Recent content by LTCMontana

Anything plastic doesn't like amonia.  Don't use windex.  It will eventually cause spider cracks. There are great stories about Air Force using windex on million dollar canopies and ruining them.   I use watered down simple green. 

If you don't have underskins, the replacement is very straight forward.  My dealer traded me for a taller pedastal he had in stock.  Took about 30 minutes to change out.  I added 2 inches and it is much better.

I bring my 10 year old boy with me.  He is much more limber than I and a great deck hand.  I usually hear..."Hey Dad! Ladder's down!"  But, I think the boat hook is a cheaper way to go.

Too much..is just enough - Mark Donahue

Thanks for the suggestions. 4 way and additional jack are going with me. Already pulled a few times and it pulls great. So far getting about 13 mpg pulling.

Derrick, Went through something simlar last fall.  Built a 30x40X12.5  My boat is shorter so I got away with a 10 ft door.  I went pole barn route. I did most electrical and insulation myself.  I went horizontal on the insulation and saved huge bucks over foam or other methods.  I also bought a...

Pulling with my new Ram 2500 diesel.  Tires balanced.  Bearings checked and packed.  Anything else I should think about?

Rank and where I live

Great info Daril. Didn't think about keeping it at Lake Anna. That is a great idea. I will look into it.

Lake Anna was a frequent stop when I was there from 95-98. I loved the 'hot' side. Will living about 5-6 miles north of Belvior. That will be the current option if the backyard thing doesn't work out.

I beleive I will be able to store it at thouse I am renting.  However, does anyone have storage suggestions if that doesn't work out? What are the best places to boat in that area?

I have a 24 SSL with a 115 Honda 4 stoke. The engine is mounted in the second hole from the top. When I trim out the engine, it really doesn't change anything until the engine starts to come out of the water. I was wondering if I place the engine at the top (lowering the motor in the water)...

If it looked like this, you're probably over limit... This is why my buddy and local Benny dealer stopped renting pontoons. This was not one of his...