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  1. jpass

    Side skirts for keeping sun off the boat?

    I typically put the boat in covered storage if a storm is coming. It's $250 for the month when I do it which is much cheaper than the deductible. Our deductible triples during named storms. I'd check your policy to see if it changes for named storms. For tropical storms and such, I remove the...
  2. jpass

    Drain plug led Diablo Royal ??

    I used a similar fused link on my install as well.
  3. jpass

    Jet newbie interested in FL!

    OK, I'm in the Orlando area and have a 2012 Sea Doo Challenger 210 SE (twin 215HP motors). Let me address your questions: As for noise, this boat is louder under power than our previous ski nautique with a V8 right behind the driver. The noise is similar to a high revving 4 banger than the...
  4. jpass

    Carbon Seal Function and Explanation For Pre-mature Failures.

    Sort of. A cutlass bearing usually lives outside the boat and in the "strut" that supports the driveshaft between the hull exit and prop. These are most seen in inboard or V-drive boats where the drive-line is fixed. Our Ski Nautique had one. If it failed, you never risked water intrusion as the...
  5. jpass

    Bimini Top Issues: Scarab 195 HO Impulse

    +1 on the rivet nuts. That would be the best fix for this.
  6. jpass

    Drain plug led Diablo Royal ??

    If you have the remote, why do you need to open the engine compartment to do anything? Our remote works from pretty much anywhere near the boat (inside or out) and the remote receiver is located under the seat where the battery switch is located.
  7. jpass

    Should I Pull the Trigger

    a 4 year old boat should have minimal wear if it was taken care of. Vinyl should be almost perfect (no rips, tears, stains, minimal sun damage). Engines should be clean and corrosion free. Everything should work (electronics, lighting, etc.). Hull should be in great shape (again, if maintained...
  8. jpass

    How to remove Black Ink on Vinyl

    Be careful with the magic eraser. It can sand off the protective UV layer on the vinyl if used too aggressively. Not sure I'd even attempt the acetone. You may be able to bleach it out with some mildew remove remover and some time in the direct sun.
  9. jpass

    Fulton F2 Jack Service Bulletin

    If you dip the drill bit into some thick grease, it will capture the metal shavings in the grease on the bit and stop them from falling inside the jack.
  10. jpass

    Another Disappointment with the Scarab Jet Boat and REC Boat Holdings

    If you won't go to RIVA and insist on coming to Orlando, give Southeast Marine a call. Explain to them your issue and see if they can help you. They're an authorized Seadoo dealer, but do not sell any jetboats that I am aware of. When I've inquired about prices for repairs on my boat, they were...
  11. jpass

    Am I out of commission? <Gelcoat damage>

    A short dip in the water won't hurt the underlying fiberglass (remember it's saturated in epoxy resin), but I would not leave the boat in the water longer than I had to though. Try Spectrum for one of their color kits. They're roughly $35 and will easily fix that damage...
  12. jpass

    Marina Suggestions Tampa Bay Area

    So wifey and I are looking into getting a small express cruiser that we can spend overnight on. We'd like to store it in the Tampa/Clearwater area. We'd prefer dry storage (inside or out) if possible. Any marina suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
  13. jpass

    Silver Glen Springs July 18, 2017 - Post-Bimini Rinse

    I've used this ramp before. It's an awesome ramp. There are 2 ramps to use, but can handle 2 smaller boats per ramp if needed. There were a couple of triple axle trailers launching when we were there last September. Ramp is big enough for large boats. Parking is adequate as well. Here are some...
  14. jpass

    Rotax engine substitute oil filter ?

    Any clarification on the differences between the older OEM filter and the new one? Different media? More pleating/surface area?
  15. jpass

    Oil Change: Questions

    This is true on the sea doo models as well. Remember that while the manufacturers are different, the motors, jet drives and electronics are primarily BRP in both variations. Our 2012 is fly by wire, so to perform the full throttle portion of the oil change you first need to put the boat in...
  16. jpass

    Oil Change: Questions

    Keep in mind when you do change the oil, you'll need to run the engine for 10 seconds at 4000 RPMS, then shut it down at 4000 revs. This will move oil out of the PTO and into the oil pan. Once you drain the oil, you'll then need to put the engine in "flood mode", engage full throttle and hit the...
  17. jpass

    Replace stuff on Scarab blog (extended version).

    Nice set-up :thumbsup:
  18. jpass

    Check your Cleats......

    5200 comes in black as well as white. If you're simply trying to seal out water, then you don't need an "adhesive sealant", you can use marine silicone (many different manufacturers).
  19. jpass

    Tesla electric truck

    The Nikola EV Semi is roughly $450K - $500K (about 4x the average sleeper semi), but that includes maintenance for 7 years plug hydrogen for a million miles. A 7 mpg Peterbilt would burn nearly $360K in diesel over that same distance/time). Manufacturer has received roughly 8000 orders and...
  20. jpass

    Check your Cleats......

    Maybe add a little blue loctite when you install the replacement.
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