Last day on the water 2020

[WiskyDan]

Tomorrow will be my last day on the water, pulling the boat out on Tuesday and dropping it off to be winterized. I’ve learned a lot during my first year of boating I and don’t think I would have gotten to the end with any sanity left if it wasn’t for this great forum and the people who post here.

Starting to plan upgrades for next season (current trim tab group buy, audio upgrade, maybe replacing both batteries) so as I wade my way through these topics I’m sure I’ll have questions on them.

 

[WiskyDan]

Floating around on Lake Butte des Morts - a bit overcast but in the mid 70’s......

 

[HangOutdoors]

I did Lake St. Clair last Wednesday and pretty much did the same thing. Game Over for the year.

 

[Daren and Heather]

I’m in Minnesota, and not ready to accept this yet. Think I might wait till mid October.

 

[steve0617]

It’s still 89* in Denver. Going to go out later next week.

 

[212s]

It was 73 today out on the water and beautiful, bit hazy so no bimini needed. The cooler air set a new speed record for me too, 53.3 with half a tank and the wife with me. Tomorrow is expected to be 75 and partly sunny again...might be the last good weekend though.

 

[906Tony]

Washed the boat last weekend, oil change today, and winterizing next weekend. Too much to do at once?

 

[Troy JK]

The heat here in the summer is brutal, but the up side is ive never had to winterize anything.

 

[Ronnie]

I’m pretty sure today was my last boating day of this season. Tomorrow My son will use the PWCs for the last time this season. I’ve already got stabil in all the lines so I just need to fuel the jets (skis)/top off the tanks and I’m done winterizing.

my Wife and friends.


As for this pic, in the words of Dave Chapelle,
“I was repulsed BUT I COULD NOT TURN AWAY!

 

[Canuckjetboater]

Tomorrow will be my last day on the water, pulling the boat out on Tuesday and dropping it off to be winterized. I’ve learned a lot during my first year of boating I and don’t think I would have gotten to the end with any sanity left if it wasn’t for this great forum and the people who post here.

Starting to plan upgrades for next season (current trim tab group buy, audio upgrade, maybe replacing both batteries) so as I wade my way through these topics I’m sure I’ll have questions on them.

@WiskyDan ......regarding the batteries - AGM TPPL by faaaaar the best in nevery respect!

 

[WiskyDan]

@WiskyDan ......regarding the batteries - AGM TPPL by faaaaar the best in nevery respect!

Thank you for the feedback. I have a pair of Interstate batteries at the moment but have no idea how long they’ve been in the boat.

 

[WiskyDan]

Yesterday turned out to be a nice “last day”. Was supposed to be choppy but things were fairly calm most of the day.

Had a couple more to get to my three beer limit - alternating with bottles of water.




Got her out of the water, emptied out, and hull cleaned up with some Hot Sauce.



Also had time to pull the carpet and carpet snaps so I can install my SeaDek in the spring. Filled the snap holes with 3M 4000 sealant so I should be all set.

 

[Dixemon]

I'm in coastal georgia so I'm all year round. I fish therefore I am constant.

 

[WiskyDan]

My favorite pics are usually of my wake.....is that weird?

 

[mistercool88]

I’m pretty sure today was my last boating day of this season. Tomorrow My son will use the PWCs for the last time this season. I’ve already got stabil in all the lines so I just need to fuel the jets (skis)/top off the tanks and I’m done winterizing.

my Wife and friends.
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As for this pic, in the words of Dave Chapelle,
“I was repulsed BUT I COULD NOT TURN AWAY!

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old double barrel daryl

 

[InmyElement]

My favorite pics are usually of my wake.....is that weird?

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Nope..its jet porn!

 

[WiskyDan]

Dropped her off at Team Winnebagoland this morning. Getting winterized and some things taken care of before going into storage:

Issues known at time of sale about a month ago:

• Small void in the fiberglass in the open storage space on top of the head. Going to body shop to be fixed.
• Shipping cover not present. Will be installed after winterization.
• Stern walk-through cushion not present. Came in a week ago and now stored in head compartment.

Issues discovered since taking ownership that will be addressed:

• Depth gauge stuck at zero feet.
• Port side engine shuts off 2-3 times when first starting - fine once it warms up.
• Port side tower mini speaker stopped working - starboard side is hit/miss.
• Checking to make sure the Lateral Thrusters are installed correctly. I called JetBoatPilot and Will tried returning my call once but repeated follow up calls/messages have been ignored. I know that many rave about JBP’s customer service but my experience has been completely opposite - not impressed at all.

Today was the first time that I’ve ever trailered a boat and it went fine. Got it on the trailer on Saturday and picked it up at the marina using a rental pickup (Chevy Silverado) from U-Haul. It’s only about 10 miles from the marina to the dealership and it went smooth.

 

[906Tony]

what is it with that stern walk through cushion missing, I just bought a used AR and it was also missing. Are those an option on the ARs?

 

[Captain_Ron65]

I'm holding out for an Indian summer here in Tennessee and go at least one more time. I might also do a late October fall color cruise, I can see the Smoky Mountains from my home lake and it should be beautiful.

 

[WiskyDan]

what is it with that stern walk through cushion missing, I just bought a used AR and it was also missing. Are those an option on the ARs?

I guess they either fly off while you’re on the water or while the boat is being trailered.