Thanks for the help.

[JB]

This thread is a prototype. Please post your comments and suggestions on the idea of a "Thanks" thread here, too.<br /><br />iboats Management and we Moderators would like to see clearer recognition of the great help and helpers who offer free advice and suggestions here.<br /><br />Please post your thanks to helpers and what they helped with.<br /><br />The results here will help us develop a standard "thanks" thread for all help fora.

 

[walleyehed]

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Hats off to Dhadley for the experience & knowledge shared with all of us here on proper set-up procedures, trouble-shooting and recommendations as to how to make a good rig, an excellent rig.<br />His knowledge of not only set-up, but engine elements and components has added a higher level of enjoyment for all, and the training involved is priceless-you can't gain that knowledge from any book!

 

[Dhadley]

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I appreciate the kind words. I just hope that some of the things I am able to pass on helps someone. There were many who helped me when I didn't know which end of the boat went first. <br /><br />I enjoy reading many posts and sometimes I dont respond. Sometimes because the folks answering are already headed in the direction I would have went and sometimes because I'm learning just like the person who asked the question.<br /><br />This is a great forum. There are lots and lots of very knowledgeable folks who gladly give of their time to help us all. Personally I've learned a lot here. Like Kenny said, a lot of this stuff really isn't in a book.<br /><br />The biggest thanks should go to the iboat providers and the moderators. Without them this would only be a great shopping place.<br /><br />I really enjoy JB's "common sense" wisdom. And it's great to hear back from guys like Kenny who asked questions and followed thru by posting results. Thats when everybody learns (wins).<br /><br />Thanks iboats!!

 

[87Aggie]

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The list is pretty long, the experience, kindness, and patience is exhibited by many on this board. I would especially like to thank JB, DHadley, Paul Moir, Joe Reeves, ob, DHPMarine, R. Johnson, & Walker for helping me as well as countless others get back on the water. If a seperate thread were available, I'd definitely make it a point to post my thanks and appreciation to those who helped me solve a problem. Muchas Gracias, iboats for such a helpful site!!

 

[OBJ]

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I'd like to second Dhadley's comments on the amount of knowledge that dispensed on these forums....ya' can't help learning even while helping. So many good folks here helping and learning.....Thanks from me too iboats!

 

[v12mac]

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Joe Reeves saved my marriage and my boat!<br /><br />I had a very odd spark problem that no one could figure out. I was going to buy a new motor. Wife said fix it or sell the boat and get a smaller one that works! I couldn’t dump my 23’ Mako It is the hull I have always wanted. <br /><br />Joe got me back running as soon as did everything exactly as he recommended.<br /><br />Thanks Joe my wife and I are still happily married and expecting our first child in May. Thanks to you she will get to grow up on the water.<br /><br /><br />Mac

 

[ED21]

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In general thanks to the replies to my questions.<br />I'll second the Joe Reeves thanks for helping me time my engine.<br />I promise to update when I get my 4 1/2 running. I haven't had time to work on it yet. I had many suggestions on what to look for.<br />Besides all the boating folks that share their knowledge the pros that take time to help impresses me.<br />I just hope I can retain some of the stuff I've learned for when I need it.<br />But I can always come here for a refresher if I need to.

 

[steviecops]

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I can't thank the good people on this forum enough. From helping me to fix my own motor when I knew absolutely nothing, to helping me to make a very enjoyable hobby out of fixing up old non runners.<br /><br />The list is almost endless, but my special thanks, (in no particular order), to Paul Moir, Alcan, Rodbolt, OBJ, JB, G DANE, R Johnson, Dhadley, and all those who I can't think of right now. You've all helped me more than you know, and I really appreciate it.<br /><br />Also to all the people who post their questions on here. Thanks, I learn a lot from reading them and the suggestions.<br /><br />Thank you also to I Boats for keeping this forum going. Please don't ever stop it! I'd be lost without it, as would many others I'm sure.<br /><br />All the best<br />Steve

 

[tsensat]

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I have been reading for months and find the replies very helpful. If I have a problem I have an idea what it is and where to start. thanks Tom

 

[Walker]

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This is a great forum. I help when I can and I'm always learning something from all the othet people who post. There are the obvious "knowledge" guys like JB, DHadley, Paul Moir, Joe Reeves, ob, DHPMarine, R. Johnson, and others, but many times I pick up things from just the common "help me" posters. Its really great when a solved problem gets posted and I can hear what solved it. Thanks Iboats.

