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  1. haley

    Keel repair

    Have some fiberglass damage to my hull. Strakes on one side and where the keel meets the transom. Looking for tips on repair. Here are a few pictures: The web album is available here...
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    Idiot at ramp - that's me

    Roller trailer. Safety chain removed prior to launch. :facepalm::facepalm: Yup, I " launched" my boar 25' shy of the water. Came off trailer, hit concrete and slid for a few feet. A sickening site in my rearview mirror. Anyways - no one hurt, did not touch engine ( maybe another pro in the...
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    Speckled Prop

    Greetings, Purchased boat this Spring and immediately dinged the prop. :facepalm: Had it repaired and everything seems to run fine. The prop came back to me repainted. I am now noticing paint flecking off - even away from the ding. Could this be cavitation due to the prop not being perfectly...
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    Spotter age in NY

    Greetings, I have poked around a bit and it seems the minimum age for a spotter in NY is 12. My 12 year old is pretty mature, and I think he would have no trouble fulfilling spotter duties which I believe are: Watch skier Relay skier signals to driver Let driver know if skier is down Keep an...
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    Allegheny Reservoir - NY/PA

    Greetings, Camping with Scouts close to Allegheny Reservoir. Looking to see if anyone can share local knowledge of Allegheny Reservoir or point me towards a chart/fishing map so I can get an idea of what to expect. John
  6. haley

    Right word - Bimini, canopy, enclosure?

    Hello, I have been looking at Bimini's here at iBoats. I think what I really want is one of these (same model as my boat, but this guy has the top I want) Seems like it would keep the wind and weather off of you better and it looks like some of the mounting hardware is already on my boat...
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    Island camping - NY State Parks and DEC campgrounds

    Greetings, NY has A lot of parks that are boat access only. Anyone with experience with these in the Adirondacks? I know Lake George is great but I am curious if there are others that would accommodate a small runabout as opposed to a canoe or kayak. Alger Island? Indian Lake Islands? The camp...
  8. haley

    Bulb

    Have had the boat just since spring. I squeeze the fuel line bulb before every cold start. I just noticed that there is a second bulb for the oil reservoir (my 60hp VRO has oil injection). Should I be pumping this as well? Or after I add oil to establish pressure? jh
  9. haley

    Fuel gauge

    The fuel gauge works, and appears to be accurate but I am not sure how much to trust it. Some of the difference in readings can be due to trim. My fuel tank is below the floor - can'visually check it. What are some ideas on how to know how much is in there? Currently I just add more when the...
  10. haley

    Bleeping beeping

    Boat is new to us this spring. We are wrapping up a weeks vacation, using the boat several times a day. Seems I learn something new each day. There has been an odd beeping sound. Very soft. Very intermittent. No pattern. We have an Evinrude VRO. I was thinking the beeping was the alarm hooked to...
  11. haley

    tow rope knots

    Picked up 1st tube and a tow rope rated for it. Tow rope has a loop at either end. Tube has a strap with loop in it. I am towing with a bridle. I am thinking to thread tow rope through its own loops on either end then connect bridle to boat. Is this the best way? Is it okay to have tube...
  12. haley

    1000 Islands NY

    Thinking of spending a weekend in the 1000 Islands this Summer. Camping at NYS or Ontario parks. I have kayaked to a few of them, have sailed there once or twice but this will be my first visit there with my 16' Outboard bow rider. I understand that they can be rocky / treacherous at times...
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    Ski choice

    Howdy, New to me boat - 16' with 60HP OB. It came with an older set of adult skis and prior owner said he did get a 6' 220lb adult up regularly. I think that is optimistic - more interested in getting the < 100lb kids into the sport. With that said, I will wanna at least try it. I am thinking...
  14. haley

    Being kind to tow vehicle

    My boat - including engine, battery, fuel, and stuff - weighs in at half the 3500lb capacity of my tow vehicle (1999 Toyota Sienna with tow package). The minivan does not have trouble towing it, but it is a 1999 and I want to treat the old girl right. Just put new tires on, and opted for a step...
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    Size of towable tube - does it matter much?

    Kids are asking for a tube this Summer :). They are 9 & 12. I am thinking of something that they ride in more than one. My boat is small in size and HP. Aside from carrying the thing, do I need to pay much attention to size of the tube? Some of the 2 person tubes get up there in size, not sure...
  16. haley

    What speed does 170 OB plane at?

    Attended boat show this last weekend. As you'd expect the sales people are well equipped at pointing out weaknesses in other products. A pontoon guy said that Deck Boats tend to cruise with their nose in the air. I think he is talking about getting up on plane - before you get there many boats...
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    Hurricane vs bow rider

    I am looking at a 2004 Hurricane 170 with a 90hp OB. Recently a 2002 Sea Ray 176 with a 135HP I/O popped up for sale locally. I am only recently bitten by the deck boat bug and wish to share some assumptions so more experienced owners can correct and advise: Both are rated for 7 passengers The...
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    2004 Hurricane 170 with 90HP OB

    Greetings, Thanks for the info. I am having a lot of fun reading through the information. I am looking at a 2004 Fundeck 170 with a 90HP Johnson OB. I'm in Rochester NY and will use it mostly on small to medium sized lakes (maybe Ontario on a calm day). A few questions though: I am looking at...
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