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Recent content by rascalsrv

  1. rascalsrv

    August 2007's Boat of the Month Vote!

    Well I hate to be a dumb ass but i have followed the directions several times and it Still says "you may not post attachments" . This is aggravating. Bob
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    August 2007's Boat of the Month Vote!

    Why cant I post attached photo? I dont understand.
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    expecting to much?

    I think something must be wrong with your motor. I have the 21 entertainer with a stock 260 and I am pulling a 23 pitch with no problem. Check your carb, maybe its not opening the secondaries. WOT on mine is 4400-4500 rpm. At 3000 rpm i'm doing better than 40. I think the hole shot would be a...
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    Hello all

    I agree 100% Jamey. The entertainer is still a good looker 20+ years later. Im getting the same comments on mine plus offers to buy it at a profit. But I think ill keep this one for a while. It runs strong and handles great at 60+. Bob
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    Sound System

    My entertainer has a Pyle system. CD/tuner with wired remote and 1000 watt amp. A pair of 8" speakers and a 12" sub. Sounds great but I dont like the way its mounted. The previous owner just set it on the floor under the helm dash and the wiring is terrible. I have to strip it all out one day...
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    August 07's Boat of the Month Nomination Thread

    I have a pic of my boat but it says I cant post attachments. How do I get my picture in the poll?
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    Engine Removal Tips

    Make sure the shifter is in forward or the drive wont come off. Push it back in and shift into forward and leave it there. Then the drive should come loose
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    New Entertainer owner

    I also just bought an Entertainer I/O with a 260 merc. It is 1987, what year is yours? I have owned mine only about 2 months now and like it. This was a one owner boat that was kept in a barn under cover all its life. It is all original except the upholstery. It is in exc condition for a 20 yr...
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    Hello, and looking for a checkmate in the south

    There were a lot of Checkmates around here in Decatur in 1977 when I moved here. I always thought they were built in the South. I imagine it was due to Andersons, they had a store here in Decatur back then. I havent seen one up here in years until I bought mine last month.
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    Entertainer I/O 1987

    Yes , its Bob from Decatur. I am liking this boat more as I am getting used to it. It has drawn a lot of attention wherever I go. This past weekend I covered about 80 miles with it and when I went up into our party cove at Point Mallard, several of the guys had to inspect it and compliment on...
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    Entertainer I/O 1987

    Just how rare is a 1987 Entertainer I/O with a 260 mercruiser? I bought this boat about a month ago and had a hard time finding a value in Bucnet and NADA. I love the boat, it has been well taken care of and runs very strong. It runs very stable at WOT (mid 60s). I have already had 2 offers to...
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    WOULD YOU LET THIS GUY RAFT OFF U !!!

    What happens in the bay stays in the bay!!!!!! Up here on the tennessee river we say " River amnesia "
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    Temp Question and Oil Leak Question

    Jamey, I had a similar problem with the boat I just bought. I knew this up front, the guy I bought it from told me it would overheat at idle. He had bought a new circulating pump to solve this, I told him unless the circ pump was leaking externally, it would not help and figured it needed a new...
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    great end to the weekend

    We had a great weekend here in North Alabama on the Tennessee river. Weather perfect all 3 days and got a chance to really try out the new toy. ( 1987 entertainer, 260 I/O ). Bought the boat 3 weeks ago, last week replaced the impeller, still running hot at idle. Saturday morning replaced the...
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    Prop Question

    Jamey It sure does, I think its identical except for the dash. I dont like the lack of foot room, I like to stretch out. I think I will modify the panels below the dash to allow me to stick my feet in. Bob
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