Recent content by Ilovegt100

For the first time in years, I have July 4th off and now have a boat. Anyone around D.C. ever brave the inebreated boaters and try and watch the fireworks from the Potomac? Anybody heading in and want to raft up? Any tips or tricks? I would really like to experience this but concerned about the...

Lost hundreds of hours of productivity to the online configurator. When I unexpectedly got buy-in from the boss, I needed to strike fast or risk her changing her mind and couldn't wait for custom. Bought mine in the winter from leftover dealer demo stock like new and full warranty. I hate new...

Woohoo! Crossed 40 motor hrs since June with tons of float time. Minimal issues included getting boarded 3 times by the coast guard, dnr, and local police, losing multiple bumpers by forgetting to untie them at speed, my first ding from an anchor in a strong wind, and clogging the motor intake...

Anyone ever feel wimpy because their family feels that 114F heat index is actually too hot to be out on uncovered boat fighting for the small Bimini? Jumping in water doesn't seem to help too much and stagnant humid air over this area boils their brains and makes them grouchy. It is my first...

Dude. That's brutal. Don't give up on the double- it would be a deal breaker for my pasty skinned wife too.  Mine is in for double installation as we speak so let's hope that these failing at speed is not a trend. I hope to have my boat back later this week or early next week and you guys can...

Prepare to be boarded... I took the family and inlaws out for our inaugural night cruise through the DC monuments and got boarded by the coast guard for missing a red navigation lens. They were polite and professional and genuinely were concerned for our safety. They gave me a safety check and...

Mine is smoked and I was told the regular one is clear but I have never seen one of those so take it with a grain of salt.

I have a tinted windscreen on my 2572 qcw and love the added wind protection from buffeting at full throttle. Never though 50mph was fast until I was on the water. It is higher than you think. I can snap some pics if that helps.

Can't believe that I missed you guys! We really will be in running in the same circles so we should meet up- I promised to let you guys try out the Q so you know what the next pads upgrade will be  :)   Our sea trial was with Jimmy, like 3 hours long, and, except for parking, I feel like I...

Wowzer that was amazing. I thought cruising at 28 was good but hammer down at 49 was rediculous! I can't get pictures to post but will try resizing and reposting

Thinking about boat names as well. Do they have to be female? All my vehicles have been ladies since they are expensive and time consuming but worth it. My wife veto'd my best double entendres. Maybe something scary to frighten the gods like the ancient Vikings used to do... What is the best...

Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh! Ok. 20 of 22 days of almost straight rain broke today and I have scheduled my sea trial tomorrow. I hope that 300hp yami on a 2572 qcw-sa will be enough power to vaccinate against pads. Anybody have any tips or suggestions? Pics to come...

All great points. I actually have a Maryland Boaters certificate which was necessary to rent larger pontoon boats up at the lake. I am definitely scared about docking and mooring after some windy attempts after failing to outrun a thunder storm surge. Let's just say I never want to not have...

Can do! I have your PM and will contact you when I get it in next week. Having trouble sleeping thinking about my new boat. Buying sight unseen, no test drive, never owned a boat... What could go wrong?

Ok. Made the leap and deposit is down with expected delivery next week. Kind of frightening since the my last 4 rentals were just sx series 22ft two log bennie with 90-115hp. Delay was trying to figure out if I could get a factory double Bimini with the cladded sport arch so my family doesn't...