June Boating Plans and Stories

ApS · 06-23-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

"...Wasn't me..."

OK...it was about the right size—and colors and graphics—but with no photograph handy, had to "hedge" regarding the boat that I saw.

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

"...Hopefully this weekend if she is fixed.. I think the starter went..."

That "zing" sound suggests at least two possibilities: the "ring gear" is worn out in the usual spots—or maybe a $10 "Bendix" has shattered.

The expense of labor (today) to replace a $10 spring makes the replacement of a complete starter a sensible decision.

OCDACTIVE · 06-23-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Acres per Second

OK...it was about the right size—and colors and graphics—but with no photograph handy, had to "hedge" regarding the boat that I saw.

That "zing" sound suggests at least two possibilities: the "ring gear" is worn out in the usual spots—or maybe a $10 "Bendix" has shattered.

The expense of labor (today) to replace a $10 spring makes the replacement of a complete starter a sensible decision.

I was down in Wolfeboro Friday morning. Came in around 1030am left around 1145pm. But other then that I wasn't down that side of the lake all weekend.

Thanks on the starter. Basically everyone has ideas as to what it is. Lucky me 99% all think starter. 1% chance it could be the fly wheel, which means the engine comes out.. Better here then in Virgina in 2 weeks!

chipj29 · 06-24-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

Thanks on the starter. Basically everyone has ideas as to what it is. Lucky me 99% all think starter. 1% chance it could be the fly wheel, which means the engine comes out.. Better here then in Virgina in 2 weeks!

Is it me, or have you had some bad luck so far with your boat? Seems like you are always having to fix something. I know the feeling, and it can stink. Hang in there man!

OCDACTIVE · 06-24-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

Is it me, or have you had some bad luck so far with your boat? Seems like you are always having to fix something. I know the feeling, and it can stink. Hang in there man!

Yes and no.. it all depends on how you look at it. I got a great boat with a used engine. It had a supercharger which always means trouble. The full engine rebuild was my call. And to bring it back to stock was the smart move.

I had a couple minor problems that any boater would deal with.

As it turns out the starter went but it will be ready Wednesday.

Overall in the scheme of things I have had good luck. I knew the supercharger would need to come off it was just a matter of time and just having a head gasket go was an easy fix opposed to a catastrophic failure like throwing a rod.

The starter is just a starter.. what can you do... But the good luck is it happened after a great weekend and right at my own dock. no need to have a tow etc.

The great news is it will be ready for the 4th and for my trip to VA.

chipj29 · 06-24-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

Yes and no.. it all depends on how you look at it. I got a great boat with a used engine. It had a supercharger which always means trouble. The full engine rebuild was my call. And to bring it back to stock was the smart move.

I had a couple minor problems that any boater would deal with.

As it turns out the starter went but it will be ready Wednesday.

Overall in the scheme of things I have had good luck. I knew the supercharger would need to come off it was just a matter of time and just having a head gasket go was an easy fix opposed to a catastrophic failure like throwing a rod.

The starter is just a starter.. what can you do... But the good luck is it happened after a great weekend and right at my own dock. no need to have a tow etc.

The great news is it will be ready for the 4th and for my trip to VA.

Good job man. It is refreshing to see someone with such a positive attitude.

OCDACTIVE · 06-28-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

Good job man. It is refreshing to see someone with such a positive attitude.

Thanks Chip!!

Should be ready Wednesday and I will be spashing this Thursday.

BroadHopper · 06-28-2010, 04:54 PM

And I have to work this weekend. I love boating during the week anyway. It gets a little crazy on weekends. Had to look at a buddy's boat yesterday at 20 Mile Bay. He needs a new battery.

