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Forum: General Discussion 08-17-2008, 10:24 AM

Replies: 36 X9 - 2001 vs 2002 vs 2003 Views: 2,324 Posted By skipaola One word of warning. I have a 2002 X-9 and there... One word of warning. I have a 2002 X-9 and there are problems with the vinyl splitting at the stitching. If you do a search on this site, you will see several posts about this problem. For a while...

Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2008, 07:25 PM

Replies: 132 Vinyl Splitting at stitching Views: 12,554 Posted By skipaola If the replacement skins (that I'm going to have... If the replacement skins (that I'm going to have to buy) aren't going to hold up any better, guess I will hold them until I am ready to unload the boat. I sure wouldn't buy a Mastercraft boat with...

Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2008, 06:47 PM

Replies: 132 Vinyl Splitting at stitching Views: 12,554 Posted By skipaola I have an update on my boat. My dealer told me... I have an update on my boat. My dealer told me Mastercraft rejected my claim to get replacement skins. Since I am the second owner, I was told that the "splits in the seats must have been a...

Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2007, 08:30 PM

Replies: 9 209/X9 Steering cable Views: 1,197 Posted By skipaola My 2002 X-9 is still on it's original steering... My 2002 X-9 is still on it's original steering cable.

Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2007, 08:28 PM

Replies: 4 X-9 Glove box fills with water Views: 396 Posted By skipaola Ok. Unfortunately since my local dealer closed... Ok. Unfortunately since my local dealer closed up shop, my closest dealer is several hours away. It takes at least week and two weekends of travel to get anything done because of the distance. ...

Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2007, 07:04 PM

Replies: 4 X-9 Glove box fills with water Views: 396 Posted By skipaola I guess I'm going to have to rig something... I guess I'm going to have to rig something similiar up. My main concern is all the humidity that gets build up around the CD player if I don't catch it right away. Thanks for the help.

Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2007, 01:47 PM

Replies: 4 X-9 Glove box fills with water Views: 396 Posted By skipaola X-9 Glove box fills with water Any time I get any rain, the little drain hole at the top corner of the glove box, by the weather strip, can't keep up with the water and I end up with a puddle in the bottom of my glove box. I have...

Forum: General Discussion 06-23-2007, 12:36 PM

Replies: 38 Black Marks From Platform Views: 1,796 Posted By skipaola I've found that a heavy coat of 303 helps keep... I've found that a heavy coat of 303 helps keep the black down.

Forum: General Discussion 11-11-2006, 07:17 PM

Replies: 12 Battery box full of water Views: 826 Posted By skipaola I have found water in the battery box on my 2002... I have found water in the battery box on my 2002 X9. I assumed no drain holes in case the battery case ever cracks to keep the battery acid in check?? Any other thoughts?

Forum: General Discussion 09-05-2006, 10:18 PM

Replies: 6 Fuel gage malfunction Views: 700 Posted By skipaola I has a similar problem with the fuel gauge on my... I has a similar problem with the fuel gauge on my '02 X9. After checking out the sending unit, i replaced the gauge only to have the problem continue. Working my way forward from the tank, I...

Forum: General Discussion 08-15-2006, 08:16 PM

Replies: 13 Capacity Calculations Views: 711 Posted By skipaola Capacity Calculations Can anybody explain to me how they determine the maximum capacity for a boat? I have an '02 X9 and it is rated for a max of 12 people (I don't remember the weight capacity). I notice the '07 X9's...

Forum: General Discussion 08-15-2006, 08:06 PM

Replies: 4 Glue or Adhesive to get more life out of my BF Wetsuit Views: 371 Posted By skipaola In a previous life, I sailed a hobie cat a lot. ... In a previous life, I sailed a hobie cat a lot. www.murrays.com has a couple of different variations on neoprene glue as well as an assortment of cleaners, etc. I bought and used "neo-rez" wetsuit...

Forum: General Discussion 08-15-2006, 07:35 PM

Replies: 22 HO 2XS tube, any good ? Views: 1,076 Posted By skipaola My kids really like the HO SoloX tube, or the... My kids really like the HO SoloX tube, or the Dragon, they are the same tube with different graphics. The rounded shape of the nose and the thin profile allows them to get bigger air and they can...

