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Offline catchnedge

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Lake Austin Run
« on: November 13, 2024, 07:16:44 PM »
Took LIMELIGHT out on Lake Austin today, one of the few lakes still usable around here with the drought. High temp of 85, lights winds. I put in at the 360 bridge, a pretty well known spot in Austin. This was the first "real" run of the new 90hp Merc. Good news on the cooling issue... the tattle tale was just clogged, Water pump is working fine.  Ran great today... easy to start, idles good, ran strong. Here are some pics & video. Planning to bring this up to meet next year!

Here is a link to the video...
https://youtu.be/k-Iq05C46G4

Cheers, Mark
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Re: Lake Austin Run
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2024, 06:37:55 AM »
She is lookin great! Thanks for taking us for a ride. It pops out of the water nicely!
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Re: Lake Austin Run
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2024, 09:51:53 AM »
Pickel rocket
Boat looks great !
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Re: Lake Austin Run
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2024, 09:34:36 PM »
Merry Christmas guys!

I took LIMELIGHT out today on Lake Austin, Dec 27th, 75 degree and light winds. She worked great, no issues. Since I haven't set up the boat yet with two Mercury gas tanks, and had some older gas in my OMC tanks with the surflite, I made an adapter for the OMC tanks that allowed me to plug in the Merc. Adapter worked great... ran through 12 gallons and emptied the OMC tanks. Now I have a good backup. There is a lot of room in the back of this boat (relatively)... two 6 gallons and a 3 gallon tank fits easily.

This boat has that large vinyl cover over the bilge area, and it has been a pain when working under there... always being in the way. So, I made a couple velcro loops that snap onto the panel and they hold the panel up using the boat cleats. Now I can cinch it up and out of the way. It's a simple thing but helps.

Finished the day at the Hula Hut restaurant. Highly recommend this place if you are ever in Austin (by boat or land).

It was a good day!

Wishing you all a safe 2025!
« Last Edit: December 27, 2024, 09:45:18 PM by catchnedge »
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Re: Lake Austin Run
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2024, 09:36:33 PM »
Ran 45mph WOT with this QUICKSILVER 19p. Can't wait to try some other props.  BTW... spending a lot of time at Lake Austin because our Canyon Lake nearer to our house is unusable... no ramps open, drought conditions.
« Last Edit: December 27, 2024, 09:49:18 PM by catchnedge »
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Re: Lake Austin Run
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2024, 07:52:35 AM »
Looks like that was a great outing, I am so jealous. We are up here waiting out the snow and the hard water.


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Re: Lake Austin Run
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2024, 10:04:23 AM »
Looks like you had a good run !
45 MPH seems about right
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Re: Lake Austin Run
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2024, 10:33:20 AM »
Great to see you enjoying the warm weather.  Our weather is not so warm but Betty and I are enjoying it anyway.
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Re: Lake Austin Run
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2024, 02:52:36 PM »
Yeah, I totally get it... but, that snow looks a bit inviting on that snow mobile! Never done that before but would like to.

I'm guessing jumping to a 21p I'll only pick up a few mph, maybe 47? I don't think the 90hp will turn a 23p very well.
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Re: Lake Austin Run
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2024, 12:42:53 PM »
Quote from: Glastronjohn18 on December 28, 2024, 10:33:20 AM
Great to see you enjoying the warm weather.  Our weather is not so warm but Betty and I are enjoying it anyway.

Sandy said "beautiful"!
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'72 V-166, '86 Merc 115ELPT--"Dijon"
'97 Pro-Line 202 Sportsman, '06 Yamaha 150hp--"At Ease"
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