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  1. Augoose

    Complaint about my experience with the iboats store

    The purpose of this post is to notify iboats as to a complaint about my experience with the iboats store. As detailed further below, I requested to be contacted by a customer service manager about my experience, however no manager has reached out to me. As a result, I feel it is necessary to...
  2. Augoose

    Lights and fishfinder on kayak

    Just thought I'd share.... I picked up a new Field and Stream Eagle Talon 12 fishing kayak. Quite a bit easier to hit the cove for a quick evening of fishing than launching the boat. I installed a Lowrance fish finder which has a .75A draw along with two 12" LED strip lights to serve as...
  3. Augoose

    Blocked water intake on lower unit

    Something bizarre occurred during my summerization process this season, so I figured I share. After doing all the normal maintenance including a new impeller, I noticed that the engine temp would begin running up past 210 and rapidly approach 250 while running in the driveway on muffs. Prior to...
  4. Augoose

    Engine shut down at headway speed

    '99 5.0 GL with SX-M. Been through a lot with this boat so I'm hoping this is a simple one. Out and about today and while at headway speed right after leaving dock, engine instantly shutdown. No cough, no sputter - just dead so I'm thinking its a no spark issue. Attempted to start the engine...
  5. Augoose

    Steering cylinder leak- SX-M

    Update: So I decided it can't be any more "broke", so why not pull the cylinder actuator and see what its all about.... To remove the cylinder, I took the following steps: 1) Wear glasses and gloves and disconnect the battery from the starter 2) Remove the two high pressure hoses from the left...
  6. Augoose

    Steering cylinder leak- SX-M

    All, while out on the water last week, I determined that my 1999 VP 5.0 GL with SX-M developed a power steering fluid leak. The leak is originating from the bottom of the steering cylinder, I suspect due to a faulty rod seal. With the engine running, the leak is large enough where it has a...
  7. Augoose

    Swim platform suppliers- review?

    Has anyone done business with or ordered a swim platform from these guys? www.plasteak.com
  8. Augoose

    How to dock your boat...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qHdPhkSSNQ
  9. Augoose

    Propeller Giveaway

    Awesome!
  10. Augoose

    What did you do to your boat today?

    Down here in South Carolina we are getting a taste of spring - 72 degrees and sunny. I drug the boat to the house and did my summarization so I could be one step ahead when it finally comes time to hit the water in mid April. I changed the engine oil in my VP 5.0 GL, drained and changed the...
  11. Augoose

    Cut the transducer cable on my Faria Depth Sounder - what type cable?

    Well, that's part of the problem - Faria wouldn't respond to my emails so I'm on my own it seems. I've custom made different lengths of RF antenna cable several times it the past with no issues so this should work as well. I picked up a PL-259 solder style connector/coupler today and it seems...
  12. Augoose

    Cut the transducer cable on my Faria Depth Sounder - what type cable?

    So I was re-routing my shift cable and in doing so, was reaching in blind behind some fiberglass cutting zip ties when all of a sudden I accidentally cut the coax cable running between the depth sounder gauge and the transducer. I now want to use a couple of BNC connectors to splice the break...
  13. Augoose

    Damage to Bravo I outdrive due to fishing line -interpret mechanic's feedback

    My father called me today and knowing that I frequent the best boating forum on earth :D asked me to post a question! About 2 years ago he turned in his boat, a 2001 Stingray with the 4.3 merc and Bravo I, to be put up into dry storage and winterized. During the routine maintenance the boat...
  14. Augoose

    RPM's at WOT vs RPM's @ Hole shot

    I've got a VP 5.0 GL carb'd V8 with a 17p 4 blade aluminum prop. I rebuilt the carb last year and overall the boat runs and idles very well. My question is in regards to tuning and proper propeller. At WOT my boat runs exactly where it should be according to VP which is at around 4600 rpms...
  15. Augoose

    Picked up a used HO Extreme SVT 8.6 Slalom Ski

    Anyone have any feedback on this ski? I'm 6'4" / 205 lbs and its been difficult to find a used slalom ski in a 69" -70" length. I picked up this one which is 69" long for $75. Hopefully it was a good buy and a better ski. I'm not a professional by any means but I've been skiing since before I...
  16. Augoose

    DP SM w/o trim/tilt limit - how far up?

    Re: DP SM w/o trim/tilt limit - how far up? Its not your drive exactly, but it will give you an idea.
  17. Augoose

    Changing dash panel

    Re: Changing dash panel I would recommend a vinyl wrap - it did wonders for my dash resto....
  18. Augoose

    OMC concealed side mount remote control - adjustment of throttle friction screw

    I'm running into an issue with the remote control staying put and am trying to determine whether or not the issue is with the throttle friction screw or with my newly installed shift cable. The remote control won't hold position in just one particular area of its range of motion. For example...
  19. Augoose

    Finally hit the water!

    Late April and finally the water temp is up enough - 67 F water temp with 85 F degree air temp! Easily surpasses the 100F test so it was time to hit the water today and do some wakeboarding. Had several good runs but now I'm paying for it as my back is killing me! Anyone else hit the water yet?
  20. Augoose

    Anyone ever watched DiResta on youtube?

    Simply amazing. Not only from an artistic point of view regarding what he's making, but also from a cinematography aspect - the muffled sounds (Gopro?), angles, no spoken words, etc - I think its great. Someone should film a full boat resto in a similar manner! :lol: Here is a short example -...
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