First Really Nice Boating Day in May!

[wpddep]

Sounds great. I'm thinking of blowing off work Friday...if possible, wouldn't want to get in trouble with the boss (ha). I was actually in South Carolina when you went down to pick it up...I almost offered to tow it back for you but I know how it it is to get it back and your need for a test drive!! I was about 3 hours ahead of you going over the GW bridge (nightmare in the Denali never mind towing a boat!!). I would love to meet some of these forum members out on the lake. I'm not much of a poster (lurking a long time) but they all seem like great people, I truly am jealous! I hear SL is making an attempt on your GPS? I'll talk to you soon.


Bob

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by wpddep

Sounds great. I'm thinking of blowing off work Friday...if possible, wouldn't want to get in trouble with the boss (ha). I was actually in South Carolina when you went down to pick it up...I almost offered to tow it back for you but I know how it it is to get it back and your need for a test drive!! I was about 3 hours ahead of you going over the GW bridge (nightmare in the Denali never mind towing a boat!!). I would love to meet some of these forum members out on the lake. I'm not much of a poster (lurking a long time) but they all seem like great people, I truly am jealous! I hear SL is making an attempt on your GPS? I'll talk to you soon.


Bob

Thanks man.... I really enjoyed the test drive.. the GW was one of the worst moments I will ever remember.. No fun at all!

Everyone I have met on here are absolutely great people. You have to be somewhat careful of a few people that only appear from time to time to stir the pot but they won't ever want to meet up so no worries.

Actually it was a forum member I had met the offered to install the GPS. He is top notch! However SL will be there to help with the other small items and I will also be doing an oil change (5 hours on the new engine) you know how that goes!

[wpddep]

OK , I'll send you my cell and maybe I'll be ready to splash w/you guys this weekend....wife just (literally) gave the ok to head up Thursday night.

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by wpddep

OK , I'll send you my cell and maybe I'll be ready to splash w/you guys this weekend....wife just (literally) gave the ok to head up Thursday night.

Sweet.. I will be there by noon. Going to try out my new buffer and give her a much needed coat of wax.. We have a mutual friend who I'm sure wouldn't mind you parking your boat in their driveway That way you are right there to put her in on Saturday! You could even come by Friday nite for a fire. There may be a few forum members around as well who may come by. I am thinking if the weather holds up and we get the GPS in, heading to the Naswa. Do you think you small laker (ossipee) can do that?

[wpddep]

Yes, this "small laker" (aka no speed limit) can handle it!!! We definitely need to head to Sebago this year, you'll have a ball (nothing against Winni, just a completely different game!!)

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by wpddep

Yes, this "small laker" (aka no speed limit) can handle it!!! We definitely need to head to Sebago this year, you'll have a ball (nothing against Winni, just a completely different game!!)

In that case you need to head to VA with me.. You would be by far the fastest 25 in the run.. Maybe you could bring a mutual friend to ride with you or better yet convince him to bring the black knight with him.

[wpddep]

I'll try to "Convince" him. Sounds like I really need to meet "Onlywinni" although I must admit being a Checkmate owner, especially on OSO, I shouldn't even be mentioning Baja's Obviousle kidding, Onlywinni, from the pics I've seen that's one of the sharpest I've seen yet! Actually almost bought a 25 Outlaw myself before my boat (have to say that's one of the nicest I've seen around).

[BroadHopper]

I should be able to splash Friday. meet up with everyone if we can agree on a time and place. Saturday is doable, but the weather may not cooperate. Sunaday is Mother's Day folks. Unfortunately, I gotta Bail!

[onlywinni]

Originally Posted by wpddep

I'll try to "Convince" him. Sounds like I really need to meet "Onlywinni" although I must admit being a Checkmate owner, especially on OSO, I shouldn't even be mentioning Baja's Obviousle kidding, Onlywinni, from the pics I've seen that's one of the sharpest I've seen yet! Actually almost bought a 25 Outlaw myself before my boat (have to say that's one of the nicest I've seen around).

Thanks...Believe me I feel very fortunate that Checkmate and Active Thunder Guys will talk to me....

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by onlywinni

Thanks...Believe me I feel very fortunate that Checkmate and Active Thunder Guys will talk to me....

