Recent content by mikestein

I can count on one hand how many times i've been on our boat WITHOUT the kids. The are 6 and 10 and would live on it if they could. The 10 year old is actually starting to be a help rather than a hindrance when it comes to docking. I don't know what we'd do as a family without our boat. That...

you assume she wants to learn... my bet is she couldn't give a crap.

here are some pix, as requested... and one with my son's first shark!

Great! Have you been there long? Can you use the water and electricity? I noticed a pretty long hose near the building. That's one thing I've been concerned about, not having room at home to clean, wax, etc.

I'm trailering and keeping it in covered storage in Ballentine. Unfortunately I don't have the space to keep it at the house. It was a tough decision because there was a very very nice '03 220 at SR of Cola (may still be there). But it came down to the fishing.

thanks! i tried to keep it in the same quality realm as the Sea Ray...

But I'd still like to hang around! It was a really hard decision to sell my boat, but at least I sold it to my brother so it's still in the family. I got a Scout Dorado 222 for it's fishing capability and it's better suited for trips to the coast. Can I still stick around?

Yes, it has been stored indoors. How much impact does sunlight have on gelcoat?

I've kept my boat in dry storage for 10 years. I am thinking about bringing it home. My question is this: if I've got a good cover, why should I be concerned? Is it really that much of a difference?

Ah Gary, we've had our run-ins. Why do you have to be like that? I think you have an error code.

thanks... i'll try all of that.

Does anyone have any problems with a perko stern light? I've spent HOURS trying to figure out why the bulb won't stay tight enough to stay lit while underway. I've replaced the light, I've tried different bulbs. I don't think it's the light receptacle because if I hold the bulb with my hand...

I definitely want the full canvas no matter what i do, well unless i win the lottery and buy a new 280. then i guess i could live without it

I do see a bunch of 240 SDs on Lake Murray. I like the bowriders better though.

SeaRide, great point about the AC. A nice 1999 230 would be perfect :) How about a trade? My 1998 185, a pop up camper and a dog for your boat?