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Old 03-09-2010 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by andyt25
That sucks Mike I thought they just needed to be freshened up was there more bad than you thought . How did the paint come out
one person can only go so fast so im just going to take my time, it will get done just dont no when,i have the little boat if we want to go to the beach so no biggy.I think the lake is going to be low this year not much snow to melt off so we need a lot of rain.
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Old 03-09-2010 | 06:52 PM
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Yeah no point in rushing it if you need any help let me know I'm sure Steve would lend a hand too we've had enough motors out in the last few years we've had alot of practice
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Old 03-09-2010 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by axapowell
... Let's get this thread back on track...What has anyone done to slow their boat down for the season?

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All for that, about time.

Figure it's slow enough, might have knocked a tenth or two off it with the couple extra coats of wax on the deck, might be a wash with the gell I buffed off though.

I am considering some additional gems in the prop collection, a man just can't have too many sets kicking around taking up space. I have a prop guy that seems to be real good at making fast props even slower. For a fee that is!

Curiosity here ..... How many seasonal Formula residents in the HBW Boathouse this season? Excluding 5P, I know he's a regular part season visitor.
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Old 03-09-2010 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ext2gtx
... one person can only go so fast

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If you need someone to do them for you that is 100% trustworthy let me know. My friend that freshened up the 500's for me would treat you right, he know's his chit and will not do you wrong. He was more than reasonable on my deal, I never asked and actually expected a lot more based on what some people claim.
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Old 03-09-2010 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RaggedEdge
Figure it's slow enough, might have knocked a tenth or two off it with the couple extra coats of wax on the deck, might be a wash with the gell I buffed off though.
I'm adding more weight to the tank to slow it down some more and more 1st class Bling!! Should be cool...Everything has been rolling in UPS. I have to stop at the machince shop tomorrow and pick up a few more custom made goodies!!

Gonna turn the props back to "out" and see if I can still dock it too. That will shave off a couple too!

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Curiosity here ..... How many seasonal Formula residents in the HBW Boathouse this season? Excluding 5P, I know he's a regular part season visitor.
I don't get it, what do you mean?

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Old 03-09-2010 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RaggedEdge
If you need someone to do them for you that is 100% trustworthy let me know. My friend that freshened up the 500's for me would treat you right, he know's his chit and will not do you wrong. He was more than reasonable on my deal, I never asked and actually expected a lot more based on what some people claim.
I won't mention any names, but didn't you have an excessive oil usage problem and VERY low oil pressure after that re-build?

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Old 03-09-2010 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by axapowell
I won't mention any names, but didn't you have an excessive oil usage problem and VERY low oil pressure after that re-build?

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Not really, and they are still running like champs as built some three seasons later, and faster now with the shorties, so I hear. When you polish the crank to clean it up you will normally see a little less on the pressure gauge. Excepting a total lack of it, oil pressure in and of itself does not make an engine live longer. If you feel the need for a big number on the gauge they make high pressure pumps, they also make high volume pumps if you are so inclined, did neither. It's not how hard it is for the oil to move thru the engine but the fact that it does that really counts in the long run. Just my opinion for what it's worth.
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Old 03-09-2010 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by axapowell
I'm adding more weight to the tank to slow it down some more and more 1st class Bling!! Should be cool...Everything has been rolling in UPS. I have to stop at the machince shop tomorrow and pick up a few more custom made goodies!!

Gonna turn the props back to "out" and see if I can still dock it too. That will shave off a couple too!



I don't get it, what do you mean?

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Bling is good.


Out is for amateurs! Not to mention, Slower! Might want to rethink this one, your bud Kelly is thinking you two might have a 600 shootout down in the Pond.


Simple question ........... You, 5P as a part seasoner, and other Flormula'ites? / or not? No hiddden adgenda here, just a question. Folks come, folks go, some folks come back, some folks don't.
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Old 03-09-2010 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RaggedEdge
...Excepting a total lack of it, oil pressure in and of itself does not make an engine live longer. If you feel the need for a big number on the gauge they make high pressure pumps, they also make high volume pumps if you are so inclined, did neither. It's not how hard it is for the oil to move thru the engine but the fact that it does that really counts in the long run. Just my opinion for what it's worth.
I'm not trying to start anything here, I just remember you fiddling around and mixing up your concoction of several types and weights of oil on the dock and complaining of how much oil it used...that's what I remember.

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Old 03-09-2010 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RaggedEdge
If you need someone to do them for you that is 100% trustworthy let me know. My friend that freshened up the 500's for me would treat you right, he know's his chit and will not do you wrong. He was more than reasonable on my deal, I never asked and actually expected a lot more based on what some people claim.
thanks for the offer Pete but im going to do it myself, i just decided that im going to take my time even if it takes all summer
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