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Posted: 4/21/2024 9:28:51 AM EDT
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Son came up to help yesterday. Was supposed to pull tritoon out of the lake and put it in the driveway for the 300 hour service. He got wrapped up in buffing the old wave runner so the tritoon is still on the lift.
 Besides, I was still hurting from all the past few days work around the house. Maybe tomorrow afternoon. 
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Posted: 4/21/2024 9:41:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Came in expecting boat ramp shenanigans.  |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 9:51:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryIf only they had a device that would hold a boat on the trailer even if a car hit it. |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 9:53:37 AM EDT
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Missing being out on the water. It will be a few more weeks till I get the boat in. This weather is crap.
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Posted: 4/21/2024 10:27:47 AM EDT
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What happened to the guy that wanted a name for his boat, he ever pick one?
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Posted: 4/21/2024 10:47:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's all good info. I just meant what board is a good one. Seems like there are so many sizes and designs. I've got a 24' Yamaha, but no ballasts. Daughter wants to just get pulled so not trying to surf. Sorry, reading is fundamental  |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 10:49:35 AM EDT
[#7]
Ishouldbuyaboat
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Posted: 4/21/2024 10:52:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All clean and ready to pull some tournaments https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/141584/IMG_1386_jpg-3194166.JPG Wow! That looks fantastic! Such clean lines... hit it! |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 10:55:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If only they had a device that would hold a boat on the trailer even if a car hit it. I take it that the owner didn't tie it down at the stern. I see that here all the freaking time. Not like this guy.  Boat Drags Trailer Along for the Ride || ViralHog |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 1:59:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow! That looks fantastic! Such clean lines... hit it! It's hard fitting women in it with only 2-3 spots available, especially the plus sized ones 
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Posted: 4/21/2024 2:15:17 PM EDT
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Got my big boat out last weekend, and again yesterday. Caught about 40 fish with a friend and his kiddos.
https://youtube.com/shorts/lKQKR9AuYbw?si=2hhRvT0IfLXyoMT1 |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 2:21:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What ever happened to that big thread where the dude got a free houseboat and was fixing the outboard drive? That thing was epic. @rno172 I think that was me... |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 2:43:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks! It's hard fitting women in it with only 2-3 spots available, especially the plus sized ones Lol! Our 99' mastercraft technically holds 11. I have no earthly idea how I could seat 11. 6 maybe but that would be with no slalom skier. What year, what package on thar Nautique?  Attached FileHere's our MC. Hull is great. Has perfect pass. I'll repower her if the indmar grenades. It's shocking what a new one costs! |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 2:58:12 PM EDT
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Fun boating season starts in a couple of weeks....if it ever warms up
  Real boating season starts in September       |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 3:49:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol! Our 99' mastercraft technically holds 11. I have no earthly idea how I could seat 11. 6 maybe but that would be with no slalom skier. What year, what package on thar Nautique? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/211389/1000006710_jpg-3194361.JPG Here's our MC. Hull is great. Has perfect pass. I'll repower her if the indmar grenades. It's shocking what a new one costs! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Thanks! It's hard fitting women in it with only 2-3 spots available, especially the plus sized ones Lol! Our 99' mastercraft technically holds 11. I have no earthly idea how I could seat 11. 6 maybe but that would be with no slalom skier. What year, what package on thar Nautique? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/211389/1000006710_jpg-3194361.JPG Here's our MC. Hull is great. Has perfect pass. I'll repower her if the indmar grenades. It's shocking what a new one costs!  Trailer and all was $114k, yes it's very crazy what boat prices have done along with everything else. I wouldn't have bought it but I have a new addiction to slalom skiing and there are 2 competition lakes 5min from my house. We also have a lake house on the TN river 1.5hours away as well. So boating is a big part of our lives. My dad was a Mastercraft guy through and through until about 1996 he switched to Nautiques. One of my buddies has a fully restored 1981 Prostar and it's still fun to ski behind it but you got to know how to drive on those things! |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 5:59:35 PM EDT
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Jack Browns Seaplane Base in the background... watching regular planes take off overhead... wife and daughter fishing off the back...
