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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.
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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
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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"
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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.
Nice looking interior Dunkle
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by KG's Supra24
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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.
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.
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.
DAFF - love that first picture. Priceless.
Great pics DAFF. I'm glad the new ride is all you expected it to be. Awesome!
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.
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One of the boat ...
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Saturday Evening
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This was Saturday Cinco