Recent content by Charlie_Lake_Conroe

Hi, in October 2025, as I was pulling into my dock, my engine died. I tried starting a couple times, but it would not start. Fortunately, I was able to coast in and put on the lift. The dealer's mobile tech came out, pulled the cover, and found the idler bearing for the timing belt had broken...

Anyone know what what goes in the empty slot on my helm (white box)? The kill switch is on lower right of the picture by the throttle (blue box).

No Longer Available (March 31, 2021) FREE TO A GOOD HOME ;-) Platinum/espresso colors. We just don’t ever use it. It’s yours for cost of shipping.

Merry Christmas. Took the boat out this afternoon. Awesome

Great team, but I’m disappointed for my Astros. Thought they could win at least one home game.

This is my blue sea automatic charge relay install. I also changed out the 4 position switch (will go in the RV). I leave in the on position all the time - so far, no dead batteries. Before: After (I fabricated the holder for the M-ACR using a plastic utensil holder from Walmart):

Fajita Jack’s, Akashi, and replacement for Sam’s Boat to be opened soon - Lake Conroe, TX. Birthday dinner for dw at Akashi tonight. Fajita Jacks is mediocre Mexican for this part of the world, but.... it’s on the lake .

Thanks for the feedback. Removed the flag for tubing and went with the standard size rope and everything worked great. Another plug for the PTM mirror - pics are facing forward and you can see the tubers in the mirror.

So, instead of only complaining about the design of the cover for swingbacks with keeper rails, I had local canvas/cover shop modify to go over the rails - plus the benefit of keeping the birds off the stern deck. Only added two snaps to the boat. All other connection points use buckles.

Thanks Michiman - I took the forum's advice and built my last boat first (at least first Bennington).

Finally getting my 25 QSBW ready for the grandkids and tubing. I attached my 52” Ski Pylon, the rope and the tube, put in gear just to get the hang of it. It looks like the rope sits on top of the outboard. Once I get to plane (either empty tube or with me on it - had to test before I put...

All (8) of mine light up. 2019 Swingback.

Practice, practice, practice!!! Wind is a big factor and a few bumps are expected

Great idea on the Swingback, but I have the keeper rails, a windscreen and 2 piece mooring cover which adds maybe 6 tie downs (don’t know why the cover couldn’t have gone over the rails) on the back. I start at the windscreen and then go to the bow or stern based on which piece I am working on...

Really sharp. I think I’ll keep Sharhide as long as I can, then switch over to wraps.