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454Rocket's FL to AZ Adventure

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Been gone for awhile setting up a new shop in Ft. Lauderdale. I sold all the toys in Havasu last year and picked up a boat I thought would be perfect for S. Florida. I'm pretty sure it's going to hit all the marks for Havasu too... Like a v-bottom pontoon boat :)

In any case, the weather in FL Sux, so she's coming to AZ for awhile.

She's a 2017 32 Concept CC with a few 350 whackers on the back.

I had to build a trailer that can make the trips back and forth, so went with a full custom Myco unit. This thing fits like a glove and their service is outstanding! This was one of the first builds they have done since Concept tweeked the hull so the bow stop was resting on one of the chines... No prob, a new bow stop is in production no questions asked.

Next was taking it back to the factory for a good service and cleaning up some odds and ends. There was some rash on the bow from the old trailer and a few other issues with electronics. Concept fixed all the cosmetics and installed the newest generation Mercury SmartCraft hardware... No charge. They really stand by their product!

Wed the trip starts and I'm planning on doing some business and getting in some stops through the South. Savannah, New Orleans, Houston, Tucson, Phoenix, all on the list to visit.

See ya in Havasu next week!
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Safe Travels! Let me know when you get to AZ!
 

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Been gone for awhile setting up a new shop in Ft. Lauderdale. I sold all the toys in Havasu last year and picked up a boat I thought would be perfect for S. Florida. I'm pretty sure it's going to hit all the marks for Havasu too... Like a v-bottom pontoon boat :)

In any case, the weather in FL Sux, so she's coming to AZ for awhile.

She's a 2017 32 Concept CC with a few 350 whackers on the back.

I had to build a trailer that can make the trips back and forth, so went with a full custom Myco unit. This thing fits like a glove and their service is outstanding! This was one of the first builds they have done since Concept tweeked the hull so the bow stop was resting on one of the chines... No prob, a new bow stop is in production no questions asked.

Next was taking it back to the factory for a good service and cleaning up some odds and ends. There was some rash on the bow from the old trailer and a few other issues with electronics. Concept fixed all the cosmetics and installed the newest generation Mercury SmartCraft hardware... No charge. They really stand by their product!

Wed the trip starts and I'm planning on doing some business and getting in some stops through the South. Savannah, New Orleans, Houston, Tucson, Phoenix, all on the list to visit.

See ya in Havasu next week! View attachment 666314 View attachment 666320 View attachment 666321 View attachment 666322 View attachment 666323

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Safe Travels...Boat looks bitchen!!
 

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That boat is bad ass Brian! I need to see it in person once you get her settled in here.

I also think a Catalina lunch run is needed!! LOL
 

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As stated that's a sweet ass ride! :D

Nice trailer too! It turned out nice and I bet it feels like nothing behind the truck.
 

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Looking forward to checking out the boat when it gets here!

Are you hitting any lakes or ?? On the way?

RD
 

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Looking forward to checking out the boat when it gets here!

Are you hitting any lakes or ?? On the way?

RD
I wish. It's gonna be a straight shot after this weekend in NOLA.


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Love the Westin Savannah Harbor. If you play golf there, don’t look for your ball out of bounds.

Oh, across the river is good food and to go cups.
 

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GA is chill
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One of the things I have always wanted to do is drive across the country. I thought about jumping in a truck with Doug Parks or Jeff Murray on a long haul just to do it. LOL

RD
 

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Bitchin sled. Hope to see ya Brian.
Been a few years. [emoji106] [emoji202]

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Early start out of Houston

Breakfast planned for San Antonio
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Lunch in Las Cruces

Going to check out the town since I'm ahead of schedule
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Agreed! I live in Jacksonville now but I do most of my boating in GA. Was just at Lake Allatoona this weekend. Such great people all over Georgia.

Yeah man, Allatoona is some nice boating. People are great, there's history, and jeep roads!
 

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There is winery in Deming we stop at when in that area. Nothing fancy, but a couple decent wines, and a good break for an hour to break up the drive.

https://stclairwinery.com/deming/
Luna Rossa is pretty solid and right down the street... And I'm a wine freak

They opened up the tasting for me a little [emoji3]
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Safe travels and what a beautiful boat. Looking forward to following along on your adventure.
 

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A nice drive through Saguaro National Park, then lunch at one of my favorite stops: the Feedlot Cafe in the Marana Stockyard.

Even sat in on a few live cattle auctions
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The steakhouse at Wild Horse Pass Casino is on point!

...and I came in assuming the worst (casino food, right?)
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Beautiful boat and nice trailer - where you at in PHX and for how long?
 

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Getting VERY close!
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Beautiful boat and nice trailer - where you at in PHX and for how long?
I stopped in Tucson and Phoenix for a few meetings with customers.

Just one night. Stayed at the casino for guaranteed no drama parking with the trailer

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The redone Hampton is awesome! Way better.
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