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I am still running 7.1.2 system Now when I log in ipad doesn't remember my username or password I have to enter these each log in last couple of days

Baller index about 129 here on Magnetic Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Air 33C water 30C Free skiing in Nelly Bay last Saturday with "the girls" - Finding @MarcusBrown‌'s flow point -Fantastic fun. Suits are to guard against deadly jellyfish /marine stingers.

Excellent !!!!!

A few years back (1997? )GM in Australia released a supercharged version of their Aussie v6 similar to 4.3l MPI pumped similar power & torque to a MPI v8. Local marine conversion guys (rolco I think) did a ski boat version. Saved about 10% on fuel as I remember Plenty of holeshot. No lag with a supercharger but higher loads on bearings than naturally aspirated It never really caught on though I don't recall any problems with the engines .

Good onya Brian! Well done .Thanks for the reports and congratulations .

Cracked block I would walk away

Our water is 86deg F but unfortunately a cyclone (hurricane) warning put an end to my fun for a few days

@desmonipoux I ski at 34mph and love my 2013 HO Triumph i am a old guy a little heavier and I live on a tropical island inside the Great Barrier Reef even so the rollers are really really intense at times when we are free skiing and am always amazed how this ski copes with some crazy conditions and then works so well on the flat water of the dam on the mainland. I reckon go for it . Get on the net grab a last years model of a triumph or a radar senate (wifey loves hers) and save a chunk of cash. Maybe spend the difference next year and get a 2014 model A3 or D3 or Goode on the same sort of deals after you have got your technique up . As for technique I found videos from Wade Cox and Gordon Rathbun very helpful. The main thing is have fun!

Another check that I always carry out is scanning the engine ecu - which will require a scan tool- see mechanic or dealer or I bought mîne from Rinda Technologies( rinda.com) This gives not only total hours running but how those hours were spent i.e. 0-999/1000-2000/3000-4000rpm etc. so you can see any overevving etc (though this is more a issue with outboards) Also handy for looking for other issues. Also very important is the compression check.If an older low hour motor has been winterized /stored correctly it should be fine - the problem is was this done CORRECTLY before storage. If not stored correctly then there could be corrosion in some cylinders and things like corrosion on some of the inlet/exhaust valve area which could translate to a rebuild. These issues may not present themselves upon initial cursory inspection so be thorough. I would get a dealer to check the boat if possible

Save the money Head to Ski Paradise Acapulco instead and ski your butt off for a very long time for how much that 200' clearspan would cost Perfect conditions, weather , company, coaching accom and facilities BUT a covered all weather day night ski facility would BE FANTASTIC @ozski I agree cable would be good way to go. Tried cable ski just before Christmas and really enjoyed it though it was set up for wake boarding -slow & short run- but great fun with the "Big Daddy"