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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 12:07 pm 
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WD. I'm not kidding, there was more to be had from our boat than 56. Once it's had it's 20hr. service, I will test it again.

Hartshorn ramp was fine. Nothing new there, same docks and ramp, they just dredged the area around the ramp last year
to clear old debris. I picked up a launch sticker at Fisherman's Landing, as knowone was at the Hartshorn Marina office.

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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 12:11 pm 
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Cap'n Morgan wrote:
WD. I'm not kidding, there was more to be had from our boat than 56. Once it's had it's 20hr. service, I will test it again.

Hartshorn ramp was fine. Nothing new there, same docks and ramp, they just dredged the area around the ramp last year
to clear old debris. I picked up a launch sticker at Fisherman's Landing, as knowone was at the Hartshorn Marina office.


I have to put a sticker on my boat :evil:


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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 12:17 pm 
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Not on the boat, on the trailer winch post.

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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 1:19 pm 
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Location: Winthrop, Ma.
I too went in on Saturday. Up here in the Boston area, it was windy!! Waited for the wind to die down and them brought it into it's slip!! It was great to sleep on her again.


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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 10:37 am 
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Mine has been in but haven't had time to get out last couple of weekends because of friends moving and weather, hopefully get some throttle time soon! Joe in Miami Can't wait until these start popping up at the Tiki Bar again!
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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 11:03 am 
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Joined: Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:10 pm
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Location: New Brunswick, Canada
I will be putting mine in for the very first time this weekend... So excited!!
East Coast Boating Season 2012 here I come :D

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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 11:55 am 
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I'm out and in storage until water levels rise here in Central Florida. All area lakes are down a few feet and not worth risking prop/drive damage. The money I'm saving by not boating I'm putting into tint, cleaning, outdrive service, navigation, vinyl repair.

It's going to be at least 2-3 months until water levels come back to normal if the rain starts up consistently. A tropical storm would be nice. The river is still okay for now, and when I get the itch too bad, I'll tow out there.

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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 1:51 pm 
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Location: Granger, Indiana
We're in and in true rookie fashion it took less than 2 hours for us to find one of the shallow spots on Diamond Lake ( MI ). Looking for a backup prop now.

Did get a good shine on the 18 year old boat though.

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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 2:06 pm 
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Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
We aren't going in this year. We have been dealt a crap sandwich with things since January that is sucking all the extra funds from us. We also have about 6 camping trips planned, so with all of that going on, it is staying in storage. VERY sad.... :cry:

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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 2:23 pm 
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We aren't going in this year. We have been dealt a crap sandwich with things since January that is sucking all the extra funds from us. We also have about 6 camping trips planned, so with all of that going on, it is staying in storage. VERY sad.... :cry:


That really sucks. Sorry to hear about your bad turn of events :( Hopefully things will turn around for you and you get back on the water very soon!

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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 2:24 pm 
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Thanks....It has taken it's toll. I would gladly give up a year of my life to just fast forward to 2013.

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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 7:17 am 
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Location: Bedford, NH
We put in last weekend. (5-12). This is the time of year it's tough to have a mooring, but it's worth it in the end. (Water's 55 degrees).

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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 8:36 am 
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Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:35 am
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Location: Prince William, VA
Put in on Wednesday. Absolutely spectatular weather here in Northern VA on the Potomac over the last few days. Looking forward to our first season with Backdraft!

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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 9:51 pm 
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Location: Metro Detroit/Holland MI
We're in as of about noon today (Saturday). Went out for a few hours. Boat ran great. Better than last year, we got towed in from our first trip out (low pressure fuel pump gave out.)

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 Post subject: Re: I'm in, who else?
PostPosted: Sun May 20, 2012 8:19 am 
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Location: Northshore Boston & 1000 Islands
We towed 400 miles from Boston to 1000 Island this weekend and she is on water..... Took her out a few session so far including beautiful evening cruise last night.... The great weather here and our summer is looking great.... Will be back on Memorial day long weekend :D

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