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Forum: Off Topic Discussion 10-30-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,090
Posted By soacj
Huge respect for what these guys do and for what...

Huge respect for what these guys do and for what it represents!

As for them standing watch during various extremes of weather, I'd take the hurricane over the 103 degree day we visited Arlington on...
Forum: General Discussion 10-21-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 194
Posted By soacj
Use the spacing of the bunks on your trailer as a...

Use the spacing of the bunks on your trailer as a reference. Make sure the bunks are tall enough your running gear clears the beams. Be careful regarding tower clearance when you lift it.;)
Forum: General Discussion 10-18-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,774
Posted By soacj
Salt water marinas certainly do--your average...

Salt water marinas certainly do--your average lake, not so much!

I've currently got this image of turning up the fueling in that thing and "rolling coal":rolleyes: while fully ballasted!
Forum: General Discussion 10-17-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,774
Posted By soacj
Diesel X-Star on Ebay

Anyone else see this on Ebay?:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mastercraft-X-Star-DIESEL-wakeboard-waterski-inboard-v-drive-boat-ONE-KIND-/140869068415?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item20cc73667f

'04...
Forum: General Discussion 10-16-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,881
Posted By soacj
The center console pictured is a Hydra Sport, not...

The center console pictured is a Hydra Sport, not a CSX. I believe the CSX was discontinued a couple years back.

Jay
Forum: General Discussion 10-02-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By soacj
One more thing--Think an insurance company would...

One more thing--Think an insurance company would offer flyboard owners a break for having their own fire fighting equipment on hand:D Not that it would offset the premium for owning the thing in the...
Forum: General Discussion 10-02-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By soacj
Either one of the most awesome, or most...

Either one of the most awesome, or most ridiculous things I've ever set eyes on.

These will dissapear from the market rapidly once a few people swan dive into their pwc power units. Bet that's a...
Forum: Appearance 09-11-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,248
Posted By soacj
I really need to get off my *ss and get some of...

I really need to get off my *ss and get some of those--they look 100% better than the white vinyl West Marine specials I've got on my boat.
Forum: General / Other 09-11-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,928
Posted By soacj
I have to say this regarding the guy doing the...

I have to say this regarding the guy doing the demo: That's a guy w/ entirely too much time on his hands!
Forum: General Discussion 09-11-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 934
Posted By soacj
CXT never did it for me--Now the MXT, that's a...

CXT never did it for me--Now the MXT, that's a different matter:
Forum: General Discussion 09-08-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,401
Posted By soacj
BTDT--And to take it one step further, I can tell...

BTDT--And to take it one step further, I can tell you that the factory glued the step tread down w/ an adhesive that looks like liquid nails:o

Jay
Forum: Towers 08-27-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,296
Posted By soacj
Cantrepeat, your shop/garage looks eerily similar...

Cantrepeat, your shop/garage looks eerily similar to mine. I've even got the same Tom Wood sticker! Safe assumption you've got a rock crawler or two?

My welding is limited to mig welding ferrous...
Forum: Towers 08-27-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,296
Posted By soacj
And "know how" enters the room...Thanks for the...

And "know how" enters the room...Thanks for the explanation sir!

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Jay
Forum: Towers 08-27-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,296
Posted By soacj
I'm no engineer, but given the leverage on that...

I'm no engineer, but given the leverage on that piece of tube, that very well could be the case when compared to the tensile strength of a tube rope. Even more so given the HAZ surrounding the...
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,187
Posted By soacj
Wrong rotation and as noted '02 might be a...

Wrong rotation and as noted '02 might be a splined shaft, not keyed.

Nice boat--looks like you did well for 20K.

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Jay
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,953
Posted By soacj
That wrap is HAWWTTTT! ______________________ Jay

That wrap is HAWWTTTT!

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Jay
Forum: General Discussion 08-22-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,859
Posted By soacj
The first time a self tapping screw affixed fin...

The first time a self tapping screw affixed fin came off in normal usage or a light hit there would be someone on here griping that MC cheaped out on the fin attachment.:rolleyes: I think it's safe...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 08-20-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2,098
Views: 273,171
Posted By soacj
Sure it does ;)

Sure it does ;)
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,859
Posted By soacj
Even given the benefit of immediate hind-sight...

Even given the benefit of immediate hind-sight regarding insurance declaring it a total loss if you let it sink, who here would have just let it go down?

Props to the OP for acting quickly and...
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 610
Posted By soacj
Third factory "tank" was the keel line ballast...

Third factory "tank" was the keel line ballast bag in the floor ski locker. You mentioned 350Lb in the "locker" so it sounds like you've got it covered, unless you were referring to the rear...
Forum: General Discussion 08-19-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2,740
Views: 335,609
Posted By soacj
Foggy butter...

Like the above poster, mine usually lives on a lift. Here's a rare, moored, early AM shot on a recent camping trip to Kerr Dam reservoir. Definitely not known for it's smooth water, BTW!
Forum: General Discussion 08-19-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,541
Posted By soacj
Figured the 8p would make it clear I was joking. ...

Figured the 8p would make it clear I was joking. I'd agree that neither example is likely.

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Jay
Forum: General Discussion 08-19-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,541
Posted By soacj
That'll last until the sub $40K I/O and the $50K...

That'll last until the sub $40K I/O and the $50K wakeboat with transom mounted speakers are announced 8p

Seriously, you're right regarding the ironic nature of many posts.

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Jay
Forum: General Discussion 08-19-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,541
Posted By soacj
Seems like John Dorton's departure was likely...

Seems like John Dorton's departure was likely amicable, as he reported his son was going to work for MC. As for diversification of the MC lineup, more power to Mr. McNew--just don't negatively...
Forum: Appearance 08-18-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,916
Posted By soacj
Wow--that looks great. No graphics and the red...

Wow--that looks great. No graphics and the red accent at the waterline just works! Any fade issues?

I've purchased some MC logos for mine, but have yet to put them on.

Jay
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