First day outwiththe new boat Pics

[brd4fun]

Picture of the rig

[brd4fun]

Another

[joe8395]

Pretty sweet setup man, I like the colors you got.

[raythompson]

Looks good.

I also see that your dealer got the location of the bimini top correct. My dealer did not know that you could slide the coupling and bend the support arms at the knuckle. When you did that the top could be easily put up. But we had to move the top to a different top cross bar when the top is collapsed.

Where will you be doing your boating?

[TigeDuner]

Sweet ride, great color scheme. Have a great summer...

[brd4fun]

Thanks I appreciate the compliments. (we were so close to changing the color to orange)

Ray,

We normally go to Center Hill Lake, but also hit Percy Priest and Old Stickery every now and then. I see you are in TN where do you guy's go?

As for my dealer knowing about the bimini he Rocks, he has always treated us great.

[xpjim1]

Sweeet!!!

I like the pacific Blue. That was one of my final two colors but ended up with black.

Enjoy

[raythompson]

Originally posted by brd4fun
Thanks I appreciate the compliments. (we were so close to changing the color to orange)

Ray,

We normally go to Center Hill Lake, but also hit Percy Priest and Old Stickery every now and then. I see you are in TN where do you guy's go?

As for my dealer knowing about the bimini he Rocks, he has always treated us great. I see enough orange where I live; Oliver Springs, close to Oak Ridge, and work in Knoxville on the UT campus (but I don't work for UT).

We mostly go to the Little Emory River which is close to Kingston or to Watts Bar down close to the damn. Little Emory is very smooth and connects to the Clinch River which connects to the Tennessee River.

As for my dealer, mine was the first Bimini top on this particular model they had seen and did really know how it was supposed to work. It was a learning experience for us both.

[David]

Thats awesome! I love the colors!

[Tequilasun]

Great Colors! Looks like it is flying while standing still.

[poohpotta]

brd4fun See you at Percy, I have the all-black 22V. Did you buy your boat from the dealer in Nashville?

raythompson Where is a good place to put in and ski on Watts Bar? My friend has a cabin near by and has been begging me to tow my boat up to the lake.

[raythompson]

Originally posted by poohpotta
[raythompson Where is a good place to put in and ski on Watts Bar? My friend has a cabin near by and has been begging me to tow my boat up to the lake. [/B]
If you put in at Euchee Marina, close to Spring City, you need to travel directly across the lake toward Watts Bar Damn, just follow the navigation bouys. You will pass Sand Island that usually has a lot of boats so continue on toward the damn. Once you make a big left hand turn the water gets much calmer. There are also many coves that can be used in the general area.

You can also use Bayside Marina or Blue Springs Marina to launch and try some of the coves.

The water is best in the morning as later in the day you have to seek out the quiet coves. Barges still use the river and there are some larger yachts that seem to take much joy in producing the largest, most annoying wake possible.

If you go further up the river towards Kingston and eventually get to Kingston, there are three public ramps that are very good ramps. My personal favorite is Ladds Landing as there is a good parking lot and good ramp. The dock sucks, but is good enough to pick up or drop off people.

From Ladd Landing you can head up the Clinch river (to the right), the Little Emory (straight), or down to the Tennessee River (to the left). The Little Emory is the best and has the smoothest water. It is also a little warmer.

[raythompson]

Originally posted by poohpotta
raythompson Where is a good place to put in and ski on Watts Bar? My friend has a cabin near by and has been begging me to tow my boat up to the lake. [/B]Oh, and if you do make it to the Watts Bar Lake area, drop me a line. I might be able to meet up with you somewhere. A lot depends on the height of the lawn and other household chores.

[poohpotta]

Cool! Thanks Ray!

[xpjim1]

Ray and poohpotta;

Hop on the I-40 west for 1870 miles, go south on AZ 95 21 miles and you are in beautiful Lake Havasu -Home of the famous London Bridge and me. Directions cant get any simpler than that.

brd4fun - Still a sweet boat. Not trying to hijack the thread.

[raythompson]

Originally posted by xpjim1
Ray and poohpotta;

Hop on the I-40 west for 1870 miles, go south on AZ 95 21 miles and you are in beautiful Lake Havasu -Home of the famous London Bridge and me. Directions cant get any simpler than that.Been there years ago in someone elses boat. Was not as impressed as I am with Tennessee Rivers. We may not be as warm, but we got lots of smooth water and lots of space with shade on the shoreline. How's about you traveling north on AZ 95 until you get to I-40, travel east until you get to Kingston, TN. From there you can travel about 800 miles on the water until you get to the Missouri river.

And yes, it is a nice looking boat, especially on Tennessee waters.;)

[poohpotta]

I don't know, with all the border problems I wouldn't wanna get shot down there in Arizona!!!

[Tige M.D.]

i will take the heat and no shaddy beach over the snakes and bugs any day. i was stationed in virginia for 10 months and could not wait to get back to the "dry" heat of the desert.

[tkuzma]

I second that about the bugs, Tige M.D., especially in the early evening. I wonder if Tige can make a giant bug net to cover the passenger section of the boat? I guess I should post this on the wish list thread!

[smendez]

Nice boat brd4fun!

Did you pick the colors yourself or did you buy it from dealer stock?

I see the Bimini cover is the same color as the boat. Cool!

[brd4fun]

My Daughter picked the colors.

We ordered it back in October, it was really hard to just look at the new boat sitting in the garage all winter.

[smendez]

Originally posted by brd4fun
My Daughter picked the colors.
Your daughter did a fine you.

We ordered it back in October, it was really hard to just look at the new boat sitting in the garage all winter.
Ouch! That must have been a long winter. Make the best of it this summer.

Be safe :)

Saulo

[farmacist]

brd4fun Not sure, but I think I bought your previous boat. '03 Pacific Blue 22V? I saw your new boat at the dealer. VERY nice. My wife loved it.
Took my '01 21V in for winterizing and somehow got talked in to leaving with the '03.
And yes, our dealer rocks!

[lee]

Got to love those farmers!:D

[Beau McCrory]

that's a very nice color set up. Happy Boating!!!

[brd4fun]

farmacist

Were you pulling it through the Boro yesterday?

[farmacist]

Probably- I pulled it up to Ski Hut thursday. Went through Walter Hill, by the race track and up 840. Talked with Lee and he said it definitely was your boat. Do you live in the 'boro? Ever go to Center Hill? If so, we need to meet up one day.