May Picture Thread [Archive]

ScottnAz

05-02-2012, 07:04 PM

Teak looks good Big City http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/smiles_26.gif

First of many things coming this month:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/photo-58.jpg

Boat Bling: Hot Sauce for water spots, Vinyl Sauce for cleaning the vinyl, and Vinyl Conditioner,
Over the past number of years I've been in the Exquisite Vinyl cleaner camp, and swore by that stuff. Not to mention how many times I've posted how great the product is. Not sure what has happened to their customer service? I placed a new order for a gallon of the cleaner, as well as the leather cleaner and conditioner for our vehicles on the 22nd. Paid for that day, haven't heard boo since. I've tried 3 times now to contact her, and no response. So, looks like a paypal dispute is in my future and I'm on to promoting a new product.

First reviews of testing the Boat Bling vinyl cleaner are very positive. I haven't really dug in and started cleaning yet, but couldn't help myself from giving it a try when the Fedex guy just dropped it off. There's another positive with Boat Bling, they have an actual website, accept actual credit cards through their site, and ship quickly..... all be it, across Phoenix :)

The Hot Sauce is going to be amazing. I just got the boat back from 2 months at the dealer for an issue I'm not willing or ready to discuss, anyway, it sat outside with the cover for those 2 months and got a little rain. Although they washed it, they didn't clean the tower and it was full of water spots. I had to give this stuff a try, claims its good for the entire boat including the tower and glass. (don't try to clean glass with the vinegar/water mixture)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZcHiCjV35E&feature=autoplay&list=ULVZcHiCjV35E&playnext=12

cadunkle

05-03-2012, 09:42 PM

Been having some terrible weather the last few weekends. It's either raining or windy. Can't win! Hoping for this Sunday if the weather is decent and I can find a third.

KG's Supra24

05-03-2012, 11:22 PM

I haven't been blown away by the Exquisite and will probably look elsewhere as soon as I finish the bottles I got. Let us know how the vinyl and conditioner work for you.

X2

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csuggs

05-04-2012, 08:11 AM

I should have taken a picture of the river when I crossed the bridge to work this morning. Looks like chocolate milk with chunks. :(

No boating here for at least another week.

wotan2525

05-04-2012, 12:43 PM

I was blown away by exquisite.... but...... just picked up the totally awesome that is recommended a lot (and is 1/5th the price.) I'll be using it for at least the first part of this year.

whelchel86

05-04-2012, 01:13 PM

Another beautiful afternoon on my favorite river.

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/50235/2988125300102878802S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2988125300102878802GxJXhB)

Blackntan90

05-04-2012, 05:34 PM

Whelchel86, great shot- I am looking forward to some of that this summer! Bigcity444, did you actually use varnish on your teak, or did you go the traditional route with teak oil? Just curious as I sanded and oiled the same parts on my Mariah last year, and the came out real nice and still look good this year. Oh yeah, the river here is too high and too many chunks.

TitanTn

05-04-2012, 09:11 PM

This is a pic from last weekend on the TN River.

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/fun/soddy_leaving.jpg

BigCity444

05-04-2012, 10:17 PM

I did Varnish. The wood wasn't dried out and turning white so this seemed the better option for me.

Sanded with 100 grit then wiped with thinner. 1st coat was 60/40 Varnish/Thinner. Next day sanded with 200 grit, wiped with thinner. Then 80% Varnish, 20% thinner. I still have two coats of 100% Varnish to go with plans to sand at 200 before each. These photos were taken after the first coat.

Jetlink

05-04-2012, 10:43 PM

This is how I spent my day, had to go to my buddy's place to check as he heard his boat lift was not there for install by the marina. I was headed out anyways to go do something else in the area so I decided to swing by his place as well... Sure enough, no boat lift where it was left in the fall and nowhere to be found near the property.

9699
Missing boat lift, at least the dock is in though.

9700
Unlike my second stop...

cigars n scotch

05-04-2012, 10:52 PM

Cool you flew a plane there? Sorry to hear about your friends lift.

Jetlink

05-04-2012, 11:04 PM

Yeah, I can fly there and back in the same amount of time to drive one way for me. My friend takes much longer to drive there than I do so it's a "win" for everyone.

mapleleaf

05-05-2012, 08:32 AM

that friend must be very grateful..... Can't figure out what in the world happened to his lift....He'll need to talk to Insurance about it's replacement. July'll be here before we know it.......
I forgot to ask about the lift for the sailboat, is it possible that 2 went missing?? Holy.....
I never get tired of looking at that beach from the water!! thanks again Ben!! See ya in a couple weeks!

Jetlink

05-05-2012, 10:16 AM

Entirely possible that the sailboat lift is gone as well, which is odd, I wasn't even looking for that one. I'm pretty sure though that the lift that I saw that was rotated 90 degrees tot he shore is on your neighbors property towards Beulah and not yours.

TitanTn

05-05-2012, 10:20 AM

There's a lot of jawing going on for a Picture thread! More pics!

This was taken a few weeks ago at a local campground. Talk about a man who has it all!

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/fun/multi_sport.jpg

DAFF

05-05-2012, 01:00 PM

^^^ SS eye-sore:-P

Ironic, I'm looking for a picture......:(

86 century

05-05-2012, 03:09 PM

chrisk

05-06-2012, 07:58 PM

Got to do a little Cinco de Mayo wakeboarding over the weekend on the Mississippi, followed up with a block party in Alton, IL. Only the second time I've ridden since my injury last summer, feeling great to get back at it.

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/91f6985e.jpg

cadunkle

05-06-2012, 08:21 PM

Finally I can contribute! Had a great first day on the water. I really should have given the Saltare a good detailing but it was warm and the wind was calm so I couldn't pass it up.

