VermontSkier

Purchased. Thank you!

I bought a sunbrella custom cover from baldmikes.com. They had the best prices for a Westland cover. Two years in on my all-black cover that is exposed to the elements all summer and it’s still like new!

Loved followed the RCB project! This little boat looks sweet!

We have a cable course on a river in Vermont. If you have any ice flows in winter, I would pull the course. You never know what ice will dislodge from the shores, like big trees.

Not sure where you are located but are some VERY well priced 97 and new ski nautiques for sale in New England and New York State if you are willing to drive. 1997 for $12,000 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2429492920565211/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A7e184139-51c5-4e96-a91f-c0985b394770 2000 for $10,000 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/999273191394013/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A7e184139-51c5-4e96-a91f-c0985b394770 And then the one I really want but can't afford right now... a 2012 200 for $42k https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1777284902727135/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A7e184139-51c5-4e96-a91f-c0985b394770

I hope my experience was helpful! I should add that you will want a second set of hands to hold the bolt on the outside with a wrench while you tighten with a socket. This project seemed daunting since I had to remove so much from the boat but I am learning my boat inside and out and it’s cool to be able to keep these older boats in top shape!

So I removed all the bolts and the platform bracket- cleaned all the old caulk off the bracket, bolts, and hull. Used a heavy duty degreaser to thoroughly clean everything and a fine metal brush to get the old caulk completely out of the holes in the hull. Then I used loctite marine adhesive sealant- lots in the holes both inside and outside the hull and a nice bead on the platform bracket. You can find this at Home Depot or order it on amazon. Since I had to do all the hard work of removing the gas tank and hoses, I wanted to do a good job that would last another 20 years. You might be able to get away with just tightening. https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Adhesive-Sealant-Cartridge-2016891/dp/B01DKIQ5Q6/ref=asc_df_B01DKIQ5Q6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=191952284066&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17407207525152201849&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027360&hvtargid=pla-310299137239&psc=1

I got to ski there and pick up a new vapor thanks to @mikegile and @brooks last year, it was an experience I will never forget! I also captured a nice moment by mistake if you look closely...

@torontoboater you should be able to remove the base of the ski locker, it may be screwed down, and then there might be just enough room to get a wrench on the end. It will be a little tricky but my ski partner was able to do it on his response. I have a sportster, so I had to pull the back seat, gas tank, and all the hoses to get access.

@torontoboater I definitely recommend, if you have easy access, to re-caulk the bolt as well as tighten. Hopefully its a quick fix!

I’d gladly pay $20 for a good app that works on my iPhone.

Yes!!!

@lpskier I should have reached back out to you, but we decided to pass on the EZ mainline because we found our old mainline! (Yes, in a tangled mess, and there is a tree under part of it, but we are optimistic) So, it is still with the other fellow and seemingly available!

It looks like both round 2 of qualifying and the finals will be broadcast, so at least have of the qualifying will be visible? Maybe?

Looks like maybe just Sunday will be live streamed: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldWaterSkiers/streams