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I still have a FLIP PHONE
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You're ahead of the curve. They're making a comeback. I wish carbureted two strokes were too :(

I was just in Australia a few weeks ago. It's summer there and the recreational boaters were out in full force. But the cool thing is their two stroke ban did not take effect until this year, (or was it last year, I forget). So the roads, reservoirs, and harbors were FULL of new or nearly new, totally modern carbureted two strokes. It was super cool. And I was jealous.

-Peter

I still have a FLIP PHONE

[quote=dandy5372 post_id=24103 time=1551809651 user_id=2576]
Everyone likes the ease of Instagram!
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Not me. I dont have an Instagram account and dont ever plan too and I dont really understand it to be honest. Just a pictured posting platform with little to no real structure that a forum can provide. Heck, I have Facebook but I dont even like that much. I dont hardly ever post on there and dont go on there much anymore. But I get it, the instant gratification of social media has really taken a toll on Forums.

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Liked to come across one of those 260 to 280 hp Merc’s to put on the back end of my 77 Vamp! It hits over 60 right now with the Evinrude 140 on it! Time will tell I guess! Looks like new outboards are all going 4 stroke with unwanted added weight! & life goes on!

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It's not just unwanted weight, it's dangerous weight. Heavy new outboards are very nice, but they belong on heavy new boats that were designed to carry the weight. In the days our 'Streams were built, motors just didn't weigh that much and the boats weren't designed to carry that much weight. Of course, many of us that have 40 year old 'Streams have new transoms (beefed up) and new core and floors and knees and such. Those should be able to take the weight. Now, safe off-plane floating is a different story here, but at least structurally a rebuilt and beefed up 'Stream should be able to take it.

-Peter

Liked to come across one of those 260 to 280 hp Merc’s to put on the back end of my 77 Vamp! It hits over 60 right now with the Evinrude 140 on it! Time will tell I guess! Looks like new outboards are all going 4 stroke with unwanted added weight! & life goes on!

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Everyone likes the ease of Instagram! I had just typed up a comment & hit done, but failed at scrolling down to bottom of page to post & list everything! Neat, huh?

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I’m not on Facebook or any other social media. Just don’t have anything going on with my ‘77 Viper. Most of my boating these days is with my wife and little girls and we use our 18’ speedy bow rider. Think bass boat hull but with seats instead of casting decks. I also have a nice center console 18’ Whaler not getting much use either.

‘77 Viper
Raised transom
Sharpened strakes
Flattened pad, no hook
Bubble back V4 crossflow
Bright Green metal flake paint

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Garage? That's a start. I sold my house and am renting so I am now w/o a garage. Glad to hear you're still moving forward with the Vulture. Keep us posted. Bill

Hey, my parts pile is getting bigger and I think I have everything to start rigging some of it. The to do list is a heck of a lot smaller. My move really put the brakes on things and now with winter. Trying to get heat back in the garage so I can actually work out there so I can get something done before spring. :D

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well if Kevin would finish one of his projects maybe they will come.....................