The crew
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o234/cadunkle/Water%202012/P1020806.jpg

Sent this one to my buddy who was dying to get out but had prior obligations. Older guy I work with who is totally into being on the water, he doesn't ride but he's always out and has at least 4x the hours driving my boat as I do. Basically my pro driver. Sent with a caption "Something's missing"
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o234/cadunkle/Water%202012/IMG-20120506-00047.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o234/cadunkle/Water%202012/IMG-20120506-00053.jpg

The Saltare ran great for the first time out. Only one minor problem when my buddy was pulling me. He stopped and turned it off as I was cutting into the wake. Said there was a bad vibration. I went under and felt the prop (no visibility in the river), didn't feel any dings. Started and in gear the shaft spun straight as an arrow observing from inside. Ran up to 50 MPH and butter smooth. I'm stumped, but there was a LOT of debris in the river. I'm guessing the shaft or prop caught some weeds and cleared itself when he cut the throttle.

Aside from that, idiot of the month award for me. I was distracted circling around my buddy and damn near ran over my new coated mainline. Hit reverse and no harm done.

Heated seat and heater worked great. Someone managed to pull one of the vent tubes off the heater core, forgot to put clamps on them last season. So just some clamps and it should be great. I actually forgot I had it for the first two riders when they got in the boat shivering. lol The heater was definitely appreciated though, and I have requests to put heater seats in more than just the drivers seat.

Hope to clean up the boat this week and get out again next weekend. Looking forward to a good season.

ScottnAz

05-06-2012, 10:04 PM

Nice looking interior Dunkle

ScottnAz

05-06-2012, 10:15 PM

X2

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Spent some time cleaning this weekend, and may have come to realize I am way too anal about how clean I want the boat to be. I probably have 6 hours in to cleaning the interior with another 8-10 hours needed this week. Thus far, I am very pleased with the boat bling cleaning products. In the past 4 years, the drivers seat hasn't been this clean and white, although this is the first time I've pulled the seat for cleaning, which allowed me easier access to clean the carpet.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/photo1-1.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/photo3-20.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/photo2-26.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/photo1-2.jpg

So much more to do before we hit the lake. The 2 months the boat was at the dealer has really put me behind schedule.

TitanTn

05-06-2012, 10:29 PM

Looking great Scott. Immaculate. I keep mine clean, but unfortunately not to that level. I just can't get clear of other projects to spend that much time on the boat. I'm jealous.

DAFF

05-07-2012, 12:18 AM

First time out with the Launch!!! Everything I thought it could be and more. The power was very impressive and instant, in fact the prop seemed allittle too small WRT the way the engine could spool up. From idle to 4000rpm and the boat wasn't even out of the hole yet. Reminded me of driving on wet pavement with a heavy right foot. Way too much fun to drive.

As for the pics the kids played on the swim platform and set in the water feet dangling in the frigid waters. I lasted a few minutes with my feet in the water too. Could not imagine jumping in... My daughter got a little cold on the way home and made a new snuggie.... Dog included.

TitanTn

05-07-2012, 07:54 AM

DAFF - love that first picture. Priceless.

csuggs

05-07-2012, 08:21 AM

Great pics DAFF. I'm glad the new ride is all you expected it to be. Awesome!

KG's Supra24

05-07-2012, 10:46 AM

Daff, the first pic is awesome!

Scott, I need to do the same.

We made it out this weekend but forgot the camera! Here are a few cell phone pics I snapped to send to friends/family.

Couple shots from Friday night setting up camp.

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2012-05-04_18-27-20_835.jpg

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2012-05-04_19-40-18_466.jpg

One of the boat ...

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2012-05-05_13-26-40_7.jpg

Saturday Evening

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2012-05-05_19-03-44_967.jpg

suprasam

05-07-2012, 12:07 PM

This was Saturday Cinco

haugy

05-07-2012, 05:14 PM

Well, I'm waiting on the Vinyl guy. Just like me to procrastinate to the last damn minute.

But I went to a Lake house in Pickwick with some friends last weekend, and had a kickass time on the water regardless. Supra is ready to rock, just needs that back hatch redone, and some serious Haugy detailing.

Here is last weekend.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0006.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0016.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0024.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0028.jpg

haugy

05-07-2012, 05:15 PM

More.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0050.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0101.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0128.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0136.jpg

haugy

05-07-2012, 05:17 PM

More.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0143.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0189.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0204.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0213.jpg

haugy

05-07-2012, 05:18 PM

Last Batch

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0226.jpg

Look at that water.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0229.jpg

Starting the fire with the Dragon's breath.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0230.jpg

The place we stayed with the awesome outdoor kitchen.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Lake%20in%20Alabama/DSC_0242v2.jpg

KG's Supra24

05-07-2012, 06:02 PM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!

TitanTn

05-07-2012, 08:08 PM

KG's pic of his kids reminded me of one taken a couple of weeks ago. Not quite as cute, but the same idea. Also throwing one in of my daughter just to even things up.

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/fun/looking_forward.jpg

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/fun/riding_back.jpg

chrisk

05-07-2012, 10:14 PM

Looks like a great time Haugy!

Titan, I'm so jealous of your bow speakers, and is that a sink faucet you can see on the left side of the first picture?

TitanTn

05-07-2012, 11:09 PM

Looks like a great time Haugy!

Titan, I'm so jealous of your bow speakers, and is that a sink faucet you can see on the left side of the first picture?

Yep, that's a faucet. It was a factory accessory. There's supposed to be a bladder in the storage area underneath, but it's not functional. I just repaired it, painted it, and it's basically filling a hole right now. I intend to do something else with the space sometime. Right now it's a great conversation piece.

