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  1. Taradise

    good books? good authors?

    I have recently started reading novels again (aside from the boating magazines)...I like those with a little mystery....little suspense.......little T&A ;-) and if you throw in a little boating/sailing it is even better. I've read every Stuart Woods and James Patterson book out there and a few...
  2. Taradise

    at temp will cause issues for non-winterized boats?

    I had a friend tell me that it has to get into the low to middle 20's before any freezing will damage my 350 mag on my 250 SD - he went as far as to say the 32 temps are pretty much harmless to engines...put a mason jar full of water outside...once this is frozen solid is when you will see...
  3. Taradise

    anyone know whats going on a MM at Allatoona?

    I heard they are closing the shop, renting a smaller building with only a salesperson or two and having a mobile tech....
  4. Taradise

    anyone ever acid wash their hulls?

    if so...what precautions do I need to take and what product did you use? Just looking for a good way to really clean the bottom after sitting in the lake for 5 months - I did pull it out about every 4 weeks to wash the bottom but there is still a noticable dirty water line...
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    Waxing the bottom?

    I was talking to a service guy about using a hoist once a year to hang the boat to get the bottom cleaned REAL good and apply a good coat of wax. he told me that waxing the bottom is a waste of time cause the minute you take the boat out the water and pressure of scooting across the lake...
  6. Taradise

    cushion concern and/or ?

    I am still having the issue (see post http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7446) of my helm door blowing open when I am using it to block off the bow. I haven't taken it back to the dealer yet for adjustment but I plan to. Anyway, this raises another ? - if I am towing the boat with...
  7. Taradise

    Hit Allatoona yesterday with our 240SD...thought I would share some pix

    Took the day off and the wife to the lake...kids were in school so we had some nice 'alone' time. Here are some pictures...for those familiar with 'Toona...we were in Flamingo Cove... Taradise: Magma: with venison cube steaks and chicken breasts: put up the front...
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    "saltwater" wash - or just soap?

    I will be putting my boat in saltwater (Tampa) next weekend and I plan to put it in saltwater a few times a year...I was wondering if the saltwater 'remover' boat wash sold at marine stores is any better than just good ole soap and water. thoughts? once I have the boat on the trailer, I'll...
  9. Taradise

    got my underwater lights installed and working...

    thought I would show you all a few of the pictures of my underwater lights installed and working...the pictures were taken with my camera phone so the quality isnt all that great... I will take a few pictures of them once I get the boat in the water at night...
  10. Taradise

    door wont stay shut - 240SD

    the wind keeps blowing my door open when I'm running down the lake...the helm door that also latches under the wind shield. anyone else having or had this issue? I am considering installing another latch on the bottom but wanted to ask my fellow csr members first.
  11. Taradise

    Hey your c-ray'rs in Phoenix

    I am looking at a job out there and wanted to know how you like boating out there and where do you boat?
  12. Taradise

    thought I share some pix of my Sonar/GPS installed

    I had MM at Allatoona in GA install this for me...I think they did a great job...now I cant wait to put it to some good use... Here are some pix
  13. Taradise

    adding underwater lights...wiring ?'s

    This was somewhat covered in an earlier post (http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6462&highlight=accy) but I need a little reassurance. ON my 240 SD I am going to install some unterwater lights (by Barnegat) this weekend. They came with one 4' wire the has the red and black...
  14. Taradise

    calling Cleveland searay'ers

    I am insterested in some info on boating in Cleveland...I am not familiar with the area...just know it is on the great lakes and cold up there in the winter. How long is the boating season? Would my 240SD be a bit too small? What's the fishing like? anyone head to the coast from there or is...
  15. Taradise

    installing underwater lights...

    I know this topic has been beat to death but I wanted opinions of the installation. I am going to purchase these underwater lights by Barnegat: http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?r=view&i=24927&fcat=22F&cID=FROOGLE they have about a 5' wire - inside this wire are 2...
  16. Taradise

    new friend

    check you the latest addition to the 240SD...he is 10 weeks old...a labradoodle...his name is "Ryder" cause that is what he will be a rider (car, boat, canoe, truck....)
  17. Taradise

    ITIS - please explain

    I have to admint...I've seen this acronym a bunch and I understand the meaning but I just dont know what ITIS is 'short' for - please help...
  18. Taradise

    changing my CSR name

    Can I change my CSR name (handle) - currently TDMR1195 and I want to change it to the name of my boat (Taradise).... if I just create a name profile then I will loose all of my thread subscriptions and saved searches...
  19. Taradise

    considering a trip to Tampa...need some help/advice...

    I am considering dragging my 240SD to Tampa to visit some friends over spring break (the 1st full week in April)...we both have kids between 10 and 15...I am not familiar with the Bay or ICW...anyone have some advice on places to go...will also be looking for a few good places to eat and maybe...
  20. Taradise

    considering refinancing...

    Wanted to know of a few refinancing companies out there that fellow CSR's have used and if they liked them...I am looking for a lower apr since my credit score has increased a great bit in the last year.
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