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  1. bumpy

    Boat Insurance - Boat US becomes Geico Marine

    Yup, I have been with Boat US for many years and mine went up at least 25% with the switch to Geico. Not too happy, but so far their price is still way less than Progressive or United Marine. I'm not done looking yet!
  2. bumpy

    Winter Storage - Tower Up or Down

    Tower up, I use it as the main support with strapping only to the front cleats, bow, stern cleats, and stern trailer tie-downs.
  3. bumpy

    Tow Vehicles

    2017 F350, 6.2 gas- about 10-11 mpg towing, working on 14.5 mpg not towing. Got to really baby it to get 14.5 mpg though!
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    Why choose a jet boat?

    We had a Four Winns deck boat for 10 years; the maintenance and repair costs were bad, at least $1000/year! I change the oil and spark plugs myself, so maintenance costs are less than $120/year. The Yamaha is better at my dock, with 20-24" depth, and the swim deck seating is phenomenal. The hole...
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    Yamaha covers and Starbrite waterproofing

    Our Yamaha bow/cockpit cover and bimini top was our first experience with SurLast, and our last. We've had Sunbrella for many years on other boats; it is far superior in durability but more expensive. Our SurLast stuff was falling apart last summer so we had all new canvas made in Sunbrella...
  6. bumpy

    Found a great new cleaner!!

    What is the magic cleaning agent? Bleach or peroxide are usually in mold removers, and I worry about the long term effect on vinyl. Did they send a safety data sheet? I didn't see one when I looked quickly online.
  7. bumpy

    Why do I have a Yamaha?

    We live on a lake; we can get out whenever. That being said, leaving the house at 5:45 AM, getting home around 5:30 PM, and going to bed early enough to get up again at 3:30 AM doesn't leave much 'whenever'. Still, the time we do get is so chill it makes it all worth it to us. I guess its just...
  8. bumpy

    Show us your BOAT! (Google Earth edition)

    Found it!
  9. bumpy

    For those of you who need a boat name ...

    Only Honey!!!!
  10. bumpy

    What do you do if you break down on a long distance trip?

    They can put both your truck and boat together on a flatbed, but it does cost a chunk of change!
  11. bumpy

    Stern light options?

    Oh well, I tried! That is a very slick idea, I could see that for inflatable duty this summer!
  12. bumpy

    Stern light options?

    Nice boarding handle! My guess, anyway! I asked the NH Marine Patrol instructor about the stern light; I almost got hit on a NH lake when we were drifting with just the anchor light on. He told me anchor light meant anchor, not drifting, so I was in the wrong! I haven't forgotten that nugget of...
  13. bumpy

    Sucking up sand and mud

    My dock at home sits in 2' of water when the lake is high. We push the boat to the end of the dock, I jump in the bow while its moving, and my wife starts the engines. When we come in, I hit reverse quick and shut the engines down while my better half jumps on the dock and wraps a line around a...
  14. bumpy

    Good knife to cut ropes

    I have a different Spyderco; haven't used it but paid 3X this one: https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Hawkbill-Black-SpyderEdge-Knife/dp/B004AWVJI6/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_200_bs_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RVMC04152ERB5C1VK23K . Looks identical!
  15. bumpy

    Shop manual

    I have the print version; I was going to try to scan it but its' HUGE! Can I please have a pdf copy too?
  16. bumpy

    Worried about corrosion. What is happening here?

    I wet slip in fresh water as well, usually from April/May until September/October. Mine look worse. I will probably have them cleaned and powder coated or anodized when I can't stand the look anymore, but so far......
  17. bumpy

    Want To Buy Shipping Cover for 2013 Limited S

    Anyone have one they don't want? I have the poles already, just need the fabric. Thanks!
  18. bumpy

    Forgot to remove drain plugs - how serious?

    I have left mine in wet slipped for months, checking 2-3 time a season and greasing. No problems yet!
  19. bumpy

    Blower?

    I turn the blower on a few minutes before I start the boat's engines, and shut it off after the engines are stopped. Maybe a little too cautious, but........:)
  20. bumpy

    How many load and unload their boat alone

    By myself all the time, except 1 a year at Lake Winnepesaukee in NH. There, I pay a local marina to do all the trailer work so my wife won't have to.
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