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You can grind the tap and remove most of the tapered lead. We had to do it lots in the machine shop, some taps had no lead to get a full flat bottoming tap.

The headquarters is in Quebec, I have no idea if they're manufactured there too. I have heard they manufacture the different lines in different places. A few models of the snowmobile line I think are assembled there but not sure about actually made there, I was also told when I had to train for...

I did a lot of research on the HX a long time ago when I was asked to try and make it a better surf ski. One that would hit better on the holeshot and just handle the surf better. Basically, the 720 engine is a lump. It has a stator "mag cup" which is basically a flywheel on the stator side, and...

I've also seen that split head design from Riva but it was an o-ring head, no gaskets. If you open it up and find the domes look like a cooling fin design it could have been made by Riva for someone else. I had to change one of those heads on a friend's ski because the dome cracked. He was...

Another little known thing to keep in mind is that the throttle shafts on those Novis are probably getting old and worn out. My experience was that Novi stopped responding to purchase order requests a few years ago so those shafts are definitely going to be worn unless the ski has hardly ever...

It's likely compressed to a point where after disturbing it the sealing ability is gone.

If you haven't done it, might be worth looking into replacing the trim seal, #39145

It looks like an oem Yamaha SBN44 carb plate to me. They don't use o-rings, only gaskets. As far as I know it's not meant to be a true speedplate as much as it's just meant to keep the carbs together when removing unlike the dual 38's on a stock SuperJet. I suppose it would give the intake tract...

The Sea Cruiser looked like an old school Vespa lol. It's always fun to see them on constantly flat water lol. I want to see them on waves...at least 3 feet of chop. If those things can't handle waves then it's going to be a very boring ride when/if you get used to it before mentally signing off...

You guys only pay 15% capitol gains tax?? Are we ever getting screwed up here in Canada. Our old rate was 50% and it's set to increase on the 25th of this month to 66.7% It's no wonder why we don't have any good production industry up here anymore. This is going to absolutely ruin what's left...

It's the same as the Kawasaki 650SX part number 92160A shown in the diagram. It should still be available through Kawi. When I had a Sizzler I just used that from my old 650SX cheater pipe and it was fine.

I just went out to get a measurement of the hull so I can make a set of carpeted bunks for storage. I also put a paddle and bilge pump on hold so it'll be there when I go to pick up the boat. I wasn't aware a bilge pump was required by law as part of the safety gear up here. I'm familiar with...

Absolutely! And thank you for the suggestions. I'm going to be talking more with them as the day gets closer because I want to really get full appreciation and benefit from this. While being my first one, I have gone kayaking before and liked it but not nearly as much as I think I will in a good...

I bought it! I said I wasn't going to buy new but I just couldn't get past how much I love the looks of it...and that there are none available used for all of the province. They said it's their most sought after and least sold used model. People love them so much they don't want to let them go...

I was just at an outfitter close to home. They were really good, no pressure and just very nice people that explained a few things and answered questions. They didn't try to turn away from buying used and just gave me a little rundown of the product lines they sell. The one that really caught my...

The guy with the Kestrel never replied and then took it off the market so he probably sold it. I sent another person a message about a fiberglass one that looks really nice for only $250 but same deal. He saw the message and hasn't replied...I'm starting to really hate marketplace people lol.

Apparently Current Designs (Kestrel and all others they make) offer a lifetime warranty on their boats too. This is why I'm finding it really hard to look at other product lines. Plus I just really like the appearance of them. They definitely look like they have a great draft and straight line...

Mine was more than 10x that and never ran right from the day it was made. A few years after I bought it I wanted to get a starter rebuild kit for it and the dealer said no can do, SD obsoletes every model as soon as it turns 10 years old, parts support becomes no longer available. I'll never...

Yeah I hover around 200 lbs. I'll see if there are any around here but it seems we are very limited on brands. So far the most abundant brands are Pelican, Sundolphin and Clearwater Designs with the odd few Dagger, Old Town and even less of any other brands. It seems that most of what's...

Backwoods lakes, channels that have cat tails but lots of room to move, inland shorelines and probably only for day trips. No choppy water, maybe 2-4" ripple on the bad days and no real windy days.