LMAO!!! you think you will be out on Sat. afternoon?

[onlywinni]

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

LMAO!!! you think you will be out on Sat. afternoon?

....dont think we will be up this weekend..

Enjoy to all that are...

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by onlywinni

....dont think we will be up this weekend..

Enjoy to all that are...

that's too bad! I probably won't be back until Memorial Day.. I have to get some yard work done and painting so I can then enjoy the actual Summer.. Last weekend was just a tease!

[Gatto Nero]

Apparently the abductors of my dock have seen the errors of their ways and saw fit to return it to its proper place at the front of my property. I think the threat of the blacklist straightened them out.

[LIforrelaxin]

Originally Posted by Gatto Nero

Apparently the abductors of my dock have seen the errors of their ways and saw fit to return it to its proper place at the front of my property. I think the threat of the blacklist straightened them out.

I am still scratching my head over this one... I sure there is a story here.... not a good one on behalf of the abductors, that is for sure. To be a repo guy is bad enough, but to be caught repo the wrong stuff has to be out right embarrassing. Or hey even if it was a case of legitimate business removing something by request, to remove it from the wrong location is a big black eye. But at least in the end the dock is back in place, and GN can now start his boating season.

Hopefully this has not caused you to many headaches......

[Mee-n-Mac]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

I am still scratching my head over this one... I sure there is a story here.... not a good one on behalf of the abductors, that is for sure. To be a repo guy is bad enough, but to be caught repo the wrong stuff has to be out right embarrassing. Or hey even if it was a case of legitimate business removing something by request, to remove it from the wrong location is a big black eye. But at least in the end the dock is back in place, and GN can now start his boating season.

Hopefully this has not caused you to many headaches......

I'm sure there's a story here too ...

[OCDACTIVE]

Last weekend: Beautiful weather, boat had no problems, very relaxing.......

One week later how everything can change.

Friday little windy but no worries speant 5 hours washing and waxing.

Strung a line over the boat and put up a tarp in case of rain.... Not that is was going to needed, WMUR called for cloudy skies with a chance of a passing thunder shower in the afternoon.

Wasn't that a T.F.! Tourist Forecast.

Speant all day under a tarp in the cold rain with (god bless them) two great friends installing electronics on the boat (gps, compass, meter, etc etc) Well first thing we smell is fuel and a lot of it. I thought I had over filled the tank some how and the fumes had built up under the tarp. After inspecting everything I find gas in the bildge and the gasket on the sending unit on top of the tank leaking. Well didn't our job priorities change.

Anyway 8 hours in the cold rain the GPS is in (thanks again dothemath!!) new meter is in and compass is almost there, need a special bracket from livorsi.

Today 4 hours in the cold raw weather with a howling wind off the bay fixing a gasket that should have taken 20 min but it was positioned that you had to use a 90 degree screw driver and get only 1/4 of a turn every time.

WOW...... what a difference. But good news is no more fuel leak. I flushed the bilge with gallons of simple green and ran a hose for 15 min.... Good thing I have great friends. I know a lot about boating but these guys take the cake! Thanks again!

[robmac]

OCD,that happened to me once and an old timer told me to mix a solution of baking soda and warm water it kills the gas and odor for good. Glad to hear no major mishap with the leak.

[wpddep]

OCD,

Didn't make it up until late Saturday.... no matter I see you had some issues I'm glad to see you got resolved. Shoot me some numbers (RPM 's at WOT, I don't need speed #'s). I know you're looking to get to 5250, let me know where you are at right now and what prop specs. I'll be up next weekend, I'll bring my spare props to let you try and see if we can't get you to where you want to be. I can drop them off at your parents or Steve's, just let me know. Your new installs are going to be great!.

Bob

[OCDACTIVE]

Originally Posted by robmac

OCD,that happened to me once and an old timer told me to mix a solution of baking soda and warm water it kills the gas and odor for good. Glad to hear no major mishap with the leak.

Thanks for the tip.. Tom at Unique Boat was helpful. He said to find some strong detergent and run it through. I purchased about 2-3 gallons of Simple Green and dumped that down the bildge and let it run the length of the boat. Then let the hose run for 15 min or so. It worked and boy does it smell nice.. LOL.