One picture of your last outing.

[haknslash]

Last outing for us. Lake has already dropped over half a foot in 2 days!



Going back down in a couple of weeks to drop the boat off to be winterized and then give her a good wax before the long sleep but she's done for the year.

 

[zipper]

Yessir. Things are good. I thought I posted an update on the engine with milkshake oil, that was fixed still in MO by Yamaha - whole new head assembly, runs like new. I'll check the update.
only 30-40 new hours so far this year but we love it here; looking to add another vessel though, more for the NE conditions and ocean going.

Yes sir you did. It has been a while...I had to go back and reread the last page of the thread. Glad it all worked out and you were able to get some time on the water/slip this Summer. Would like to hear about the search for another vessel, whether it's a 420 Outrage, a Cutwater trawler, a Hinckley Picnic boat, even if it is a sailboat. You could add some light to this thread that goes dark too early this time of year. https://jetboaters.net/threads/we-have-been-looking-to-add-to-our-boating-options.15561/page-17 All are welcome as I am running out of boat to refit.

 

[swatski]

Yes sir you did. It has been a while...I had to go back and reread the last page of the thread. Glad it all worked out and you were able to get some time on the water/slip this Summer. Would like to hear about the search for another vessel, whether it's a 420 Outrage, a Cutwater trawler, a Hinckley Picnic boat, even if it is a sailboat. You could add some light to this thread that goes dark too early this time of year. https://jetboaters.net/threads/we-have-been-looking-to-add-to-our-boating-options.15561/page-17 All are welcome as I am running out of boat to refit.

LOL, no Outrage for me for a while.
we have been looking but it's hard to find the time for serious trials. No Cutwater; looked at Ranger Tugs though very very closely but need something faster and more rugged. looked a lot at Stigers a lot - disappointment! I love the Axopar and their 28 is high on the list, but the new 2320SL SC (deep vee) Parker may be it, with a large swim deck/bracket it is about 31 LOA, 300hp battlewagon, kind of what I need (to run with @tim h); loaded to gills (and I'm dreaming of a second station too, lol) it runs into mid 100 but that's what everything seems to run now; it is a sweet and extremely capable boat when set up right. we'll see!

In the meantime, I had the pool closed yesterday for the season; the heating bill was getting uncanny; kids not happy but I don;t care

 

[PEARCE]

LOL, no Outrage for me for a while.
we have been looking but it's hard to find the time for serious trials. No Cutwater; looked at Ranger Tugs though very very closely but need something faster and more rugged. looked a lot at Stigers a lot - disappointment! I love the Axopar and their 28 is high on the list, but the new 2320SL SC (deep vee) Parker may be it, with a large swim deck/bracket it is about 31 LOA, 300hp battlewagon, kind of what I need (to run with @tim h); loaded to gills (and I'm dreaming of a second station too, lol) it runs into mid 100 but that's what everything seems to run now; it is a sweet and extremely capable boat when set up right. we'll see!

In the meantime, I had the pool closed yesterday for the season; the heating bill was getting uncanny; kids not happy but I don;t care
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I thought Cutwaters and Rangers were basically the same boats. Don't they come out of the same factory? I'm liking that style of boat right now.

 

[zipper]

LOL, no Outrage for me for a while.
we have been looking but it's hard to find the time for serious trials. No Cutwater; looked at Ranger Tugs though very very closely but need something faster and more rugged. looked a lot at Stigers a lot - disappointment! I love the Axopar and their 28 is high on the list, but the new 2320SL SC (deep vee) Parker may be it, with a large swim deck/bracket it is about 31 LOA, 300hp battlewagon, kind of what I need (to run with @tim h); loaded to gills (and I'm dreaming of a second station too, lol) it runs into mid 100 but that's what everything seems to run now; it is a sweet and extremely capable boat when set up right. we'll see!

The Axopar boats are nice looking boats. I like the cabin version. On the Parker...once I see it, I can't unsee it. I know it was probably a one off incident, but don't get caught "Out on the Reef" with a crooked pilot house. Bring your level, lol.
Good luck with your search for a reliable blue water capable boat.

 

[Khalid]

 

[swatski]

I thought Cutwaters and Rangers were basically the same boats. Don't they come out of the same factory? I'm liking that style of boat right now.

Yes, they have similar purpose - "coupe" pocket/cabin cruisers (I call them RV-like), they merged but keep distinct styling between the two brands, those Ranger Tugs appeal to us a lot. Well, so does Cutwater CWA, actually, great concept. THey are very attractive; can't hold a candle to deep vee larger Parkers for sea worthiness not even close, other than they are cute and Parkers are not.
I Probably should start a new thread though!
I could use your advice, and @zipper's opinion on boats I value beyond anyone else's frankly.

this thread? - one pic of your last outing! here you go:
this was last weekend on Lake Greenwood, NY


Well, that was second last outing come to think of it!
We are SURROUNDED by water here. No longer landlocked! Free Swatski. lol
BUt seriously, boating here is just AWESOME. I wish I had a bit more time!
Home base is Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[PEARCE]

@swatski ask away my brother! I'll share as much as I know. I like the Cutwaters and Ranger tugs for the trailerable and outboard power options on a compact and enclosed cruiser. I'm thinking Great Loop someday.

