Finally!
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- curtiscapk
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Finally!
August 29th and THE FLOATER hit the water for the first time all year! Due to flood, vacation weather all of it added up. We actually hit 20 with 8 on board. I know I have A LOT of water in the nosecones of both toons. Once I get rid of that I should be happy. It was cloudy and air temp was same as water but we didn't care! We actually got out! We saw a horse at the waters edge right after launching really weird too. My bro was on the boat and he hadn't seen that in 15 years. 26 mile trip lunch at the shore, some tubing for my daughter and friend, jumping off "the rock" next weekend supposed to be in the 90's and full sun! Keeping our fingers crossed! I made the executive decision to leave boat uncovered. We will be back in 5 days, and I think the sun could help try and puff up the seats that were smashed by the ice over winter. I cleaned them good and 303'd em. I hope I don't regret it.
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Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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- lakerunner
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Re: Finally!
About time you got off your ass and went boating
Loyd & Betty Meeks
Livin the lake life
2004 Tracker 22 Regency/2010 90 E-Tec. Pulled by Ford 2020 F 250,
McAlester, Oklahoma
Home lake is Tenkiller
Livin the lake life
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McAlester, Oklahoma
Home lake is Tenkiller
- curtiscapk
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Re: Finally!
I figured you'd bust my ass you old bastard! Man was it good getting out though!! I have missed that Captain feeling all year.
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Re: Finally!
Glad you got out there Craig.... better late then never.... Looks like you all had a good time... but by the looks of your fuel gauge in that one pic, you better gas up before next weekend..
Roland & Jo
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Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
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2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
- curtiscapk
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Re: Finally!
Thanks Roland! That's the last thing I need to fix.... I keep a very close eye on the tank trust me!
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
- curtiscapk
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Re: Finally!
Well the rain and storms missed the lake so no worries now about leaving it uncovered. Should get us out earlier on Saturday having everything ready to go. Hook her up to the hose fire it up just to make sure. Then load her up and go.
Much brighter pics to come from this coming weekend!
Much brighter pics to come from this coming weekend!
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Re: Finally!
Glad you made it on the water!
That "Captain Feeling", is that what you get when the gasoline bill comes in?
That "Captain Feeling", is that what you get when the gasoline bill comes in?
1995 beachcomber conversion to tritoon with Honda 135 ,
Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
God Bless America
Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
God Bless America
- curtiscapk
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Re: Finally!
Nah! come on now rcg you know that feeling!
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
- evinrude2stroke
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Re: Finally!
Hey Craig, is that a homemade tow bar?
I'm asking since mine doesn't have one and I'm looking to either make one or eventually buy another boat. I'm thinking if I can make one I can go a few more years with the toon I have..
I'm asking since mine doesn't have one and I'm looking to either make one or eventually buy another boat. I'm thinking if I can make one I can go a few more years with the toon I have..
Dave
2016 Manitou 20' w/ 90 E-Tec Pontoon Series
2016 Manitou 20' w/ 90 E-Tec Pontoon Series
- curtiscapk
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Re: Finally!
yep! it was already on there when we bought it. This should help you out! It's been popular around here through the years.
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Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Re: Finally!
awesome, I didnt get out once this year yet
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- evinrude2stroke
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Re: Finally!
Thanks.. Perfect... I will definitely be looking to make something like that when the season ends. I appreciate the pic, it will help a lot.
I'm glad your getting some good use out of it!
I'm glad your getting some good use out of it!
Dave
2016 Manitou 20' w/ 90 E-Tec Pontoon Series
2016 Manitou 20' w/ 90 E-Tec Pontoon Series
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Re: Finally!
Glad to se that you got out and about.
We got out for the first time in 2 years last Sunday The surprising bit was that it started right up. No battery jump needed and 2 year old gas. Before the cold weather hits, I need to burn up the remaining gas (about 26 gallons) and refill her for the winter lay-up.
We got out for the first time in 2 years last Sunday The surprising bit was that it started right up. No battery jump needed and 2 year old gas. Before the cold weather hits, I need to burn up the remaining gas (about 26 gallons) and refill her for the winter lay-up.
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What happens at the lake stays at the lake. Unless I have my camera handy.
What happens at the lake stays at the lake. Unless I have my camera handy.
- curtiscapk
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Re: Finally!
Dang MIKE get out there! Dave Glad to help! I will update with last weekends pics soon. My daughters boyfriend put on a clinic on the tube on Saturday. Almost better than me!
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Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
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