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    Damn your boats look sweet, thanks guys! ...

    Damn your boats look sweet, thanks guys!

    Mischief IV, did I see your boat on YouTube? Did it have the striped interior? It looks sharp now!

    MySupra, did you replace your wave stripes? They...
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    How to choose a board?

    Can anyone provide some guidance on what size board or boards I should find that my adult kids and I could use to learn how to surf? I am planning to set up my Pirata with both ballast and a wake...
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    1990 Pirata Trailer Brake System Overhaul

    Does anyone know who manufactured the trailers back in the late 80's and early 90's? Or what size drums and bolt pattern came equipped on a 1990 Pirata trailer?

    I want to overhaul the brake...
  4. Any chance the seat is still available? I just...

    Any chance the seat is still available? I just purchased a Pirata that had the stock seat replaced with a single wide unit that isn't very ideal.
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    Back into boating with a new to me Pirata

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    Back into boating with a new to me Pirata

    Some of you may recall my posts from long ago. I raised my kids on a 1987 Comp TS6M. We owned and used the heck out of that boar for about 15 years. Eventually however, it began to take on a little...
  7. Hi Trayson, The truth is, I don't really stay...

    Hi Trayson,
    The truth is, I don't really stay in the full egg position long after Hit-It either. But when I was initially taught this deep-water procedure, I originally remained in the egg until I...
  8. I too just returned to my old school Jobe...

    I too just returned to my old school Jobe competition slalom ski. I haven't skiied it in several years, but decided to pull it out last week while camping with the family and my old school TS6M on an...
  9. Bumping up on the list...

    Bumping up on the list...
  10. Seeking A Good Condition Mooring Cover That Will Fit A 1987 COMP TS6M.

    Anybody, Anybody?

    I need to replace my mooring cover with one better than mine, and I don't wish to spring for a new one if I can avoid it. Mine has very threadbare fabric at the bow that keeps...
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    I would expect that your hull to also fill with...

    I would expect that your hull to also fill with water. The early Comps did not feature drainage from the hull areas outbd of the main stringers. While there are no intentional water paths into these...
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    I have a large flat bottomed tube, and when I...

    I have a large flat bottomed tube, and when I make an right turn with a rider, to move them to the left side of the wake, accelerate and then make as agressive turn to the left to bring the tube...
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    That is a good improvement Salty. I was actually...

    That is a good improvement Salty. I was actually thinking of welding a flange to the exhaust pipes that would contact the inner surface of the transom, and would feature nut plates. It would be...
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    Supertrapp is the manufacturer of high...

    Supertrapp is the manufacturer of high performance exhaust muffler systems http://supertrapp.com/. Supertrapps are a tunable exhaust muffler and spark arrestor systems for motorcycles, cars, and...
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    I agree with Csuggs. I just re-sealed mine for...

    I agree with Csuggs. I just re-sealed mine for the second time since I've owned the boat. When my floor suddenly went underwater, I knew I had a problem. But with no obvious leaks, I took a look at...
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    Hi Brian, Congratulations! Is this #1 for...

    Hi Brian,

    Congratulations! Is this #1 for you? I remember those days... My girls are now 10 and 12. Kids make you tired- get used to it. The type of tiredness changes over the years (mental...
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    I've painted airplane parts in the garage using a...

    I've painted airplane parts in the garage using a very simple temporary plastic enclosure. I partitioned the end stall of my multi-car garage with clear plastic (thickness driven by budget). I...
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    I use my extended pylon (I don't have a tower),...

    I use my extended pylon (I don't have a tower), so that I can use my back seats (Comp TS6M). No issues, except when you pull from above like this, the tube does tend to fly a little easier, as air...
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    You will also learn to control your boat near the...

    You will also learn to control your boat near the dock using your transmission, and not your throttle. Be patient, and only use idle power. You can spin your boat 180 degrees in only slightly more...
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    I have seen the rubber expanding "transom" type...

    I have seen the rubber expanding "transom" type plugs in a variety of sizes in the maring section of my hardware store, Mayber one of these might fit? What diameter do you require? Live wells often...
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    Hi Devon, Running under the design temp is...

    Hi Devon,

    Running under the design temp is almost as bad as excessive temperatures. The parts of the engine are sized to work at a certain operating temperature range. Below or above this range,...
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    Soak in acetone to soften, then scrape with razor...

    Soak in acetone to soften, then scrape with razor blade.
  23. Yes I have Daff, with no issues noted. So I put...

    Yes I have Daff, with no issues noted. So I put the boat into the water to inspect the hull while the boat was in gear. Still no leaks. But excersizing the boat with riders on skiis, booards, and...
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    I set my idle in neutral, engine warm to 900 rpm...

    I set my idle in neutral, engine warm to 900 rpm (on the hose). This results in 600 rpm in gear (in the lake), which is the value specified in the manual. Make your final adjustment in-gear, to 600...
  25. I completed the fiberglass repairs this weekend...

    I completed the fiberglass repairs this weekend (filled the worn Supertrapp screw holes, and repaired a small crack under the bottom of the boat very close to the transom). and replaced and re-sealed...
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