I've been looking at this game for a long time and now one showed up close to me just 20 minutes away for about $2400. (yikes have prices increased quickly in only 2 years here, this would've been 15-1600 back then). Anyway, it's supposed to be in very good condition.

I see this game for sale very rarely, maybe only second machine this year. My question is, how many were made? Should I go for it? I'm actually really looking for a TFTC at the moment.

Yeah the first one I saw this year was two hours away, it cost $1800 and it was gone in a few hours. Looked pretty sweet. Knowing that Chad is working on it, it makes me want it more.

I'm pretty sure the seller browsed PS for the price. Sweden used to be cheaper but the last 2 years have been crazy and we passed the US on many machines.

How many of these were made? I can't find any info on it.

Great to hear your thoughts about it.

I'm just curious about the production numbers. I don't care how they would affect the price anyway.

I'd buy that for a dollar.

We're all frustrated teens inside.

Those boat lights in the center PF should be used more in general. Upon multiball release, synched with spinner, and so on. It's a bit too dull in that area otherwise.

Welp the game close to me was out for two weeks but is now sold.

Instant regret

Of course this releases just then fml

I’ve offered rom burning service for locals. They have to show a donation of at least 10 usd to Chad before burning.

Lady luck is shining. I put out a buy ad and managed to get a completely shopped machine. Everything disassembled and cleaned. New mechs, coils, side rails, glass, rebuilt power supply, 5V and new GI connectors. No wear, it had very few plays.

And...home delivery from Norway since he was driving further south to Sweden anyway.

2200 USD, super excited to share my luck.

Sold my RFM to make room, but those are easy to find in the future if ever want one again.

So I'm new to Sega machines. Is it possible to modify the game to stereo? Or is everything just mono and I can daisy chain a second speaker to the first one, for two mono speakers?

Oh I never noticed.

I just assumed all Sega (not DE) are mono. When did they start to cheap out?

Yes, they used to be name-wise. Same company of course, but I'm referring to the branded machines, not the company.
There is a breakpoint when they started using mono, and I thought it was when branding the games Sega, but it wasn't that simple.

Thanks for clearing that out. What a cheap move.

Check the thread back a few pages. Someone posted an excellent youtube video on how to.

Make sure the kickback is aligned properly so it hits the ball dead on.

Merry Christmas to all Baywatchers.

There's a household trick to jazz up the coil, or rather the plunger rod. Rub the rod all over with aluminum foil. It will feel like new.

Aluminum is normally not magnetic but there's other things at play with objects in movement and current called Lenz law.

I was referring to the plunger rod in the coil. Not the actual part that hits the ball. You can get a faster action from the coil by rubbing the rod with aluminum foil. An electrified coil is a magnet.

Don't know but the show is set and filmed at Santa Monica beach. I think the official name is Santa Monica State Beach. Point beach could be something named in the show. Haven't seen it for 20 years. Did see the new movie though, surprisingly entertaining but stupid. Didn't take itself seriously which is good.

Set your machine to tournament rules in the settings and the third free multiball is gone with the dodo.

Probably a similar one as the top with red rubber? I don't have my machine in front of me. Do a google image search.

Congrats, it's a great game on its own.

Just screw it back in together with some wood bondo type like Plastic Padding wood filler. That area does not receive too heavy hits.

You could also try putting a narrow L shaped metal bracket there in between the targets. Drill a hole and fasten it to that nut under the wire. 1mm thickness should be enough. Put black target foam behind it to protect the plastic if the metal should ever bend too much, but I doubt it.

you mean a swords of fun?!

What's the reference?

Is there a shaker motor available that's plug n play? It's a bit lacking when going over from TFTC.

My Baywatch is turning heads and it's definitely the most popular game in my small collection. Friends with more expensive Williams titles want to trade but no dice. This one's staying.

There is definitely a surge in Baywatch popularity (and price). People realize its a damn good game. Theme integration is one of the best out there imo.

Intermittent behavior sounds like a failing diode. From http://techniek.flipperwinkel.nl/desega/index2.htm#flip0

"Flipper Gets Stuck in the Up Position...
Before proceeding with repair, first determine if the stuck flipper is a mechanical or electrical problem. If the flipper is stuck in the "up" position, turn the game off. Does the flipper return to its normal "down" position? If so, the problem is electrical. Otherwise if the flipper stays up even when the game is turned off, then the problem is mechanical.
Electrical: On Deger (Playboy, Monday Night Football) and solidstate flipper games (Robocop and later), check the flipper coil diode. If the flipper coil diode is broken or shorted on, the flipper coil will stay energized after using it. Replace this diode with a new 1N4004 or 1N4007 diode. The counter EMF (Electro-Motive Force) produced by the magnetic field in the coil collapsing is a reverse polarity voltage. This reverse polarity voltage can cause damage to the flipper board. In most cases, it will gate the SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) in the holding voltage circuit, causing the flipper to remain energized as if the player was holding the cabinet flipper button in. This was mentioned in service bulletin number 58."

Yes, there's A LOT of ball saving going on.

Yellow!

Excellent combination!

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Sorry but I think pinball.centers plastics are total shit. Hope this is better and it works out for you

I'll take the shaker kit!

I would say something around 3-4000. It's a pretty common game but there aren't that many circulating. People who buy it tend to enjoy it. It's good!

Strange though, Baywatch was at its peak in 94-95. I guess Sega and pinball in general was not.

But yeah, 1500-2000 makes more sense now that you say it. You don't see them very often.

If that doesn't help. Reflow all pins on sound board.

Pricey af but good to know there are replacements whenever you might need it. Original used displays are not exactly cheap either, and forget about finding nos.

Install Chads new code instead. It balances the game properly, fixes bugs and has a lot less GI flickering.

Great scorecard. Haven't proofed it. God I love this game.

Best office in the world.

Is that top post of the two standard? Or has someone added it? It feels out of place to make the game easier since it can't be adjusted like the lower post.

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Ok good! Thanks

Yes, you get squid pop value in the right inlane. The value increases every time the ball passes it in steps of three from 500k up to 1 million I think.

As for the registering, check the switches and clean them with a piece of paper in between. The switches are self cleaning but if the machine had been sitting a while it could be poor contact.

Agree, I'm rarely over 2 billion. Usually stops at 1-1.5 with the new code on a good run.

Best office in the world

Cool idea with the trees. Where did you get those?
EDIT: Nevermind, I found a set of 15 on ebay. Thank you very much for the inspiration.

Yeah, was just about to ask. There seem to be pegs in the bottom of the trees but I would not want to drill holes. I rather use straps or some tape.

It fixed itself.

I find that shit annoying since it's cut off in the new Chadware anyway (don't know if it was cut before).

lol played a bit yesterday and the ball drained during CPR mode. Had that stupid song play in the background instead for the whole duration of the game until next credit.

That's probably from behind any of the yellow standup targets.

Edit: just saw it was huge. No idea

Is there a way to keep the yellow target from not moving right/left? Just tightening them? The yellow target next to middle hole (extra ball) keeps moving right and in turn makes that shot extra difficult to hit.