Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything????

southkogs

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

Another reason not to have carpet in a boat. Look what happened.
... must be a sofa boat.





Sorry HC. It was just hanging out there. :laugh:
 

fishrdan

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

Doel-Fins apparently only work on Stingray boats so if it isn't a Stingray, might as well remove it anyway.

I'm cornfused :confused: Are you saying if it isn't a Stingray "boat" or...

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

sofa king wheat hearted
 

sickwilly

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Doel-Fins apparently only work on Stingray boats so if it isn't a Stingray, might as well remove it anyway.

Most these were humorous. This one not so much.

Way to contribute to a forum.

Your post count sure means a lot!
 

bruceb58

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

Most these were humorous. This one not so much.

Way to contribute to a forum.

Your post count sure means a lot!
Just a reminder....

....Joke thread!

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81_chapparel194

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

I bet you launched the boat with the plug out...that will do it every time. post the boat on CL and just advertise TLC needed and be sure to use 10 year old pictures to post to CL.
 

V153

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

Lighten up SW. My lil bro has the same boat as yours. Comes outa the hole just fine'n it'll run 52 or 3 all day long, regardless of load. Nice'n stable, without a doel fin.

edit. I don't think ethanol had anything to do with the aforementioned problem. I'm leaning toward flux capacitor failure ...?
 
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Fun Times

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

Lots of good advice, may need to request this to become a sticky.
Hum, I'll say you guys are definitely covering all of this winter's past threads in this one thread alone.:faint2: The thing is I'd have a feeling an incorrect red button would be accidentally clicked while trying to figure out where to place this thread when moving it around.:decision:

I'd ask if winter is over yet but I'm thinking it's not since California is supposed to be hit with our biggest rainstorm this year and in the last 3 years starting tonight.:)
 

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... I don't think ethanol had anything to do with the aforementioned problem. I'm leaning toward flux capacitor failure ...?
You may have a point. 1.21 jigawatts is a lot of power to carry, even with dual batteries.
 

Home Cookin'

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

Most these were humorous. This one not so much.

Way to contribute to a forum.

Your post count sure means a lot!

throw a stick at a pack of dogs and the one what yelps is the one what's hit
 

fishrdan

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

You may have a point. 1.21 jigawatts is a lot of power to carry, even with dual batteries.

You're probably going to need a solar charger to keep those 1.21 jigawatt batteries topped off...
 

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Re: "Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything???? "

I bet you spilled some prop wash on it. Seriously.
 

sickwilly

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

I am light and all good. Glad your lil bro has his boat tuned for how he uses it, which is no way similar to how I use mine, which is why boating is such a great hobby.

I am kool with my sense of humor and enjoy a good laugh.

Usually when someone takes a jab at me I prefer to be sitting at a bar with them, sharing some good whiskey, or or a poker table so I can jab back and enjoy the banter.
 

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

Might as well go ahead and check the muffler bearings while you are at it too.

I have a coupon from NAPA for 50% off if anybody needs one. Changed mine now it even ideals good to...
 

bruceb58

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SW. What makes you think the jab was directed at you?
 

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Re: Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything??

A bit 'o cabin fever building up?

Where's the list of non-wood cabins?
 
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