Okie Boarder

05-08-2012, 07:15 AM

Great pics...should be adding some of my own soon, if all goes well.

haugy...went full haug huh?

Hagman

05-09-2012, 01:32 AM

future boat driver 9741Rush hour on the up the John Day River 9742Dinner hot off the motor 9743

wotan2525

05-09-2012, 02:51 AM

Looks like a great time Haugy!

Titan, I'm so jealous of your bow speakers, and is that a sink faucet you can see on the left side of the first picture?

ruby23m on here had this same faucet in his and it blew me away! He removed it and it's now hanging out in my boat waiting to be turned into a jaeger-aeter.

wolff

05-09-2012, 11:57 AM

Here are some pics of Me and my buddy Rob riding last night on a lake in IL i was a little disappointed we got away with no pictures of the boat and thanks to my wife and her new found hobby of taking and editing pics.97469747974897499750

wolff

05-09-2012, 11:59 AM

Here is a few more pics97519752

Okie Boarder

05-09-2012, 01:02 PM

First time on the water last night...testing, running the motor, trying out the ballast...a beautiful evening.

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa335/CAOKIE/WaterTest3.jpg

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa335/CAOKIE/WaterTest1.jpg

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa335/CAOKIE/WaterTest2.jpg

ScottnAz

05-09-2012, 10:33 PM

You guys have some nice wide open rivers and lakes, do they get blown out during the day?
We've got some canyon walls on some of the lakes that will shield from the wind, but there's usually an unrideable time from 12-4 no matter what. A couple small secret spots, but if you get a few boats there it's done-for.

ScottnAz

05-09-2012, 10:42 PM

Nice little upgrade this summer......

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/photo2-27.jpg

Test fit this evening (don't mind the red strap, I tied the tower up to the garage ceiling to clean the boat carpet)
((Look at that bow vinyl sparkling like new))

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/photo-60.jpg

I think i'll have to give myself the rest of the week off to get these Wetsounds icon8's and a SYN2 installed....... :) I'm expecting another package from Earmark tomorrow with the remainder of the installation accessories, then I'll be all set until Wetsounds announces something new later this month.... http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d42/batfink21/smiliewink.jpg

whelchel86

05-09-2012, 11:20 PM

Nice! Very interested in those icon 8's. Hoping someone near me will get some for me to hear. What's the end of the month announcement? New XXX12 or 8" in-boats?

ruby23m

05-10-2012, 01:04 AM

bout time you put that thing to use! I better see it in action in Hudson and if possible I would like the 1st shot out of it ;)

ruby23m on here had this same faucet in his and it blew me away! He removed it and it's now hanging out in my boat waiting to be turned into a jaeger-aeter.

Okie Boarder

05-10-2012, 12:35 PM

ScottnAz

05-11-2012, 08:16 PM

What's the end of the month announcement? New XXX12 or 8" in-boats?

24" subs and boxes that double as surf ballast in the rear lockers...... if only it were that exciting :)

cadunkle

05-13-2012, 03:38 PM

Another great day on the water. Having too much fun, forgot to take more pics but have just one... Kind of a breezy day but water never got any worse than some ripples, could hardly notice it.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o234/cadunkle/Water%202012/IMG-20120513-00055.jpg

kvand347

05-14-2012, 11:49 AM

Finally get to post a couple pics! Was out for Mother's day with the family and friends. First pic is my boys and second is me...feel free to make fun of my girl-ish pose! I mean seriously..

http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o621/kvand347/IMG_5850.jpg
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o621/kvand347/IMG_5857.jpg

kvand347

05-14-2012, 12:00 PM

Worked on my trailer Friday night and all of Saturday. Here are some before and after pics.

This is how the boat sat on the trailer when I bought it.
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o621/kvand347/IMG_5720.jpg

Wire brushing.
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o621/kvand347/1336789482248.jpg

http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o621/kvand347/1336789491569.jpg

http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o621/kvand347/1336789513343.jpg

kvand347

05-14-2012, 12:00 PM

Primed and painted.
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o621/kvand347/1336918402218.jpg

Boat sitting nicely now. Prop guard works well.
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o621/kvand347/1336956392999.jpg

scotthons

05-14-2012, 12:17 PM

We finally got out for the first time this year. Being on the water on Saturday was the most relaxed I have been in probably a year. We had great conditions during the day and would go about 30 minutes in-between seeing another boat. I only got one picture of the lake and then one on the drive home. Crazy that we drove through a snow storm.97759776

jet

05-14-2012, 06:28 PM

OK, I want pic's of you pulling your boat off and sitting it on the ground. Im scared to do this but need to.

mapleleaf

05-14-2012, 07:35 PM

Trailer looks much more comfy now, I bet she swung around pretty good on the highway with the before setup.... Love the color match too...

Jet... I did it..not that bad just a little nerve racking, can't you dock it on the desert for a week??? lol

kvand347

05-14-2012, 10:32 PM

Mapleleaf--I really didn't notice the swinging on the highway before, but have to admit she is noticably more stable now. I have plenty of tongue weight, too. Can't pick it up like before which is a good thing.

Jet--I was fortunate to keep my boat at a friend's cottage while working on the trailer. Maybe that is an option for you? Boat sat on the water for 1 week while I fixed it up. Just made sure my automatic bilge was working!

