Recent content by Chief

Hackavulin, Looks like we are in the post season play. Woo Hoo. I went to the Pittsburgh game a week ago in Pittsburgh. Very disappointing, but this week was awesome. Glad we made it to post season. I think New England is our first game. Hope we bring the "a" game. Defense secondary...

I always hate this time of year, especially after football season. Waiting for boating season to commence iis nerve racking. This year we are sitting in a dinkiy two bedroom apartment waiting patiently for building permits to be issues for the construction of our new house. We are hoping that...

Found an Achilles 8'8" with wood floor for $1050, going to pick it up next week. The Mercury Dinghy (PVC) is junk and heading to the dump.. Chief

Festivus..you will like the Sassafrass great river. We will be moving up that way in Feb, having a house built in North east. House is 3 miles from the Nauto Goose on the North east River. However, We decided to keep the boat in Middle River for now we shall see how the commute is to the boa...

tdappleman, You are correct if it was an ordinary F350. I have the F350 with the Tow Boss package which includes the F450 raer springs 4:30 gears which increased the towing capacity to 26.5k at least thats what the owners manual tells me as well as the ID plate on the inside of the door.

Kendall, I am getting on average about 13.5 MPG. its all because of the DPF that EPA mandated on all new diesels.

Chuck, No plans to haul the boat. Thinking of getting a 5th wheel camper. Also, have considered offering my services to people to haul junk or tow their boats. With everyone downsizing to small cars, many people in this area are looking for people to haul their boats for them or make trips...

My new toy 08 F350 King Ranch Dually 4x4 Diesel. 360Hp of pure enjoyment. Complete with HID Headlights, fog lights and all new led lights everywhere. Tinted windows. Big Boss tow package...oh yeah she tows 26500 pounds. Yep that right 26.5K Thats called git r dun New leer cap on the...

KayKook, I used Murphy's Propeller Shop in Norfolk, Va. They have a website http://www.murphyspropellers.com/ got a great deal and once he gets the props he only has them for a couple of hours and then ships them out. He got my props on wed and Friday I had them. Great service Craig

Well, my marina splashed the boat yesterday and took it out for a short shake down with the addition of the NEW Props. 3 blade props - 18.5KTS = 3600 rpm New 4 Blade Props - 18.5KTS = 3400 rpms mechanic said it was a little quicker out of the hole as well. I am anxious to get out...

Wingless, They were tuned to Class 1

Well, The new props arrived by UPS yesterday and they are shiny and awesome. Can not wait to get them on the boat and see how they perform Info on the props. Michigan Wheel Dyna Quad props 18x21 with .63 cup added. Went from a 3 blade to a four blade. Boat goes in the water on...

As Still Pond is one of our favorite hang outs, I will most likely be there. July 18...May take Friday off and get there on Friday. Have to check the wifes schedule to see if she is working that weekend, I will tell her to take off, as she has a ton of vacation time. Craig

We go to still pond usually every weekend or there abouts. When you hit the 2nd mooring buay turn to port. The depth there is usually 6 - 9 feet towards the other shoreline. Myself and Standers usually hang out there.

Thanks for the info on the leather seats. Have an appointment to get a spray in bed liner this weekend This was an 08 leftover and the dealer said they had to get it off the lot. Sticker on it was 52K ended up paying 39.5 got 5.5 financing. Also ordered the new props for the...