 

[fireman57]

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I for one second the kudos to all the names above. I have said on a few threads how much I appreciate the time and expertise that Joe Reeves, JB, OBJ, walleyhead, Dhadley, and others have spent. I don't mean to leave out GDane and literally guys from around the world that help out. I discovered this forum about three years ago and am amazed at how large it has grown. I am just a backyarder and have given wrong advice a couple of times. Things like adjusting the carb jets and someone is always quick to point out that this particular carb has fixed jets. I do not mean this as a slam I am glad that someone does point it out. I am not a professional wrench and do not have all the manuals that these guys have much less the time and experience that they have and share. I would just like to see the posters return to their original post and tell what actually did fix their trouble. I know that when I get one right and the poster puts his thanks on that thread that it makes me feel good. It's like wetting your pants wearing a dark suit. You get this nice warm feeling inside and nobody knows. Thanks again to all of you.

 

[dcolpitts]

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I found this forum and have never waivered. The information is way beyond the manuals. Thanks to Dhadley, JB, Joe Reeves, OBJ, and everyone else for the responses to my questions and sometimes stupid ones. My rebuild of my 140 looper last month was a great success, 30 hours and running great, could not have been so without all the responses on this forum. To all the above mentioned and the many more I have missed, thank you all. I would not recommend any other site to any friends, not knowing all of you are there! Thanks to everyone out there!

 

[ob15]

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I will defintely be adding but need to think of all the people to thank first. This forum is the best!

 

[Frank I.]

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The best forum,the best people,more knowledge than any local marina out there just a few keystrokes away.The BEST period!<br /> Thanks to all

 

[ob]

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Many thanks to all of the generous contributions by all of the real pros on this site.It has been my pleasure to have been able to not only participate in helping others ,when their problems were within my scope,but too also gain a wealth of information from so many unselfish pros in the business and hobby.iboats is hands down,no brainer,the absolute best boating help site on the planet.<br /><br />Way too many names to mention because it would bother me if I forgot someone and have to keep coming back to edit post. You all know who you are.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br /><br /><br />Ah to heck with it.Here goes in no particular order.Dhadley,Walker,Joe Reeves,seahorse,Walleyed ,Paul Moir,DJ,JB,clanton,Rickdb1boat,hooty,rodbolt,<br />dhpmarine,RJohnson,jimd,Gdane,schematic,OBJ,bear,and most surely missed dozens more.And this is just on the John/Rude forum.<br /><br />iboats has some pretty cool stuff too.

 

[Scaaty]

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Thanks to ALL...you know who you are. Still a newby here myself, but the stuff ya learn here is priceless. In fact, the boaters around our marina actually think now that I know what I'm talking about, as I pass on all infomation, and hype IBoats to them all. Thanks again.

 

[Frankhanhart]

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Been reading this forum since I bought my boat July 2004 and learn something new each day. Without this forum I would feel insecure about a lot of things...now I know I can find any topic that crosses my mind while on the water. Its like having a lot of friends you'll never see but are always there. Good common sense, humor, patience, and the will to be helpfull..regardless. Your are a great bunch!! Thanks.<br />Frank

 

[Indymike]

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This forum has a wealth of info. I've been turning my own wrenches since my first bicycle but these 2 stroke boat motors are different animals. Many thanks to you guys who have the patience to address all the little problems that that pop up on this board. I for one have learned a great deal by just sitting back and reading through old threads. Hopefully I will be able to contribute a little myself in the future.<br /><br />Thanks again !

 

[Jquest]

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I'm still pretty much new here, but hats off to the admin and the mods who have helped me in my time of need and giving great advise. Aswell as all the members of this great forum. One person by themselves never does it, but the collective help and love shown here...makes me fell like I have brothers that will always come to my aid. <br />thank you

 

[Harker]

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I sure thank everyone here that takes the time to help someone they have never met. I get on every day just to see what is going on and end up learning something.On a personal note I would like to thank Rodbolt,GDane,Paul Moir and DHadley for answering my questions on rebuilding my own motor.This site is better than any manual..thank you all.