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Forum: Upholstery 05-22-2013, 10:31 AM

Replies: 5 1998 Prostar 205 Sun Deck Hardware Views: 132 Posted By jschildm When I bought the boat 3 or 4 years ago it had... When I bought the boat 3 or 4 years ago it had blown off and gotten run over, but they followed the PO with it and gave it back. I have had it re-done once, using the old one as a template, and I...

Forum: Upholstery 05-22-2013, 09:15 AM

Replies: 5 1998 Prostar 205 Sun Deck Hardware Views: 132 Posted By jschildm I didn't know if bending a steel bracket would be... I didn't know if bending a steel bracket would be as rigid as an extruded piece of aluminum.

Forum: Find A Pull / Give a Pull 05-22-2013, 09:00 AM

Replies: 77 Des Moines Iowa - Got a boat, looking for riders Views: 5,019 Posted By jschildm NP, we are there pretty well every weekend, haha.... NP, we are there pretty well every weekend, haha. Nothing else to do in southeast iowa during the summer.

Forum: Upholstery 05-21-2013, 10:32 PM

Replies: 5 1998 Prostar 205 Sun Deck Hardware Views: 132 Posted By jschildm 1998 Prostar 205 Sun Deck Hardware The sun deck blew off of the boat on a trip to Kentucky last year. I was wondering where people that have redone them have gotten the rectangular rubber mounting pieces and the metal "L" brackets? I...

Forum: Find A Pull / Give a Pull 05-21-2013, 09:45 PM

Replies: 77 Des Moines Iowa - Got a boat, looking for riders Views: 5,019 Posted By jschildm We'll be camping at the South Fork campground at... We'll be camping at the South Fork campground at Rathbun this weekend. Anyone else going to be around?

Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2013, 11:32 AM

Replies: 27 92-95 Prostar 205 porpoising? Views: 733 Posted By jschildm I haven't had any issues with my '98 205 DD... I haven't had any issues with my '98 205 DD porpoising.

Forum: Trailers 05-17-2013, 12:29 PM

Replies: 12 Disc Brake Kit Views: 596 Posted By jschildm Well I have looked through the box of parts and I... Well I have looked through the box of parts and I believe its all there. I might have been able to save some money if I had paid more attention to what actually comes in the kit. I was expecting to...

Forum: Find A Pull / Give a Pull 05-17-2013, 10:22 AM

Replies: 77 Des Moines Iowa - Got a boat, looking for riders Views: 5,019 Posted By jschildm I keep it at "The Cave". Maybe a mile before the... I keep it at "The Cave". Maybe a mile before the Honey Creek Resort entrance, and about a mile and a half before the BIG town of Iconium.

Forum: Find A Pull / Give a Pull 05-16-2013, 05:28 PM

Replies: 77 Des Moines Iowa - Got a boat, looking for riders Views: 5,019 Posted By jschildm Got the boat out last night on Rathbun for the... Got the boat out last night on Rathbun for the first time this year. Wasn't planning on it, but the water was glass, so I skied for a bit. Put in at Honey Creek resort boat ramp because I didn't...

Forum: General Discussion 05-16-2013, 02:11 PM

Replies: 33 Cold Water Views: 868 Posted By jschildm Had a 2mil 3/4 spring suit on last night, air... Had a 2mil 3/4 spring suit on last night, air temp was 80ish (though it had probably dropped a bit by 7:00) and website said water temp was 57. My guess would be closer to 60 or 62, but no temp...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 05-16-2013, 08:32 AM

Replies: 55 2013 Water Sports Season - Improvement Goals Views: 1,202 Posted By jschildm Made it out last night for the first time. Was... Made it out last night for the first time. Was originally just testing the boat, but the entire lake was glass, so I decided to ski. Had a decent run for the first one of the year. My knee didn't...

Forum: Trailers 05-09-2013, 11:38 AM

Replies: 15 Axle U-Bolts Views: 478 Posted By jschildm The blocks will raise it 2" and are 1-3/4" wide... The blocks will raise it 2" and are 1-3/4" wide to match the leafs. They might be longer than they need to be, but I don't know that it matters. They will not be bolted directly to the leaf...

