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shoeskiman

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  1. This is the same way I did mine except I pulled the hose off the bilge pump to make enough room for the rudder end nut. I used an electrician fish tape and pulled it from the driver's end of the boat. I also had to recenter the steering wheel using an impact wrench to pull the nut off. It was hard to do as it was 98F when I was doing this on my lift in the FL sun....but a wet 50spf shirt made it much easier. Thanks to all that contributed to this thread.
  2. I finally finished our cable in Sunday. Another few tips, I had to take two carpeted panels out and remove the bilge hose out of the hole in the floor. I also ended up cutting the old cable at the rudder end to make feeding a fish tape thru for the new cable. It is shared with wire harnesses and the balance tank hoses. After pulling the bilge hose back out of the hole in the floor and the nut fit thru easier. (I found that there were lots of mud dauber nests in the bow.) Lots of cleaning up afterward. Very satisfying having two finger steering again! Thanks for everyone's help.
  3. oldmanskier: I just removed the drivers seat and disconnected my rack from the pinion gear. I found your number the exact one we need for our boat 2014 5.7L with 1087 hours. We're now in FL for the last 7 years and had been in WI with the layups for the winters. Our steering has gotten very stiff this month. I get the new cable tomorrow. I have done 3-4 cables so far and this one looks easier...but it's not in yet. Before reading about removing the seat I got stuck a couple times. (We're the same age!) I ordered it from Marine Parts Source in TN. Great service!
  4. What is the white foam(?) on the water? Tony said something about the pool being use to clean ski gear after the set?
  5. Where is everyone buying their CP repair parts...I will be in the need for a new shift cable. Websites and DIY info would be great. TIA
  6. shoeskiman

    UFP Vault

    I've had a boatmate with the vault bearing lube. From what I have seen is the grease turns to liquid (oil) when they get warm. I have found all the parts needed at Pacific Trailer. (I have no connection to them.) I think just keeping an eye on the seals as this seem to be an excellent system.
  7. dchristman , what did you make the cover from? BTW I also use a Reflex 3.0 on slalom and the R rear binding...on an OTF I cut my big toe man are the hard-shell edges sharp...ground down with a Dremel. Ordering a soccer shin guard asap.
  8. Does anyone know the best way to protect the rear shin from the release lever? I've been watching the IWWF U17 trick prelims and finals and notice quite a few wearing what looks like a soccer shin guard on the rear leg. Also any resources for building skills toward larger trick run points (for old man skier.)
  9. Problem solved...you must turn-off pop up blockers.
  10. Anyone else having the privacy setting locking viewing out on webcast? Using windows 10 on laptop.
  11. Loopski, Our previous lift we had the 24 VDC used a Lift Tech panel and two 12 batteries in series on a Shore Station lift. Two years ago we moved into our central Florida home and have the Basta hydraulic lift using a single 12 VDC battery. The system came with a 10 W panel that would not keep the battery charged in winter here. We ski 10.5 months of the year. So I found a 170 W BP used solar panel on FB for $50. I added a cheap solar controller (20 amp,) and it keeps the battery charged year round. The panel is mounted vertically on a post facing East. The panel is 70 feet away from the lift the wiring run in liquid tight conduit to the control box. We replaced the battery this spring after about 4 years. We pretty much use the lift 5 days a week so it is a very robust system and we are very pleased with the system.
  12. Hi pregom, I had a heart attack 8 years ago and my cardiologist insisted on me wearing a helmet. It's because of the possible brain bleed death that could occur before you can get to the hospital. I bought one that is used for whitewater kayaking. They tend to not scoop water in a fall. So far it has been ok even though my skiing has not progressed much this year. (I think that is because of other factors...fitness level dropped.) I do have a few pictures that I can forward to you if you want.
  13. Hey Bananaron, I have a 2013. Last year I took the supplied sand bags out of the boat (now that we live on a FL lake. We have two passengers once a week so we use them as ballast. I keep the fuel tank at 1/4 or less (5 gallons added after two sets.) So I fill the ballast tank till it spills out and the wake is really close to being symmetrical. (I trick and I can use the wake on either side.
  14. Anyone have a men's rear like this for sale? TIA
  15. I am planning to have a partial knee done but it could be a complete knee...help any info on how to get the "best result?"
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