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08-29-2011, 11:12 PM
Thread: Longer surf wave!!!!
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08-29-2011, 10:56 PM
Thread: Bilge coming on often while surfing
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I've noticed the carpet is wet behind my...
I've noticed the carpet is wet behind my observer's seat after a long surf session. When I'm really loaded down, I think water trickles in through the rub rail and runs back to the bilge. Maybe...
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08-29-2011, 10:46 PM
Thread: Longer surf wave!!!!
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I have an '07 Ouback V which I believe is the...
I have an '07 Ouback V which I believe is the same hull as your boat. I have a 750lb in each locker, and put a 400lb bag in the front directly over the ski locker, which has factory ballast. With...
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03-06-2011, 11:36 PM
Thread: Cold & Wet
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We hit Lake Austin today. Air was 70, water MUCH...
We hit Lake Austin today. Air was 70, water MUCH colder than that. The wife and I both took our first sets of the year, and I was happy to discover that I haven't lost a step since last November when...
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02-25-2011, 07:00 PM
Thread: How many hours does everybody got?
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'07 Outback V, bought new in April '08. Just...
'07 Outback V, bought new in April '08. Just turned 600 hours.
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10-10-2010, 10:36 PM
Thread: Loss of power
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Loss of power
Hey everyone,
I have a 2007 Outback V with the Indmar 325, 580 hours on the boat.
Today on the lake, after about 3 hours of riding/surfing, my CEL came on and the boat dropped speed. I checked... -
08-24-2010, 05:26 PM
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2007 Outback V, purchased new in April 2008.
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2007 Outback V, purchased new in April 2008.
546 hours on the clock.
Ballast drain pump failed (warranty)
Starboard locker strut failed (warranty)
Bilge pump failed (warranty)
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I put one on my '07 OBV a couple of years ago. I...
I put one on my '07 OBV a couple of years ago. I bought the pump from West Marine, and all the other fittings from Lowes. I replaced one of my engine block drain plugs with a water hose...
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06-24-2010, 06:55 PM
Thread: Where my Texans at?
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Thanks for the info! I live in North Austin, but...
Thanks for the info! I live in North Austin, but my boat is on 620 so we'll probably go the southern route.
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06-24-2010, 12:48 PM
Thread: Where my Texans at?
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Where do you put in on the Perd? We are thinking...
Where do you put in on the Perd? We are thinking about heading out there for the first time this weekend. I couldn't find much info on boat ramps, so we were thinking that Pace Bend would be the best...
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06-23-2010, 08:50 PM
Thread: Must have been Moomba day at the lake
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We are thinking about heading to Lake Georgetown...
We are thinking about heading to Lake Georgetown this weekend instead of Belton, mainly because of the drive time. Ever been on Lake Georgetown? It looks smallish, but I'm not expecting it to be near...
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06-22-2010, 08:01 PM
Thread: Must have been Moomba day at the lake
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What's the water like on Lake Belton on weekends?...
What's the water like on Lake Belton on weekends? We have reached the point of summer where Lake Austin is just too crowded for comfort. Can you ride during the day at all or is the water too rough?...
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06-09-2010, 11:29 AM
Thread: Collision avoidance - VERY NEAR MISS
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Yeah it was at the 360 bridge. It can be a little...
Yeah it was at the 360 bridge. It can be a little nuts there at the end of a long day. I know this all too well, and usually avoid it on weekends, but we had some friends that really wanted to go...
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06-08-2010, 02:44 AM
Thread: We need to help each other!
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That guy was a jerk, and he'll get his one day,...
That guy was a jerk, and he'll get his one day, probably sooner than later.
My boat toolbox includes a utility knife and dive mask for just such occasions. We have hydrilla problems on our lake so... -
06-08-2010, 02:31 AM
Thread: Collision avoidance - VERY NEAR MISS
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Yeah we called in their boat numbers and plate to...
Yeah we called in their boat numbers and plate to the cops. Wish they would have gotten them, but oh well. Their day is coming. Karma is a cold heartless bitch when she finally comes calling.
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06-07-2010, 01:58 AM
Thread: Collision avoidance - VERY NEAR MISS
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Right on, I'm the guy with the lights on before...
Right on, I'm the guy with the lights on before the sun is even close to setting. It amazes me how many folks run with no lights until totally dark.
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06-07-2010, 01:36 AM
Thread: Collision avoidance - VERY NEAR MISS
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Collision avoidance - VERY NEAR MISS
So we are fast-idling back to the dock today, not quite dark but not quite daylight. We are listening to the Longhorns wrap up the NCAA regional on the radio, and in my rear-view mirror I see the...
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06-05-2010, 11:21 PM
Thread: Folding the tower
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Just be careful when lowering it. The tower on my...
Just be careful when lowering it. The tower on my '07 OBV will rest on the upper hull on the front of the boat when fully lowered.
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05-19-2010, 01:42 AM
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So if the main valve opens when any of the fill...
So if the main valve opens when any of the fill switches are turned on, water will flow into all bags if the boat is at speed.
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05-15-2010, 07:58 PM
Thread: Boatmate - upgrade from single to dual
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I had to replace my single axle trailer a couple...
I had to replace my single axle trailer a couple of years ago due to being hit by a drunk/high driver. It's a 2007, and cost to buy a new one was $3,400. I thought about upgrading to the dual axle,...
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05-15-2010, 07:53 PM
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Poll:
I'm hoping for 250 this year. We bought our boat...
I'm hoping for 250 this year. We bought our boat new in April of '08, and just hit 450 yesterday, so I think we can do it.
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05-04-2010, 11:42 PM
Thread: dinner on the lake
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Wow, nice pics. Looks like it'd be worth the haul...
Wow, nice pics. Looks like it'd be worth the haul down a dirt road to me!
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04-20-2010, 07:47 PM
Thread: question for new fat sacs
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The quick connect fittings on your factory bags...
The quick connect fittings on your factory bags should screw right into the new bags.
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04-18-2010, 08:11 PM
Thread: New boat break in
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That's a nice looking boat brother. That break-in...
That's a nice looking boat brother. That break-in was the longest 10 hours I've ever experienced, but it's worth it.
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It would drive me crazy to have to stand in the...
It would drive me crazy to have to stand in the snow and stare at that boat sitting in my driveway.
And I'm angry cause it's 65 and raining here in Texas! Makes me feel not quite so bad.
Hope...
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