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Spring brings out the boats!

Speedling

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Location
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Yamaha
Year
2008
Boat Model
SS
Boat Length
21
Taking the boat out and cleaning etc is a boat owners first big smile in the spring.
Show me you boat as you bring em out and bring em home!20150411_182257.jpg20150411_182354.jpg 20150411_182325.jpg
 
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There's nothing like taking the cover off for the first time in the spring!
 
Spent all afternoon on her yesterday......was also the first time putting all 4 tower speakers on since getting the last two color matched. 20150412_161023.jpg
 
I'm headed out to the river this weekend to get a few things done on the boat that have been pushed off for too long. And maybe even change the oil

The one thing I have to do this year that is going to be a pain in the butt is put new tires on the trailer. There aren't too many places out there. I guess I could try putting the trailer on jack stands and bring the wheels home?
 
@Glassman I've left my old boat trailer on blocks before while bringing the wheels back to get new tires. Next time I go out to where the boat was slapped the wheels back on, never had to drag the boat anywhere.
 
I'm headed out to the river this weekend to get a few things done on the boat that have been pushed off for too long. And maybe even change the oil

The one thing I have to do this year that is going to be a pain in the butt is put new tires on the trailer. There aren't too many places out there. I guess I could try putting the trailer on jack stands and bring the wheels home?
Get yourself a sawzall and some starter fluid !!

 
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Get yourself a sawzall and some starter fluid !!


I've done the starter fluid trick numerous times on the UTV tires....then we put a Sobe' bomb in the fire ...and then we....uh, better not go any further with this, the interweb police are watching :D
 
Great day for the first season run! Wide open, ~50MPH along with some 30MPH crusing time mixed in. The boat did perfectly after the long, winter storage and it may spin even a little sharper.... 69 degrees and zero ice on the lake. @Glassman , you gave me the idea when you said I should get the boat wet. Done

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Mine has been wet a few times. But I am embarrassed to say I can post no pics of my baby. She is dirty as sin... :(

I need to get up and give her a bath instead of putting new stuff on/in her! If anyone knows how to give me about 4 ... er, 8 hours more a week, please do speak up!
 
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