Hydraulic hoses.
Got 11 years out of my first set. Only replaced them because they “looked old”.

Also important is how you run them. Tie them off so they don’t/can’t rub or touch anywhere. Rubber vibrating against metal will eventually fail.

Polaris GPS (android device, free, no network required) Google Maps (no network or cell required if you download the maps for the area you run) I’m glad you found a good GPS app for Droid. Motion X for I-phone. And it’s the same , as long as you open the map while you have service, it continues to ...

Loughmans Lake Lodge.

I don’t know anything about lodging or camping there, we just pull up for a drink and something to eat. There is a new owner and there are rumors of changes coming. If it isn’t what you are looking for now, give it a few years and check back. Maybe.....

Those coast guard recommendations tell you how many people or how much weight to be safe. Since airboats are inherently not safe, the sticker could only say 0 passengers!!!

Trailers have always been notoriously under maintained. Now that everybody wants their saltwater boats on aluminum trailers it’s even worse. They think “aluminum doesn’t ever rust” and don’t do anything to get the salt off. Walk through the line of trailers at any saltwater ramp and look at how many...

stupid is as stupid does

39803C4C-FE2A-47C5-BC25-D9C52E35D1D2.jpeg Maybe it’s overkill, but on some bolts that I have had trouble with or I otherwise didn’t trust, I drilled a small hole and tie them off A/C style. Hopefully the wire keeps them from backing out, but if it doesn’t, I will be able to see that it moved before...

Welcome to SA! Periodically check all nuts and bolts for tightness, one falling off can go thru the prop and explode it. x2 At the ramp, every time you stop & back at home! :salute: Start with replacing this bolt with the correct length! :thumbleft: nut.PNG X2 Visual check everything constantly...

OneBFC wrote:
I stand behind my advice, customer service is the #1 thing to look for. All manufacturers have the exact same challenges and issues with props in service.

Take that advice. In props and everything else you buy. No manufacturer is without issue, some just handle them better than others!!

They sent out a survey, read the responses, then made changes to reflect the opinions received that made sense with the science and made it more fun for kids. It’s almost like they know what they are doing.... almost! Personally, I would rather not have dogs running deer during muzzleloader season, ...

Not all 4cyl are created equal. They range in hp from about 90-200+. The hulls/riggings/weight vary and set up is a big deal. Some run awesome! Some don’t. If you are looking at a boat, bring somebody that knows what they are looking at and for heavens sake, don’t buy anything unless you run it first!

Run it with the rest of the bolts off. She will come loose for sure!

Funny how that is. I intentionally avoid the busy times on the water locally also, but for some reason feel compelled to go down to Kissimmee when it is the busiest?

100% that thing sounds RIGHT!!

This should give you more places to stop than you will have time for.

Miles Point is the “event” but there will be boats everywhere.

That little ranger will do everything you need it too. You don’t need GPS coordinates. Just follow the crowd. Say hi, meet some people, tag along. If you have Motion X I can send you some GPS coordinates. PM me. But trust me you won’t need them. Everybody knows somebody who is waiting on somebody el...

Run what ya brung! Just be safe out there. Should be enough water for everybody after all this rain.... even you “under $30k” CM boats!

Many of the places we run, it would be easier to get a wrecker in than it would any boat Sea Tow owns

Enjoy your toy, be safe, and don’t let the green sticky sticky discourage you. February through June are the stickiest months for airboating around here.

Coastslider wrote:. Wouldn’t have kept the trout or flounder, but she says she’s sick of eating redfish.

I wonder if fish taste different over there? I wouldn’t have kept the redfish if I had flounder and trout!

Maybe, maybe no.

Not all 350DD push the same. That being said, I ran a 72x40 LXL on a 350DD and it was the right wood prop (if there is such a thing).

It started with basic tools and grew to fill a 3’ dry box. After a while I went to pick up that box and realized I needed to go through it. Ended up getting rid of a bunch of stuff. Now it is growing again and probably needs another cleaning. One thing I have to consciously remember is a lighter. Ev...

I gap mine at 40

Ya. Theory behind giving her a higher gear ratio and more pitch is sound. Only question is: will more pitch be enough to counteract the additional gear ratio or will you be better off with more prop also if you go that route. Of course, you could just take out pitch now and get more snap. Your WOT R...

Hands down the Bluetooth noise cancelling headsets designed for motorcycle helmets, installed in ear muffs is the way to go. His Sennas are clearly the best. I have a couple cheaper ones I made from some I ordered from the rainforest for $40 ea. They are trikcky to pair with a third rider and the ba...