Boatguy222

[hydroguy]

I want to publically thank Marc for coming over to my house and fixing the chip in my Gelcoat and giving me a wealth of information on how to properly set my boat up and pointed out things to change and etc. He spent almost 4 hours over here repairing and going over my boat.

[Roaddogg 4040]

Isn't is nice when people give each other a hand and share some information? Good job...

Steve

[boatguy222]

I want to publically thank Marc for coming over to my house and fixing the chip in my Gelcoat and giving me a wealth of information on how to properly set my boat up and pointed out things to change and etc. He spent almost 4 hours over here repairing and going over my boat.

Larry,
You are welcome! I have always tried to help anybody out I can. I have been in this sport all my life(Thanks DAD), and it's about the people!
Marc

[chrisandyoli]

this is awsome you went over and helped hydroguy!...i look forward to all your input on v-driveboat.com...what a great relationship! Thanks AzDon..Thanks boatguy222...the boating is gonna be good!

[68Stevens327]

Marc,
When I get close to rigging my Stevens, I'll probably see if I can lure you with beer and gas $$, and some $$ to help me out down here in So. Or.... :)
Jason

[boatguy222]

Marc,
When I get close to rigging my Stevens, I'll probably see if I can lure you with beer and gas $$, and some $$ to help me out down here in So. Or.... :)
Jason

Jason,
No problem, let me know if I can help you out, BTW did you ever get any gears for your V-drive?

[68Stevens327]

Hey Marc,
Still looking, but may have just got a good lead on a splitcase down here while at Emigrant Lake today!!! If it falls thru, yeah, I'm still looking for 9*- 15*'s for the toploader....
Good to hear from ya!!!

[69 Shopbuilt]

Now you're talking.

Isn't is nice when people give each other a hand and share some information? Good job...

Steve

[jerkizoid]

That Marc is full of good advise, just some of us are stuborn and want to do it the HARD way. (our affordable way) And in my case, I am way too concerned about being Nostalgic with every aspect of my boat and the most important, CHEAP! Safety is a real concern as well.

My strut is an old 10 degree Nicson water feed bronze one and possibly original equipment for a 1970. I have debated for years if I should change it and cost stopped me in my tracks. Now, I have a good used steel 9 and I still cant wont redo all the hardware.......So, I remounted the old one and added a strut brace tied it to the engine rails and now I am wondering if I goofed! A bronze strut flexes I am told and now the brace wont let it. Am I in more trouble?? I guess Art and Marc will have a good laugh at Burley when I sink it chasing jet boats! I know, I have to load the thing up by myself!

[wagspe208]

Larry,
You are welcome! I have always tried to help anybody out I can. I have been in this sport all my life(Thanks DAD), and it's about the people!
Marc

Hey, Marc...how about a swing through the midwest (only a few tanks of fuel) and finishing this hydro so I can go pleasure boating. I have a kegorator in the shop, oh, and AC :D
Wags

[tunnelrunner]

Got to get me one of them kegorators....:cool:

[RiverRacer]

Got to get me one of them kegorators....:cool:

I've had one for years, paid for itself a couple of times over!.:D

[boatguy222]

Hey, Marc...how about a swing through the midwest (only a few tanks of fuel) and finishing this hydro so I can go pleasure boating. I have a kegorator in the shop, oh, and AC :D
Wags

Wags,
Thanks for the offer, however I don't think I'll be in the mid-west anytime soon(for beer or Money)LOL.
Marc

[boatguy222]

That Marc is full of good advise, just some of us are stuborn and want to do it the HARD way. (our affordable way) And in my case, I am way too concerned about being Nostalgic with every aspect of my boat and the most important, CHEAP! Safety is a real concern as well.

My strut is an old 10 degree Nicson water feed bronze one and possibly original equipment for a 1970. I have debated for years if I should change it and cost stopped me in my tracks. Now, I have a good used steel 9 and I still cant wont redo all the hardware.......So, I remounted the old one and added a strut brace tied it to the engine rails and now I am wondering if I goofed! A bronze strut flexes I am told and now the brace wont let it. Am I in more trouble?? I guess Art and Marc will have a good laugh at Burley when I sink it chasing jet boats! I know, I have to load the thing up by myself!

Boyd, your boat is a true classic, and yes I am concerned with your Nicson strut with the hp you have. and No you wont have to load it by your self if it sinks.LOL

[Terrible toy]

Larry,
You are welcome! I have always tried to help anybody out I can. I have been in this sport all my life(Thanks DAD), and it's about the people!
Marc

Marc, if you're open to questions, I've got a big scratch through five 3/8 inch wide strips that are all different colors. I assumed it was not repairable. True?

[FC-Pilot]

I know, I have to load the thing up by myself!

No worries Boyd, Buzzz and I will be there to help. If only we were ready to bring a boat up, we could have come out to play with you guys.

Paul

[boatguy222]

Marc, if you're open to questions, I've got a big scratch through five 3/8 inch wide strips that are all different colors. I assumed it was not repairable. True?

if your boat colors are solid colors with NO flakes in them you can repair it like I did with Larry's boat. email me a picture of what you have, and I can get a better Idea of how to go about it.
Marc harmons1@msn.com

[Terrible toy]

if your boat colors are solid colors with NO flakes in them you can repair it like I did with Larry's boat. email me a picture of what you have, and I can get a better Idea of how to go about it.
Marc harmons1@msn.com

Got my handy digital cam will send you a photo in a minute, thanks.

[jerkizoid]

Geez Marc, I got chips too!

[boatguy222]

Geez Marc, I got chips too!

Sorry Boyd, I know just enough about gelcoat to be dangerous, and I believe your chips are in paint and I know nothing about paint! besides you never asked!:p

[jerkizoid]

Just kidding, chips are the least of my worries!