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  1. briangcc

    Say goodbye to Glastron as you know it

    Been half heartedly looking at Glastron since they're one of the few boat manufacturers still doing Fish & Ski glass boats. Noticed quite some time ago the dealer network is AWOL - no one around me sells them anymore, used to be a couple dealers within an hour drive. No new boat models released...
  2. briangcc

    Who didn't winterize??

    Jackson and Birmingham will both spend more than 80 hours below freezing between Friday and Monday. Houston could sit below freezing for 46 hours between Thursday and Saturday. https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/21/weather/christmas-arctic-winter-storm-wednesday-wxn/index.html Might want to see...
  3. briangcc

    First boat reappears...

    Always wondered what happened to it. I bought it in 1999, new, had to be ordered as Anchor Marine (local dealer) didn't have any outboards, only I/O's. Required a $50 deposit. Not shabby for a guy making $9/hr doing call center support. Came with a 120HP Force engine which was repowered in...
  4. briangcc

    Anti-Rattle solutions

    Curious if anyone has used either an anti-rattle locking hitch pin OR the U-bolts they tout for taking up the slack in the drawbar to hitch connection? If so, any experience/preference? Problem is the drawbar is loose in the Durango hitch and you do hear it on bumps. The factory hitch isn't...
  5. briangcc

    USB charger

    I searched and didn't find anything related to this....(hey I'm old and I'm fat if I missed it - that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :lol: ) Admiral wants to be able to charge the phone in the boat and the stock USB connection to the radio doesn't....at least that's what she reports and we...
  6. briangcc

    Hydroplane racing - Brockville ON 7/1-7/3

    https://brockvilletourism.com/1000-islands-regatta/?keyword=entertainment&creative=603061462502&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqo_giO-v-AIVyuSHCh1GswvbEAEYASAAEgIRhvD_BwE For once something showed up in my news feed that was actually interesting. I'll be up in the area watching from the US side....weather...
  7. briangcc

    Any 2017+ Nissan Titan owners?

    Lease is coming due on my 2019 Ram Express Classic (v6, double cab, 4x4, tows 7400lbs). After driving it for 2 years, there are things that the engineers simply missed on this truck. I mean really, who in this day and age neglects to put steering wheel radio controls on a vehicle? Or the...
  8. briangcc

    Towing Multiperson Tube

    Got a question that I think I know the answer to but I want to double check.... Just purchase an Airhead Live Wire 3-person tube for the kiddos this coming summer behind my current boat - Chap 19H20 Ski & Fish. Normally I'd tow a single person tube from the ski eye in the back. Would I need to...
  9. briangcc

    It'll buff right out...

    Or...for sale, slightly used Regal. Unloads like a dream.. Needs light cosmetic work. https://www.whec.com/news/town-ontario-boater-shuts-down-traffic/4997790/
  10. briangcc

    This year's upgrade

    After doing some research online we went to boat shows in Syracuse and Orchard Park (Buffalo) to look at the boats with varying mats. We also saw what Chaparral offered and quite frankly it didn't cover items that we thought should be covered. If you look at the picture below for my model year...
  11. briangcc

    2017 4.3L 180HP MPI

    Boat: 2017 Chaparral 19H2O Ski & Fish, published weight is ~2600lbs Motor: 2017 Merc 4.3L 180HP MPI currently with a whopping 8.2 hours on it. Yes this season has been poor weather wise! Outdrive: 2017 Merc Alpha One, 1.62 gear ratio Prop: Unknown 4 Blade, 14.25 x 19P Disclaimer: Yes I am fully...
  12. briangcc

    Well that was entertaining...

    Waited on my wife to get out of work on Saturday before taking out the boat to Glenwood Lake in Medina NY. Boys were excited for their fishing trip on the boat. It's a small lake, single ramp with access on the ramp side only - there's a chest high railing on the floating dock that precludes use...
  13. briangcc

    Surge Brake safety cable question

    I have a '05 Four Winns trailer with surge brakes. When I look at the safety cable that connects to the surge brake coupler, it's definitely frayed. I'm assuming this is replaceable. Anyone have a source for a new cable? Any other recommendations while I'm in there doing that work? Trailer is...
  14. briangcc

    Switch from AL to SS prop

    2005 Four Winns 200Le (19'6") with 5.0L Volvo Penta SX drive. Currently have a 14 1/2" x21 (pretty sure that was the size I read a couple days ago) - 3 blade. Prop has been repaired once before and needs it again. Was thinking I'd get this repaired to use as a spare and then swap over to a SS...
  15. briangcc

    Service Manual for SX-M drive

    I have a '05 Four Winns with 5.0L Volvo Penta GXI (believe that's the correct model....5L v8 with Fuel Injection) with an SX-M outdrive. Here's the info off the outdrive: serial: 4202140703 Production: 3868891 I'm looking for a good service manual for the outdrive & engine. Are the Seloc...
  16. briangcc

    Noob Intro

    Figure since I registered I should probably introduce myself. I'm Brian in Lockport and have been around boats since the early 80's. My family used to go up to Baptiste Lake in Bancroft ON for a yearly vacation and being on the water my parents sprung for a used boat....'56 MFG 15' with matching...
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