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I think I remember reading somewhere on the forum that the method used to attach the pole to the axle was to get a PVC "tee" and cut it in half and then use...
techmoose99
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Jun 1, 2002
7:48 am
1347
... Thanks for the info. I was at Home Depot today looking at fittings and trying to figure how to attach a handle to the axle, and I sure didn't think of...
chetc43537
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Jun 2, 2002
2:17 am
1348
I have a 1999 Genesis 111 that has some splitting of the side foam. Is there any way to repair this foam? It is not split all the way down to the bottom, but...
chetc43537
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Jun 2, 2002
3:45 am
1349
For adding multiple sections, you can buy a coupling(adapter) that has a slip/glue female on one side, and a threaded male on the other. So the next section...
techmoose99
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Jun 2, 2002
7:33 am
1350
For those who use electric trolling motors, what sort of battery charger do you use? Is it acceptable to use one of the "on-board" chargers in the garage to...
emfannon
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Jun 3, 2002
2:53 am
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Assuming you are using a deep-cycle lead-acid or gel-cell battery, generally the slower you charge it, the better performance you will get out of the battery....
grimdave
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Jun 3, 2002
6:18 pm
1352
I just purchased a used Portabote (Genesis III). Does anyone know where I can get replacement oars (or workable aftermarket oars)? Thanks!...
no1g8r
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Jun 3, 2002
8:18 pm
1353
I just read an article last week that showed that leaving a trickle charger on a deep cycle marine battery continually eventually ruins the battery. This is...
lorrinl
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Jun 3, 2002
11:13 pm
1354
I'm not an expert on oars or rowing, but I happen to like the oars that Porta Bote sells. They are lightweight with a gold anodized finish on the tubes with...
techmoose99
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Jun 4, 2002
5:34 am
1355
Its been a while since I posted the plans for the home made dolly on this sight. I do not know why they where taken out. I am glad to see that some of you are...
grande832001
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Jun 4, 2002
5:52 am
1356
Just for clarification, I never said that the battery should be left on a trickle charge continuously - I use a timer to make the trickle charger operate only...
grimdave
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Jun 4, 2002
7:38 pm
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I just put a Sting Ray Hydrofoil on my 6hp Nissan an wondered if anyone else has tried this with or simular foil product. There is now no transition from...
jayreausaw
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Jun 4, 2002
11:00 pm
1358
What did this cost and how difficult was it to install?...
cabezaroja2001
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Jun 5, 2002
2:29 am
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Go here http://www.baintech.com.au/junior.htm to check out the Sting Ray Junior. All you have to do is drill 4 holes in the cavitation plate and bolt it up,...
JBReausaw
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Jun 5, 2002
4:44 am
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Has anyone every played with changing the prop pitch on the 6hp Nissan? It seems a though the engine has a hard time winding up. From what I read the only...
jayreausaw
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Jun 5, 2002
5:06 am
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Hi, Just wondering how stiff the foil is. If the motor is layed on its side during transport, will the foil wing carry the weight of the lower end, or would a...
webghandi
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Jun 5, 2002
5:27 am
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The foil is bullet proof, the motor lays on it side just fine. jbr ... From: webghandi To: californiaportaboters@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002...
JBReausaw
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Jun 5, 2002
5:39 am
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... __Question for grimdave:: Have you gone total electric yet as you had previously stated you would and if so what type and size of motor are you using. I...
akalapa
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Jun 5, 2002
3:58 pm
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deutscherkal
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Jun 5, 2002
5:32 pm
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I took my 12'porta-bote out for the first time on Saturday - Great time. Launching with a porta-dolly 3 was very easy. Returning to the ramp is going to take a...
johnhudak223
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Jun 6, 2002
1:11 am
1368
check ebay. there's a porta bote on a 3 day sale. last time I checked it was at $300. I believe it is in Texas....
katesh12
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Jun 6, 2002
2:08 am
1369
The website won't completely load on my computer. Do you have a phone# for these people? thanks...
cabezaroja2001
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Jun 6, 2002
3:39 pm
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Hey jayreausaw, what hole have you been able to leave your motor trim in since you installed the Sting Ray. I've had big problems with cavitation in turns or...
bajapilot2002
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Jun 6, 2002
6:42 pm
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I have had all the problems you spoke of. I'm really interested in getting this Hydrafoil. Heading to BoLA June 19-26. Staying at Dagget's. Yellowtail should...
cabezaroja2001
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Jun 6, 2002
8:25 pm
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Hay back to yea Bill. I leave the trim set most of the time in the middle hole (3rd one from the back). Its hard to make it cavitate at all now, even in hard...
JBReausaw
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Jun 6, 2002
8:47 pm
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I think I'll give this thing a try. Been having lots of cavitation problems with this boat and motor. BTW, cabezaroja2001, I just got back from Dagget's a...
bajapilot2002
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Jun 6, 2002
11:43 pm
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How did you like Dagget's? I've only stayed at Gecko's....
cabezaroja2001
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Jun 7, 2002
12:07 am
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Liked it just fine. There were only about 5 campers there so lots of space available. Nice palapas, beach about 100 feet in front. No problem lauching, just...
bajapilot2002
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Jun 7, 2002
2:30 am
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In response to Lane's question, no I haven't gone "all electric" yet. I was operating under the incorrect assumption that two-stroke outboards were going to be...
grimdave
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Jun 7, 2002
6:31 pm
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... Thanks Dave... Lane...
akalapa
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