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Forum: General Discussion 07-06-2009, 04:30 PM

Replies: 13 HELP! 1982 19' skier s&s 351/powerslot Views: 783 Posted By wilbucd I would check the pickup tube in the gas tank. I... I would check the pickup tube in the gas tank. I just replaced the entire fuel system on my 85 S&S including rebuilding the carb but the new fuel pump would still not pull gas. Pulled the gas tank...

Forum: General Discussion 06-26-2009, 05:07 PM

Replies: 9 X-Star question 2000 vs. 2001 Views: 7,082 Posted By wilbucd X-Star question 2000 vs. 2001 Are there any advantages to the 2001 x-star over the 2000 x-star? I think the 2000 model has the 1st generation zero flex tower. Are there any drawbacks to it over the 2nd generation tower? Is the...

Forum: General Discussion 06-12-2009, 11:53 PM

Replies: 5 85 S&S Think I am too big for this boat!!! Views: 517 Posted By wilbucd The problem with adding ballast is that the boat... The problem with adding ballast is that the boat is so small to begin with. I think the best I could do would be to add 3 hundred pound dumbells under the passenger seat......if they will even fit!

Forum: General Discussion 06-12-2009, 11:18 PM

Replies: 5 85 S&S Think I am too big for this boat!!! Views: 517 Posted By wilbucd 85 S&S Think I am too big for this boat!!! Ok I am 6'5" and 300 lbs so I know I am a big guy but this boat sits way too hard to starboard in the water when I am in by myself. It doesn't even out under way either. I have never had a boat do...

Forum: General Discussion 05-10-2009, 10:09 AM

Replies: 3 Quick prop reinstall question...85 S&S Views: 427 Posted By wilbucd Thanks guys. Just what I needed. Thanks guys. Just what I needed.

Forum: General Discussion 05-09-2009, 11:07 PM

Replies: 3 Quick prop reinstall question...85 S&S Views: 427 Posted By wilbucd Quick prop reinstall question...85 S&S On a 85 S&S, how do you know when the prop is far enough back on the shaft and you have the nut tight enough? I have a habit of over tightening things and am trying to be carefull.

Forum: General Discussion 04-28-2009, 10:03 AM

Replies: 41 25th Anniversary of my 84 Stars and Stripes - All Original Views: 19,523 Posted By wilbucd Nice work. I will use some of your ideas for... Nice work. I will use some of your ideas for sure.....Thanks for the pics.

Forum: General Discussion 04-27-2009, 11:38 AM

Replies: 41 25th Anniversary of my 84 Stars and Stripes - All Original Views: 19,523 Posted By wilbucd Very Nice! I like the white wall tires too. Just... Very Nice! I like the white wall tires too. Just like it came with. Post some pictures of your stereo installation. I am considering adding one to my 85 S&S.

Forum: General Discussion 04-01-2009, 10:27 AM

Replies: 4 1985 master craft - $7000 (No Affiliation) Views: 576 Posted By wilbucd 1985 master craft - $7000 (No Affiliation) http://huntsville.craigslist.org/boa/1101670251.html

Forum: General Discussion 03-02-2009, 12:42 PM

Replies: 19 Rub rail and other questions Views: 1,168 Posted By wilbucd I have had good luck using steel wool to get... I have had good luck using steel wool to get blemishes out of the rubber rail.

Forum: General Discussion 02-19-2009, 03:56 PM

Replies: 29 85 S&S detailing questions Views: 1,634 Posted By wilbucd Ha, That's just today's questions! I do... Ha, That's just today's questions! I do appreciate all of the advice though.

Forum: General Discussion 02-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Replies: 29 85 S&S detailing questions Views: 1,634 Posted By wilbucd That's the part that concerns me. I have tried a... That's the part that concerns me. I have tried a "little tugging" with no luck. This is usually the point where I strong arm something and have it come apart in my hand. Trying to avoid that this...

Forum: General Discussion 02-19-2009, 03:09 PM

Replies: 29 85 S&S detailing questions Views: 1,634 Posted By wilbucd Is a replacement capacity sticker available? Is a replacement capacity sticker available?

Forum: General Discussion 02-19-2009, 03:07 PM

Replies: 29 85 S&S detailing questions Views: 1,634 Posted By wilbucd How about the mirror? As you can see the white... How about the mirror? As you can see the white platic trim is breaking off. I could just remove the rest of it for a quick fix. Is there any product that can be put back in it's place? I don't really...

Forum: General Discussion 02-19-2009, 02:59 PM

Replies: 29 85 S&S detailing questions Views: 1,634 Posted By wilbucd Next question is for the fuse holders. Can these... Next question is for the fuse holders. Can these be replaced and if so where would I find them? Mine are discolored and brittle.

Forum: General Discussion 02-19-2009, 02:54 PM

Replies: 29 85 S&S detailing questions Views: 1,634 Posted By wilbucd 85 S&S detailing questions It's not really a restoration thread as much as a detailing thread. I'm just buffing everything out and doing some touch up paint work. I have lots of questions so I thought I would list them all on...

Forum: General Discussion 02-17-2009, 10:41 AM

Replies: 9 81 Stars and Stripes (No Affiliation) Views: 712 Posted By wilbucd 81 Stars and Stripes (No Affiliation) http://huntsville.craigslist.org/boa/1034784235.html

Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2009, 10:19 AM

Replies: 151 '84 S&S Project Boat Views: 19,724 Posted By wilbucd No the first boat belongs to drylandfish. 2nd... No the first boat belongs to drylandfish. 2nd boat is mine. I justed posted his pic to point out the great looking job he is doing with the buffing. I like seeing what mine will look like when it's...

Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2009, 12:54 AM

Replies: 151 '84 S&S Project Boat Views: 19,724 Posted By wilbucd That really brings the color back out. It looks... That really brings the color back out. It looks great! I just brought this 85 home today. I'll be starting on it as soon as it warms up enough to give it a good bath. I'll be checking this thread...

Forum: General Discussion 01-11-2009, 08:47 PM

Replies: 40 Advice on 85 Stars and Stripes Views: 3,021 Posted By wilbucd Yes I will be buying the boat. Thanks for all of... Yes I will be buying the boat. Thanks for all of you input and enthusiasm.

Forum: General Discussion 01-11-2009, 11:51 AM

Replies: 40 Advice on 85 Stars and Stripes Views: 3,021 Posted By wilbucd Jeez guys relax. NADA is considered "just a... Jeez guys relax. NADA is considered "just a guideline" only to the guy selling the boat. The buyers, banks and insurance companies think otherwise. Of the four boats I have sold to individuals the...

Forum: General Discussion 01-10-2009, 05:44 PM

Replies: 40 Advice on 85 Stars and Stripes Views: 3,021 Posted By wilbucd Everyone has told me $4000 for this boat would be... Everyone has told me $4000 for this boat would be a great deal so then why does NADA only show $3850 for high retail? Someone tell me what they would price this boat out for.

Forum: General Discussion 01-10-2009, 05:42 PM

Replies: 40 Advice on 85 Stars and Stripes Views: 3,021 Posted By wilbucd All guages are supposed to work All guages are supposed to work

Forum: General Discussion 01-10-2009, 05:37 PM

Replies: 40 Advice on 85 Stars and Stripes Views: 3,021 Posted By wilbucd front and rear front and rear

Forum: General Discussion 01-10-2009, 05:34 PM

Replies: 40 Advice on 85 Stars and Stripes Views: 3,021 Posted By wilbucd Definately needs a new prop. Definately needs a new prop.

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