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Offline kert0307

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Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
« Reply #40 on: April 17, 2014, 03:32:58 PM »
Just a heads up, we've got even more going on this weekend now... still hoping to make it down at some point though either early or Sat night/Sunday.

Shirt looks good so far Danny.

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« Reply #41 on: May 17, 2014, 09:09:20 AM »
I am so excited for Rathbun it is looking like there will be a big group. Looking forward to hanging out with everyone

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Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
« Reply #42 on: May 17, 2014, 02:52:21 PM »
As of now, I am planning on representing Illinois. The plan is to arrive Thursday and head out late Friday or Saturday morning. I hope my boat is done by then. If not, I think I will bring the Waverunner. That ought to keep up with any of the Glastrons!
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« Reply #43 on: May 31, 2014, 10:08:05 AM »
Going to tear into the carburetor problem on the motor today, after replacing all the bowls and cleaning the carb's a couple weeks ago the boat does not even run.  I have a strong suspicion I received the wrong jet's when I order all the new parts to rebuild them.  Of course I did major mistake and threw the old bowls away before pulling the old jets out.  If I can't figure it out we may not be attending this year.  I'll keep you posted. 

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« Reply #44 on: June 02, 2014, 04:07:32 PM »
I might have sold the boat.  I made a half-effort to put it out there, had only one legitimate interested party - he talked about arranging for a Friday pick-up.  I'm thinking we'll use the money to pay a few mortgage payments on the house here and know that for the next few months we can pay for our living arrangements in KC without the doubled expense.  I expect after the 21st, we'll be mostly full-time KC residents until the house in Centerville is sold.

I'll be there, whether or not the boat sells - if not, I'll be in the boat.  Courtney is coming home from KC that weekend, Aidan will be with grandma … I *might* decide to go home and sleep under the same roof as my wife each night since we're apart during the week (I'm lucky enough that proximity allows) - I know she won't sleep well in the tent and I don't want to send her back to KC and her new job exhausted on my account.  If I decide to sleep at home, I may not go through the effort to set up and break down camp - we can use my site to park some trailered boats.

I'm ready for that weekend.  It's been a hard go on buttoning up projects for the house - having to get things picked up and put away for showings and then all brought out again.  We've had no offers on the house, and that's a bummer - agent said she'd expect a full-asking-price offer within the first 30 days.  It's been 35. 
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« Reply #45 on: June 03, 2014, 08:47:18 AM »
Hey Dan good luck on both potential sales - if the boat sells you & the Mrs. are more then welcome to ride w/ us.

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« Reply #46 on: June 03, 2014, 10:38:35 AM »
Eric (or is it with a "K" ?)

I appreciate that.  We just may do that.

The guy looking at it happens to be in the Kansas City area.  Since I'm going there this weekend, anyway, I said I'd drag it down.  Expecting a non-refundable "fuel" deposit in my Paypal - if he changes his mind, I got the trip paid for.  If not, I go home with no boat but my next few mortgage payments in the bank.  We talked several times, I sent him pictures of "the worst of the worst."  Sort-of the opposite of salesmanship, but I said if I can make the bad look bad and he still wants it, then he'll be pleasantly surprised when he sees it in person.

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Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
« Reply #47 on: June 03, 2014, 05:11:10 PM »
Going to tear into the carburetor problem on the motor today, after replacing all the bowls and cleaning the carb's a couple weeks ago the boat does not even run.  I have a strong suspicion I received the wrong jet's when I order all the new parts to rebuild them.  Of course I did major mistake and threw the old bowls away before pulling the old jets out.  If I can't figure it out we may not be attending this year.  I'll keep you posted. 

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« Reply #48 on: June 03, 2014, 07:28:41 PM »
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Any luck getting the CVX going again Joe?

I'm positive I got the wrong jets, after looking at the pictures they were about 1/2 the size as my original ones.  Boy I feel stupid throwing the old bowls away, I just put the new ones in, they seemed to fit with no issue. I never thought about saving the old jets.

I ordered new jets on Sunday hoping to get them in by the end of the week.  Hopefully I'll know more this weekend.

Joe

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Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
« Reply #49 on: June 03, 2014, 07:32:24 PM »
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Any luck getting the CVX going again Joe?

I'm positive I got the wrong jets, after looking at the pictures they were about 1/2 the size as my original ones.  Boy I feel stupid throwing the old bowls away, I just put the new ones in, they seemed to fit with no issue. I never thought about saving the old jets.

I ordered new jets on Sunday hoping to get them in by the end of the week.  Hopefully I'll know more this weekend.

Joe

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Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
« Reply #50 on: June 08, 2014, 04:37:59 PM »
Ugh, I hate to say it, but just like last time I had the reservation made, shirt ordered, everything and then life rears its sometimes ugly head and bites you in the butt. I hate to say it but I'm going to have to miss the Rathbun meet AGAIN!

Sorry guys. Hopefully NEXT year will be more forgiving. Heck I haven't even been able to de-winterize yet and may not for at least another month!

Have a great time all and take lots of photos and video!
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Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
« Reply #51 on: June 08, 2014, 04:48:24 PM »
Ugh, I hate to say it, but just like last time I had the reservation made, shirt ordered, everything and then life rears its sometimes ugly head and bites you in the butt. I hate to say it but I'm going to have to miss the Rathbun meet AGAIN!

Sorry guys. Hopefully NEXT year will be more forgiving. Heck I haven't even been able to de-winterize yet and may not for at least another month!

Have a great time all and take lots of photos and video!

Bummer Josh!!!
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Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
« Reply #52 on: June 08, 2014, 07:13:32 PM »
That's to bad you won't be able to make it. We missed out last year but will make it this year. Maybe you'll be able to make it to Red Wing

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« Reply #53 on: June 08, 2014, 07:59:58 PM »
Red Wing is a must this year! Life will be just as hectic but won't have the same sort if hard deadlines by then!
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