Barefoot Forum http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/ This is an XML content feed of; Barefoot Forum : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2007 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:24:54 +0000 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:35:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.08 30 www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Barefoot Forum http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_images/BarefootForumLogo.gif http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/ Discussion : Who's Footin http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=587&PID=8899#8899 Author: Bftskir
Subject: Who's Footin
Posted: July 08 2008 at 6:35pm

geez now its 106...too hot to ski...too smokey again too....i can't believe its too hot to ski but it is. thank god for AC. ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:35:45 +0000 http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=587&PID=8899#8899 Towboats : Sanger DXII with 5.7L passes noise limit test! http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=679&PID=8898#8898 Author: Minion Gus
Subject: Sanger DXII with 5.7L passes noise limit test!
Posted: July 08 2008 at 5:13pm

Just in case anyone ever finds themselves in this position, I thought I would share a recent experience. One of my extra special neighbors sent three sheriff deputies to my ski site the day after the 4th of July to respond to what they said was a complaint regarding 'boat noise' on the private lake. The entourage of sheriffs came equipped with their expensive decibel measuring instruments. They measured the boat's sound at the back near the exhaust ports with the boat idling. Then they made numerouse measurements with the boat towing barefooters with a boat load of four people and skier in tow, just a driver in the boat with a skier, etc. etc. I sat on shore with the sheriffs and watched the readings as they made their measurements. I was surprised at how little the noise levels went up with variations in operation. Minnesota statues declares any watercraft operating in excess of 82 decibels is illegal. The 2000 Sanger DXII 5.7L with 330hp Black Scorpian barely topped 76 decibels. The deputies said it was one of the quietest boats they ever measured. After that, they seemed more interested in watching us foot...and asked if we would give them a show. We even invited them back out to learn how to foot. Pretty good group of badges.
 
BTW...the neighbor who sent them over called last night to invite me out to breakfast and apologize for sending in the troops....I declined.
 
Thought this might be useful information if any of you ever get questioned on the noise output of your boat.


Edited by Minion Gus - Today at 5:14pm]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:13:08 +0000 http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=679&PID=8898#8898 Towboats : Help me ID / value this boat? http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8897#8897 Author: Minion Gus
Subject: Help me ID / value this boat?
Posted: July 08 2008 at 5:01pm

Got a guy here in MN who has a 1997 Sanger outboard that was originally equipped with a Merc 200hp outboard (ABC approved config). When the Merc hatched, he replaced it with an E-TEC. I have not skied it yet, but the guys who have that I have talked to said the wake went from absolutely perfect with the Merc to absolutely miserable with the E-TEC. Sounds like the same transom setting and same prop were used.]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:01:46 +0000 http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8897#8897 Towboats : Help me ID / value this boat? http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8896#8896 Author: Bftskir
Subject: Help me ID / value this boat?
Posted: July 08 2008 at 4:32pm

from what ive seen the hydros are going for less than the value/cost of the engine...unless they are cherry and extremely badass then maybe 7500 to 15000...but the current market is soft, cash rules, you have to find the right buyer which is hard to do...$4.50+ gas is on everyones minds. there may be more market for the hydro than the has been almost a barefoot boat...i hope this info helps. ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:32:51 +0000 http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8896#8896 Announcements : Barefoot Clinics http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=667&PID=8895#8895 Author: LaurelLakeSkier
Subject: Barefoot Clinics
Posted: July 08 2008 at 4:31pm

For those interested, Paul Macdonald will be running a clinic July 14-18 in Three Lakes Wisconsin (Eagle River/Crandon area). There are still a few openings:
Contact Jeff Boehm at 715-546-3856 to get more info or to reserve a spot.
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Subject: Help me ID / value this boat?
Posted: July 08 2008 at 4:10pm

Thanks for the honest opions guys.  I'm having a little difficulty selling my Hydro so I thought taking this on part trade would help me move the hydro.  I would think for $3500, this would be a fun, fast, inexpensive ski and play boat wouldn't you think?  I wouldn't think you'd get anything else in the price range that would compare.  I guess I just need to decide what would be more difficult to sell..  the barefoot boat or a hydro.. ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:10:57 +0000 http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8894#8894 Towboats : Help me ID / value this boat? http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8893#8893 Author: Foot
Subject: Help me ID / value this boat?
Posted: July 08 2008 at 3:29pm

How an outboard ventilates its exhaust into the water affects the water density.. How the exhaust breaks up and is distributed can either make big craters or a lot of fine bubbles.. The Johnson/Evinrudes of years past had an issue with CRATERS and very low density water that made you sink.. I recently ran a week long clinic with a new Evinrude and it was wonderful... But this boat you are looking at failed the ABC boat test due to the wake issues of the Johnson.... Personally I wouldnt touch it with an 11 foot pole unless you plan on marrying it... Highly likely you will end up with it as a life long partner... ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:29:47 +0000 http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8893#8893 Towboats : Help me ID / value this boat? http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8892#8892 Author: Bftskir
Subject: Help me ID / value this boat?
Posted: July 08 2008 at 2:48pm

i would have to say there is a very small market for this type/year of boat...and the possibility of getting stuck with it is very real and likely...even at 3500 not alot of folks are going to want it. after thinking about what i said above...i don't think itd be worth 5000 unless its showroom condition and even then not too many will want it...maybe an aspiring barefooter as a first boat(know any of them?)...but since inboards are the boats used today they are preferred...generally speaking. i think people are having a hard time selling their boats in the current market...there are alot of boats for sale, nice ones. im speaking of the calif market since thats what i watch.  ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:48:17 +0000 http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8892#8892 Towboats : Help me ID / value this boat? http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8891#8891 Author: sangerguy
Subject: Help me ID / value this boat?
Posted: July 08 2008 at 2:35pm

Actually I am considering taking this boat on a part trade..  I am trying to sell a 1977 Sanger ski hydro and a guy wants to trade me this boat and a pickup. I'm trying to determine what I should be able to sell it for (if I don't keep it to play around with). Maybe I should budget $4k?   I really don't want to get "stuck" with it.. would like to be able to put a price on it and move it quick if need be.   I'm in Oregon. ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:35:04 +0000 http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=671&PID=8891#8891 Towboats : Mercruiser MX.6.2 raw impeller info help? http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=677&PID=8890#8890 Author: Bftskir
Subject: Mercruiser MX.6.2 raw impeller info help?
Posted: July 08 2008 at 2:33pm

Happy Birthday 1footdan the man.ClapClapClapClapClap]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:33:31 +0000 http://www.barefootworlds.com/barefootforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=677&PID=8890#8890