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Forum: Baja
08-04-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,094
Posted By 1989force

I have a 21 mirage, and a 23 michigan wheel...

I have a 21 mirage, and a 23 michigan wheel apollo, and both would run just under 60, (on factory pitot tube, gear case mounted) at around 5000 and 4600 rpm. Bravo 1.50 1989 style gear case, with...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-14-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,467
Posted By 1989force

Look at Great Lakes Skipper, they have some drop...

Look at Great Lakes Skipper, they have some drop out frames and a load of seats at a reasonable cost. If you can find one that will work for you, it may be cheaper than fabricating your own depending...
Forum: Midwest
08-13-2012, 02:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,438
Posted By 1989force

Give Greg or Laurie at Red Oak Resort a call, If...

Give Greg or Laurie at Red Oak Resort a call, If they have anything left, it is a convenient location with a great boat ramp that you can actually get a full size boat in and out of. They are down a...
Forum: Baja
08-06-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 36,817
Posted By 1989force

YOU NEED TO PRESSURE TEST THE GAS TANK. Mine had...

YOU NEED TO PRESSURE TEST THE GAS TANK. Mine had a area on the bottom of the tank with porosity that allowed a leak that I could not find until the tank was upside down on the bench at 3psi or so...
Forum: Baja
08-06-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 36,817
Posted By 1989force

:poopoo: double post

:poopoo: double post
Forum: Baja
07-30-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By 1989force

My factory original tank and gauge would read...

My factory original tank and gauge would read empty and take about 35 gallons. I had to replace the tank and found that it was a 62 gallon tank! I had assumed it was a 40 gallon. Check the tag as...
Forum: Baja
07-22-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

I replaced my hatch support with one of the perko...

I replaced my hatch support with one of the perko units and have been happy with it. West Marine's web site is sometimes a little bit hard to find what you are looking for, you will want to get the...
Forum: Baja
07-21-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

I would go to a farming store, like a tractor...

I would go to a farming store, like a tractor supply if you have them in your area. They will have hitch pins of many lengths and diameters both far smaller and far bigger than you need. Put a tiny...
Forum: Baja
07-21-2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

I assume by bow window, you mean the hatch. I...

I assume by bow window, you mean the hatch. I replaced mine with one from west marine and it has a screw that tightens down to hold at any angle from closed to straight up. They have several choices,...
Forum: General Q & A
07-15-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,431
Posted By 1989force

The marine carb will not let gas past the seals...

The marine carb will not let gas past the seals on the shafts, as well as dumping gas back into the intake in the case of a stuck float. Legality aside, it just isn't worth the risk to your family...
Forum: Midwest
07-15-2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,587
Posted By 1989force

I think if a established and insured electrical...

I think if a established and insured electrical contractor would advertise a dock inspection for a modest fee, say $75.00 or less, (this can't really take more than a hour on site), and then...
Forum: Baja
07-14-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

Budman II , you are right about the sides being...

Budman II , you are right about the sides being open, I just think if there is a compartment (under rear seat storage) that will not flood till there is 15 inch deep water on the floor, I might as...
Forum: Baja
07-13-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

I am doing the same kind of thing as Budman II...

I am doing the same kind of thing as Budman II with wiring, I have installed a bluesea safety hub and 2 buss bars to power the acc. along with another on transom for trim,k plane, and sun pad pumps....
Forum: Midwest
07-13-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 946
Posted By 1989force

The biggest event is in August, the lake rescue...

The biggest event is in August, the lake rescue shootout. If you want to see all there is to see then that's your weekend. If you are out then you know it is as rough as it get's and everything else...
Forum: Baja
07-12-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

I don't know what gauges you have, mine are VDO...

I don't know what gauges you have, mine are VDO with the square aircraft style bezels. I think jamestown distributors was selling the bezels a while back but I don't remember for sure if it was them....
Forum: Baja
07-11-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

At this point I would make sure there is no hull...

At this point I would make sure there is no hull damage that is disrupting water flow to the drive. A 25p at 5000 is way more than 56 mph, that's for sure. I don't have a clue if the exhaust could...
Forum: Baja
07-09-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

gsxr 1216 , what rpm and mph are you running with...

gsxr 1216 , what rpm and mph are you running with the mirage and the bravo? Does the 3 blade carry the bow better/worse than the 4 blade? I have been told by a prop shop that 4 blade are better on...
Forum: Midwest
07-09-2012, 02:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,760
Posted By 1989force

I really meant to mention that the signs are...

I really meant to mention that the signs are small and hard to spot, they are only about 2 feet square or so so they are not really any bigger than the ameren required dock signs. I agree that even a...
Forum: Baja
07-07-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

I have heard some of these hulls have a lot of...

I have heard some of these hulls have a lot of hook built in and others don't have much at all. I have no clue as to if this is true or a not but that would sure scrub off speed and keep bow down if...
Forum: Midwest
07-07-2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,760
Posted By 1989force

If this is your first time to LOTO there is a...

If this is your first time to LOTO there is a couple things worth mentioning. The mile markers are counted from Bagnell Dam (0) to Truman Dam (90 whatever) on the main (osage) channel, the other arms...
Forum: Baja
07-07-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

When I say hull out of water I should have said...

When I say hull out of water I should have said the front half of the boat. The non-step hull likes more bow rise than a stepped hull, which does better with a fairly level running attitude. In the...
Forum: Baja
07-06-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,779
Posted By 1989force

I have a 1989 Baja Force 265 and it looks to be...

I have a 1989 Baja Force 265 and it looks to be out of the same mold or close to it, 454 Mag 365HP, 1.5 ratio Bravo One, and I am running in the 58-62 range with both a 21 mirage plus or a 23...
Forum: Midwest
07-02-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,525
Posted By 1989force

Flood control lakes have a huge range of water...

Flood control lakes have a huge range of water level, LOTO has a very small range in comparison. If you go to ameren site and look at the guide curve you will see that LOTO is not as variable as...
Forum: Midwest
02-21-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,744
Posted By 1989force

It is Red Oak Resort and RV Park, Phone...

It is Red Oak Resort and RV Park, Phone 573-873-9400. I got a condo rental there while working on my Lake House and have been pleased with the unit. Has full-size kitchen...
Forum: Midwest
09-02-2011, 04:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,588
Posted By 1989force

I was changing a thru hull last weekend and put a...

I was changing a thru hull last weekend and put a scratch in the gel while removing the old silicone with a razor knife. Dan & Butch were able to get that fixed in the time it took to go have lunch...
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