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Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
05-15-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 28,336
Posted By Rookie17

Been going back and forth on another dirt bike...

Been going back and forth on another dirt bike for a while now... trying to decide if the ankles can still handle it after being busted a few times.

In the garage at the moment...
'08 Ducati 848...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
04-30-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,577
Posted By Rookie17

Have been involved with them for a while and...

Have been involved with them for a while and still race them too. No major issues with them as stock drivers.

+1 on buying a 15 model though. That 14 model may be half price, but so will the...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
04-16-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,935
Posted By Rookie17

For real on going back to the 60k drive-train...

For real on going back to the 60k drive-train warranty? Maybe time to trade in the 36k mile 2012 and keep a 2015 for long term then...

Any other changes for 2016 Duramax?
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
03-27-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,103
Posted By Rookie17

If you are looking to buy a truck around that era...

If you are looking to buy a truck around that era I'd suggest focusing on the 2006 - 2007 LBZ engine trucks.

LLY is a good engine, but the LBZ is probably the best one they ever made. And the...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
03-15-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 41,742
Posted By Rookie17

Buy it at the big truck stop from the pump for...

Buy it at the big truck stop from the pump for sure. No mess, no trying to balance a 2-1/2 gallon container at arms length over the fender on a lifted truck. And you're not guessing when it's full...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
03-12-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,913
Posted By Rookie17

Beating the ALG numbers is how and when you buy....

Beating the ALG numbers is how and when you buy. If you order a truck to your specs, you don't have much to play with obviously.

When I bought my last 2012 3500HD SRW Duramax I found it 200 miles...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
02-23-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,096
Posted By Rookie17

To the original question - I daily a SRW...

To the original question -

I daily a SRW Duramax 3500. Love the damned thing and enjoy driving it every day. Chose the SRW with 3500 on purpose, but my boat is a lot smaller than yours.

The...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
02-23-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,575
Posted By Rookie17

537577 Electric mirrors were off it in this...

537577

Electric mirrors were off it in this pic and being painted white. Hit me up if you have interest, all good if not.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
02-22-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,575
Posted By Rookie17

I have a Scwhalbe 330 Pete I've been thinking of...

I have a Scwhalbe 330 Pete I've been thinking of selling because I never use it anymore. Custom aluminum bumper (painted white) and grill, updated headlights, all LED running lights, new Binkley...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-09-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,546
Posted By Rookie17

Maybe I'm an ignorant fool. Wouldn't be the first...

Maybe I'm an ignorant fool. Wouldn't be the first time.

But isn't how much HP (or really torque) any engine or drive can handle reliably relative to how many props are on the equivalent boat?
...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
01-25-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,086
Posted By Rookie17

OPIE272 - You don't have to sell your...

OPIE272 -

You don't have to sell your truck. If the boat is big enough (long enough) you still have to tow it legally somehow. The best way to ensure no tickets takes three things:

1. Use a...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
01-25-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,086
Posted By Rookie17

Sorry if I'm dragging this up a bit late. Some...

Sorry if I'm dragging this up a bit late. Some good info and advice on here and some not so good.

From what I can tell from past experience, both sides of the fence fall into two categories. Those...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-02-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 36,446
Posted By Rookie17

Gave up a quite a while ago taking people on the...

Gave up a quite a while ago taking people on the boat that don't own boats themselves.

Problem solved. Quite happy leaving the rest of you to deal with it :)
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-02-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 610
Posted By Rookie17

Big Air

Not offshore, but will make your eyes go big.

JetSprint boats are nuts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0lGPO0-agU
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-26-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 41,763
Posted By Rookie17

The guy I bought mine from told me Rusty Wallace...

The guy I bought mine from told me Rusty Wallace owned it when new. I never bothered to try and find out for sure.

It came up in conversation at the time because I bought the boat out of Ohio and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-31-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,018
Posted By Rookie17

Have a 25 x 40 already... knocking it down to...

Have a 25 x 40 already... knocking it down to build the 85 x 40.

Sounds crazy but makes the most sense big picture. County laws etc.

And the current building is orientated on the property in...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-31-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,018
Posted By Rookie17

Steel Building Recommendations?

I'm in the market for a new toy / boat building. 85 x 40 is the biggest I'm allowed to build behind the house says the city planner.

Figured some of you have probably gone through this before. All...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
03-31-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,588
Posted By Rookie17

I did mine last year. Stripped it to bare rails...

I did mine last year. Stripped it to bare rails and soda blasted it first to help the etch primer stick. Also a lot faster than sanding and allows a bit of clean up and de-burring on the edges etc.
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-24-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,789
Posted By Rookie17

When a prop driven boat comes out of the water...

When a prop driven boat comes out of the water over a wave, it slows down... and comes back to the water.

If this thing actually gets moving at a decent clip under jet power, my limited...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-22-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,003
Posted By Rookie17

That thing is cool. About 20 years ago I had...

That thing is cool. About 20 years ago I had something similar with a 455 Oldsmobile engine and Berkley jet.

Until one of my buddies sank it by hitting an unlighted anchored boat in the middle of...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-22-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,636
Posted By Rookie17

The girlfriend is definitely more expensive and...

The girlfriend is definitely more expensive and higher maintenance than the boat on my end.

But I know how this sh*t works. She's 29 and ex Hooter girl and bikini model. Hooters playing card model...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-09-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,530
Posted By Rookie17

I like your style Nort. Smart move especially if...

I like your style Nort. Smart move especially if you have kids with you.

Done that Catalina trip a number of times myself when I lived out West, it can get a bit rough out there sometimes too.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-16-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 22,014
Posted By Rookie17

I guess I should have made my point more clear,...

I guess I should have made my point more clear, relative to the original poster regarding his shop considering building marine engines.

Those aluminum block 427 Windsors are $13,600 full retail...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-15-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 22,014
Posted By Rookie17

I have a few of brand new these sitting around...

I have a few of brand new these sitting around the shop.

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=12378

We convert them to EFI running MoTeC M84 and a four barrel...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-13-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 22,014
Posted By Rookie17

Professional motorsport marketing urban...

Professional motorsport marketing urban dictionary:

Can't afford it:
The return (ROI) isn't there for the money you are asking for.

Most times its not the number of zero's on the check if the...
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