Forum: Trailers 05-09-2013, 11:30 AM

Replies: 15 Axle U-Bolts Views: 478 Posted By jschildm Good to know on the u-bolts. I have been... Good to know on the u-bolts. I have been searching around and asking if anyone knew of a local shop that could custom make some u-bolts for me, but I haven't had any luck as of yet. I think I should...

Forum: Trailers 05-09-2013, 09:18 AM

Replies: 15 Axle U-Bolts Views: 478 Posted By jschildm Just to show what I am working on I have attached... Just to show what I am working on I have attached some pictures of the blocks I am using. Started with 1-3/4" x 2" blocks that are 2"-3" long. Drilled a pilot hole all the way through in the center....

Forum: Trailers 05-08-2013, 09:49 PM

Replies: 15 Axle U-Bolts Views: 478 Posted By jschildm Have you had a chance to investigate the u-bolts... Have you had a chance to investigate the u-bolts anymore? I finished up my blocks today, so now I just need to figure out my u-bolts. Might have to go take a closer look at the boat this weekend if...

Forum: Trailers 05-07-2013, 02:04 PM

Replies: 12 Unusual 7 pin connector Views: 421 Posted By jschildm Yes. And Yes. Its amazing some of the things... Yes. And Yes. Its amazing some of the things I have seen happen due to a bad ground. Very good advice.

Forum: Trailers 05-07-2013, 08:18 AM

Replies: 12 Unusual 7 pin connector Views: 421 Posted By jschildm These trailers only need 4 wires hooked up, 5 if... These trailers only need 4 wires hooked up, 5 if it has disk brakes or reverse lights. Ground, running lights, left turn/stop, right turn/stop, and reverse is the fifth if it has disk brakes or...

Forum: Trailers 05-06-2013, 04:33 PM

Replies: 15 Axle U-Bolts Views: 478 Posted By jschildm Are the u-bolts 3/8? I thought mine looked like... Are the u-bolts 3/8? I thought mine looked like 7/16.

Forum: Trailers 05-06-2013, 08:42 AM

Replies: 15 Axle U-Bolts Views: 478 Posted By jschildm Axle U-Bolts I have 1998 205 and want to put 15" rims on it. To do so I decided to lift the trailer a bit. Its in storage right now and not overly convenient to get to. I was down there this weekend and measured...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 05-04-2013, 10:24 PM

Replies: 3,174 What's your weather? Views: 165,403 Posted By jschildm We generally go to Rathbun. We live just north of... We generally go to Rathbun. We live just north of there and can grab the boat from storage and back it on the water in about 30 min.

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 05-03-2013, 11:22 AM

Replies: 3,174 What's your weather? Views: 165,403 Posted By jschildm Tuesday it was 87, Wednesday the temp dropped 20... Tuesday it was 87, Wednesday the temp dropped 20 degrees in about 15 minutes, and by Thursday night it was snowing. This is what I woke up to before work this morning ... We are in Southeast Iowa.

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 05-02-2013, 09:04 PM

Replies: 55 2013 Water Sports Season - Improvement Goals Views: 1,202 Posted By jschildm Slalom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G48fst4Vc... Slalom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G48fst4VcrA - Slalom video before lesson After a late season visit with Doug @ The Liquid Edge for my first ever slalom lesson (been slaloming since I was...

Forum: Trailers 04-29-2013, 04:49 PM

Replies: 12 Disc Brake Kit Views: 596 Posted By jschildm I always get worried about flared fittings when I... I always get worried about flared fittings when I am messing with them. Seems like a lot of times there is a fine line between tightening enough to seal and tightening enough to crush ....

Forum: Trailers 04-29-2013, 02:57 PM

Replies: 12 Disc Brake Kit Views: 596 Posted By jschildm Well, I ended getting the UFP kit from Pacific... Well, I ended getting the UFP kit from Pacific Trailers which includes a couple thermo-plastic brake lines and the distribution block. Any more details on what you are specifically having trouble...

Forum: General / Other 04-29-2013, 10:38 AM

Replies: 3,284 What Work did you do on your Mastercraft Today? Views: 236,758 Posted By jschildm I replaced my riser gaskets and exhaust hose,... I replaced my riser gaskets and exhaust hose, repacked the shaft packing, put the impeller in, and made sure it still ran. My wife vacuumed it out on Sunday because I at some bad bacon and was taking...

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