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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:32 pm
by jefflaw35
Torcan wrote:jefflaw35 wrote:Yea Capt, we are doing it in May, we have to do our drivers lisences around here now as well. so We are going to tackle all these courses. Torcan that worries me cause my daughters live in chicago and their 25 yr old step dad just bought a 18 foot ski boat....Ive already said NO, but 1000 miles away, im sure im not being listen to. And Im sorry the hijack was my fault...rambling again
Just find out if they are planning on using the boat on Lake Michigan, or one of the many small Lakes in Michigan. If Lake Michigan, as long as it is close to shore and in the sheltered Harbours, shouldn't be a problem.
THANKS!! makes me feel a little better, but.... UHG hes a young cocky...***** anyway... my Girls know safe boating, % years on the water at age 13 and 10 now. Im sure they will be the voice of reason!! Thanks for looking into that, very cool of you!!
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:35 pm
by ready123
Torcan wrote:Please post up your links and photos.
Lake Erie is connected to Lake Ontario, albeit by a canal called the Welland.
And Toronto is not really that far away
What about the Niagara river it connects the two lakes also.
F36 over the falls
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:18 pm
by Torcan
ready123 wrote:Torcan wrote:Please post up your links and photos.
Lake Erie is connected to Lake Ontario, albeit by a canal called the Welland.
And Toronto is not really that far away
What about the Niagara river it connects the two lakes also.
F36 over the falls
Actually... I'm not sure the draft would let it go over, might get hung up on the rocks before
Good one though, had a good chuckle, but horrible visual.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:23 pm
by ready123
Torcan wrote:Don't get me wrong, I love my F25, but I find it a tad scary on a Lake the Size of Lake Ontario at times.
keeps me docked way more than I wish to be.
You should charter my F32 on Georgian Bay this Summer while I'm on the Tennessee river.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:45 pm
by rossjo
Where you getting fuel for $4/gallon?
OBama's Energy Secretary Chu wants us to pay $8/gallon. Crazy.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:48 pm
by jimbo36
Don't forget the Erie Canal will take you from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario also.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:23 pm
by foofer b
k9th wrote:I feel your pain with 25gph @ $4/gal. That's what my tri-cabin burns and I have done the $8k in 2 weeks for fuel; but to be fair we traveled a long distance, had a great time, and it took 14 days. Total cost was $10K. By comparison, I flew the family to Disney World 8 years ago for 5 days, stayed at the Polynesian Resort on the inside, had great food, great times, and spent nearly $10K for four of us. Personally, my wife and I liked the boat trip better, but I am a little biased. The kids liked Disney World better.
I guess it's a matter of perspective and I am glad you are not leaving boating, just changing boats. Good luck on the sale of your F-36 and your search for a new boat. Looking for your next boat is always a great adventure.
Dad drove us to Wally World once. The rest of my life was on the boat. Liked the boat better!!!!
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:36 pm
by captainmaniac
rossjo wrote:Where you getting fuel for $4/gallon?
OBama's Energy Secretary Chu wants us to pay $8/gallon. Crazy.
We're already there in Canuckistan!
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:46 pm
by prowlersfish
Peter , Good luck on selling and buying , Most likely my next boat will be a single diesel too.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:02 pm
by captainmaniac
ready123 wrote:What about the Niagara river it connects the two lakes also.
F36 over the falls
Might clear the rocks, but a LOOOONG way down... Sometimes it takes days to find the stuff/people that are held under by the current.... (and with the rocks, they don't tend too look too good afterwards).
If needed, I will stick to the Welland!
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:07 pm
by jefflaw35
not sure about world prices but street value for gas is 3.60$ to 3.78$ here in Hampton Roads and desiel is 4.06$ got alot of friends that used to laugh at me when they bought deisels. they arnt laughing now but it always goes back and forth. hopefully we wont see these prices stick and can get to our normal life styles. I dont like how fuel is higher on the water around here. seems gouging to me, but what do I know, I just pay it....
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:09 pm
by k9th
foofer b wrote:k9th wrote:I feel your pain with 25gph @ $4/gal. That's what my tri-cabin burns and I have done the $8k in 2 weeks for fuel; but to be fair we traveled a long distance, had a great time, and it took 14 days. Total cost was $10K. By comparison, I flew the family to Disney World 8 years ago for 5 days, stayed at the Polynesian Resort on the inside, had great food, great times, and spent nearly $10K for four of us. Personally, my wife and I liked the boat trip better, but I am a little biased. The kids liked Disney World better.
I guess it's a matter of perspective and I am glad you are not leaving boating, just changing boats. Good luck on the sale of your F-36 and your search for a new boat. Looking for your next boat is always a great adventure.
Dad drove us to Wally World once. The rest of my life was on the boat. Liked the boat better!!!!
You're a riot Roy
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:39 pm
by summer storm
Well the fuel thing has me wondering too. Down here what ever the street price is, add a dollar for the marina. I am not sure I would sell my 32 but I might drop a couple of 6's in place of the 8's if it gets really bad.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:47 pm
by jefflaw35
thanks for bringing that up, i thought about 6's as well but the weight issue thro water makes me think they will either burn up or need to much attention. They would in MO work overtime, less fuel yes but hard on the motor. LOved my jeep stright 6s Oh so easy to work on
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:50 pm
by jefflaw35
summer storm wrote:Well the fuel thing has me wondering too. Down here what ever the street price is, add a dollar for the marina. I am not sure I would sell my 32 but I might drop a couple of 6's in place of the 8's if it gets really bad.
same up the coast pretty much. what 6s can be dropped in tho? not arguing at all, now im interested LOL
