Author Topic: 1 Boat Rule Broken (Read 57093 times)

Hyperacme · « **Reply #20 on:** May 14, 2015, 08:54:42 AM »

" Look's good ! "

" Yeah, Gregg's being nice. "

We all got our boat's for a different reason, style, color, speed, lay out, etc. etc.
If it works for you ... Go for it !

But remember ... I also like try-haul's & pontoon's ...

OvrflownCHEESE · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2015, 09:39:56 AM »

Well Greg if you like tri-hulls..... do I have a "boat" for you!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #22 on:** May 14, 2015, 09:51:49 AM »

I also have a "one boat rule" ...

Plugcheck · « **Reply #23 on:** May 14, 2015, 10:55:16 AM »

There are days when I wonder if adopting a no boat rule would make life a bit easier. Just dropped another grand in the cvz for repairs, corrections, and upgrades. Will we see Goldie in June or the Glastron Ciara? If I have not previously stated so, congrats on the new boat purchase. If it gets the whole family out on the water then the decision to buy was a good one.

dorelse · « **Reply #24 on:** May 14, 2015, 01:18:07 PM »

It would...it would indeed.

I'm unsure which boat will be at Rathbun. Marissa wants to bring the Ciera...but there are only a few safe spots in the floor to walk/stand...and it needs more attention than Goldie. At least with Goldie, I know I just need to mount the tank & hook it up...she'll be good to go for the summer.

The Ciera needs an impeller change, block plugs put back in, and some shakedown time at a minimum. (4 new tires wouldn't hurt either.) At only 2700 lbs, a tandem axle trailer seems a tad excessive, though I suppose all the onboard fuel & freshwater storage tanks...it could become much heavier.

Planning to get the big girl home soon and dig in.

(I have to do it covertly as I'm on a 24 hour watch to get Graduation party projects done first...and we all know we have to keep the General happy.)

dorelse · « **Reply #25 on:** May 14, 2015, 01:46:02 PM »

Plus, I have like 4 new props I've won to try on Goldie...a pretty rare one too!

Plugcheck · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2015, 04:13:20 PM »

Any four blades? I've conversed with numerous shops about props and I get conflicting answers. What is the base prop for a stock z? As for bringing the big "girl" to Rathbun, I would not see an issue being a non Glastron. Might even see the other half of your family there.

dorelse · « **Reply #27 on:** May 14, 2015, 04:47:25 PM »

I do...and some 3 blades with veins and even 6 blades. All composite though.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #28 on:** May 15, 2015, 08:33:09 AM »

My 2 cents on props ...

" I've conversed with numerous shops about props and I get conflicting answers. "

The only real way to know if a prop will work for you is to test it.
Test as many as you can, will shop let you test props ?

But you probably already know this ...

dorelse · « **Reply #29 on:** May 15, 2015, 09:26:39 AM »

I should say, that all my composites are only rated to 260HP...which means you probably can't even try them, you'll probably fling the blades right off!

MarkS · « **Reply #30 on:** May 15, 2015, 12:53:18 PM »

Congrats on the new "family" boat Doran, hope it all works out well for you.

dorelse · « **Reply #31 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:18:47 PM »

I need a name...been calling her "Big Girl" and "Big Mouth" (After the White Beluga Whale from the MN Zoo) at home...

75starflight · « **Reply #32 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:43:19 PM »

Quote from: dorelse on May 15, 2015, 02:18:47 PM

I need a name...been calling her "Big Girl" and "Big Mouth" (After the White Beluga Whale from the MN Zoo) at home...

NEMO?

75starflight · « **Reply #33 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:43:47 PM »

Sorry first thing that came to mind.

dorelse · « **Reply #34 on:** May 15, 2015, 03:14:05 PM »

Quote from: 75starflight on May 15, 2015, 02:43:47 PM

Sorry first thing that came to mind.

Let's wait for the 2nd thing... HA!!!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #35 on:** May 15, 2015, 04:47:45 PM »

Flounder !

Sorry ....
My neighbor nick named my old Marquis .. The Sea Slug.
Now every boat I've had since has been ... The Majestic Sea Slug I , The Majestic Sea Slug II , etc.
The Four Winn's was the "Foul Winns" because of the porta potty chemical smells.

Give it some time, some one in the family will come up with a name ...

Oldfishguy · « **Reply #36 on:** May 15, 2015, 05:10:33 PM »

S.S. Minnow

Now, everyone pick a character. Better pick quick there can only be one Gilligan or Ginger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3HFXSgWps8

Plugcheck · « **Reply #37 on:** May 16, 2015, 11:33:00 PM »

Omaha marine has allowed me to select props, but I was thinking that it was aluminum only. Worked good for the 16ss, took several tries to get it right. I have a quicksilver 25p on it now. May try a four blade alum prop from Omaha marine for Rathbun.

dorelse · « **Reply #38 on:** May 22, 2015, 10:15:01 AM »

Towed 'Something Else' home last night...holy crap is it a big boat.

(Guess that's what I wanted, but man)...I'm not honestly sure that the Avy is up to the job. My Avy is a z66 which is the 'premium ride' pkg...and while I never felt unsafe, I sure did feel it.

Hoping to get a little time to work on it this weekend, but have a long list of things to do on the house to get ready for the graduation party.

I would like to bring it to Rathbun...but we'll see!

thedeuceman · « **Reply #39 on:** May 22, 2015, 10:39:37 AM »

do we get to see a pix