ScottnAz

05-14-2012, 10:42 PM

http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o621/kvand347/IMG_5857.jpg

Uh yeah, might as well lay across the bow in a thong bikini...... :D:D
Work it girl.....!!!! :)

mapleleaf

05-14-2012, 10:48 PM

I think Scott hit the nail on the head....with a BFH!!!!!
Kev, who makes that tower? Never seen it and its a great fit for your SS... Love the grey to Btw.....

kvand347

05-14-2012, 10:52 PM

Uh yeah, might as well lay across the bow in a thong bikini...... :D:D
Work it girl.....!!!! :)

LMAO! They don't call me margarita boy for nothing! I think I needed to go with pouty lips to seal the deal. Maybe I was just chafing from all the sand in my...ummm...

mapleleaf

05-14-2012, 10:55 PM

Schlitz????

kvand347

05-14-2012, 10:57 PM

I think Scott hit the nail on the head....with a BFH!!!!!
Kev, who makes that tower? Never seen it and its a great fit for your SS... Love the grey to Btw.....

The tower is actually a fabricated Mastercraft X-series tower from one of the previous owners. You can see the X in between the racks. It was solidly welded so I have no concerns there. Only part I don't like is that it doesn't fold down.

kvand347

05-14-2012, 10:58 PM

Rhymes with angina, medina, red china...:D

ScottnAz

05-14-2012, 10:59 PM

Worked on my trailer Friday night and all of Saturday

Sounds like a good party :)
Its not something any of us look forward to, but has to be done sometimes. Trailer looks good, nice job

kvand347

05-14-2012, 11:02 PM

Sounds like a good party :)
Its not something any of us look forward to, but has to be done sometimes. Trailer looks good, nice job

Let's just say that I hope I don't have to do it again anytime soon. That's the second 20+ft trailer I've done and they are not fun! I hope the paint holds. Tried something different. Bought a quart of tracter implement paint. I figure that has to be some tough stuff...only time will tell.

mapleleaf

05-14-2012, 11:07 PM

ScottnAz

05-14-2012, 11:12 PM

Tried something different. .

Nerve racking, isn't it?

And since it's been about 10 posts since we've seen any pics......

Glad I cleaned the carpet 5 or 6 pages ago...., and BEFORE the stereo upgrade.....

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/lake%20pictures/photo-61.jpg

kvand347

05-14-2012, 11:14 PM

one of my fav jokes... Why don't girls drink beer on the beach?? Cuz they'll get sand in their Schlitz....

The mod'd mastercraft tower is great, I agree folding would be good, but fit is right....sooo cool...

I'm totally stealing that one!

Thanks for the tower compliments. I think it goes with the boat lines pretty well, too.

kvand347

05-14-2012, 11:17 PM

Nerve racking, isn't it?

And since it's been about 10 posts since we've seen any pics......

Glad I cleaned the carpet 5 or 6 pages ago...., and BEFORE the stereo upgrade.....

Yes it is. It seems to be sticking well...time will tell.

Wow is that a mess! You got your work cut out for you, too! I personally think clean up is probably the worst part.

ScottnAz

05-14-2012, 11:41 PM

Nerve racking, isn't it?

And since it's been about 10 posts since we've seen any pics......

Glad I cleaned the carpet 5 or 6 pages ago...., and BEFORE the stereo upgrade.....

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/lake%20pictures/photo-61.jpg

Okay, some easy one's, some hard: can you find.....

2 home depot bags
1 lowes bag
1 west marine bag
1 bottle of fuel stabilizer
1 Makita drill
6 towels
4 beer koozies
1 Swivel wakeboard rack
3 Polk speakers
1 tape measure
4 different sizes of wire loom
3 various sizes of speaker wire
3 sizes of battery cable
1 solder gun
1 wetsounds amp manual
1 interior trim panel
1 driver's helm kick panel
Sub box with sub
1 candle lighter
1 crescent wrench
1 razor knife
2 pliers
1 standard allen wrench set
1 metric allen wrench set
Bag of zip ties
1 zx650.4 Kicker amp
roll of electrical tape
1 new, packaged, battery cable

Shall I continue...... ????? :)

whelchel86

05-14-2012, 11:50 PM

one of my fav jokes... Why don't girls drink beer on the beach?? Cuz they'll get sand in their schlitz....

bahahahahahaha

whelchel86

05-15-2012, 12:39 AM

I'm not much of a photographer but here's a few from this month. It's the only big tie-up party around here and only happens once a year. There's a country music concert on the river bank during all of this but everyone wants to be their own DJ on the boats... It's still a pretty fun time though.

http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/48169/2399515880102878802S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2399515880102878802CJXrXi)

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/39611/2570735770102878802S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2570735770102878802IEHIqm)

http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/50744/2397317260102878802S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2397317260102878802kpRoYp)

http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/50439/2440542120102878802S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2440542120102878802fDhwyA)

mapleleaf

05-15-2012, 07:45 PM

Okay, some easy one's, some hard: can you find.....

2 home depot bags
1 lowes bag
1 west marine bag
1 bottle of fuel stabilizer
1 Makita drill
6 towels
4 beer koozies
1 Swivel wakeboard rack
3 Polk speakers
1 tape measure
4 different sizes of wire loom
3 various sizes of speaker wire
3 sizes of battery cable
1 solder gun
1 wetsounds amp manual
1 interior trim panel
1 driver's helm kick panel
Sub box with sub
1 candle lighter
1 crescent wrench
1 razor knife
2 pliers
1 standard allen wrench set
1 metric allen wrench set
Bag of zip ties
1 zx650.4 Kicker amp
roll of electrical tape
1 new, packaged, battery cable

Shall I continue...... ????? :)

Done....phew, must be 16 pass capacity.....

wspeedin

05-16-2012, 10:02 AM

Well, Ronix's 5 Gallons of Freedom Tour came into NC this week! And yesterday they were at my home lake near Charlotte. So I got to go spend sometime on a 2011 Nautique 230 with Dean Smith. Here are some pictures from the day of me riding!!
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/1.jpg

You've got to love how big this wake is compared to me, lol.
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/6.jpg

