Updates on the LazAir

[phil]

Man that really stinks and I feel for ya. You need to find an inboard specific dealer or mechanic. Good luck man, hope it turns out for you.

[Joel]

In light of Dan's comment about the trailer fenders...  It took me a while to realize I was putting the trailer in too deep.  Mainly because I was used to loading an I/O (gotta have more water underneath the stern) and the carb on the Skier wasnt tuned correctly.   It requires a little "low end" to drive it on and the engine wanted to stall.  I've since tuned it up, new plugs / oil /gas, carb tuned, etc... and now she noses right up there without having to goose it.

I have the water at the top of the fenders...  Is this still too deep??  too shallow???  Thoughts???

[phil]

It really depends on the steepness of the ramp but to about the top of the fenders usually does it for me.

[Messer]

I'll let you know about the fenders as soon as i dip her...

had a similar mechanic issue last year... I'm in the service, wanted to make sure I could take leave and hit the water with the kids. So 5 months early I dropped off the boat, asked for a complete tune, elec ignition, and water test...I even said blank check. five months later, went to the shop, boat tongue all the way on the ground, cover off, filthy....I cranked up the wheel and water poured out (frojm the rain)... then the boat wouldn't run right. ...head mechanic came to the house, said the elec ign was bad... no water test was done.... leave waisted on a pontoon.   Did I mention blank check...I thought I made it easy...

[keehr22]

Messer, I feel ya, but I've been pretty adamant with this mechanic about getting her done, no pontoons for me this summer! As far as the blank check, thats risky! I'm pretty sure my fiberglass guy assumed that was my offer as well, when he threw that crazy bill my way for those decals!

So question of the day, anyone have any good leads on finding parts for my hurtz-zenith transmission, ie; flexplate, bearings, and etc? My mechanic is at a stand still til he can find the parts, unfortunately I went with a shop that doesn't specialize in inboard boats so his suppliers don't have much to offer.

[phil]

So question of the day, anyone have any good leads on finding parts for my hurtz-zenith transmission, ie; flexplate, bearings, and etc? My mechanic is at a stand still til he can find the parts, unfortunately I went with a shop that doesn't specialize in inboard boats so his suppliers don't have much to offer.

Yes, http://fantasticfinishmarine.com/   

The owner/operator is Eric. He is the go to guy when it comes to inboard transmissions. One time he helped me diagnose a leak I had in my tranny and then sent me the gaskets, and explained to me how to fix it all for free! He's good and I highly recommend him.

[keehr22]

Sweet, thanks for the quick reply, I passed that info along. He went through Hurtz factory for several of the parts but took the info just in case they come up short on anything.

So the new work order;
New Flexplate, re seal kit, dampener, bearing.
Also, purged complete fuel system from tank to injectors.
Total with parts and labor= $720.50

He's got 3 weeks and counting!

[keehr22]

Well, the boats back in action, got back to the states just in time to get her out on the lake for the Fourth! Wife and I are planning a trip down the Cumberland River this weekend, 70 miles down to Nashville to dock up for the night, should be a trip! I'll get on posting some pics of it in the water, all the gelcoat work and decals made a huge difference.

[phil]

Awesome, I hope all the $$$ you spent pays off. Enjoy!

[keehr22]

It actually shines again!