One picture of your last outing.

[drewkaree]

My last outing was in a kayak this afternoon, to get out to my dock and survey the damage. This is what happens when the lake rises 3 1/2' above normal levels, and then some storms with heavy winds roll through. The dock floated up off several of the poles, then rotated about 90* and has been stable in that spot for about three weeks. Water has come down about 2' in the past two days. There was remarkably little damage to the dock. I think i'll be able to swing it back into position tomorrow and get the rest of the poles back in.

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Don't forget to be careful if that Diquat "spills". Sure, it might be easier to move that dock without all the weeds, but just think of...how much easier it might be to move that dock without all the weeds

 

[Coult45]

Don't forget to be careful if that Diquat "spills". Sure, it might be easier to move that dock without all the weeds, but just think of...how much easier it might be to move that dock without all the weeds

that's the crazy thing about Diquat...it's SO hard to carry across open water without spilling. No idea why.

 

[Coult45]

Dock recovery and repositioning was a success. Almost no damage, dock is in the right spot and ready to go. Just need the water to come down another 1.5' and we can get lifts and boats in. The end of the ramp is actually still floating 15-18" above the rocks it normally rests on. And unfortunately, there are two rainstorms in the forecast the next few days.

 

[drewkaree]

that's the crazy thing about Diquat...it's SO hard to carry across open water without spilling. No idea why.

Waves. It's top heavy, and those caps are hard to seal. I wish you luck

 

[drewkaree]

Dock recovery and repositioning was a success. Almost no damage, dock is in the right spot and ready to go. Just need the water to come down another 1.5' and we can get lifts and boats in. The end of the ramp is actually still floating 15-18" above the rocks it normally rests on. And unfortunately, there are two rainstorms in the forecast the next few days.

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Is there any way to stake out any lines to the end, to keep it from swinging back out? Or maybe moving a float under the gangplank to get it above any moving water?

 

[Coult45]

it's fine now. got six poles in, firmly holding in the bottom sludge. The problem was the extreme rise in water level that floated it off the pipes. We're getting longer pipes, since extreme water levels are becoming more common. The rain we got all through this May was similar to past hurricane remnants, but without the hurricane.

 

[zpaul]

 

[drewkaree]

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clean lines and understated class

 

[Sam1212]

Waxed and ready for the Mississippi.

 

[typhoon]

Trying to outrun the storm.

 

[typhoon]

Didnt make it.

 

[AZMark]

 

[yousk8]

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Ugh, seen that scene before but it was my truck burning down at the launch. Random guy parked next me & was trying to start his boat by dumping gas straight into the intake. One backfire and he lost his boat+trailer, my truck+trailer, & most of the skin on one of his calves.

Pretty helpless being out in your boat watching your truck burn down. Insurance made everything right in the long run and he probably has a nasty scar as a reminder. Never met the guy or his family/friends and kind of glad I didn't.

 

[YoDaddy292]

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Gonna need a story here.

 

[AZMark]

Gonna need a story here.

Not sure. I was just pulling up to the ramp about 5 miles away when we noticed it starting. It looked like they got it out a couple of times and then it would restart. It eventually sank.

Saw the medical helicopter and fire trucks at the marina so I’m guessing someone was hurt.

 

[zpaul]

 

[drewkaree]

Gonna need a story here.

 

[Hot2Go]

Mozingo yesterday, been pretty fortunate with the weather lately where we’ve spent a ton of time on the water for June. This Friday looks a little windy, 20-30mph, so if the oil kits come I’ll do that instead since we just hit our 10 hour service mark.

 

[255fishguy]

Mozingo yesterday, been pretty fortunate with the weather lately where we’ve spent a ton of time on the water for June. This Friday looks a little windy, 20-30mph, so if the oil kits come I’ll do that instead since we just hit our 10 hour service mark.

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Hey nice swim toys! We were just discussing getting those. Do you recommend those particular ones and links? Ty!

 

[Hot2Go]

Hey nice swim toys! We were just discussing getting those. Do you recommend those particular ones and links? Ty!

We got the sunchill about 3-4 years ago now when it first came out and was only $600, now I believe they are like 7-800 bucks.. There are ton of knock offs whether you buy online, costco, etc. We had one issue a couple years ago with the sunchill where it somehow got some tiny holes in it, but Hans' (the CEO) customer service is top notch. Sunchill comes with a 5 year warranty, so he emailed me a label to ship it to him down to Florida and within a week we had it back and has worked great with no leaks ever since. Only complaint, and I assume it's on most of the ring type floaties, is when you try to rest your back against it you'll slide down so you have to support yourself up with your arms. It is absolutely perfect for the kids, especially little ones that aren't great swimmers yet like our 3 year old, it's like a kiddie pool on the water. Manually pumps up in around 3 minutes, pressure pump gets it pumped up within a minute. fits in a bag that is the size of a large towel bag, so stows easy.

The mission mat we just got this year and absolutely love it. It was the 6x13 and was 750 bucks (can get a 10% first responder discount if applicable). Plus 100 dollars for the 3 year warranty because it only has a one year that doesn't cover punctures, only manufacture defects (which blows). PLUS you need to buy a high pressure pump off amazon for 60-70 bucks, haha. Pressure pump fills it up around 8 minutes at 5.25PSI (range is 3-6PSI), I didn't even want to try to pump it up manually. It comes in a very sturdy bag with rollers too since it weighs around 60lbs. Once you figure out your method of airing up and deflating it's great. We love not carrying a giant lily pad anymore, but we still keep one for the docks when we stay at VRBOs on lakes.