March Picture Thread..

[ScottnAz]

It's time to get the monthly picture thread going again.
Post up pictures of what you're working on this month. As always, if you're lucky enough to be hitting the water this month, post some pictures to rub it in :) .
Since it's the first picture thread of 11', let's open it up to off-season pictures too.
Let's see em'!

The kids are on spring break next week, so we're planning on hitting the lake a couple times. This weekend I'll be changing some fluids, cleaning up the boat from storage, charging the batteries, and installing this new toy
(ACME 1235)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/photo-56.jpg

[jet]

Ooooo NICE and shiny...whats the specs on that baby?

[cadunkle]

I envy those who will chime in here with pics on the water! I'm at least a month from hitting the river. But it'll be better this season because this came in the mail last week...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o234/cadunkle/Misc/IMG00085-20110312-0959.jpg

[stinky_1]

oooh, thats some nice stuff guys.

I am hoping to go pick my boat up from my father in laws some time this month.

I just bought this as well

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184902_10150108233652638_613082637_6614452_1168406 _n.jpg

So Ill be installing that as well as a few other things. I plan to build a hot water shower for the boat, but will most likely happen next month.

Non wakeboard related, but I bought 3 of these as well

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190792_10150104055122638_613082637_6580217_3921691 _n.jpg

Planning a trip out dirtbiking in may before we are able to get on the water.

[jet]

Ahh..thats nice too, and PP!! I am spending all my money on chemicals for the floor.

[mapleleaf]

one's a project, the other I've been using for inspiration, not as grainy on my phone's home screen....

[cadunkle]

Nice stinky! I used to be out riding dirt bikes every weekend. Of course in NJ there are only like 2 tracks to ride in the whole state and nowhere legal to trail ride or free ride on state land and no more private parks. I used to have an '82 IT 465 (scary fast!!) and my favorite was a '79 CR250 Elsinore. That was the bike that changed everything... Long travel suspension was a new thing back then. lol

After NJ cracked down on riding and I had to run from rangers a few times to avoid being jailed and my bikes taken I sold them and gave it up. Tried a few dual sports two stroke and 4 stroke after that, but just wasn't the same. Too heavy and couldn't whip them around like the old two stroke race bikes. Was toying with getting back into it this spring, but just not worth the expense and aggrivation since riding is illegal in NJ.

Have fun with those new bikes!!

[stinky_1]

Unfortunately it is much of the same story where I am. Anywhere you want to go involves loading up on trailers and driving for a while. I get out to a great place in BC once or twice a summer, but thats a lot of money to have invested in toys to only use 2 or 3 times a year.

This year I will be modifying the boat trailer so I can bring 2 bikes with me any time we go to a lake somewhere. That should hopefully help change things.

[chrisk]

Okay they're not March and they're not boating, but it's what I spend my time doing off the water. And the first one is taken on a lake at least!

[dshaff24]

Just got the boat out of storage.. Tearing into the interior and misc things that need finished before the season gets here

[dshaff24]

one's a project, the other I've been using for inspiration, not as grainy on my phone's home screen....

You will be happy with your purchase.. I had those in my previous boat and they sounded awesome..

[wotan2525]

March? I was in the water. ;)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3315/17230718330185887831339.th.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/17230718330185887831339.jpg/)

[Okie Boarder]

wotan, the view looks nicer ON the beach. :p

I'll see if there are any good pics. I went out with a friend Saturday and we did a little boarding and surfing behind his boat. Pretty good day! Wate was 53* and air was in the low 70* range.

[mapleleaf]

Wo tan, I kinda missed the water in that shot, got anymore of the ocean?? lol

[csuggs]

These are from another thread in the service area. My off-season project cleaning, painting and dressing-up. Also got a new Acme prop, 13x11.5

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/DSC03132.jpg

Gonna install the motor later this week then start rewiring . . . .

Can't wait to get it in the water!

[doofus]

The motor looks very neat and clean. Well done

[ScottnAz]

Ooooo NICE and shiny...whats the specs on that baby?
It is shiny, isn't it....Acme 1235 Propeller 4 Blade 14.5 x 14.25 LH 1 1/8 Bore

Chrisk - looks cold

We had 93 air, 60 water today. New prop was good, although, I didn't load the boat too terribly heavy since we dragged my mom out there with us. Absolute best part of the day was seeing a dude jumping in the water to wakeboard wearing a stinkin drysuit..... yes, that's right, a DRYsuit, not a wet suit..... Again, it was 93/60 today. Even my 16 year old daughter was out there trunkin it today

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/lake%20pictures/sprinngbreak1.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/lake%20pictures/springbreak2.jpg

[DAFF]

Here in the tropics of Canada we hit 52 deg..... The ice on the pool is almost gone, even saw a Robin. Things are looking up!!!

[stinky_1]

and its been snowing here since yesterday afternoon!

You guys make me jealous

[Fman]

Scott,

Gotta love Arizona! Already out on the water! must be nice! still rainy and cold here... but good news is lakes are going to full to the brim this year!

What prop were you running before your new ACME? and how many different lakes are in Arizona?

[blaze5012]

Couple of tubing pics from yesterday, didnt have the camera while boarding
http://i54.tinypic.com/2qiu0ea.png
http://i51.tinypic.com/1zvttg5.png

[stinky_1]

holly crap! Remind me to not go tubing with you guys!

[blaze5012]

Oh in that second picture, the guy in that tube like 8 feet up landed it, I promise

[stinky_1]

Like I tell everyone.....

I land every single jump and trick I do. How exactly I land it is not specified.... ie, face, back, butt, head first....

[Okie Boarder]

That's some extreme tubing, for sure! He may have landed it but was it a smooth landing?

