What did you do to your boat today

JoeStang

Back on topic. This weekend had a great day with just one of my dogs. He turned 8 years old and loves the boat. He got a bunch of swimming time, a bacon cheeseburger, and lots of attention at the waterfront bar I frequent. Best wing man ever.









https://youtu.be/CtwiX9Rugy4

https://youtu.be/kHbQbG2nnw0

Ian

What did I do - started packing up as we have to take her to her winter storage home on Wednesday. At least it will be a nice day for a sad occasion.

trip_n

@JoeStang.............no cake
great job ...... and lots of fun

04FV270riverrat

I put some “windows” in my camper top so my arch lights could shine through !

aero3113

Nice upgrade @FV270riverrat !

JoeStang

04FV270riverrat said:

I put some “windows” in my camper top so my arch lights could shine through !

Thats a great idea, nice job.

shawnmjr said:

I love how you put ketchup on the dogs food too lol

Yeah, he's maybe a little spoiled.

Black_Diamond

My day.....

04FV270riverrat

Black_Diamond said:

My day.....

Out for the season?

reneechris14

@Black_Diamond me to 
It's a sad sad day when you put the boat away.

trip_n

@shawnmjr .... is he having fun ?

Black_Diamond

Yup. Last day of the season. All tucked away till May. 

Handymans342

Good Grief LOL

Dream_Inn

Oh man, I couldn't imagine being tucked away until May!  I've got only 4 more weeks (some go into December, but it is nice having it done before the holidays).  But the "May" part would just be too long to wait.  Hoping to be in in early March.  For being the shortest month, February always feels the longest!

On Topic, I changed my gear lube on Sunday.  Enjoyed relaxing in the marina over the weekend with other dock friends.  Probably going to hang out in the marina most of these last few weekends.  The kids will be running around between either Homecoming, football games, or SAT/ACT tests.  So, we'll stay in the marina so they can come back when they are done.

zaverin1

For me it’s 23rd of October and last cruise from summer to winter storage
engines are serviced and will receive stable on last fill up for trip to miller
going to replace spark plugs and service the drives

Lake_Bum

All serviced, Winterized, and tucked in for the winter until March   

bry1429

@Lake_Bum - Arizona,  WINTER ?!?!?!?

Lake_Bum

bry1429 said:

@Lake_Bum - Arizona,  WINTER ?!?!?!?

Absolutely! I live in Flagstaff. 7000 ft elevation, at the base of a mountain that is 12,700 ft. It has already hit 26° here 

bry1429

O well- so much for me retiring there and boating year round  :'(

Lake_Bum

@bry1429 there is plenty of year round boating in Arizona. But they are all in the desert, I prefer to live in the Mountains, and I'm only 90 minutes from Lake Powell 

trip_n

@lakebum57....driving back from san diego  a few novembers ago it started snowing like crazzy ...i very rarely stop....i saw a red roof inn and just got a room before everyone else did .... the next morning lots of snow....25-50 miles on down the road east..... was no sign of snow 

J3ff

Holding out till Thanksgiving over here! 

Dream_Inn

@Lake_Bum - Very nice storage for the boat!  Really nice that you can just pull thru.  Arizona is a really beautiful place.

Stodge

@bry1429 You should look at Southern Arizona.  I have co-workers there that point out the 100+ degree temps all the time.

Lake_Bum

Dream_Inn said:

@Lake_Bum - Very nice storage for the boat!  Really nice that you can just pull thru.  Arizona is a really beautiful place.

@Dream_Inn Thanks!  It also has a septic tank, so I can just pull thru with the RV and dump at home. I used to store the boat on the other shorter side, until I installed the wakeboard tower and it wouldn't fit anymore. Now my RV sits in the open, because I'd rather have the boat under there haha.   But a huge RV garage is in the plans soon attached to my house. Boat, RV, and assorted other toys will be indoors 

Dream_Inn

That's what happens when you not only get too many toys, but they start getting bigger!  Always nice to be able to store them inside and take care of them!  & when you can't (like me), you buy a really good custom cover.  Taking care of the toys is hard work!  I had to add another 2 car garage for my streetrod and wood splitter.

JoeStang

It's slowly wrapping up here in Michigan, but we have had an Indian summer. 80s and sunny in October is rare, and just yesterday had another great day out here. 

Dream_Inn

The weather is definitely nice for this time of year!  Going to be in the low 80's this coming weekend!  I know it can change quick around here, so I'll change the engine oil out this Friday, then enjoy the boat the rest of the weekend.  Nice pics Joe!  Is that a new "friend" in the back?

JoeStang

That's my buddies wife, so yes she's a friend, but in the very literal sense . Lol

And yeah it's been a real treat this fall weather-wise, no complaints here. 75 and sunny on Sunday right now, so we'll even get another raft up day I'm sure. 

BellevilleMXZ

04FV270riverrat said:

I put some “windows” in my camper top so my arch lights could shine through !

Now theres an idea!!! Mine doesn't have lights there. Even with all the lights in the cupholders I find it dark in the boat, i'll have to add these and do this.

Ian

Back to the topic - took the boat to her winter home.