... And what's the name of this little devil?......
  16. lakelover

    Ever heard of a "Thunder" brand boat?

    I'm more interested in the trailer, but will I be able to get rid of the boat? I've emailed the seller with more questions & request for more photos. "Hi, I have a 17 Ft Thunder boat with a EZ - loader trailer - no motor on boat Trailer is in good shape and all the lights work Have reg for boat...
  17. lakelover

    Epoxy resin for coating plywood prior to painting?

    I want to coat my newly made transom board and also my new plywood floor with epoxy resin before painting them. I don't want to go with the cloth, just the resin. What's the most cost effective brand or type to use? I've seen the West system mentioned, is it good to use these without the...
  18. lakelover

    Best way to cut aluminum plate

    Simple question: What's the best way to cut 1/8" plate aluminum for a transom plate for the motor, including curves? I'm figuring a sabre saw with a metal blade. Also, has anyone ever ordered online from onlinemetals?
  19. lakelover

    Need help rigging 2003 Johnson 50 hp

    I know this is a pretty specific question but maybe somebody out there can help me. I bought this motor last year and with any luck will get it on the boat this year. The only things it came with was the steering arm and prop. I've since bought a new style OEM control, but don't have a cable...
  20. lakelover

    Is my trailer long enough/worth fixing up/safe?

    This is the trailer that my boat came on. I've been pondering it and wondering if it's even worth fixing up or should I look for another one. It needs a lot of work and fixing up, and I also wonder about the integrity of the construction. I wonder especially about the way the length has been...
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