Forum: General Discussion 08-12-2006, 01:44 PM

Replies: 11 beginner/intermediate slalom ski Views: 824 Posted By skipaola I have a 68" Kidder Redline that I've taught... I have a 68" Kidder Redline that I've taught several people to ski on. That is once they have a fairly good handle on deep water starts on a wider ski. The Redline is just enough ski to respond and...

Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2006, 02:04 PM

Replies: 132 Vinyl Splitting at stitching Views: 12,554 Posted By skipaola Ok thanks for the advice. I'm in Kansas City,... Ok thanks for the advice. I'm in Kansas City, unfortunately the closest dealer is several hours away, not the best situation for me. I'll give it a try and see what they say. Great analogy with...

Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2006, 01:26 PM

Replies: 5 Use Spectrum or generic brand to repair gel coat? Views: 622 Posted By skipaola Hey Thanks a bunch! I'll give them a call and... Hey Thanks a bunch! I'll give them a call and let you know how it work out.

Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2006, 01:23 PM

Replies: 132 Vinyl Splitting at stitching Views: 12,554 Posted By skipaola That's a shame. I'm a relatively new Mastercraft... That's a shame. I'm a relatively new Mastercraft owner and relatively new to using this site, but it seems that everybody on this site is devoted to promoting Mastercraft. If they won't comment...

Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2006, 01:14 PM

Replies: 5 Use Spectrum or generic brand to repair gel coat? Views: 622 Posted By skipaola How do you find out the exact color? My X-9 is... How do you find out the exact color? My X-9 is red, but I imagine that there are 50 different shades of red. Will the dealer know by the year and model?

Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2006, 11:21 AM

Replies: 132 Vinyl Splitting at stitching Views: 12,554 Posted By skipaola I second that! This is a very visible problem... I second that! This is a very visible problem that everybody who gets on my boat notices. And they are getting much worse fast. It sounds like this problem extend to all of the vinyl on the boat...

Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2006, 11:14 AM

Replies: 5 Use Spectrum or generic brand to repair gel coat? Views: 622 Posted By skipaola I'm curious about this too. Does anybody have... I'm curious about this too. Does anybody have any suggestions about the best way to manage scratch repair? thanks

Forum: General Discussion 08-06-2006, 02:47 PM

Replies: 132 Vinyl Splitting at stitching Views: 12,554 Posted By skipaola Yes, I keep it covered unless it is in use. The... Yes, I keep it covered unless it is in use. The previous owner had a boat house so I assume that it was covered there as well but guess I can't be sure. Guess I'm just surprised that with a...

Forum: General Discussion 08-06-2006, 02:38 PM

Replies: 132 Vinyl Splitting at stitching Views: 12,554 Posted By skipaola I've been using 303 religiously. New skins seems... I've been using 303 religiously. New skins seems a little drastic for the age of my boat. I have a 12 year old VIP boat that has held up better. Are others having this problem too or am I doing...

Forum: General Discussion 08-06-2006, 01:53 PM

Replies: 132 Vinyl Splitting at stitching Views: 12,554 Posted By skipaola Vinyl Splitting at stitching I have an 02 X9 that I bought used two years ago. The vinyl on the rear seat and the top of the rear transom is starting to split at some of the stiching holes. Two questions: 1) the boat is less...

Forum: General Discussion 07-19-2006, 05:36 PM

Replies: 50 Do you guys leave the boat running? Views: 2,182 Posted By skipaola I almost always turn mine off unless like others... I almost always turn mine off unless like others the skier is nearly ready to jump off. Is the main concern here CO or the prop or both? I understand the concern with CO even with the engine at...

Forum: General Discussion 06-30-2006, 07:40 PM

Replies: 20 Impeller Stuck Views: 1,248 Posted By skipaola The deck screw idea is brilliant. I just spent 2... The deck screw idea is brilliant. I just spent 2 hrs pulling and tugging trying to coax it out. Two deck screws and 5 min later, job was done. Thanks for the help all!

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