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/7.jpg

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/wspeedin/8.jpg

wiatowski

05-16-2012, 10:26 AM

That wake looks awesome... How much ballast was in it?you ever tried an air chair? I love the look your giving the wake... :)

wspeedin

05-16-2012, 10:43 AM

factory ballast in the 230 completely full. I havent tried an airchair becasue it wont work for me. You have to be able to have core strength when using hydrofoils. I have no core strength or control so its out of the question. however, I have thought about mounting my cage to the hydrofoil but its too expensive for a "maybe". lol

wiatowski

05-16-2012, 10:53 AM

that would be cool.... there always has to be a first! :).... Don't think it would be my thing. What board are you riding? Is it custom or just a regular on and you put the cage on?
Props by the way for enjoying life to the full... I know lots who don't.

wspeedin

05-16-2012, 11:28 AM

wotan2525

05-16-2012, 01:05 PM

Cool pics! I think the foil would work mounted to a wakeboard. Check out Laird Hamiltons big-wave foil surfing.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDt-T1KEOgY

wspeedin

05-16-2012, 01:32 PM

that is a cool video!!!

wiatowski

05-16-2012, 01:57 PM

yeah its a regular wakeboard. These photos are actually of me riding Dean Smith's board which is the Ronix Mana. The cage is custom made to fit me perfectly and then it can mount to any wakeboard.

Thanks man! I try to keep living my life no matter the obstacles put forth.

No problem... I have very severe asthma... yes I realize it not the same deal.... however it's nearly killed me 3 times. I enjoy life despite having some limitations, and at least try even when others say I shouldn't or can't. :)

Does your cage bolt on? or snaps to the edges? What board do you normally ride? I here the Mana is a sweet ride.:cool:

wspeedin

05-17-2012, 04:31 PM

severe asthma? and you are out there wet sanding that sunsport? man, you're crazy, lol. I dont think I would be out there sucking up fumes and dust if I had asthma, lol. but you gotta get it done, right. :)

The cage bolts into the binding locations. This way you can move it forward or reverse to allow for a smooth ride. All last year I rode the 2011 Shaun Murray Nova Core board. The year before that i rode a cheap 2009? Gator Militant board. The Mana was a pretty neat board. It has an extremely late, aggresive, three stage rocker. Molded in fins at the tip and tail with a removable center fin. Also, the center is extremely flat so the landings are a bit rougher than the Murray board which has a center spine. The edge on the Mana allowed for quick and easy edging. Actually, I dont think I have ever edged that hard in my life. It is an aggresive board!!! And of course, seeing Dean Smith ride the baord you can understand why its like that. He goes so HUGE and so far into the flats! I know if it were me out there riding as big and hard as he does I would probably break some ligaments in the knees.

wiatowski

05-17-2012, 09:07 PM

docdrs

05-18-2012, 07:41 AM

Finally a pic of my tow pig and tow boat
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5191/7220860242_0e225bbfb6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44449644@N07/7220860242/)

wolff

05-18-2012, 09:03 AM

We got out and rode last night only got two pics of the boat on the trailer.
I would like to strip the rest of the decals of the side of the boat but my wife is mad i took of the Launch 21V We had the boat 5 years and i want to give it a new look.
98149815

kvand347

05-18-2012, 10:19 PM

Cell phone pic...sorry but I had to post our first session of the year. Couldn't pass up an 83* evening!!

22mph, 60ft, no ballast, 2 adults combined weight of 250lbs (hey man, my wife only weighs 100lbs!), 2 kids combined weight of 70lbs. Got a couple w2w and 1 failed 360. Felt like a newbie out there after 4 years off!!
9821

wotan2525

05-18-2012, 10:30 PM

Before.
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/20120518_182242.jpg
After.
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/20120518_182220.jpg

$300 via Craigslist!!

TitanTn

05-18-2012, 10:46 PM

$300 via Craigslist!!

For wheels AND tires?

bens250ex

05-18-2012, 11:00 PM

Yay I finally get to join the post pics of boat in water!

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/bens250ex/9176c66f.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/bens250ex/fef4b541.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/bens250ex/fa6139a8.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/bens250ex/043b90fd.jpg

Finally got to wake board behind it for the first time. I was pretty happy with it.

86 century

05-18-2012, 11:38 PM

Before.
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/20120518_182242.jpg
After.
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/rbosworth/20120518_182220.jpg

$300 via Craigslist!!

Looks good
Heck of a deal

Jetlink

05-19-2012, 12:05 AM

Hopefully I will be able to post some pics of the boat on the water tomorrow, we have decided that we need at least an afternoon away from it all and tomorrow seems like the perfect day to do it. I was able to wrap up my exhaust outlet swap and am going to test it tomorrow before heading out.

9823

It's not super pretty but it sure is sealed up good and tight which is better than what was there before, both seals on the trapps failed in addition to none of the screws being sealed that held the flange against the transom.

TitanTn

05-19-2012, 09:45 AM

Yay I finally get to join the post pics of boat in water!

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/bens250ex/043b90fd.jpg

Finally got to wake board behind it for the first time. I was pretty happy with it.

Congrats! Looks awesome, and what a satisfaction after all that work. And please, now that youre on the water, we need to see more pics like these. ;)

86 century

05-19-2012, 01:08 PM

I am dieing to get on the water. What would you say is the minimum depth you can safely run in.

Salty87

05-19-2012, 09:41 PM

I am dieing to get on the water. What would you say is the minimum depth you can safely run in.

same here. i've had no pics to contribute for months. i'm right below a dam at my neighborhood ramp. water is sometimes only 3' depending on releases from the dam. that's idle speed only time and nerve wracking to say the least. perfect for dropping anchor but that's about it.

bens250...hat's off to you! she looks great, lets see some more of the boat :)

wotan, sweet wheels and a nice deal too.

