Tanks Skater...
01-24-2016 | 07:21 PM
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From: OKlahoma City, Lake Tenkiller, OK
I removed the tunnel tab today, don't you love 5200 adhesive? It was difficult. The tab back plate was in need of stripping, blasting, acid wash, and alodine treatment, before epoxy primer and Awlgrip tomorrow.
While everything is off the boat, I will replace all the control cables. Throttles, shifts, trims, tab
While everything is off the boat, I will replace all the control cables. Throttles, shifts, trims, tab
01-24-2016 | 07:21 PM
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From: Crystal River Fl,USA
Someone correct me, but pre 97 Skaters and post 2004 Skaters have no tank problems. The resin used during that period, was not compatible with the stupid idea to add corn to our fuel. The ethanol can / will dissolve the resin, fuel line, primer bulb, etc. and plug the fuel system up.
01-24-2016 | 07:26 PM
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From: Crystal River Fl,USA
It will stop the porpoise we experience from 50-70 if you want, at WFO on smooth water, it can be dropped to deflect air thru the tunnel, and lift the transom. Picks up a couple mph. BUT it can be bad news, if you forget to retract it and make a turn. Very Bad news. It is a great swim step.
01-24-2016 | 07:31 PM
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Old resin lay-ups reacted with and/or were not impervious to ethenol in the fiberglass tanks (part of the boat's structure). Modern resin used has been proven to be not affected by ethenol....
Congrat's on getting your boat back Z.P. - it's got to feel good!
Congrat's on getting your boat back Z.P. - it's got to feel good!
Last edited by speicher lane; 01-24-2016 at 07:36 PM.
01-24-2016 | 08:13 PM
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Someone correct me, but pre 97 Skaters and post 2004 Skaters have no tank problems. The resin used during that period, was not compatible with the stupid idea to add corn to our fuel. The ethanol can / will dissolve the resin, fuel line, primer bulb, etc. and plug the fuel system up.
01-24-2016 | 08:25 PM
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From: East Texas Waterfront- running errands if anyone asks
