38? That IS balmy. You're lucky you had a nice day.
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| Author: | slman [ Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | First Ride of the Season |
Waited till the beginning of this season for my 20hr check. Booked it for yesterday (Friday) and arrived at the marina at 8:15 am and boat was done a few hours later. I had them back me down the ramp so I could take a ride myself (who wouldn't...right?). Well, I had absolutely zero volunteers from anyone at the marina (employees etc.) to go out with me so I had to go by myself. I really don't know what the big deal was...it was a balmy 38 degrees and it was sleeting/snowing. If anyone was in New Hampshire yesterday they can attest to that. But, I had yet to operate at full throttle and could not pass up the chance as I was the only boat in sight. Sleet really hurts when it hits your forehead while underway! Weather aside, I had a great time...I just love being on the water. The looks I got from cars going by on the roads were priceless. Who cares if they think I'm nuts. Anyone else ever go out in the snow?? It was a first for me. |
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| Author: | SW Florida Dave [ Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First Ride of the Season |
Reading that brings me back some 30 years ago when I still lived in Minnesota. We would water ski into the fall/winter as long as we could. I remember skiing with wet suits on a lake near Chanhassen a burb of Minneapolis and it was snowing. It wasn't bad when you were skiing but in the boat is was cold as hell. |
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| Author: | nhprinter [ Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First Ride of the Season |
38? That IS balmy. You're lucky you had a nice day.
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| Author: | su2skelsey [ Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First Ride of the Season |
any day on the water is a good day, right? glad you got out. |
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| Author: | cougarcruiser [ Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First Ride of the Season |
Easter, last year - the admiral and I pushed through a snow/rain/sleet storm to get the boat delivered for bottom paint. Nice work! |
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| Author: | ardy [ Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First Ride of the Season |
SNOW???? SLEET????? RAIN ????? you guys are nuts but I have to admire your enthusiasm, enjoy your new boat in the up and coming Summer |
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| Author: | Flying Sushi [ Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First Ride of the Season |
I Quote: any day on the water is a good day, right? glad you got out. +1 I am impressed on your effort |
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| Author: | St. Louis Dave [ Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First Ride of the Season |
The day I test drove my 260 is was snowing. Nothing better than 50 mph on the water in November in a snowstorm. |
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