 Attached FileOne of the canals...  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 3:07:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @rno172 I think that was me... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What ever happened to that big thread where the dude got a free houseboat and was fixing the outboard drive? That thing was epic. @rno172 I think that was me... I was living vicariously through you. Did you ever get it running? |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 6:00:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's a 2024 Ski 200 with just about every option except the tower and the bigger 6.2L V8 which is a $10k option Trailer and all was $114k, yes it's very crazy what boat prices have done along with everything else. I wouldn't have bought it but I have a new addiction to slalom skiing and there are 2 competition lakes 5min from my house. We also have a lake house on the TN river 1.5hours away as well. So boating is a big part of our lives. My dad was a Mastercraft guy through and through until about 1996 he switched to Nautiques. One of my buddies has a fully restored 1981 Prostar and it's still fun to ski behind it but you got to know how to drive on those things! Great addiction to have! Second best way to start a day  !I'm certainly not a good enough skiier to argue the finer points of a brand new ski boat. You made an excellent choice. I wouldn't be able to justify the engine upgrade and agree with the tower delete. I don't board but I get the allure. Did you go with the ZR4? |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 6:29:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:00:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhich motor? |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:24:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Fun boating season starts in a couple of weeks....if it ever warms up https://i.imgur.com/KqKozgL.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ipyA1D5.jpg Real boating season starts in September https://i.imgur.com/J5ewBNF.jpg https://i.imgur.com/IidAI50.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VnXL1KL.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mV2XZE9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/PvyfEyr.jpg I bet you have no trouble getting those dogs in the truck during bird season. My folks second to last lab was the smartest dog I've ever met. One summer day when she was about 10, she disappeared. Had my dad nearly in tears thinking someone took her. We searched everywhere until the neighbors daughter hollered 'there she is, having a swim' She'd swam across the short side of the lake to a birthday party for cake and hotdogs. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 11:24:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistorySir, that's a hovercraft. We are talking about boats here. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 12:38:57 PM EDT
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I used my little boat (Gheenoe LT25) all winter. Mostly camping/fishing in the Everglades.
Took the “big” boat (restored Mako 21) 35 miles offshore last Sun and had some hydraulic steering issues. Due to the system being 20 years old, I’m not interested in trying to fix it so I have all new components on the way. Seastar steering in 2004 = $749. Today = $1,560 for same parts 
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Posted: 4/22/2024 12:57:50 PM EDT
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Greetings from Key West! It is boating season heaven down here.
 I did get a little tired of being at the helm after a few days of running the boat across the gulf of Mexico so decided to take the seaplane to Dry Tortugas for a day. I don't know if that counts as boating?  I hope to see many of you on our east coast trip this summer! |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:04:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Greetings from Key West! It is boating season heaven down here. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/4267/IMG_0114-3191188.jpg I did get a little tired of being at the helm after a few days of running the boat across the gulf of Mexico so decided to take the seaplane to Dry Tortugas for a day. I don't know if that counts as boating? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/4267/IMG_8514-3193477.jpg I hope to see many of you on our east coast trip this summer! BF, you're an all time great arfcommer. Love the seaplane pic. How deep is that water? Can't wait for your next Skyline posts in team. |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 4:07:27 PM EDT
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That seaplane pic is pretty incredible. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 6:40:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Great addiction to have! Second best way to start a day !I'm certainly not a good enough skiier to argue the finer points of a brand new ski boat. You made an excellent choice. I wouldn't be able to justify the engine upgrade and agree with the tower delete. I don't board but I get the allure. Did you go with the ZR4? The hull, motor, and Zero Off really hasn't changed since around 2012, so buying new isn't really ideal for most but the resale on these boats is about like a Toyota Tacoma. So I just got exactly what I wanted for about 10-15% more $$$ over a used one. I'm just frustrated with how long it takes to get good a slalom. I'm 4-5 months in and at 30mph/-15 off. The first 2 months were just trying to get up and around all 6 buoys at 26mph. My coach said it will take 4-5 years to really perfect the form before running 32 or 35 off... if ever
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Posted: 4/22/2024 9:04:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They're great boats if you don't mind going deaf and being unable to handle at low speeds. JK, they're actually really good. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: A lot of Yamahas on here! They're great boats if you don't mind going deaf and being unable to handle at low speeds. JK, they're actually really good. My brother has a Limited 242S. It’s about 10 years old. It was fairly loud. First offseason we put some Dynamat in the engine compartment to help quiet it down a little. Seemed to help a bit. Took a little of the higher pitched whine away. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 12:15:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/23/2024 12:44:57 PM EDT
