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Forum: General Discussion 01-16-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,242
Posted By jt3kids
wedding places

hello all. We have been to the lake once and stayed on governors island for a week. we would like to go back for a week and get married Not on governors island though. we will be bring up 5 kids...
Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,628
Posted By jt3kids
lodging vs. attractions

all. We are coming up june 28th - july 5th next year. we stayed once on gov's island but a big expensive. we have a boat, 4 kids( older). we are thinking meridith, alton,etc. staying on west side...
Forum: General Discussion 10-09-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,039
Posted By jt3kids
july 4th week

Hey all. we were up last year for the first time and stay at governors island with small boat. we are coming up again next yr same week. have the family, kids, etc. do tubing, skiing stuff. any...
Forum: Boating 10-09-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,979
Posted By jt3kids
boat

thanks for everyones advice. I don't think I would spend all day on the water, I would need a much bigger boat for that. on the local lakes we spend about 5 or 6 hours, stop every once in a while...
Forum: Boating 10-05-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,979
Posted By jt3kids
boat

Camp guy: my cousing lives on a lake, just bought a new Bently 25' pontoon. its terrific. However, my kids ( and Girlfriends kids) are 12,13,15,15,19: The boys are in competition on who can stand...
Forum: Boating 10-04-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,979
Posted By jt3kids
choose a boat?

Hey all. If I'm not in the right forum, please let me know. I took my family up to the lake from Mass for the first time this summer. In an 89 175 larson bowrider. Great lake boat, but old and a...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-08-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,813
Posted By jt3kids
coil

Thanks all. Just got back from vacation. The boat ran fine the rest of the week. mornings, and early evenings where the best for the little old boat. Kids still had a good time though. we got...
Forum: Boating 07-08-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,714
Posted By jt3kids
boat upgrade

Hey all. I posted some recent posts on my stay. fixed boat problem, and the family had a great time. We will be returning next yr, but not on Governors Island I don't think. A little expensive,...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-02-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,813
Posted By jt3kids
tstat

Hey NB. why up the T-stat to 165?. just curious. original equipment is 130. thanks, Jim
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-02-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,813
Posted By jt3kids
dock

yes. 6 of them kids. but even so, it was a struggle. the boat can do it, but the waves kill us. can't really get on plane with waves that big. just hoping to find some places to pull kids on...
Forum: Boating 07-02-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,557
Posted By jt3kids
dock

this is my first time, so I wouldn't know. Thanks for all the advice. Such a novice question I know, but I'm getting there:) thanks
Forum: Boating 07-02-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,557
Posted By jt3kids
weirs docking

Hey all. First time up here with family. On Gov's Island. Can anyone tell me the best place to dock for a few hours tonight at Weirs? I have a small 17'. Do I have to call ahead? fees? Thanks...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-02-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,813
Posted By jt3kids
coil

UPDATE. I was a little wrong with what I thought I did. I didn't use an external tank until this morning. I found the problem. Something was clogging the fuel pick-up in the tank. The...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-02-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,813
Posted By jt3kids
coil

update. got another coil today from Fays, same problem
new batt this year with all new wiring
new starter
new solenoid
new fuel/water filter yesterday
fuel additive
new wires, plugs,...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,813
Posted By jt3kids
coil

its an 89'.
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,813
Posted By jt3kids
coil

Yes. I took of the middle plug of the distributor and went to frame. Seems like a good spark. I compared to the spark when it was running, and seemed to be the same. White/yellow look? Not...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,813
Posted By jt3kids
coil

thats what I was thinking, so as soon as the engine died, I grounded out the coil and cranked the engine. Spark came out perfect. And i did this within 5 seconds after it died, so it should still...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,847
Posted By jt3kids
merc 3.0 stalls

Hey all. First time at the Lake, wonderful weather. Have an older boat, 3.0 merc 4 cyl, mechanical fuel pump, coil, etc. Everything new ( except fuel pump). This thing starts, and runs fine for 10...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 07-01-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,813
Posted By jt3kids
merc 3.0 stalls

Hey all. First time at the Lake, wonderful weather. Have an older boat, 3.0 merc 4 cyl, mechanical fuel pump, coil, etc. Everything new ( except fuel pump). This thing starts, and runs fine for...
Forum: Boating 06-21-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,482
Posted By jt3kids
boat ramp

thanks for all the info. This will be the second time putting the boat in the water for me. The bigger and less busy the ramp the better:)...Any ideas?

thanks again, Jim
Forum: Boating 06-21-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,482
Posted By jt3kids
life jackets

MikeF, thanks for the info. I have my boaters certificate, and all the research I've done says anyone 12 and under have to wear life jackets. Your post says 16. Am I missing something?
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,922
Posted By jt3kids
4th weekend

thanks for all the info. I'm not planning on going out at night. I've heard the horror stories from even the most seasoned lake Vets... Just some tubing and skiing with the kids. I'll try not to...
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,922
Posted By jt3kids
July 4th week

Morning. Headed up June 30th for a week for the first time. staying on Governors Island. have the family, 5 kids and a small bowrider. We have done alot of research online about outdoor activities...
Forum: Boating 06-21-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,482
Posted By jt3kids
boat ramps

42 yr old newbie here. Headed up for the first time with the family with first boat. I'm sure I'll make some mistakes, but hoping for a good family vacation. We are staying on governors Island by...
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