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Recent content by groundloop

  1. groundloop

    " For Sale" '79 Eluder w/ 175 'Rude

    With very mixed emotions she's been sold. I'm happy that her new owner knows what he's doing, I was about to talk to him about driving a boat at somewhat high speeds when he mentioned he'd previously owned two different Hydrostreams - I guess I'd have embarrassed myself trying to give him any...
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    " For Sale" '79 Eluder w/ 175 'Rude

    I really hate to do it, but the time has come for me to sell my '79 Eluder which has been rebuilt as documented on this site. She has had everything structural replaced - transom, stringers, deck, etc. It's been totally rewired. I really liked the look of the factory gelcoat so left that...
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    How long before engine falls off?

    Maybe it's already sunk, that video was posted over 2 years ago (and someone just put a comment up yesterday).
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    Anyone notice a change in ride quality with hydrofoil?

    Yeah, but $850 vs. $40. Not gonna' happen.
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    Anyone notice a change in ride quality with hydrofoil?

    My Eluder never gets in the water without pulling kids on a tube/wakeboard/skis/kneeboard...., so I hate to say it but right now being able to pull water toys is more important than top speed. I was always teetering on the edge of planing/not planing at the exact speed my son wanted to...
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    Taking on a small bit of water

    If it turns out that it's coming under the rubrail polyurethane caulk from Home Depot works great.
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    Insurance Quote

    That seems to be the way that I have to deal with auto insurance companies. After we're with one for a few years they jack up my rates for no reason so I find a better deal with someone else. Then after a few years that one jacks up my rates for no reason, so I find a better deal with someone...
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    Glassing Balsa Core Question

    Yeah, I don't visit for a little while and then come back to find out the Mother Ship is in upheaval. Hopefully all is well in Bucyrus now. I been pretty busy helping kids with homework, going to my daughter's track and cross country meets, etc. etc. etc. That Johnson 200 I bought for the...
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    Glassing Balsa Core Question

    Hey, those of you who have had to replace core.... How much glass goes over the balsa? I'm rebuilding a bass boat for my son and found that I'll have to replace every last bit of core (probably wouldn't have started the project if I'd have known that). They originally used 3/8" plywood for the...
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    1988 Enticer restoration. Advice welcomed.

    Glass in between the pieces of plywood does nothing to add strength, it's just added weight and expense (I certainly didn't find any glass in the middle of either of the two transoms I've repaired). All that's needed there is good adhesion. I'm saying this from an engineering background -...
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    1977 ski-mate restore with pictures

    There's no reason you have to make the new deck exactly the way it was originally. Put some thought into how you're going to use the boat, what you're going to store, etc. etc. and decide on what's going to work best for you. With that being said, don't cut corners on reinstalling the new...
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    Checkmate Value

    That's an understatement! NADA is a joke when it comes to boats. From what can be seen in the photos that boat looks nice, which hopefully means that it's been well cared for. Any soft spots in the deck would be bad. Check all the structure behind the rear seat for any signs of water...
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    Epoxy Resin

    I just glanced through this thread and noticed one point that I think could be more fully addressed. Someone mentioned something about fiberglass being "cloudy" after using epoxy - what that means is that the cloth wasn't thoroughly wet out. When doing a layup, fiberglass cloth MUST be...
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    Server Upgrades

    Now if you could just come up with a solution for my sometimes flaky Comcast internet that keeps costing more and delivering less.
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    cant get more speed

    He's had nearly 2 years to experiment, I bet he's got it worked out by now. :D
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