I traveled from Lakeport to 20 Mile Bay. After, head to Wolfeboro for breakfast and back to Lakeport in time for work at 4 PM. This is the fourth time I have been out and have yet to see the marine patrol. I find this unusual. The first two times out, there were boneheads everywhere! Last Friday, a small outboard with about 6 people on board was traveling from Bear Island to Shep's Brown. The small boat was obviously carrying too many people. I had to stop to let him cross in front of me even though I had the right of way! MP should have stopped this boat. Yesterday, there were a few vessels violating the 150 rule off the Wolfeboro docks.

VitaBene · 06-28-2010, 07:22 PM

I have been surprised at the lack of MP presence on the lake this year. I would advocate for a MP support fee (AS LONG AS IT IS NOT RAIDED) in the boat registration for enforcement and would love to support a MP version of community policing.

robmac · 06-28-2010, 07:28 PM

Yesterday was quiet around the lake. Clouds may have had something to do with it but a great day overall. First time this season I saw MP cruise through Braun Bay for a quick look around. Saw quit a few boats either overloaded and or in violation of the 150 rule but still had a great weekend and got my sister inlaw and her husband out there with their new boat. Is it Thursday yet? may have to go back tomorrow ,forgot the phone maybe on purpose.

ApS · 07-01-2010, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by robmac

"...Yesterday was quiet around the lake. Clouds may have had something to do with it but a great day overall..."

That would have been Sunday. (NOAA weather-radio termed it, "partly-sunny"...but I'd call it "bright-cloudy").

Without much wind, I still had "a great sail".

What little wind was out there assisted me in the checking-out of new projects near my cottage...and found...that it's pretty quiet around this part of Wolfeboro as we approach the 4th of July.

On Saturday, a mid-morning scan of The Broads...greeted my eyes with the sight of ten sailboats, scattered all-about!

That's a lot of sailboats for any weekend in June.

Am I seeing a lot more "sailing-talk" at this forum—this year...?

Martha Marlee · 07-01-2010, 10:08 AM

We’ll be up tomorrow for the whole week hanging at out Tiki Bar on Cow. Every one enjoy themselves and if were not in one of these boats we'll be out in the loud red n white Baja or our pontoon boat at the sand bar. Be safe and HAVE FUN!!

cowisl · 07-01-2010, 11:35 AM

Nice. i know right where you guys are. we are on the idlewild side

06-28-2010, 04:54 PM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,206 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Thursday and Friday off. And I have to work this weekend. I love boating during the week anyway. It gets a little crazy on weekends. Had to look at a buddy's boat yesterday at 20 Mile Bay. He needs a new battery. I traveled from Lakeport to 20 Mile Bay. After, head to Wolfeboro for breakfast and back to Lakeport in time for work at 4 PM. This is the fourth time I have been out and have yet to see the marine patrol. I find this unusual. The first two times out, there were boneheads everywhere! Last Friday, a small outboard with about 6 people on board was traveling from Bear Island to Shep's Brown. The small boat was obviously carrying too many people. I had to stop to let him cross in front of me even though I had the right of way! MP should have stopped this boat. Yesterday, there were a few vessels violating the 150 rule off the Wolfeboro docks. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-28-2010, 07:22 PM	#8
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,576 Thanks: 1,611 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	MP funding I have been surprised at the lack of MP presence on the lake this year. I would advocate for a MP support fee (AS LONG AS IT IS NOT RAIDED) in the boat registration for enforcement and would love to support a MP version of community policing.

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Martha Marlee Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	see u there We’ll be up tomorrow for the whole week hanging at out Tiki Bar on Cow. Every one enjoy themselves and if were not in one of these boats we'll be out in the loud red n white Baja or our pontoon boat at the sand bar. Be safe and HAVE FUN!! Attached Images

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robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Yesterday was quiet around the lake. Clouds may have had something to do with it but a great day overall. First time this season I saw MP cruise through Braun Bay for a quick look around. Saw quit a few boats either overloaded and or in violation of the 150 rule but still had a great weekend and got my sister inlaw and her husband out there with their new boat. Is it Thursday yet? may have to go back tomorrow ,forgot the phone maybe on purpose.

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