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Last post 09-30-2008, 2:46 PM by Randy Brooks. 73 replies.
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  •  04-13-2007, 7:21 PM 25841 in reply to 25816

    Re: NW boaters sign in

    Cool...Congrats...where are you located...We have a couple of Washington folks here....
    1999 202BR MISS "B" HAVEN
    Platform by swimplatforms.com
    Samson Wakeboard Tower
  •  04-14-2007, 2:13 AM 25858 in reply to 25816

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    Congratulations! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do ours.

    Speaking as the person in our house responsible for making sure we hit as few docks and other boats as possible, don't get too nervous. Our first trip out was in early spring on a lake with very little activity so I could adjust to the big size difference between our last boat and this one. It was a cold, windy day and definitely worth the trip. Very few people got to watch me make a fool of myself trying to dock our boat.

    You didn't ask for advice, but if you had, I would say, "Go Slow" around docks and other tight areas. If you think you are going slow enough, go slower. That big, heavy hull will float a long ways all by itself. The wind will push you around a lot more now than with a 17' boat since it probably didn't have as much freeboard as your 240EX. A lot of boat slips are only 9' wide and our boats at 8'6". That was a frightening realization the first time I thought I would just drive on in to the slip.

    That first scratch really hurt when I did it. I still cuss the guy we had just towed in, who sat on the dock watching me come in and get hit with a gust of wind. There was nothing I could do and he just sat and watched me hit without making any move to help me at all. When something like that happens to you and your brand new baby, remember that fiberglass and gel coat can be fixed, but bail money is hard to come by when you punch the ungrateful sob out! Wink

     Kristy
     


    Mark and Kristy
    1998 210CCR
    Puddle Jumper II
  •  04-15-2007, 10:24 PM 25982 in reply to 25858

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    We are located near Spokane. We have a lake house on Silver Lake. Picked her up Sat and in the water Sun. This a very nice boat I should of read Marks post before my first ride. It was very interesting to dock that 1st time. The slip I built was for my 17 ft but I made it 10 ft wide just need to extend the length some. We lake to go to  Lake Coeur d' A lene, Priest Lake, Roosvelt there are so many boating choices up in this part of the area, all within a 2 hour drive.I do have one question about the depth finder on this boat. It is a Faria in the dash, there are no instructions for it and I can't get it to read. The temp function is ok.
  •  04-16-2007, 12:00 AM 25989 in reply to 25982

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    Stan,

    Glad you had a good trip. They only get better as you get used to all the new things about your boat. I can't help with the depth gauge question, but maybe someone here or in the technical section can. 

    We've thought about the trip up to Coeur d'Alene, but its at least a 10 hour drive from here in Klamath Falls, OR. We're only about 20 miles north of the California border. We're about 2 - 2 1/2 hours from Lake Shasta. If you decide to come this direction, let us know and we'll see if we can show you our "home" lake.

    Kristy 


    Mark and Kristy
    1998 210CCR
    Puddle Jumper II
  •  04-25-2007, 11:46 PM 26778 in reply to 25858

    Re: NW boaters sign in

    We have a 250 CR and plenty of fenders.  Take the time to hang them over before your approach and then throttle way back and take into consideration wind and current.  You always have to watch for knucklehead wakes as well.  Congratulations, you meet the nicest people on the water.
    "Watash" 1996 250CR Volvo D/P
  •  04-26-2007, 12:55 AM 26780 in reply to 25982

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    Stan,

    We are almost always out on Coeur d'Alene every weekend.  We had the old boat in Pend Oreille and Priest.  Due to the depth of Pend Oreille the water is always cool (makes it tough to do any swimming/skiing/tubing).  Priest is a lovely lake, but when we were out it always seems to get wind blown and rough. 


    2005 Crownline 226LS, 350 MAG B/3, Moonstone/Amethyst
    2002 Corvette
  •  05-05-2007, 11:01 AM 27520 in reply to 25816

    Re: NW boaters sign in

    have you gotten the boat wet yet???
    1999 202BR MISS "B" HAVEN
    Platform by swimplatforms.com
    Samson Wakeboard Tower
  •  06-05-2007, 6:42 PM 29666 in reply to 23635

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    We will be staying at a house on the lake there.It's called the Davis Turner Bay house.They list it as Eastern Lake CDA.Some friends say it's a straight shot across from the main city beach.She says it takes about 20-25 mins. to get across the lake.If you want to drop me a e-mail to rholman@powerchevrolet.com I can send you my cell#  and we can make contact .We will be there 7-14 thru 7-23.

  •  09-16-2007, 11:00 AM 35356 in reply to 29666

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    Hi, We are based out of Spokane.We boat Pend Oreille,Priest,Coer d' Alene and others.We mostly camp by a lake every weekend during the summer.
  •  09-17-2007, 2:20 PM 35394 in reply to 35356

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    Welcome...there are a few others in the NW that boat in your area........
    1999 202BR MISS "B" HAVEN
    Platform by swimplatforms.com
    Samson Wakeboard Tower
  •  10-26-2007, 2:04 PM 37583 in reply to 35394

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    I'm one of the few others in the Pacific NW.

    I take the award for "never getting any use out of the boat" though. This last entire boating season we never got around to taking our boat out even once. Neighbors wonder...one even commented - "If that thing is just sitting there why not sell it?" "Makes our neighborhood look busy"

    I reply that if I don't use it this year maybe I'll use it next year. It's "feaking boat" for humanities sakes!

    And, ore importantly it's paid for! If I had a 500 a month payment on it and never used it that would be different. Like, if it was my daily driver car (over there) and I had a loan out on it (and it "just sat") then that might be a different story!

    Boats are a seasonal enjoyment item anyway. when I'm not using the boat I'm probably working on a "project" for it. that means that hole in the water you pour money into does get a significant amount of investment.


    CA$HFLOW
  •  10-28-2007, 11:34 AM 37650 in reply to 37583

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    Micheal, you need to get that boat in the water or it's going to "dry rot"......Wink
    1999 202BR MISS "B" HAVEN
    Platform by swimplatforms.com
    Samson Wakeboard Tower
  •  04-08-2008, 4:56 PM 45205 in reply to 38

    Re: NW boaters sign in

    Lakeside:  10mile Lake  outstanding/ outstanding Facilities

    Loon lake Good but to small, great campsites/ facilities

    Lemola Lake lost Prop there 3 Blade Alu-  Good facilities/Quiet Though/lodges

    Diamond Lake  A little to Fast a crowd for me. Lots of facilities year round

    Cooper Creek Lake to Small and alot of growth at both ends.

    202BR-Dickster

    19 CC Concept-Marshelle Lee

    1960 Barracuda 14.5  80merc restoring

  •  04-11-2008, 12:56 PM 45328 in reply to 45205

    Re: NW boaters sign in

    Jon, glad to have you....where are you located???
    1999 202BR MISS "B" HAVEN
    Platform by swimplatforms.com
    Samson Wakeboard Tower
  •  05-19-2008, 5:51 AM 47466 in reply to 45328

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    I'm here. Joined last year when I bought the boat, just havn't posted much. I live in Salem. Boat mostly in Foster Res, but I also go to Devils lake on the coast alot. Been to Detroit a few times, and I'm going to hit Green Peter this summer.
    2007 Crownline 180BR
    "Jail Break"
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