What is “too early” for boat start-up on the Parker Strip?

[Wheeler]

 

[pixrthis]

I like to be on the water before you can see the sun.

 

[Wheeler]

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I like to be on the water before you can see the sun.

do a @DRIVE BYE some morning.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[poncho]

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Leonard and Mel..

 

[Backlash]

The exhaust tips on that Lavey (Hoodlum), look a tad low in that picture. Maybe it's just the angle. Such a bitchen boat though!!

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[boatnam2]

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Never have to worry about ole chinger starting it up too early, unless you call 1pm early.

 

[Wheeler]

Never have to worry about ole chinger starting it up too early, unless you call 1pm early.

Olaf bought me dinner last night at his favorite burger joint.

 

[Wheeler]

Bump!


Keeping it real!!

 

[MR HARLEY]

Bump!


Keeping it real!! View attachment 1253035 View attachment 1253036

What a gorgeous boat.

 

[Wheeler]

What a gorgeous boat.

It really is a great looking boat! takes a nice set too.

 

[DUN]

Good people also

 

[cofooter]

Good people also

Yes!!! They are!!!

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Clank123]

I’m glad it went to a good home and great guy!

 

[Wheeler]

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I’m glad it went to a good home and great guy!

Very Cool Dave! Thanks for posting this! !!

 

[Wheeler]

 

[BigRedBryan]

He was out there with us a few weeks ago. The headers are badass on the boat, I'd like to find a set for my flatty.

 

[Wheeler]

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He was out there with us a few weeks ago. The headers are badass on the boat, I'd like to find a set for my flatty.

Great photo!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

That boat has changed hands many times since Van Beenen had it and Jeff won’t keep it either. Whomever ends up with it will get a nice boat.

Clank, which boat was it before you guys restored it?

 

[Clank123]

That boat has changed hands many times since Van Beenen had it and Jeff won’t keep it either. Whomever ends up with it will get a nice boat.

Clank, which boat was it before you guys restored it?

Best I can remember it was in Billy’s backyard and it came from George Woods up in the PacNorthwest.
That boat handled great right off the trailer.
Real fun to drive.

 

[Boat211]

Best I can remember it was in Billy’s backyard and it came from George Woods up in the PacNorthwest.
That boat handled great right off the trailer.
Real fun to drive.

Always been a fan of that one

 

[DUN]

For what it's worth this was about 730 this morning.. finally woke up on time I guess!

Photo: Booger Ray obviously

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Andy B.]

Question for the outboard guru's: I have been trying to get current boat close to eighty I have been let down at every turn. So instead of dumping more money into it what would be the cost of an entry level outboard that could put a smile on my face?I boat at mead so if the wind picks up it needs to handle some chop.
Thanks
Andy
PS it needs to seat 4 with 2 ice chests, budget 15K

 

[Andy B.]

Question for the outboard guru's: I have been trying to get current boat close to eighty I have been let down at every turn. So instead of dumping more money into it what would be the cost of an entry level outboard that could put a smile on my face?I boat at mead so if the wind picks up it needs to handle some chop.
Thanks
Andy
PS it needs to seat 4 with 2 ice chests, budget 15K

This should be in the outboard thread can someone move it so I don't have to retype?

 

[Andy B.]

This should be in the outboard thread can someone move it so I don't have to retype?

Never mind copy and paste duh!!

 

[Wheeler]

This should be in the outboard thread can someone move it so I don't have to retype?

We could turn this into an outboard thread.

Hope this helps.

 

[ChrisV]

Question for the outboard guru's: I have been trying to get current boat close to eighty I have been let down at every turn. So instead of dumping more money into it what would be the cost of an entry level outboard that could put a smile on my face?I boat at mead so if the wind picks up it needs to handle some chop.
Thanks
Andy
PS it needs to seat 4 with 2 ice chests, budget 15K

You need a 300hp engine. Usually 25-30k boat imo.

 

[Andy B.]

You need a 300hp engine. Usually 25-30k boat imo.

Thanks I could spend a little more and it can be an older boat if it's been taken care of.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[pixrthis]

I suggested to my daughter they they take an early cruise, in their words “best time of the day”.

 

[Wheeler]

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I suggested to my daughter they they take an early cruise, in their words “best time of the day”.

That's nice! I need to start getting up earlier!

 

[Beautiful Noise]

Pictures courtesy of Booger Ray he gets the Best Shots Thought I would throw them up in this post My Son and his Wife ……

 

[76 Hondo]

Pictures courtesy of Booger Ray he gets the Best Shots Thought I would throw them up in this post My Son and his Wife ……

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I want a side by side of you and my Hondo going for a early morning run!

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[SoCalZero]

Calm before the storm.

 

[monkeyswrench]

View attachment 1265328 Calm before the storm.

When I grow up, that's the setup I want!

 

[SoCalZero]

I never grew up. Don’t have excuses. I am such a child….with an ollllld boat. Haha. Giving rides tomorrow in Parker. Hit me up.

 

[Beautiful Noise]

I want a side by side of you and my Hondo going for an early morning run!

You don’t see this color of Green much Some years ago I ran into a gentleman up in Laughlin at the Riverside boat ramp with a boat that looks a lot like yours (I didn’t have my boat with Me) I stopped for a few minutes and commented on the Color since it’s so close to mine

 

[Wheeler]

I never grew up. Don’t have excuses. I am such a child….with an ollllld boat. Haha. Giving rides tomorrow in Parker. Hit me up.

What time will you be launching? I might hang around in the morning to watch the show!

 

[SoCalZero]

What time will you be launching? I might hang around in the morning to watch the show!

Out now. Coming up river.

 

[Wheeler]

Out now. Coming up river.

I barely made it out front for a couple of pix. I'm glad I waited around for your return trip!

I'll deal with those pix later. It's nice to see a person not afraid of a little air time.

 

[Beautiful Noise]

Where was that water last Friday

 

[Wheeler]

Where was that water last Friday

It was here you just didn't get the wife ready in time for the good stuff.

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]