Jeff, I agree. I would have liked to have our own in the water, but I had so much fun anyway I couldn't imagine it being a better time just because my own boat was in the water. What I need to do is get Courtney comfortable behind the wheel so we can launch with her in the boat - that'd leave me free to do the running around and health department inspections, etc. Maybe by Red Wing. Courtney has dubbed you "that boater guy" - she loved the CSX18. Thank you for coming out.
Tom & Mary, I was glad to see you. Not sure how I missed you at the cabins on Friday when I did a drive through looking for other members of the group. I was really looking forward to seeing the CSS19 - wanted Courtney to see it. It's a slick looking boat. Amazing that you pull it with that Element. I use to drive a Ford Ranger and know I loaded it down way more than capacity and had no trouble with it. Get your leak fixed up. I just replaced the bow & stern eyes on mine - replaced the rotted plywood backer with solid oak wrapped in CSM & resin. Only made sense to replace those while I had the boat taken apart. Hopefully you won't have too much trouble getting to yours.
Terry & Nancy, Thank you both for coming all the way from Indianapolis and for taking the kids out. Without question, the rides to and from the "Boats On The Beach" show were my son's favorite part of the whole weekend. My daughter had such a good time all the way around that she can't put anything as her favorite. I like to let ours porpoise through the water with the kids - for some reason it's extra fun to them. I'll be looking for a stainless grab rail, though, to make my daughter comfortable.
Brian, Sara & kids - thank you all for making the trip. I'd blame more of those Saturday loading troubles on me than I would on the boat. I can't hear worth a flip & wasn't doing something right. It rode quite nicely from the back of the camp grounds around the tip and back up to the state park launch.
Brandon, Amber - Thank you, too. Amber, I hope your asthma came under control for you on Sunday. I can't imagine having to deal with that. The boat looks fantastic, especially that interior. It really came together nicely - the pictures show well, but not AS WELL as seeing in person.