And the water is CCCCCCold! I couldn't swim in it anymore; parts will fail and break off.Nate, were those pics taken near the north end of the lake or down by Bayview? Both are pretty.
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And the water is CCCCCCold! I couldn't swim in it anymore; parts will fail and break off.Nate, were those pics taken near the north end of the lake or down by Bayview? Both are pretty.
Yeah, mine's a bit goofy, too. You pull a loop at the bottom to flip the lower cushion out, then flip the legs out from underneath said cushion. It actually sits better than the bench seat that backs up to the captain's seat, as that one tends to push your shoulders forward (backward to the boat?) I think that was an area where the designers were trying a bit too hard to utilize every square inch for seating. Still, it beats walking...Your rear bench sits funny. Mine opens and sits closer to the back. It is kind of hinky the way it opens and folds to sitting position.
So happy to see you out with it and having fun.
Down by Bayview, launching from Farragut Park. I don't think there's a bad vista anywhere on the lake!Nate, were those pics taken near the north end of the lake or down by Bayview? Both are pretty.
You're either in the wrong part of the lake, or the wrong time of the year. Pend O'Reille is the only natural lake in Idaho that I can stand to swim in, and I hates cold water!And the water is CCCCCCold! I couldn't swim in it anymore; parts will fail and break off.
Yup. That is why my avatar is that view. I was headed out at about 6:00AM on a hot any hazy summer day heading salmon fishing. Makes me feel good looking at it.Not much sweeter than looking back at your wake when you're running on flat water. Nice pic Nate!
If I can just get my wife to understand your quote about messing about on your boat. It doesn't even have to leave the slip.Not much sweeter than looking back at your wake when you're running on flat water. Nice pic Nate!
I know, old, but catching up.I wondered about that. It would seem that the left bank of the port engine would have already succumbed to water ingestion if it was really a thing. Honestly, I'd already made up my mind that if they did go away on their own, then good riddance!
I had a boss used to say that. He was right.I tell my wife all the time "slow down, you'll get their faster."
I feel the same but the terms can be misunderstood. Either of the 3 possible interpretations is ok with mei think the significant part of that old saying is the "messing around". As opposed to working on a boat.
When you use the term "Work" it implies drudgery. "Messing around" implies you're doing something fun!
Well my cable change didn't get my problem done. I took my boat out Saturday and it was frustrating. The starboard shifter had to be held in throttle position and in full forward (WOT) only achieved about 4mph. Port was slightly better but ran hot (may need thermostate). Both shifters are hard to move past initial gear. I thought the cables were the cause of that. I except the reality that every machine with moving parts, at some point will need repair. I'm kinda tired of making repairs for this season. Unlike Nater, I have limited mechanical skills and even less diagnostic skills when it comes to boats. Reached out to my mechanic and will meet up with him probably Thursday. Right now I need Tylenol.
Same as mine, must be around those model years.Your rear bench sits funny. Mine opens and sits closer to the back. It is kind of hinky the way it opens and folds to sitting position.
Same as mine, must be around those model years.
SSP, since I got my boat, used, it shifted hard, vague, never really precise.
Last year I had my shift cable replaced as part of other maintenance by a pro. What a difference. Snicks in and out precise smooth quiet. Mine probably was done previously by DIY who unlike Nater didn’t really know what he was doing. Sometimes, just let the pros do it.
I like it; it's much like my antiquated Coleman white gas stove. I realized the error of my ways back in post #118 and thought I was going to catch the ceiling on fire! Once it came up to temp, it gave off the prettiest little blue flame you'd ever hope to see. Geez. Post 118 doesn't seem that long ago. I can hardly believe we're well on our way to thirteen pages of this rag! She's all winterized, wrapped, and holed-up in her north Idaho resting spot until next Spring. Stay tuned: Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel!We have cooked hundreds of meals on alcohol stoves when anchored out. This procedure is spot on. Even make coffee on it. Just takes a little while, not a hot flame.
Had a pro do my upper and lower cables but still have some issues. Boat coming out tmro, so over this fall and early spring we hope to resolve the issue. My mech said something about a kink in the outdrive that we will look at next week and make any needed adjustments. We'll see.
I spent a lot of time over this past summer doing a lot of cosmetic updates and improvements to make SSP 'mine'. Interior and cockpit lighting, bright work, new speakers, installing cockpit carpet and other little tidbits. Next season, I just want to lay back, ride and enjoy the fruits. Wiffie, for whose comfort I bought "SSP" so we would spend more time together, decided she is not a boat person. So next season, 12 pack, music, fishing gear and me.