[#30]
We're at Eleuthera now. It's bumpy but we're catching fish
 
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Posted: 4/23/2024 12:46:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We're at Eleuthera now. It's bumpy but we're catching fish https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147286/1000013155-3195927.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147286/1000013171-3195928.jpg Hell yeah! That's a nice one |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 12:53:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: BF, you're an all time great arfcommer. Love the seaplane pic. How deep is that water? Can't wait for your next Skyline posts in team. Thank you sir! We were just west of the Marquesas on the sand flats at that point where the water was 10' to 15' deep. The sand moves constantly, and we saw a good number of sawfish, dolphins, sharks and turtles. It was a really great day to fly right seat. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 12:54:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We're at Eleuthera now. It's bumpy but we're catching fish https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147286/1000013155-3195927.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147286/1000013171-3195928.jpg Wow! That's beautiful. Weather is going to be awful for the next week. I hope you plan to stay where you're at! Are you at Romora or Valentines? |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 1:10:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow! That's beautiful. Weather is going to be awful for the next week. I hope you plan to stay where you're at! Are you at Romora or Valentines? We're at Davis harbor. Fishing the bridge right now. Headed back to fort Pierce on Sunday. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 1:32:58 PM EDT
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 Attached FileGot my old heap de-winterized last weekend. Looking forward to chasing catfish in Lake Erie in the next couple of months!
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Posted: 4/23/2024 1:52:14 PM EDT
[#36]
  And some Wahoo 
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Posted: 4/23/2024 2:29:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat’s what I want my very near future to look like. I already have the land, dock and lift. Just need to build the house and buy a new to me World Cat. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 2:37:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s what I want my very near future to look like. I already have the land, dock and lift. Just need to build the house and buy a new to me World Cat. What model? |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 2:39:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What model? 280CCX. I’ve got a while before that happens though. Just barely getting started with the house. That will probably take 1-2 years to get done and comfortable. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 2:40:07 PM EDT
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Depends on definition of boating season. Heavy bass fishing season kicks off around February here on the largest lake in TX and the multitude of other area lakes, but people just out on the lake dicking around and skiing and such is about to now that it is getting to 80f every day. Won't be long they will be wishing it was only 80.
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Posted: 4/23/2024 2:43:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/23/2024 2:50:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 280CCX. I’ve got a while before that happens though. Just barely getting started with the house. That will probably take 1-2 years to get done and comfortable. We do a Worldcat get together in Okracoke every August if that’s something you would like to check out. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 2:53:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yesterday. Currently in Naples FL. Should be in Key West by Thursday night. I remembered to put the bilge plug in this time!! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/4267/IMG_9398-3188079.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/4267/IMG_9402-3188077.jpg Shake down the boat for babnanas
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Posted: 4/23/2024 2:58:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We do a Worldcat get together in Okracoke every August if that’s something you would like to check out. That would be pretty cool. We’ll be about half way down to Ocracoke the week of the 12th. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 3:58:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We're at Eleuthera now. It's bumpy but we're catching fish https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147286/1000013155-3195927.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/147286/1000013171-3195928.jpg  That guy could eat the last dolphin I caught in 2 bites. |
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Posted: 4/23/2024 5:15:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That guy could eat the last dolphin I caught in 2 bites. He was a nice fish for sure. 62lbs on the marina scale that was last calibrated before I was born hahaha |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 4:13:54 PM EDT
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Another beautiful day on the water even if the winds made it shitty for the fishing crowd.
 Attached FileI live quiet mornings. The bro country vs rap battles get old.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 4:20:20 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/28/2024 6:15:42 PM EDT
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 Attached FileI set a record today for fewest beers consumed on a boat trip. My girl is trying to make a conscious effort to improve her state and that includes not drinking. So instead of us putting down a 12 pack I only had two. Tonight might be playing catchup. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 8:30:08 PM EDT
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Sitting in Eleuthera now, headed back to Florida in the morning. The fishing has been great, but it's going to be a long bumpy ride tomorrow.
 
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