Jetlink

05-19-2012, 10:57 PM

I am dieing to get on the water. What would you say is the minimum depth you can safely run in.How bad is the water situation over there? We are all up to proper levels so far over here.

86 century

05-20-2012, 01:32 AM

We run in an army corp lake they drain in the winter.

With no snow melt to speak of and next to no rain the two big lake are down around 14'.

There are 10 lakes an hour and a half north of me that may be up but I dont know those lakes at all realy dont want to destroy my boat.

Jetlink

05-20-2012, 12:00 PM

Well, not sure how much of a drive you feel like doing but there are plenty of places up by me that I would be more than happy to show you around. But damn, 14 foot difference is rough stuff!

86 century

05-20-2012, 10:15 PM

webbbrad

05-20-2012, 10:42 PM

Second weekend out.. last weekend was 57-60 water temps. yesterday>>> 70!!
got a nice wakeboard ride in and some good surfing..

Jetlink

05-21-2012, 01:14 AM

The two lakes we frequent are little more than streams in the winter months.

If we dont get any rain in the next week or two I will take you up on the invite.

I want to use the perfect pass and try out the new boards I picked up over the winter.
Im like a little kid that cant play with all his new toys!!!!That sounds rough, they also do a winter draw down up here but the lakes are all back to normal summer levels. I'm headed out of town on my honeymoon a week from today but I will be back middle of the first week in June. Invite is open from then on if your situation does not improve by then. Might I suggest some reading on how to summon the rain via rain dances in the meantime?

wotan2525

05-21-2012, 11:53 AM

For wheels AND tires?

Yes. They came off of a Chrysler 300. Bolt pattern is right but I was worried that the offset would be wrong. I'm sort of right. If I had inner fenders (which I don't) they would FOR SURE be in the way. I could probably space them out another 1/4" before I'd be in danger of rubbing on the outside edge of the fender but still probably wouldn't clear the inner fenders.

They are also about 1" taller than my original tire/wheel setup. This was intentional as I was hoping to gain more clearance on my prop guard. In reality, though, it's even more than 1" difference because these tires have MUCH stiffer sidewalls than my old balloon tires.

Ryty37

05-21-2012, 03:27 PM

Greetings from Utah. It's great to be in the water!

9838

mapleleaf

05-21-2012, 03:42 PM

Ben, Great to see you're on the water... Must feel awesome! that extended pole really almost looks better than most towers on these comps, That's a sweet lookin set up on a calm day!!!!!

NorCalPR

05-21-2012, 07:55 PM

wiatowski

05-21-2012, 08:13 PM

DAFF

05-21-2012, 10:02 PM

Here is mine from the weekend... Ran Lake St.Claire from one side to the other. About a 30min run each way. At one point land was 15miles or greater in any direction. :D

Pics are from Mitchell Bay. If you are ever near this is a must stop area. Arces and arcres of sandy bottom 3.5' deep places to relax. Water temps are about 65!!

ScottnAz

05-21-2012, 10:45 PM

O.K. ! I've had it.... all you guys riding around in your boats already while mine sits on blocks... taunting me!.... Well I decided to put it in the water today... so here's my contribution to the May picture thread!
9847

Yahoo!

:D :D Awesome http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy228/jade95_2010/Smileys/smiley-2thumbs.gif

DAFF

05-21-2012, 11:02 PM

O.K. ! I've had it.... all you guys riding around in your boats already while mine sits on blocks... taunting me!.... Well I decided to put it in the water today... so here's my contribution to the May picture thread!
9847

Yahoo!

Here is a pic to give you some motivation. I think Lauren aged six at the time is behind your boat.. This is the wake at 18 & 11 mph with me and two boys on the boat:)

Jetlink

05-21-2012, 11:25 PM

O.K. ! I've had it.... all you guys riding around in your boats already while mine sits on blocks... taunting me!.... Well I decided to put it in the water today... so here's my contribution to the May picture thread!
Yahoo!

Hope your new boat house is covered against floods by insurance...:D

Dandamanf15

05-21-2012, 11:40 PM

My friend and boat co-owner mark tearing it up on Saturday. Our first real time out on the boat :)

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj609/Dandamanf15/582477_10150829639736687_513366686_9907958_9554732 82_n.jpg

wiatowski

05-22-2012, 01:23 AM

Hope your new boat house is covered against floods by insurance...:D
That's how we build them in Cananda.:p lol!

Moose

05-22-2012, 12:03 PM

Just got my tower finished up. Took longer than i thought it would but i took my time and now it's solid as a rock. Get to test it out this weekend. Sweet!

wiatowski

05-22-2012, 08:22 PM

Just got my tower finished up. Took longer than i thought it would but i took my time and now it's solid as a rock. Get to test it out this weekend. Sweet!
when did you get your tower? And did everything come at once and when did you order it?

iwakeboard

05-23-2012, 12:26 AM

Yeaaaaaaa

http://i.imgur.com/ywwL7.jpg

relyt

05-23-2012, 02:56 AM

Finally took out the new (to me) Comp. Cleaned the interior, exterior, and rebuilt the raw water pump. Ran like a champ! Here's a picture from when we took it out for a cruise on the lake, and another picture of the seal that was bad on the raw water pump. It only took me about a hour to rebuild it.

I blew out the speedo tubes, but the right speedo is still dead, left one is slow. I think I need to do the pickup tubes.
9840
9841

Props to the new ride! I have an open bow legacy but love the look of the comp closed bow.

On your speed In your pic it looks like your mph is about 25 and your rpms are 2500 that seems about right. Do you have the speed calibration buttons? My daughter has played with the calibration and thrown the speed way off. If you want to check your speed and you have acces to a slalom course it takes about 19.2 sec to go through the course which is 849 feet.

