Old Man

These stories make me thankful I have my own launch.

On 5/14/2019 at 7:04 PM, cisco said:

For an old man you're sure gonna scoot in that beautiful jet rig! Congrats!!

On 5/14/2019 at 8:49 PM, Old Man said:

I already had it out to break it in. It does move.

4 hours ago, OhioFisherman said:

200 hp on a 19 foot aluminum should move well!

It does ?

On 5/15/2019 at 7:00 AM, lew said:

Very nice boat indeed, congratulations.

Looks like it'll handle big water without any issues.

The one down side is that you can’t trim out a Jet Drive so they can be a little rougher in the waves. Also coming into dock is a bit more of an adventure. You only have steering control when you have thrust, also they do not reverse fast. So it is a little more unforgiving.

3 hours ago, David Chong said:

That is one SWEET rig!

 

Thanks. I’m impressed with the build quality of it. 

6 hours ago, OhioFisherman said:

Up north with all the rocks no lower unit in the water is a plus? How big is your kicker motor? the prop looks huge?

We have a lot of rocks and reefs in our lake and many channels, creeks and rivers. It’s a 9.9 Merc Pro Kicker four stroke. It moves it along nicely.

2 hours ago, mamona said:

Is it brand new? Man, I am so jealous.

Yes it is. Takes a little bit to get use to the Jet Drive. Handles completely different.

1 hour ago, cisco said:

For an old man you're sure gonna scoot in that beautiful jet rig! Congrats!!

Had it out for the break in. It does get up and move.

55 minutes ago, Hack_Fisherman said:

Wait, fill us in on this awesome rig!

 

is that a jet drive?

what are the dual canisters that look like mufflers under the platform? 

Pics pics and more pics!

Yes it’s a jet boat and those are the exhaust. 

Double post

Looking forward to getting this out on the water.

We have a dual fuel range. Electric oven, propane cook top. It’s hooks up to two 20 lb propane tanks. When one runs out, switch the valve to the second tank and replace the empty next time we go to town. We go through about 4 tanks a year. 

Also could be a stuck needle and seat due to varnish build up in the carb.

The fuel pump works off of pulses in the crank case. If you’re not getting any fuel flow, it could be the pump has a rupture diapham , or the crankcase seals are shot.

I’ve used both AutoGlym’s Leather Cleaner and their Leather Care Balm on my vehicle and our leather sofa with great results.

Bought it at Cdn Tire.

Lost the bulk of our house to a tornado about 8 years ago. Your first challenge will be dealing with the adjuster. My advice is  to first determine the value of the property. Looking through local real estate pricing is your first start.  From there on, if you encounter problems with the adjuster and the company, you can always chose to bring in a public adjuster to work on your behalf. In my case, the mere mention of this course,  along with my expressed willingness to go to court for settlement suddenly brought about a quick a equitable settlement. 

2 hours ago, Perry said:

Why is there a strange shrine for Winnie the Pooh at white river?  

That’s where the black bear came from. He was taken back to Winnipeg and named Winnie after the city.    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie-the-Pooh

Ha ha ha. Stuff like this makes me laugh. 

18 “ on Dinorwic

You don’t have to go that far to experience this. Come west to NW Ont, Manitoba or Saskatchewan in winter. 

Desjardins for us. Been with them for 5 years for both home and auto. Gets cheaper every year.

I’ve use Marine Grade Stabil in all my motors, both 2 stroke and 4 stroke, on every fill (fifteen motors in total) for the past 11 years. Never have had a fuel related issue. Well worth it in my opinion.

Thanks Terry

Thank you.

Stopped long enough to pose.