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@Taynton - I have a complete Perfect Pass Stargazer setup, including Z-Box. Version 9.1 software. Send me a private message if you're interested.

Building the shim for our '98 SN now. @sgregg has graciously helped me with some of the details and @Doug tells me we're waiting on ZO to ship. I'm hoping one of the engines he mentioned is ours....

@DW 351 Ford to PCM ZR 409, which is based on a 6.0L GM Vortec. My understanding is that PCM is no longer offering the 350-based Excalibur.

@MDB1056 More to it than just ZO. The old engine is a 351 HO, which is carbureted, and we've been running in saltwater with no closed cooling. A rebuild will only get us so far. This new setup gives us modern ignition and fuel delivery, closed cooling and 110 (120?) more horses. I know the boat very well, and my wife and I both love to ski behind it. In fact she's totally into doing this. I'm a lucky guy. Most importantly, @eleeski told me he won't ski with me until I get ZO or a paddlewheel for PP. So there's that.

@sgregg We're on Doug's list to do this to our '98 bubble butt, and it can't happen soon enough. The original engine is showing signs of giving up. Would love to see more pix -- dash, throttle handle, etc. It looks great!

skidim.com or nautiqueparts.com. Local Nautique/Malibu dealer is helpful for small things. The guys at DIM are knowledgeable, and always seem to have the time to help over the phone. That's a rare treat these days.

Trashed a brand-new Acme 422 beyond any hope of repair. The rear guidepost on our trailer broke off as I was backing the boat off. This allowed the stern swung over far enough for the prop to hit the trailer. We're still on the 422 that replaced it. @Zman I suspect @Horton is hiding something. Otherwise a fairly random question...

@Jody_Seal thank you very much for pointing me in the right direction. Turns out the part simply unthreaded itself - it wasn’t sheared. I pulled the assembly out of the boat, cleaned and lubed everything, and screwed that part in with a drop of Locktite. We’re back on the water with a throttle that’s smoother than before, and I learned how that throttle/shifter works - very cool. Teleflex made the right move by replacing the spring-loaded dwell mechanism with this cam-driven version, don’t you think?

@Orlando76 - you rule!

@killer - thanks - you were right on it. @eleeski you’re more than welcome. Always a great time. I love this site.

@Jody_Seal thanks! Replaceable or whole new unit. I owe you!

Found this on the floor of my ‘98 Ski Nautique, behind the driver’s seat. It appears to have sheared on the threaded end opposite the slot. The brass ‘roller’ slides off. Nothing unusual happened prior to finding it and everything was operating normally. Any ideas?

@horton thank you for clarifying. We'll be trunking it tomorrow, maybe a heater shirt.

@radarboy32 I just PM'd you. It's tough with no boat, but not all the regulars at Mission Bay or San V own boats. The best part about having Mission Bay as my home site is that I suddenly ski amazingly well my first few sets when visiting a real ski lake. Seeing dolphins and sea lions in the course is pretty cool too.

Not wasting effort on aesthetics, a practical study.