What did you do to your boat today

JoeStang · October 2017

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.

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Ian · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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

04FV270riverrat · October 2017

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

aero3113 · October 2017

Nice upgrade @FV270riverrat !

JoeStang · October 2017

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 · October 2017

My day.....

04FV270riverrat · October 2017

Black_Diamond said:

My day.....

Out for the season?

reneechris14 · October 2017

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

trip_n · October 2017

@shawnmjr .... is he having fun ?

Black_Diamond · October 2017

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

Handymans342 · October 2017

Good Grief LOL

Dream_Inn · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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

bry1429 · October 2017

@Lake_Bum - Arizona, WINTER ?!?!?!?

Lake_Bum · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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

Lake_Bum · October 2017

@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 · October 2017

@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 · October 2017

Holding out till Thanksgiving over here!

Dream_Inn · October 2017

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

Stodge · October 2017

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

Lake_Bum · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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 · October 2017

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

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