The Outboard Church

[HST4ME]

I have a 15 in mid for am omc .twin. they are cheap to build and light.

I can come up with enough things to make that merc a 15 inch probably.

Might have to have a drive shaft cut. It's not going to work with that 20 inch motor, the prop shaft needs to be within an inch or two of the sponsors.

I'll see what I can come up with when I get home from Florida.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

I have a 15 in mid for am omc .twin. they are cheap to build and light.

I can come up with enough things to make that merc a 15 inch probably.

Might have to have a drive shaft cut. It's not going to work with that 20 inch motor, the prop shaft needs to be within an inch or two of the sponsors.

I'll see what I can come up with when I get home from Florida.

Open to all suggestions & like to make it sound as rowdy as it can

 

[War Canoe]

Happy Patty’s Day to all in the Church….

 

[HST4ME]

Wide enough that I’m paying @lake p.a.l. wife to video the first time he get in it, and then subsequently TRIES to get out of it!!!

If you have a Gordon's food service the have 5 gallon buckets of lard to grease his ass up with, should slide right in

 

[HST4ME]

 

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[stoker2001]

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super rare Rapid Crapper i would think?

 

[lake p.a.l.]

I didn't measure anything but it's pretty small. I'm sure Rob could/would throw a tape on it for ya

I'm well versed in handling small things.....

 

[HST4ME]

 

[ScottyP363]

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Steve's Stoker is fast. I get to see it run the Parker Enduro every year

 

[HST4ME]

 

[HST4ME]

 

[War Canoe]

So, after I replaced my bunks, I discovered my trailer mounts were cracked in several places. We lifted it off and repaired it and painted it and put it back together.

 

[clarence]

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Where's the 23', Allison?

 

[lake p.a.l.]

 

[lake p.a.l.]

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Got the lil Checkmate out yesterday with F14. Had a snack @ Boondockz, cruised a bunch of coves, almost no wind, then a bonfire on the "beach" at F14's cabana. Great afternoon & evening

 

[575cat]

Boondockz facelift ? looks a hell o better , crappy in past years

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Boondockz facelift ? looks a hell o better , crappy in past years

They've really cleaned up the place & food is very good now.
Also Captain Rons food is very good now finally

 

[stoker2001]

Steve's Stoker is fast. I get to see it run the Parker Enduro every year

Acie is a magician with those ETECs!its a ripper

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Nice Friday afternoon putt with F14

 

[clarence]

The waterfront bars/restaurants are open year round?

How many months of the years is the C-Dory the boat of choice?

Would a canvas/plastic bimini full enclosure compare?

 

[lake p.a.l.]

The waterfront bars/restaurants are open year round?

How many months of the years is the C-Dory the boat of choice?

Would a canvas/plastic bimini full enclosure compare?

There's a handful open year round @ various parts of the lake. We run his C Dory & our cruiser with full eisenglass all year. We have those lil buddy propane heaters to warm up as needed. Our cruiser has an automatic bilge heater that kicks on @ 36° as needed.
Bimini with full enclosure would work fine with a lil heater.
Hope to get some friends out tomorrow on our cruiser.

 

[War Canoe]

We bagged our first Turkey today!! Many have tried, many have failed! Success this morning!

 

[lake p.a.l.]

We bagged our first Turkey today!! Many have tried, many have failed! Success this morning! View attachment 1491154 View attachment 1491155 View attachment 1491156

We have plenty of turkey & deer if you wanna come & take as many as you want

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Cruiser run today

 

[War Canoe]

New ECU …no rev limiter and better fuel curve! Also, the engine will breathe easier with cowl opened up. Re-routed air compressor pump water thru the port fuel rail for more cooling. Dreading cutting the face of this cherry cowling, but it needs more air and it looks pretty stock. The engine will be a little louder with the cowl modified. Cleaned the water line filter that is down in the lower block while I was at it. It had debris all over it.

 

[HST4ME]

Yellow zip tie, really?

 

[HST4ME]

 

[War Canoe]

Tested the DBR mods today…The Blue Canoe is getting more formidable. This is the 3 mile straightaway at the afterbay. The new mods bumped me from a redline 107 mph, to over 110 mph. Same prop. 30 BBlades.

 

[War Canoe]

It’s going to be a barn burner in the Delta on Sunday!!
Looks like a big turnout…
Kev/Mirage
Andrew/Mirage
Steve/Mirage
Smiley/STV
WC/ STV
Drew/STV
Andy/GMT

 

[HST4ME]

 

[War Canoe]

Ready for Church on Sunday!!!

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Ready for Church on Sunday!!! View attachment 1493128

Lookin GREAT
Enjoy your day

 

[War Canoe]

Church was epic…conditions were just spectacular. At 1 pm it was still perfect. A couple of shots of the Caddy…she got some air bags.

 

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[smiley88]

Conditions were perfect and super badass day

 

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[lake p.a.l.]

Not nearly the speed but had a great afternoon

 

[stoker2001]

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WOW..member since 2016?welcome,and thanks for EPIC run yesterday,lets do it again soon!

 

[HST4ME]

Yall need some go pros

 

[stoker2001]

Yall need some go pros

I use my Iphone 15 and takes decent video,But trying to keep subject in screen at triple digits without phone being ripped out of your hand driving one handed through twisty river is a challenge

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Yall need some go pros

If they put 1 on the back of Stoker2001 boat we could see all of the other boats chasing him. He's almost always out front leading the pack. Ridden with him a few times, its beyond exhilarating

 

[HST4ME]

Whoops

 

[hallett21]

Need a little help locating the female side of the main power relay on a 2004 Optimax 250xs. The motor has always burned up relays once a year. And now the pigtail is a little “charred” lol.

I believe it’s the same pigtail as the trim ones. Just having a hard time finding a “good” one. Anyone have an Amazon recommendation or an online retailer I could order from?

Thanks!

 

[stoker2001]

Need a little help locating the female side of the main power relay on a 2004 Optimax 250xs. The motor has always burned up relays once a year. And now the pigtail is a little “charred” lol.

I believe it’s the same pigtail as the trim ones. Just having a hard time finding a “good” one. Anyone have an Amazon recommendation or an online retailer I could order from?

Thanks!

bassboat central guy had same prob..try cleaning connector first (female spades)?and replace #882751A1 first..if that dont work,crimp on new spade connectors and/or complete pigtail/harness replacement

 

[hallett21]

bassboat central guy had same prob..try cleaning connector first (female spades)?and replace #882751A1 first..if that dont work,crimp on new spade connectors and/or complete pigtail/harness replacement

I ordered the quicksilver relays.

Here’s the pigtail I ordered. The plastic has begun to melt over the years.

Amazon.com

 

[stoker2001]

I ordered the quicksilver relays.

Here’s the pigtail I ordered. The plastic has begun to melt over the years.

Amazon.com

probably small short-to-ground causing to much amperage to flow thru relay?I question those amazon relay sockets...?betting they are flimsier the OEM merc?I might have one at home?let me check tonight,if i find it, you can pay shipping only

 

[hallett21]

Well they showed up early. I have different relays coming