[blaze5012]

Surprisingly it was actually relatively smooth, i think it was because the rope helped pull the front back down on the way down.

[jet]

Well I have been distracted from working on my boat!! lol Jet

MTV is coming over later. lol

[stinky_1]

nice Jet, whats the specs on those things? they look like some of the small bikes I have for my kids

[Okie Boarder]

I like the steering wheel...is that going on the boat?

[mapleleaf]

Well I have been distracted from working on my boat!! lol Jet

MTV is coming over later. lol

ok ok where's that wheel from????

[michael hunter]

Couple of tubing pics from yesterday, didnt have the camera while boarding
http://i54.tinypic.com/2qiu0ea.png
http://i51.tinypic.com/1zvttg5.png

It looks like you are being chased by killer tomatoes.

[jet]

Yes the steering wheel is going on the boat, It looks just like the new supra steering wheels with more leg room. And the bikes are 125 pit bikes for my older boy who is turning 14 next week, I bought one for him, brought it home and built it and said WOW, this looks fun, I want one-so I went back and bought another one for me!! And then 1-razor electric for my 8-year old.

p.s. stinky they are small but they will still kill you. lol

[stinky_1]

We bought one of these for our 8 year old

http://www.giobikes.com/Dirt-Bikes-in-Canada/Pocket-Dirt-Bike-49cc-2-Stroke-for-Kids/

He loves it. The battery powered ones are cool too. Its nice to have that 2 stroke tearing up the place too sometimes.

We have a couple 125 cc bikes for my wife and guests. they are a blast! Especially when you can pick them up for pretty cheap. Good cheap fun for when you cant be on the water. Are the wheels on those 10" then (rear)?

[jet]

Stinky that 49 cc is awsome. My 8 year old is already hitting me up for the 70cc. These things are very fun...I think mine are 12"rear 14" front. Going riding this morning. Damn cold fronts..Its like 45 outside right now.

http://massimomotor.com/productview.asp?model=MSD-125&category=Dirt%20Bike&pid=45

[stinky_1]

Those are pretty much exactly the same as the 125's we got then. I agree, they are a blast. We rode those for the last 3 years. Last year I picked up a 250 and rode that for a couple weekend then sold it. The pics I posted above of the 250 is my new one. Ill be running that while my wife rides the 125 and I am hoping my son will keep up on that 50 cc. They have mini quads as well that are the same just with 4 wheels. We had a couple of those 2 years ago.

The neat thing is that little 50cc thing can carry my 200 lbs butt around as well. Its nice not having a clutch to deal with. Just crank the throttle and go. It makes for a good learning step. Plus, with my 8 year old he is big enough to feel more in control of it. When we had the quads they scared him pretty bad. I am hoping to get him on a 50cc 4 stroke with a 3 speed auto next season. I just need him to be comfortable on this first.

Have a fun ride. We were playing in the snow up here on the bikes last night in our back yard. Cant wait for it to all melt.

[mapleleaf]

that steering wheel must've come from a secret location.....lol No one's talking about its origin......

[jet]

Its from my winter job..but I got the last one. sorry

[Safety Bob]

Hello Stinky 1, Love the tower! What do you suggest for an 88' Saltare? I would like to pick one up this spring.

[cmtaylor777]

Jet....

Start your own thread. Leave this one to pics.

you donky....:D

[jet]

But Its fun poken the Ogre (Ohger)..you silly Donk-eh!

[whelchel86]

No action shots but this was taken Friday after St. Patty's.

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[whelchel86]

...and a couple more. Water was still too cold for my taste.

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[Stickleback25]

Nice Pics!
It will be awhile until we can be out on the water here. There is still over 3 feet of ice on our lakes. The Missouri river is open now, but air temps have barely been above freezing. You guys in the South are pretty lucky.

This was my winter project. Besides ordering goodies for the Saltare.

[wotan2525]

This was my winter project. Besides ordering goodies for the Saltare.

XS650? I'm starting in on a pair of CB750s.

[Stickleback25]

XS650? I'm starting in on a pair of CB750s.

Its a KZ 750
We have alot of fun with these old bikes. Good luck on your CB's.


Here's a cb750 I helped my brother with and my XS.

[Hagman]

Cadunkie your going to love your Perfect pass. I install one last year no more complaining about the speed. You will get the same pull every time. Where in the dash are you going to install it. I replaced the tack with mine.

[jet]

Stickle..you need to be working on the lighting in your garage.lol. Hagman..thats a nice looking dash man.. How about a few more pic's? Is that a carpet dash cover?? Good idea. Jet

[cadunkle]

Cadunkie your going to love your Perfect pass. I install one last year no more complaining about the speed. You will get the same pull every time. Where in the dash are you going to install it. I replaced the tack with mine.

I was going to remove one of the speedometers. I figure I don't need two since the PP will read it too. After seeing yours though, I may put the PP where you did and move the tach up in place of the speedo as the tach is hard to see while driving and I don't imagine futzing with the PP after setting speed and such.

Do you have any pictures of your paddlewheel install from inside and outside? I'm nervous about drilling the hole and getting the right spot and all. Will probably be doing the install in the next week or two after I get the boat back from the upholstery shop.

[Hagman]

Hi jet
The dash pad is made form …. I hate to say it a rug I got at Home Depot . I made a template out of thick paper first . It works grate you can through stuff on the dash and it just stays put.
Cadukle
My PP is the GPS version. Sorry I can’t you with the install. I run on a river with about 2 mile current most of my pulling is skiing and the skiing setting it is RPM based . When you first start up there is some tuning involved after that the speed is dead on. Both systems work grate. The GPS version has speed ,RPM, clock. Engine hours and some other stuff . My speedos are just for looks now.