First Really Nice Boating Day in May!

OCDACTIVE · 05-24-2010, 10:00 AM

WOW..........For once things go my way..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad flappers on the inside of my exhaust... Which means NOT A PROBLEM at all!!!! Finally some luck!

Thanks again to my buddy... He towed it 3 hours then 1 hour home and another 2 hours today. But better to be safe then sorry.

Now I just have to figure out how to get the Gibson Clamp on Mufflers off the existing tips so I can replace them.

I had to bang them on with a 2x4 perpendicular to the ends then hit it with a sledgehammer per Gibson's suggestion.

Any thoughts??

Either way nothing wrong with her. I will be out there on Thursday!

LIforrelaxin · 05-24-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

WOW..........For once things go my way..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad flappers on the inside of my exhaust... Which means NOT A PROBLEM at all!!!! Finally some luck!

Thanks again to my buddy... He towed it 3 hours then 1 hour home and another 2 hours today. But better to be safe then sorry.

Now I just have to figure out how to get the Gibson Clamp on Mufflers off the existing tips so I can replace them.

I had to bang them on with a 2x4 perpendicular to the ends then hit it with a sledgehammer per Gibson's suggestion.

Any thoughts??

Either way nothing wrong with her. I will be out there on Thursday!

My suggestion would be if possible get the tip and exhaust assembly off the boat which has to happen anyways. Then assuming the exhaust goes over the tip collapse the tip inside the exhaust. Of course I have many ideas on how to do that, but the bottom line is I need to see the assembly in person to know how to do it and cause the least amount of damage to the mufflers...

Glad to here there wasn't an issue with the drive.....

OCDACTIVE · 05-24-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

My suggestion would be if possible get the tip and exhaust assembly off the boat which has to happen anyways. Then assuming the exhaust goes over the tip collapse the tip inside the exhaust. Of course I have many ideas on how to do that, but the bottom line is I need to see the assembly in person to know how to do it and cause the least amount of damage to the mufflers...

Glad to here there wasn't an issue with the drive.....

I may bring her home on Monday and try to remove them.. Maybe get together after this weekend.

Congrats again on the wedding...

robmac · 05-24-2010, 02:49 PM

Looks like I'm off this week let me know if you need extra hands.

Dhuberty24 · 05-24-2010, 05:59 PM

Mine used to make a clicking noise from the flappers. After I ran it a few times with the new exhaust the rubber got hot enough and expanded. now it doesn't click

OCDACTIVE · 05-24-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dhuberty24

Mine used to make a clicking noise from the flappers. After I ran it a few times with the new exhaust the rubber got hot enough and expanded. now it doesn't click

I was just told to knock them out completely and install flappers on my tips..

Problem is I have Gibson Clamp on Mufflers with a 6 inch diameter exit hole. I can't find 6" flappers anywhere. Any thoughts?

Dhuberty24 · 05-24-2010, 11:04 PM

I have got a secret but don't know how to PM. It is an easy fix.

p.s Damn celtics

OCDACTIVE · 05-25-2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dhuberty24

I have got a secret but don't know how to PM. It is an easy fix.

p.s Damn celtics

Cool.... Maybe see you this weekend?

** For everyone **

I plan on heading to meredith for lunch on Friday and crusing around.

Saturday most likely head to the Naswa for lunch and crusie around.

Sunday I am think I will be picking up friends over on Timber Island and will be around.

So if anyone is around and wants to meet up let me know.

This is all weather permitting of course.

robmac · 05-26-2010, 08:22 AM

BB on Sunday for me lots of sun and relaxing.

OCDACTIVE · 05-26-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by robmac

BB on Sunday for me lots of sun and relaxing.

Cool.. I have a few things I am planned for sunday but I am sure I can do a spin by BB.. Wave at me and I will pull in.

robmac · 05-26-2010, 05:45 PM

Sounds great,you can't miss my daughter with her motorized lounge chair.

OCDACTIVE · 05-26-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by robmac

Sounds great,you can't miss my daughter with her motorized lounge chair.

That comment should have a picture attached.. What is a motorized lounge chair? very intriguing.

robmac · 05-27-2010, 04:48 PM

An inflatable lounge chair with 2 electric motors w/joysticks to control travel. Had two of them 4 years and love them. I'll give you a wave and a holler Sunday,looks like great weather.

robmac · 05-28-2010, 03:27 AM

I'll try and send a pic.

OCDACTIVE · 05-28-2010, 05:52 AM

Wow.. That is sweet!!! I will know what to look for!

Well after a few issues yesterday that I fixed, she is in the water and lets just say the new labbed prop does its job!

Out today with the family. Surprisingly this is only the second ride my wife has ever been on in the boat and the first time ever that it is just the family.

Really really looking forward to it.. Been a dream that has been long time waiting and about to come true! See you out there.

robmac · 05-28-2010, 05:07 PM

Congrats,my daughters chair is solid blue. We'll be in BB on sunday. I'll let you know or look for you if I am out and about Sat.

VtSteve · 05-29-2010, 10:58 AM

Glad to hear everything's running well OCD. Hope you and the fam can enjoy putting some hours on that beauty.

05-24-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Finally Some Luck for OCD! WOW..........For once things go my way..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad flappers on the inside of my exhaust... Which means NOT A PROBLEM at all!!!! Finally some luck! Thanks again to my buddy... He towed it 3 hours then 1 hour home and another 2 hours today. But better to be safe then sorry. Now I just have to figure out how to get the Gibson Clamp on Mufflers off the existing tips so I can replace them. I had to bang them on with a 2x4 perpendicular to the ends then hit it with a sledgehammer per Gibson's suggestion. Any thoughts?? Either way nothing wrong with her. I will be out there on Thursday! __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

05-28-2010, 03:27 AM	#14
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I'll try and send a pic. Attached Images

05-28-2010, 05:52 AM	#15
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Wow.. That is sweet!!! I will know what to look for! Well after a few issues yesterday that I fixed, she is in the water and lets just say the new labbed prop does its job! Out today with the family. Surprisingly this is only the second ride my wife has ever been on in the boat and the first time ever that it is just the family. Really really looking forward to it.. Been a dream that has been long time waiting and about to come true! See you out there. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

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05-24-2010, 02:49 PM	#4
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Looks like I'm off this week let me know if you need extra hands.

05-24-2010, 05:59 PM	#5
Dhuberty24 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hooksett,NH Posts: 84 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Mine used to make a clicking noise from the flappers. After I ran it a few times with the new exhaust the rubber got hot enough and expanded. now it doesn't click

05-24-2010, 11:04 PM	#7
Dhuberty24 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hooksett,NH Posts: 84 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	I have got a secret but don't know how to PM. It is an easy fix. p.s Damn celtics

05-26-2010, 08:22 AM	#9
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	BB on Sunday for me lots of sun and relaxing.

05-26-2010, 05:45 PM	#11
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Sounds great,you can't miss my daughter with her motorized lounge chair.

05-27-2010, 04:48 PM	#13
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	An inflatable lounge chair with 2 electric motors w/joysticks to control travel. Had two of them 4 years and love them. I'll give you a wave and a holler Sunday,looks like great weather.

05-28-2010, 05:07 PM	#16
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Congrats,my daughters chair is solid blue. We'll be in BB on sunday. I'll let you know or look for you if I am out and about Sat.

05-29-2010, 10:58 AM	#17
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	Glad to hear everything's running well OCD. Hope you and the fam can enjoy putting some hours on that beauty.