Skidim.com Forum http://www.skidimforum.com/ This is an XML content feed of; Skidim.com Forum : Last 10 Posts Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:41:35 +0000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:49:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.60 30 www.skidimforum.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp Skidim.com Forum http://www.skidimforum.com/http://www.skidim.com/images/NEWlogo_011606_.gif http://www.skidimforum.com/ Problems & Solutions : boat cover http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=849&PID=2610#2610 Author: Boatski
Subject: boat cover
Posted: 03 September 2010 at 9:49pm

I don't know where you live, but did you try getting one custom made? Look in yellow pages under "boat covers." Cost about $300 to $400. Get one made with Sunbrella Plus with vents. It will last forever.]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:49:30 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=849&PID=2610#2610 Problems & Solutions : v_drive prop shaft alignment http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=850&PID=2609#2609 Author: docdrs
Subject: v_drive prop shaft alignment
Posted: 01 September 2010 at 11:45pm

I have a supra V drive thatis out  .004  on 180 degree rotation of the coupler, it is under .002  at zero rotation......is this acceptable ?  or should i get a new prop shaft and coupler?......nothing has been hit.

]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=850&PID=2609#2609 Ski Talk! : Older inboards not the same http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=501&PID=2608#2608 Author: dndsam
Subject: Older inboards not the same
Posted: 29 August 2010 at 4:32pm

All comp boat owners/buyers...Do your research.  I have only owned 2 boats up to this point and like any industry, technology advances with time.  My first boat was a 1984 Mastercraft Stars and Stripes 19 ft Skier.  1984 was the FIRST year Mastercraft went with all fiberglass floors and stringers.  Seat bottoms were still wood, but easily replaceable.  1986 was Mastercrafts first year wood free.  Every other manufacturer was still using wood floors and stringers at that time.  Expanded the family and sold my Mastercraft and bought a 1999 Supra Legacy.  Again, all fiberglass boat.  Great boat, very reliable.  I believe Supra went all fiberglass in the early 1990's.  I seriously considered buying an early model Supra Comp at the time I bought my Mastercraft, fiberglass vs wood was the game changer.  I didn't want to have the hassel or time off of the water after buying a boat.  I believe there is only one manufacturer out there now using wood stringers and the guarentee the hull and stingers for life, Tige'.  In my opinion, it is still wood and time off the water, but each to their own. 

]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:32:42 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=501&PID=2608#2608 Problems & Solutions : boat cover http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=849&PID=2607#2607 Author: woodbutcher
Subject: boat cover
Posted: 29 August 2010 at 5:00am

I'm looking for a cover for my '81 ski supreme.  I bought one from Westland but the fit was a joke.  Ski Supreme made that same hull for nearly a decade and the Mastercraft is nearly identical.  Someone must make a cover for this boat.  Does anybody sell one with a good fit?]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:00:53 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=849&PID=2607#2607 Problems & Solutions : Vapor lock http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=2606#2606 Author: sandersnc
Subject: Vapor lock
Posted: 24 August 2010 at 4:04am

Mine is a 1986 Centurion TruTrak 2 It has the Ford 351. We use South Holston Lake on the TN/VA border at Abingdon, Va. Post when you find your problem.

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:04:13 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=2606#2606 Problems & Solutions : Vapor lock http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=2605#2605 Author: kerrlakelover
Subject: Vapor lock
Posted: 23 August 2010 at 3:50am

Thanks "sandersnc"!  What model year is your Centruion?  I'm thinking my Mercruiser/Chevy setup already has an in line pump.  I'll research it though.

Just curious, where do you guys play.  As if you could not tell by my id, we are at Kerr Lake on the VA line............once in a blue moon, we go to Falls Lake outside Raleigh.]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:50:46 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=2605#2605 Problems & Solutions : Vapor lock http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=2604#2604 Author: sandersnc
Subject: Vapor lock
Posted: 23 August 2010 at 2:22am

I installed an inline low volume electric fuel pump on my Centurion with the 351 PCM engine. The ethanol mixed fuel of today has a lower boiling point than true gasoline. This causes the vapor lock on inboard engines. Try to insulate the fuel line near the exhaust. I have been using only non ethanol gas in mine and this with the fuel pump seems to solved my same problem. Hope this helps.]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:22:48 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=2604#2604 Problems & Solutions : Vapor lock http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=2603#2603 Author: kerrlakelover
Subject: Vapor lock
Posted: 19 August 2010 at 5:20am

My 2001 Centurion Elite Bow Rider has a Mercruiser direct drive (Chevy engine).  I've had the boat since it was new.  It currently has approx 650 hours and still runs great.  However, 3-4 years ago it began to vapor lock after a hard run.  It has continually gotten worse.  Now, after a hard run, I have to leave the hood open and "hope" that the engine will not have vapor locked if I attempt to crank it within 30 minutes to an hour.  I have talked with Centurion and Mercruiser.  Both are aware of vapor lock issues with Mercruiser inboards of this vintage.  Their solution is to get more air to the engine (ie, additional ventalation blowers, vent in the hood from Centurion, put ice on the fuel rail <HA!>etc.).  In my opinion, their solutions are workarounds and do not correct the root cause.  WHY DID THE BOAT RUN WITH NO VAPOR LOCK ISSUES FOR YEARS?  Does anyone have any real technical solution to correct this?  Thanks for any ideas.  In the meantime, I'll just keep crossing my fingers and/or not turning the boat off until I'm through for the day.
Thanks,
Larry on Kerr Lake, NC
]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:20:42 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=848&PID=2603#2603 Problems & Solutions : GT40 "cutting out" under load http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=847&PID=2602#2602 Author: bspinne
Subject: GT40 "cutting out" under load
Posted: 17 August 2010 at 6:34am

Hi all,
 
I have a 99 Nautique with a PCM GT40.  For the past two months I've had an intermittent "cutting out" issue that occurs normally after about 2 sets (~45min) of skiing through the slalom course.  Will be at speed towing skier and the engine cuts out then back on right away.  Sometimes it will pull again without issue, but normally will end up needing to idle it home.  Return the next day and same issue repeats after a few sets of skiing.
 
It appears to be either electrical or fuel related.  I have replaced the dist cap and rotor, checked the plugs, replaced the fuel filter element, and I have new wires on the way.
 
Latest leads I have are that it could be related to the Fuel Relay, HP Fuel Pump, LP Fuel pump, or a anti syphon valve on the fuel tank.  Other options are Temp Sending unit, neutral safety switch, or emergency cut off switch.
 
Any ideas on which option I should go after?   I may just start with the cheapest first.
 
Thanks,
Brian
]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:34:54 +0000 http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=847&PID=2602#2602 Problems & Solutions : 81 ski supreme steering http://www.skidimforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=846&PID=2601#2601 Author: woodbutcher
Subject: 81 ski supreme steering
Posted: 17 August 2010 at 1:41am

I am the new owner of a 81 ski supreme.  It's the 19' tournament model.  It's all the power I'll ever need.  But, it doesn't track straight.  It tries to wander slightly  to the left, I make small corrections.  Then suddenly it wants to turn hard to the right.  
Is this a problem for other owners?
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