What do you use boat for the most ski or board?

Moose

05-23-2012, 11:22 AM

when did you get your tower? And did everything come at once and when did you order it?

Think I ordered the tower back in late February. It was a package deal from h20sportswarehouse.com. It included 2 wakeboard racks. They first said it would ship early April then later they said April 23. After thoes two dates came and went I was told early May. Think it showed up first week of May. The racks showed up way back in March. The tower light came in about a week after the tower. I think they must ship from 3 diffrent warehouses. If you ordered from the same outfit I understand your question. I'm not real happy with the runaround I got from h20 sports warehouse but everything did show up and I'm happy with the end result.

wolff

05-23-2012, 11:38 AM

here is a shot of the boat before riding last night

chrisk

05-23-2012, 05:31 PM

Finally got to try out the new surfer behind my '85 Sunsport

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/chriskuecker/7a2f1be7.jpg

wiatowski

05-23-2012, 08:20 PM

Think I ordered the tower back in late February. It was a package deal from h20sportswarehouse.com. It included 2 wakeboard racks. They first said it would ship early April then later they said April 23. After thoes two dates came and went I was told early May. Think it showed up first week of May. The racks showed up way back in March. The tower light came in about a week after the tower. I think they must ship from 3 diffrent warehouses. If you ordered from the same outfit I understand your question. I'm not real happy with the runaround I got from h20 sports warehouse but everything did show up and I'm happy with the end result.

not happy was an understatement... they just told me 2 more weeks for my racks... I ordered beginning of march. Had them ship it to my friend in buffalo.... asked them to ship the racks to my house cause no where did it read that it would all come separately... So mad!!!! Once again like the product not the service... thinking of complaining to Aeriel, it gives them a bad name.

NorCalPR

05-23-2012, 08:22 PM

Props to the new ride! I have an open bow legacy but love the look of the comp closed bow.

On your speed In your pic it looks like your mph is about 25 and your rpms are 2500 that seems about right. Do you have the speed calibration buttons? My daughter has played with the calibration and thrown the speed way off. If you want to check your speed and you have acces to a slalom course it takes about 19.2 sec to go through the course which is 849 feet.

What do you use boat for the most ski or board?

Thanks for the compliments!

I have the adjustment knobs. The prop is a ss 4 blade, 13x13.5. I didn't calibrate them because they're acting up still. One is very slow to react, the other is dead. I blew out the tubes but not the pIckups. I have a feeling those are clogged. I have gps on my iPhone so I was just going to calibrate it that way.

Mostly going to use this boat for wake boarding. The real test is this weekend, 7 people in the boat and around 700 lbs of ballast

Moose

05-24-2012, 12:35 PM

not happy was an understatement... they just told me 2 more weeks for my racks... I ordered beginning of march. Had them ship it to my friend in buffalo.... asked them to ship the racks to my house cause no where did it read that it would all come separately... So mad!!!! Once again like the product not the service... thinking of complaining to Aeriel, it gives them a bad name.

Yeah I agree. But in their defense I used to have an online business and some of my stuff was shipped factory direct. So h20 may be at the mercy of Aerial's factory or warehouse. They probably don't even get to see the product. But thats no excuse for their bad customer support. When I was in that situation I would give my customers updates every step of the way. Heck I new my product better and my customers new the deal before they purchased. Hang in there hopefully everything will show before your headed to the lake.

wiatowski

05-24-2012, 04:04 PM

Haven't heard from them since Friday to see if they're shipping to my house. :( GRRRRRR. If you do this to your customers they talk.... and a reputation is something you want a good one of in the online business.

csuggs

05-24-2012, 10:50 PM

FINALLY MADE IT OUT TONIGHT !!!!!!

We got in a short session before getting chased in by storms. But that's ok because I really wanted to just be sure that everything was working well . . and it did!:p

Before we came in I wanted to see what my surfing wake looked like. Here's a pick. No ballast except for a 205lb guy sitting on the port corner with a camera (that would be me!) I think we can surf this. We'll find out this weekend!

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/9fd3531d.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/78ea866e.jpg

DAFF

05-24-2012, 10:53 PM

I'm thinking surfs up!!!

chrisk

05-25-2012, 09:13 AM

Yeah you'll definitely be fine, throw some more people, ballast, gas, etc in that corner and you'll be good to go.

NorCalPR

05-26-2012, 03:13 AM

9919

Forgot to post this picture. Cleaned the teak up. When dry it's a natural color, when wet here's what it looks like

KG's Supra24

05-29-2012, 11:25 AM

Dusty brought some Texas size beers to Arkansas and we had a great Memorial weekend. Here are some pics

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/108_0290.jpg

Goofing around

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0131-1.jpg

Dusty barefooting

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0339.jpg

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0341.jpg

KG's Supra24

05-29-2012, 11:27 AM

The Group
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/108_0280.jpg

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0108.jpg

Dusty
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0234.jpg

Dusty
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0230-2.jpg

KG's Supra24

05-29-2012, 11:31 AM

The girls having a blast together

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0190.jpg

Dusty

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0231.jpg

The 24 nose taking rollers like a champ

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0298.jpg

A pic from above of the campsite

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/536419_394178667290963_100000964981337_1107002_653 626360_n.jpg

csuggs

05-29-2012, 11:56 AM

Couple of pics from Memorial Day of two of my sons surfing . . . The youngest riding the wave. The middle son . . . well he has to be different! The middle son added another trick to his bag - he landed a forward roll yesterday!

