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  1. JimG

    Boating just got more expensive!

    Just got my invoice from the marina for the 2023 season... slip fee went up over 25%! Went from $37.50 to $47.50 a foot for the short 5 month season. But may still be the best deal in the area, so I'm still in. I bet there will be some that bail out, giving up those precious slips. I would be...
  2. JimG

    Sea Ray's new 370 sterndrive

    This is a good sign to me... big cruisers with sterndrives are coming back! Like to see it with V-Drive's, but we'll see. Of course with V-drives, you can't provide the cool joystick mode that all the new rookies want :)...
  3. JimG

    Duck bill replacement

    Just thought I would share my holiday start experience. I got to the boat Thursday afternoon and the toilet would not flush. Holding water. It had just worked the previous Sunday when we pumped out and treated. It was acting like it was plugged up so I plunged it several times to no avail. So I...
  4. JimG

    Don't be this guy

    https://www.facebook.com/reel/775897383445127
  5. JimG

    Boat blows up!

    Be safe in this upcoming season! Always check for gas smell in the bilge after fueling.
  6. JimG

    My boss just bought this monster!

    70' Marlow... https://www.boats.com/power-boats/2005-marlow-70e-8157460/
  7. JimG

    Posting pictures

    Like GFC (@Gofirstclass), I sometimes can not see @JayhawkCurtis pictures... I only see a small block with IMG beside it. But then other times I can see them. It's something to do with the way your posting them... as if they are hosted elsewhere. Here is an example of a @JayhawkCurtis image...
  8. JimG

    Summersville Lake

    Every 10 years they draw the lake down a total of 132 feet to perform maintenance on the gates. The famous Long Point... you can see the water line for normal winter pool (75' down) and on the rocks, the summer pool level. You can see the marina off to the right (dock house has a green roof).
  9. JimG

    Diesel outboard

    Interesting: https://www.boatingmag.com/story/boats/testing-the-new-cox-powertrain-cxo300-diesel-outboard-motor/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&tp=i-1NGB-Et-Vqn-1LPYB8-1c-59RD-1c-1LPRn6-l6PpHH1I8q-22E1NU
  10. JimG

    10,000 character limit in post

    I'm trying to update the "Official" list and get an error that says 10,000 character limit... there is only like 2400 characters in this list, but it won't allow me to add any more. @chuck1 @Almightys
  11. JimG

    The infamous Coffee Carafe

    My microwave failed last week so I have the infamous skinny carafe for sale to the highest bidder. It's used but in perfect shape. I'll start the bid at $20 plus shipping.
  12. JimG

    2 dead in boating accident on Claytor Lake

    https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/03/10/boat-accident-investigation-underway-in-pulaski-county/
  13. JimG

    Boating in and around Marathon FL.

    I will be in Marathon for a week starting Saturday. We are three couples renting a house with a dock right on the water. We are renting a 24' center console for the week. What are some of the must see/must go water destinations in and around the area? Thanks!
  14. JimG

    How far do you drive to your boat?

    Saw some off-topic chatter in another thread about the drive to your boats and thought it would be an interesting discussion. I drive an hour and a half one way to get to my boat. It's all 4 lane highway, so not a bad drive at all. During our short 5 month season, I'll leave after work on...
  15. JimG

    I'm in!

    Launched Saturday... no issues!
  16. JimG

    Marina opens Thursday!

    My marina opens Thursday the 23rd! Here is the owners statement: Public Notice Beginning on Thursday April 23, 2020 current dock slip renters at Summersville Lake Marina, Inc. can bring their vessels to the marina and moor them. We ask that you practice social distancing and to not congregate...
  17. JimG

    Seven people unaccounted for after fire destroys 35 boats in AL

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/7-people-unaccounted-for-after-massive-fire-destroys-35-boats/ar-BBZmYRH?ocid=spartandhp
  18. JimG

    Because we need a "What's your favorite carry?" thread

    I bounce around a bit based on what I just purchased, but lately it's my Glock 36 .45. As a backup I also have my Glock 42 .380 with me most of the time. I hold a WV CCW. What's your favorite carry?
  19. JimG

    Barge crashes into Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club; dragging restaurant, boats up Ohio River

    https://www.wlwt.com/article/barge-crashes-into-ludlow-bromley-yacht-club-dragging-restaurant-boats-up-ohio-river/29335587
  20. JimG

    Several boats burn at a marina in TN

    https://fox17.com/news/local/leatherwood-marina-in-stewart-county-on-fire-due-to-boat-explosion-report
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