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  1. MTboatguy

    Ok, sitting here without water into the house, questions for those in the know!

    Well, the dread of all dreads happened today and I am a noob on well water systems. We had a new water pump, plumping and well control box put in in 2003, I get home today, the wife says, we ain't got no water. I have checked all of the power connections, they are all tight, this system has a...
  2. MTboatguy

    Well it looks as if a new boat is in my future!

    Bummer the shelter I had over my boat collapsed in December, and I am just now able to dig in and see what damage was done, looks like it collapsed the right side hull and top...I didn't pay much for this boat, but I was hoping to go fishing as soon as the lakes melted out..looks like plans are...
  3. MTboatguy

    Wow, these insurance companies Are great!

    I got a letter in the mail yesterday from the General telling me they could save me $486.00 a year, so I called them to ask when my new policy as well as checks will start showing up, she said she didn't understand? I told her, if you can save me that much money over what I am paying, then of...
  4. MTboatguy

    Okay, this is going to sound really odd...

    But who besides me, wants one of those mini-giraffes like they have in the direct TV ad...? I find it to be really cool, heck with the bimbo's in the TV spot, but where do I get one of those little giraffes!!!!!
  5. MTboatguy

    Well time to bottle the last batch of beer that I made..

    Hopefully it turns out as well as I think it will... Anybody else brew your own? If so, what is your favorite recipe?
  6. MTboatguy

    Anybody ever use a Wood Pellet Basket...?

    I have a normal wood stove and I am considering installing a Wood Pellet Basket in it, so I can just purchase and use wood pellets instead of the steady grind of cutting a splitting wood all summer long, I have been beat up enough and the older I get, the idea of hitting the local hardware store...
  7. MTboatguy

    Well I just learned.....

    My Daughter has lost her Great Aunt in Sendai...It was her Grandmothers Sister, Her Grandmother died a few years ago, and my Daughter had visited her Great Aunt in Sendai a couple of years ago..please take a moment..
  8. MTboatguy

    Anybody here using Ice Studs on their ATV...?

    Just wondering, I need to gain some traction on my ATV when plowing and was wondering if anyone is using the screw ice studs on their ATV, if so what brand and what experience have you had with them?
  9. MTboatguy

    Wo Ho...3 hours and cold times...but it was worth it..

    I will get pictures posted in the next few days, but the best day Ice Fishing I have ever had! Ye Ha! Lake Trout for Dinner tonight and I may cook up the Northern Pike on Sunday, man that was FUN! :D
  10. MTboatguy

    Just a question for eyeglass wearers...

    I am in need of a new set of glasses and was wondering, has anyone here that wears glasses every tried one of the online eyeglass places? If so, how was your experience?
  11. MTboatguy

    Boy if I didn't have bad luck, I would have none at all!

    Went out to plow the drive with the ATV, we had a major dump over 3 feet of nice rocky mtn powder! Low and behold, went to put the bike in reverse and the darn shift handle breaks off in my hand! Geeze! :rolleyes:
  12. MTboatguy

    Anybody looking for a decent large boat?

    I am in WA right now and for kicks and giggles went and looked at this boat today, surprisingly, this bugger is in pretty good shape and at $2000 grand or best offer, you could end up with a very nice boat, I was pleasantly surprised! http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/boa/2134819955.html
  13. MTboatguy

    Just a general Question.

    I am wondering, does anyone know what year range they used gray paint on the Suzuki motors, I have seen white and black, but have an opportunity to purchase a 2hp for $100.00 that the owner(friend of dad's) that he says he has only used about 20 hours, but have never seen a Suzuki in this color...
  14. MTboatguy

    Thats it!!!! I am fed up...

    Good bye Windows 7, I am going to run Linux!!! GRRRRRRR!!!!:eek:
  15. MTboatguy

    If you could, please take a moment..

    Last night we lost a young Montana State Trooper and there has been no reason really given...I knew this young man, he was above and beyond....spend a moment thinking, there is no reason a 23 year old should be taken from us...in this manner...
  16. MTboatguy

    Here is one for you hunters out there!

    Got this in email from a friend of mine, I don't know the hunter, but this bull elk was apparently take in a legal hunt in N. Dakota and the guy used his camera to take a smiling self portrait....guess who else was looking on!!!
  17. MTboatguy

    I am just wondering...

    And I know this might be a stupid question, but bear with me, its late! Does anyone know if there is a list of what years ranges parts are interchangeable for Evinrude motors, I am looking for the parts to change my 1962 Big Twin 40 from pull start to electric start. I have the parts manuals...
  18. MTboatguy

    Ye Ha, Just made a score...

    Just picked up a brand new Teleflex Rack steering system for my boat for $25.00, brand new in the box!!! I love craigslist! :D
  19. MTboatguy

    Anybody ever sold a aluminum boat at the recyclers?

    Well I have two boats now, one aluminum and in need of a complete restoration, which since I bought the fully usable boat with a trailer and motor, I am wondering, has anyone taken an aluminum boat to the recyclers and what did they pay you, I know a few weeks ago, beer cans were worth almost...
  20. MTboatguy

    Are Johnson and Evinrude parts interchangable?

    I am just wondering, I want to convert my pull start 1961 Big Twin 40 hp to electric start, it is only pull start right now. but was wondering, first if the 1961 Johnson Sea Horse is basically the same engine? And will the parts interchange, if so, what is the equivalent Johnson Model number to...
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