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  1. lakelover

    1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

    Top notch work, as always! All the best to you.
  2. lakelover

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Now that sure looks like a Jet Star! Haven't seen decent metal boats listed in a long time around here. https://albany.craigslist.org/boa/d/schenectady-1963-starcraft-motorboat/7499389946.html
  3. lakelover

    Somber news for iboats forums members.

    So sorry to hear of his passing. He was always helpful to me with his friendly advice and suggestions and I appreciate that. I thought he was a fair and balanced moderator too. Condolences to his family and friends.
  4. lakelover

    1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

    Old and Slow = High Quality. Good luck, I'll be looking in!
  5. lakelover

    Going from 8" to 12" wheels -fender clearance?

    A bit of luck. I was able to raise the fender one inch and I think that will do it. Even more luck was that the bolts unscrewed after being on for 17 years. Not exactly the same angle photos, but before and after:
  6. lakelover

    Going from 8" to 12" wheels -fender clearance?

    Thanks, I'll check that, but I think it's just the way it looks in the picture.
  7. lakelover

    Going from 8" to 12" wheels -fender clearance?

    That's another thought. The fenders are still solid and probably I can change or modify the brackets.
  8. lakelover

    Going from 8" to 12" wheels -fender clearance?

    Thanks, roscoe. I'll check it today. There's less clearance than my other 2 trailers. It may be easier to just replace the fenders. It's time to do a little renewal on this 1965 trailer anyway.
  9. lakelover

    Going from 8" to 12" wheels -fender clearance?

    My 8" tires seem to get pretty warm on a 170 mile highway towing trip, so I thought maybe going up to 12" tires might be better. I tried the wheels and they fit the hubs, so my question is, how much fender clearance is needed? There's no adjustment room in the current fender brackets and there...
  10. lakelover

    Boat lift electric drive

    I've watched them and seen them go on sale for $750 instead of 1200. Not sure if those prices will be back since Covid.
  11. lakelover

    Boat lift electric drive

    Thanks, Nashville. My boat is light, 15' Starcraft with a 50 hp motor, probably not more than 750 lb. total (guesstimate). The lift is an old Hewitt cantilever. But I'd rather invest in the direct drive, I think, than have to be messing with it all the time. From what I've seen, the direct...
  12. lakelover

    Boat lift electric drive

    I've been half seriously looking into this for a couple years. I didn't know this type existed until today, the replacement box type with wireless remote is about twice as much cost. That's still in consideration. One concern is that my lift wheel is slightly out of round.
  13. lakelover

    Boat lift electric drive

    Does anyone have one of these electric assists for a lift like this, or another type like the direct drive for the cable? Not getting old, just thinking ahead. :p Thanks.
  14. lakelover

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Came across this one this morning.https://albany.craigslist.org/boa/d/schenectady-fixer-upper-boat-trailer/7346875711.html
  15. lakelover

    1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

    It's holding up great actually. A few little nicks and dings that I've touched up, but I'm very pleased with the Pettit one part Easypoxy with the Valspar Enamel Hardener mixed in. It's tough. Have you had the Flamingo out? Happy Father's Day!
  16. lakelover

    1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

    Hi Woody and all the old timers! Just checking in. I repainted about half the interior of the Jet Star and it made me appreciate how helpful everyone was to me ...9+ years ago!!
  17. lakelover

    Question about new Dell Inspiron computer

    Thanks again, more ideas! I've got a path forward now. The boat ran great this year, but unfortunately didn't get the amount of use I had planned. Hoping for a better schedule and more opportunities next year!
  18. lakelover

    Question about new Dell Inspiron computer

    Thanks. That sure looks to be a good solution, actually the best I've seen yet.. I wanted to investigate first if there was a ready made adapter, but if there is, I haven't found it. I knew the 3880 wasn't real expandable when I bought it but had to economize a little. I can add a solid state...
  19. lakelover

    Question about new Dell Inspiron computer

    I don't really want to fill up the new drive with all the junk I might not ever need. Old 1 Tb drive is 438 GB used, of which I've transferred 218 of the important stuff. I'm thinking that after a while when I'm sure I have all I want I can delete all the stuff on the old one and have the...
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    Question about new Dell Inspiron computer

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