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bluecollarpilot
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by bluecollarpilot » Sun May 05, 2013 6:34 am
North west Louisiana to be more specific.
Picking up my new boat
tomorrow 
Bought a 22' Veranda and can't wait to get on the water. This looks like a great site for getting ideas, learning, and sharing. Glad to be on board.
Now I'll try uploading a pic
At the dealership the day I put the deposit down, kids already on board checking it out
[color=#0000BF]2013 Veranda V2275RFL - 115 Yamaha
2009 GMC Sierra 1500[/color]
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Gonefishing
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by Gonefishing » Sun May 05, 2013 7:03 am
family fun on the way. need help have a question. this is the site. welcome aboard
Bob Jacksonville, Nc
2013 Excursion X23 RFC
2013 115 Yamaha
Pulled with a Ford King Ranch
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bluecollarpilot
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by bluecollarpilot » Sun May 05, 2013 7:07 am
Thanks Bob!
[color=#0000BF]2013 Veranda V2275RFL - 115 Yamaha
2009 GMC Sierra 1500[/color]
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bluecollarpilot
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by bluecollarpilot » Sun May 05, 2013 9:37 am
The kids are definitely excited!

[color=#0000BF]2013 Veranda V2275RFL - 115 Yamaha
2009 GMC Sierra 1500[/color]
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DRock
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by DRock » Sun May 05, 2013 10:00 am
Welcome! That looks like a very nice set up! Congrats on the purchase.
I've been here only a short time, but everyone has been very helpful with any questions i've had. Great forum to be a part of.
2006 20' Odyssey 220C. 2006 Mercury 90 4s. Underskinned, jackplate. 13.5x15 SS prop. 31mph gps
2001 F150 5.4 Super cab short bed 4x4
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bassn386
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by bassn386 » Sun May 05, 2013 10:41 am
Welcome to the site. That's a great looking crew you've got there. I'm sure they'll be even more excited when you get in the water.
Raising a cold one to great times!
2011 Bennington 2575RCW w/ ESP
F225 Yamaha
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Mosnowman
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by Mosnowman » Sun May 05, 2013 3:11 pm
Cngrats! Cute kids...family memories coming!
BUSY LIVING...
2012 Harris Flotebote 240 Cruiser Tritoon
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ROLAND
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by ROLAND » Mon May 06, 2013 1:06 am
Bluecollarpilot... congratulations on the new Veranda.... and yeah, looks like your kids are ready to hit the lake..... btw, what part of n.w. louisiana? I live in N.W. La. also.
Roland & Jo
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
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bodie
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by bodie » Mon May 06, 2013 2:03 am
Thats what its all about right there. Beautiful family and toon. Enjoy and welcome, these guys can a riot sometimes and very knowledgeable all the time. Love the color of toon, and dual axle climb down trail. I'm jealous.

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Bodie & Stefanie
Central Ohio Lakes
Alumn Creek, Buckeye Lake, Hoover Reservoir
2007 Chevy Sliverado Z71
2001 Bennington 207L, 2001 Mercury 50HP, 2001 Load Rite trailer
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BobG
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by BobG » Mon May 06, 2013 9:07 am
Welcome! Looks like your little girl is about to float up to the clouds! Better get her heavier shoes!

2012 Tahoe 24' Fish-n-Fun Tritoon, with Mercury 115 HP 4-Stroke
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Trine SS Cape" (Trying 2S Cape)
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redbeard
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by redbeard » Mon May 06, 2013 9:52 am
Welcome to the mad house. Nice toon and I seeee lots of good times in your future.
Truman Lake
1986 24' Playcraft "The Georgia Peach"
1996 Evinrude 88 HP
14x11 Prop
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bluecollarpilot
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by bluecollarpilot » Mon May 06, 2013 11:00 pm
ROLAND wrote:Bluecollarpilot... congratulations on the new Veranda.... and yeah, looks like your kids are ready to hit the lake..... btw, what part of n.w. louisiana? I live in N.W. La. also.
Hey Roland, looks like we're neighbors, I'm in the Blanchard area as well
Thanks for the welcomes gentlemen! I got it parked at the house this morning
Now I've got to get it stocked with the gear, and hope the rain chances for the weekend back off
[color=#0000BF]2013 Veranda V2275RFL - 115 Yamaha
2009 GMC Sierra 1500[/color]
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ROLAND
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by ROLAND » Tue May 07, 2013 1:25 am
Bluecollarpilot.... I'll be damned... it does look like were neighbors.... From your pic I "think" i recognize the neighborhood, but I could be wrong... I live in Indian Hills off of Chickamagua.. you anywhere near there... it's right off old mooringsport road...... don't know what lake you plan on using, but we use Caddo almost exclusively... Alot people here go up to the launch in Oil City at Earl Williamson park, but several time's I've launched there I got my motor gummed up and had to run fishing line thru the pee hole to clear it out.. for the most part we launch at Mooringsport by the KCS bridge, (if you know where that launch is)... It's nice and deep right off the launch, plus it's in a cove and kinda protected from the wind.... we need to get together - with you here that now makes at least 3 of us that live in the same community that own toons... again, that's a good looking boat, I know you're ready to hit the water!!!!
Roland & Jo
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
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wwind3
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by wwind3 » Tue May 07, 2013 3:03 am
When I lived in Blanchard I used to launch at a private ramp at the end of State Line Rd. You are only a very short distance from the channel going up to Uncertain.
One of my favorite trips was to launch at Hwy 43 and make the run up to Jefferson Tx--fun trip and you can walk into town from the Jefferson landing.
Enjoy your boat.
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90 Merc Optimax
Motorguide W55 Wireless
Underskinning
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