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/e6a30f6f.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/e5854a0a.jpg

Moose

05-29-2012, 12:10 PM

Didn't get any on the lake pics. Pretty windy and choppy so we spent most of the weekend on the beach. Finally got some epic wakeboarding Monday morning. Worth it.
https://forum.supraboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9951&d=1338306595
https://forum.supraboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9950&d=1338306590

wotan2525

05-29-2012, 12:39 PM

Well.... ended up having to attend a funeral on Friday and did not make it to pick up my props. That meant that my boat was out of commission for the weekend. Had to fall back on plan b: Little Damage.

http://i.imgur.com/sBnbR.jpg

Plenty of people enjoying the HOT weather on Saturday.

http://i.imgur.com/Y9YbS.jpg

Severe weather rolled in and by Monday AM the river had gone up 3 feet and the river has now gone no-wake. Supposed to go up another 3 feet this week. I'm guessing we won't be able to surf/ride for at least another 2 weeks. Bah!~!

Bkrobz

05-29-2012, 02:40 PM

Little guy decided he wanted to go surfing. He looks scared but kept signing for "more" with a big grin after.

9956

ruby23m

05-29-2012, 02:54 PM

Wow that much, I found this link that I thought was interesting about the current flow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOdvxF2lqY

wotan2525

05-29-2012, 04:19 PM

Wow that much, I found this link that I thought was interesting about the current flow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOdvxF2lqY

That is crazy!! I think June is going to be a scratch if this keeps up!!

Hematoma

05-29-2012, 04:41 PM

That is crazy!! I think June is going to be a scratch if this keeps up!!Yea and once it goes back down the you have to deal with all the garbage that the current stirred up. Tree's, limbs ect....... Been their done that back in Tx, Thats what I love about Arizona 365 days of kick @ss weather.............Well summer is a test of will power though. LOL

jet

05-29-2012, 04:53 PM

Hey Hematoma, lets see that stereo.

whelchel86

05-29-2012, 05:20 PM

"Got Kenwood?"

Hematoma

05-29-2012, 05:40 PM

Hey Hematoma, lets see that stereo.LOL no problem I'm gonna take some pics here in a bit of the LED's and I'll get some pics of the system. It's nothing special, I added the 5 1/4's on the dash so they reflect of the windshield all the other speakers are in the factory locations except for the 6x9's. Not to toot my own horn but it's loud. Way more than what you really need. I had my wife idle away with it turned up to 20 (max Is 32) 1/4 mile or so away it was crystal clear! We don't even listen to music when we are wake surfing! If the music is playing my wife will get all into the music and doesn't pay attention to the wake. So, no music while surfing. lol

NorCalPR

05-29-2012, 09:48 PM

Took the boat out for mem weekend. Did great! For surfing we put 8 people in the boat, and one ballast bag behind the motor. Everyone piled on one side.

9960
9959

Boat ran like a champ. Monday we had 6 people in the boat and ran two bags on either side of the motor. Great surf wave and a great wakeboard wave. Both the speedos now work too. One pickup was clogged a little bit, the other one was packed with mud. It took a small drill bit and air pressure to blow it out.

DAFF

05-29-2012, 11:04 PM

A quick pic of us on the Detroit river on Sunday. No balast and 5 people on board.

ScottnAz

05-30-2012, 11:27 AM

Looks like everyone's having great times back on the water.

I began the long weekend with a blow-out on the trailer (a sign of the weekend to come)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/lake%20pictures/photo-63.jpg

Cracked the nose on my Walker surfboard, must have hit debris

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/lake%20pictures/photo-62.jpg

Not sure what happened to the surfboard I made a couple seasons ago, but found water under the epoxy/glass, and de-lamination

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/lake%20pictures/photo-61-1.jpg

Still had a good time with family, and good BBQ

mabbore

05-30-2012, 11:31 AM

9966

Soooo, Friday I was just running through all my boating necessities to make sure I was safe and legal for a 4 days of Chain of lakes. somehow my stern light was not working. I had no time and no meter to trouble shoot the short so.......I grabbed a solar powered lawn light off the lawn, bingo bango I have a working stern light. I also used a spot light for safety but wanted to make sure I was 100% legal, lol!

wolff

05-30-2012, 12:53 PM

Got out on a privite lake this weekend in IL it was a little over a mile long. Not my boat but one of my freinds.

wolff

05-30-2012, 12:55 PM

here is a few more pics

NorCalPR

05-30-2012, 09:09 PM

9988

Another surfing pic

haugy

05-30-2012, 09:45 PM

9988

Another surfing pic

Quit riling up all the PBB geezers would ya? :D:D

NorCalPR

05-30-2012, 09:47 PM

Quit riling up all the PBB geezers would ya? :D:D

:lmao: :D :Homer:

Hematoma

05-31-2012, 11:55 AM

csuggs

05-31-2012, 01:45 PM

In before the end of May LOL. Went out yesterday for a little mid-week sesh. My duaghter was finally able to ride with out the rope. She was stoked. Me hangin 5 on the landlock. That thing is pretty fun. You can get Waaaay back in the pocket.

Same board we have but haven't been able to turn loose of the rope yet - out just two days so far. I would'a thought we'd be surfin' without the rope by now! :eek:

Hematoma

05-31-2012, 02:15 PM

Same board we have but haven't been able to turn loose of the rope yet - out just two days so far. I would'a thought we'd be surfin' without the rope by now! :eek:It's a good all around family board for sure, My wife is still having trouble, she is a regular foot so she has to try and ride backside and it's messing with her balance.

How much ballast are you running? Those pics of me is with the MAX that I can run with my bootleg 13x13 prop. I need to get a 13x10.5 and I can REALLY throw down some weight

ski locker 450 realistically prolly 250
under seat 750 really prolly 450
side of motor 850
stacked on 850 was a 750
bow was a 1400# with about 400 or so
1 kid sitting on bags and the other in corner on seat.
My wife driving.

We have ran way less though and drop the rope.