 

[ourlee]

Yes, they have similar purpose - "coupe" pocket/cabin cruisers (I call them RV-like), they merged but keep distinct styling between the two brands, those Ranger Tugs appeal to us a lot. Well, so does Cutwater CWA, actually, great concept. THey are very attractive; can't hold a candle to deep vee larger Parkers for sea worthiness not even close, other than they are cute and Parkers are not.
I Probably should start a new thread though!
I could use your advice, and @zipper's opinion on boats I value beyond anyone else's frankly.

this thread? - one pic of your last outing! here you go:
this was last weekend on Lake Greenwood, NY
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Well, that was second last outing come to think of it!
We are SURROUNDED by water here. No longer landlocked! Free Swatski. lol
BUt seriously, boating here is just AWESOME. I wish I had a bit more time!
Home base is Lake Hopatcong, NJ
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DUDE, are you on hopat now?

 

[zipper]

@swatski ask away my brother! I'll share as much as I know. I like the Cutwaters and Ranger tugs for the trailerable and outboard power options on a compact and enclosed cruiser. I'm thinking Great Loop someday.

Yes, they have similar purpose - "coupe" pocket/cabin cruisers (I call them RV-like), they merged but keep distinct styling between the two brands, those Ranger Tugs appeal to us a lot. Well, so does Cutwater CWA, actually, great concept. THey are very attractive; can't hold a candle to deep vee larger Parkers for sea worthiness not even close, other than they are cute and Parkers are not.
I Probably should start a new thread though!
...

We had this Cutwater slip in front of us all Summer. The owner had just recieved the boat, shipped from the West coast early July. There were 2 at the Marina.



Just arrived at the slip

 

[ourlee]

Yessir. Things are good. I thought I posted an update on the engine with milkshake oil, that was fixed still in MO by Yamaha - whole new head assembly, runs like new. I'll check the update.
only 30-40 new hours so far this year but we love it here; looking to add another vessel though, more for the NE conditions and ocean going.

new home (when not slipped at a new lake - we rent a slip on Lake Hopatcong)
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New registration; same shine; and same crew, lol
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Hoping this was your new place

 

[swatski]

DUDE, are you on hopat now?

We slip there (at LHM), LOVE the lake!
It's a short drive from the Caldwells.







We have a frequent flyer pass at the Windlass (for our dock-and-dine), lol.


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[ourlee]

Tremendous! Hope to see you on the lake next season. WELCOME!

 

[swatski]

Harlem River, NYC.
Proseco party with friends from Manhattan. Funny, they LOVE a new perspective: watching FDR Dr traffic from the water, lol.


That little soiree was rudely interrupted once we hit the NYC harbor, wish I had a movie clip hitting a 5ft ferry wake it was like a sub move, 5-10 inches of water in the cockpit, lol. things can change quickly past East river's Hell's Gate.

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[ourlee]

Scary

 

[InmyElement]

That would have been a great video, good for you getting out 75 yesterday..46 today..

 

[BRosen]

Last day on the lake probably. Cave Run Lake in KY. Was 80 yesterday. 50s now....

 

[Captain_Ron65]

One last crusie up Tellico lake to check out the fall colors. It was cloudy and cool but we had a great time.

 

[Ronnie]

My wife and I just completed our last trip for the season (really this time), an 85 mile round trip to old Sacramento for lunch on waverunners, from vierra’s resort to crawdad’s on the river.

It was cold enough to justify using the float coats and gloves (my coat feels like it shrank since I last used it years ago).

Door to door it was a 12 hour day, we were on the water for 6.5. Got off the water just before sunset. Awesome way to end the season, also found a new use for my mask, keeping my face warm while wave running.

Wow, lunch on water is expensive for people and waverunners, plus the tow vehicle.

As an added bonus I found out where the NorCal Mastercraft dealer that used to be near me moved to.

Also Crawdad’s draws in / does business the “old fashioned” way. The receptionists, waitresses and bartenders are hall hot women in tight clothing (no pics out of respect for my wife but my neck is killing me this morning after too many attempts to see what was behind me at lunch). The only males employees are the dock hands which I suspect double as bouncers.

 

[ZGhost]

What could be the last outing for my wife and I this season. We just finished breaking in the new ski and at lunch on the water. $60 for pasta, the food was one level above crap but the company was great and the trip fun and exciting.
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you parked in the handicap slot @Ronnie, what’s up with that?