1961 Lonestar Flamingo - SPLASHED w/Pics

[Trooper82]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I think we all have that little vloice Wood... Glad it was only a clogged pickup and nothing major!

 

[GT1000000]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Sometimes the voices aren't loud enough and I'm partly deaf anyway...:facepalm:...Plus I tend to suffer from ignoramus doofus nonlistenus stupidicus stubbornness, sometimes...
Glad to hear a good time was had, irregardless of the trouble.

 

[Pmccraney]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I call that little voice in my gut "Fred" (yes, he has a name). Fred is always right... In fact, he sort of drives me nuts that way.

At least you know what the problem is, and its a really easy fix... By comparison, your outing went gang-busters compared to mine..., seeing as how it didn't involve a tow, a piece of your boat getting torn off during said tow, and boogered-up trailer bunks as a nice little parting gift....

Yep, as Jas says, "runnin' old boats is hard" - but that's part of fun (for those of us that have "the sickness")....

Glad you had a good enough outing to give the admiral a glimpse of how much fun boating can be when "it all works out at the end of the throttle."

 

[lakelover]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I bought a couple old metal OMC tanks last spring and between the two of them, ended up with one good one.

Yep, the problem with one was an internally rusted up fuel pickup tube. Glad I discovered that before I tried to use it. The other one I've been using all summer and works like a charm, and doesn't leak when the hose is disconnected like the "old old" one did. My next step was gonna be plastic too. So I've got one good one and one OK backup one that I need to leave hooked up to the hose or crack the cap to let off the pressure if it's not hooked to the hose. But in the end, I got out of the whole thing for $40, not bad I guess.

You should call that little voice "Plan B".

 

[sphelps]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Glad you got back to the ramp ok Woody !
Yep ya got to listen to those voices when you hear them . Like I wish I had listened when it was telling me to check the height of the battery and tray before glassing in a pad for it on the deck . :facepalm: I thought I would never get the battery slid into it,s tray . :redface:

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Thanks guys! The Admiral has approved the $100 purchase of a new 12 gallon Moeller Plastic fuel tank.

Still not certain if this C.O.B. can break down a buy it. I may have to try an boil out and clean #2 one more time and use it as the back up. We'll see. I hate it when I hear voices!!!!!

 

[tallcanadian]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

It's funny how we deny what we already know. Yet when trouble happens we try to do it over again. That new tank would look sweet in your boat. And no more worries. And you would still have a spare tank just in case. I'm glad your trip was over all a success.

 

[Willyclay]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I may have to try an boil out and clean #2 one more time and use it as the back up.

The motorcycle guys deal with the same problem all the time with their restos. One product they identified to me is POR15. While I have not personally used it, it gets good reviews. Good luck!

Stop Rust with POR-15? - We Know What Permanent Means!

 

[chconger]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

So "The Admiral" approved of this:

I have learned that the "brass" is right more often then wrong.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I KNOW the Plastic Tank IS the RIGHT thing to do!!! I KNOW that. The little voice is YELLING at me!!!! OK OK I'm gunna do it and retire Tank #2 and use Tank #1 as a Back up. You guys have convinced me. We have a Bass Pro 5 miles from my house and they have it in stock for $110 including tax. Guess tomorrow night I'll go out and pick it up. I want the next outing to be FLAWLESS to prove to her that the Lake can be a Totally enjoyable experience. Thanks for all the GOOD SOUND Advice.

 

[chconger]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

HAHAH.. Your right; Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.

Good stuff!

Cheers
Chris

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

To all my iBoats Friends...

 

[saginawbayboater]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Thanks guys! The Admiral has approved the $100 purchase of a new 12 gallon Moeller Plastic fuel tank.

Still not certain if this C.O.B. can break down a buy it. I may have to try an boil out and clean #2 one more time and use it as the back up. We'll see. I hate it when I hear voices!!!!!

Wood I prefer two six gallon tanks because I can take them in and out easily. It makes it nice at the gas station not climing in and out,
Unless you have a remote fill cap with a hose going to the tank which would be good...

Well I'm not sure what your seasons are there but here I pull the tanks in the fall and burn the gas in the snow blower and or snowmobiles, so in the spring we start with fresh mix. It ends up being a lot of in and out with the tanks.

My $.02

back at ya wood have a great labor day

 

[lakelover]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

To you and your also! (The fat cat needs a 12 gal. tank in the front of his rowboat too.)

 

[sphelps]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I kinda agree with Sbb on 2 tanks .. But then again the 12 gal may take up a little less deck space .
Have a great Labor Day Woody !

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

I very briefly toyed with the idea of a 12 gal. tank under the front deck, but the weight & accessibility issues thwarted me, since I didn't want to put a filler in the front deck. 6 gal. is enough for me but it depends on how long your outings are & how far you go. Even if I get a long hose and put a 6 gal. up front, getting it in & out will be a bear. Maybe you can rig up some sort of removeable filler tube without going thru the deck. hmmm....:indecisiveness:

 

[kfa4303]

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Re: 1962 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

To all my iBoats Friends...

Canoe Cat is my new hero! Happy Labor Day to one and all. Be safe out there!

 

[jbcurt00]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Have a safe weekend too.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

UhOh! The 62 Lark gave up the ghost on me this morning! I MUST get a motor now. LLower unit I fear is toast. Being she's electric and parts are harder to find than a pennant in Chicago I'm not even gunna try. My season is over!

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Re: 1961 Lonestar "Flamingo" - I finally Started w/pics

Dag nab it. :mad-new:


That WV to Las Vegas trip is still likely in Nov. As is the offer