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Finally!

#1 Post by curtiscapk » Mon Aug 31, 2015 12:42 pm

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. :donno
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Re: Finally!

#2 Post by lakerunner » Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:44 pm

About time you got off your ass and went boating
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Re: Finally!

#3 Post by curtiscapk » Mon Aug 31, 2015 7:00 pm

I figured you'd bust my ass you old bastard! :devillol Man was it good getting out though!! I have missed that Captain feeling all year. :fasttoon
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Re: Finally!

#4 Post by ROLAND » Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:30 am

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.. :scared
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Re: Finally!

#5 Post by curtiscapk » Tue Sep 01, 2015 5:55 am

Thanks Roland! That's the last thing I need to fix.... I keep a very close eye on the tank trust me! :thumbsup
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Re: Finally!

#6 Post by curtiscapk » Wed Sep 02, 2015 12:36 pm

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! :nana :drink4
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Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
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Re: Finally!

#7 Post by RcgTexas » Wed Sep 02, 2015 3:52 pm

Glad you made it on the water!

That "Captain Feeling", is that what you get when the gasoline bill comes in? :biggrin2
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Re: Finally!

#8 Post by curtiscapk » Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:04 am

Nah! come on now rcg you know that feeling! :nana :fasttoon
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Re: Finally!

#9 Post by evinrude2stroke » Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:45 pm

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..
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Re: Finally!

#10 Post by curtiscapk » Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:37 am

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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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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Re: Finally!

#11 Post by mike » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:08 am

awesome, I didnt get out once this year yet :cry: :oops:
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Re: Finally!

#12 Post by evinrude2stroke » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:11 am

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!
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Re: Finally!

#13 Post by OldePharte » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:25 am

Glad to se that you got out and about.

We got out for the first time in 2 years last Sunday :nana The surprising bit was that it started right up. No battery jump needed and 2 year old gas. :smoke 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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Re: Finally!

#14 Post by curtiscapk » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:31 am

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! :oops: :oops:
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Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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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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Re: Finally!

#15 Post by HandymanHerb » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:48 am

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