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Recent content by Vandalizer

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    Davewr2 72' MX-15 Resto Project!

    :drool::drool::drool::drool: Beautiful! Can't wait to see it powered and on the water!
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    Starliner w/ G2 250HO Performance Report

    I assume you're talking about the YouTube links? Those are of my Vandal with a cross flow on the back. The kid comments in his and mine was the funny part for me, and why I posted the links.
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    81 Enticer For Sale

    Good! Hope I run into you with that boat someday... would love to see it again.
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    Evinrude Crossflow Starting Help

    As it turns out, the fuel tank vent was not open. The fuel pump was sucking the tank in as it consumed fuel, and I just assumed it didn't have a vent... thankfully my dad pointed out the vent on the top of the filler cap. Next time out it started MUUUUUUCH faster, and seems to idle better as...
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    Starliner w/ G2 250HO Performance Report

    Sam I couldn't resist posting these vid links from over the weekend after seeing yours. I have the same type of adorable kid comments from the shore also, with the wife taking the videos: Vid 1 Vid 2 Unless it's just me, you may want to consider YouTube for posting videos... I had a hard time...
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    Maumee River (Napoleon/Grand Rapids) Weekend of Aug 20

    Changed to next weekend! Weather looks sketchy next two days, I had to bail. Anyone on here thinking of being out next weekend?
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    Evinrude Crossflow Starting Help

    Different topic, but since a few of you guys with Rudes have already replied... what is the best gear lube to use with these?
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    Evinrude Crossflow Starting Help

    I need to put some damn fuel in the boat and see if I can identify enrichener vs choke. From the responses it sounds like they may not have even had a choke (butterfly flap), which would certainly change the approach - choke is push and hold while cranking, enrichener is push multiple times...
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    Evinrude Crossflow Starting Help

    Thanks all. I can't remember where the trim was... Certainly with the mid section into the water but probably not completely tilted in, I'll try that. Mine is a '78, is there an easy way to spot enrichener vs choke without taking the carb shield off? Also I probably didn't give the fuel pump...
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    Evinrude Crossflow Starting Help

    I have a ____hp crossflow V4, and the two times I've had it out, I haven't yet mastered cold starting. Once the engine is warm she starts right up, but cold starting is a real bitch. Any suggestions on which combination of choke, throttle, cranking, process, etc I should try? So far I've...
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    Maumee River (Napoleon/Grand Rapids) Weekend of Aug 20

    Bump. Three weeks away. I called the local DNR and the best information they could give me about the river is that it is 'about 8-10' deep from Grand Rapids to Florida, pretty consistent depth throughout, one hazard marked with a buoy not too far from Grand Rapids, and a rumor to stay away from...
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    Re-Introduction

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    Re-Introduction

    Got out midweek, and Alum Creek Lake was actually nice to run on! Surprising how nice it can be when you don't have a hundred wakeboarding boats and 40' Fountains slopping it up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fexDxSafiPg
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    Maumee River (Napoleon/Grand Rapids) Weekend of Aug 20

    Anyone planning to be out on the Maumee the weekend of Aug 20? I should be out there, would be good to meet anyone from the forum, and especially would be great to get any first hand tips/pointers on the general boating area.
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    Re-Introduction

    I haven't pushed to wot yet, only about half throttle with the wife and kids onboard. I did originally find her through S&F but I should see if I can remember my login info... Would be good to know if anyone else had experiences with a bow mounted fuel tank on this hull.
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