Recent content by Sweet "T"

I ordered my 2013 RSR with Sharkhide from the factory. I keep the boat on a lift, and the toons look as good today as when I took delivery!! Wasn't a ton of money either as I recall. Told my dealer at the time I was thinking about it, and he mentioned to have the factory do it. No regrets!!!

This was my first season with "Sweet T", so you can imagine I made all the rookie mistakes!!  I was almost injuring myself trying to carry the playpen cover off the boat. Tripped a few times stepping on to the dock and so forth. I keep my poles attached to the cover, and carry the whole mess off...

I wanted to comment on this post for a while now. However, the new system bounced me out and I couldn't sign on the way I have before. All fixed now! I have the bimini lights and love them. I can't get enough lights! I have every light option offered. I also cruise at night with the top folded...

Just to update the battery situation...... So the dealer came out to the lake and addressed the problem. They said the problem was two fold. First, the battery switch was installed incorrectly at the factory. So with that, the tech that rigged the batteries at the dealership didn't wire them...

Hi Al!! I had the same questions you have, and the anchor thread is a useful information source. I was concerned with space for storing the anchor, so I asked if anyone used the "baby box". Someone with the big I/O Benny said he uses it 90% of the time, as he has both the baby and the small...

Coming into last weekend, I had about 22 hrs. on "Sweet T" without a problem. So, here's the timeline on the weekend....... Saturday at 4:00 we uncovered her and went to head out on the lake. Dead battery. No problem, I'll just switch to the other one! Dead!! Real dead. I usually run the switch...

Hey Mike!! Welcome to the family. I went through the same thing you are with trying to find the right layout, last Fall. A brand new layout surfaced last year that we didn't notice until December. I was just as leary about the loungers as you. Great comfortable lounging, but not the...

Wow!! Thanks Bruce, my mind is made up - baby box it is!! If that thing holds your big ship, it will have no issues holding mine, that's for sure!! Slept a whopping 3 hrs. last night. Our boat is coming to the lake at 1:30 today!! Heading up to the lake to do a last minute adjustment to the...

I like the idea of a stretch line to take the shock load off the anchor and boat cleat. Seems with a shock absorber like that, one could get away with a smaller anchor. Anyone ever try a "baby box" on a pontoon boat? Tempted to try it on my small lake with very little strong winds. The...

Sorry to barge in on the subject at hand. Thought I could squeeze in this question here since we're talking about weight and capacities. I'm setting my boat lift in place, and the manufacturer of the lift said I should try and get the balance point of boat weight in the center of the cantilever...

Bummer!!!!! That's our NASCAR week-end in Louden NH!! Already got the tickets and a room for 3 nights. No cancellation policy. And you guys DO NOT want to know what I pay for the room twice a year {we go in Sept. also}. It's a crime!! As usual, I'm outside looking in!!! :( Enjoy! Sounds...

It's funny, how from dealer to dealer the ideas and thoughts change. When I ordered my Benny, the dealer put that on my build list and told me he'd take it off if I wanted. He said it just adds to the ride and quietness and just doesn't make sense to order without it. After seeing that video...

Copperline, I've been thinking about you guys since you started this thread! I didn't want to post until I heard "the good news". But I can't take it anymore!! So I have to ask, what's the latest?? Gonna be a nice weekend on the river!! I hope Padre doesn't have the same issue. I know...

Skip, All depends on the lift and it's footprint. Some lifts have a 10' width, which would put your floor about 9" away from the dock. Some lifts are "narrow pontoon lifts" which are about 114" or less depending on the brand, which would get you closer. Most make a shallow water lift option...

Copp', I'm surprised to hear that there aren't more Bennies on the river up by you. I'm thinking you bought yours at the marina on the river around Holyoke? None the less, wait until you start cruising in that beautiful ship you're getting!! You won't be the only one for long. We have about 3-4...