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Welcome to the forum. Our smaller boats need more love - and more respect - from the guys with the larger toys! :lol: I'm sure you'll have a blast with her.

Here's a question: the majority of our local lakes have done away with cleats entirely. Most of the docks here have a rail an inch or two off the dock, supported by blocks every 8' or so. The bow line my dealer supplied with the boat is looped at both ends for attachment (or so he showed...

Great Post! :smt038

Yeah, the tea flavored vodka mixed with lemonade is quite good.... and quite dangerous. :grin:

All of the flavored vodkas that I've run across (quite a few) are just as clear as the standard variety. The only difference is the smell, taste, and the writing on the bottle. There are a million flavors out there, and every distillery is unique - Smirnoff Twist tastes different from Absolut...

I manage a bar for a living - we almost named our boat the "Tipbucket" - and gave some thought to your request. Your criteria narrow the list down considerably, so in general, allow me to draw your attention to the plethora of flavored vodkas available on the market today. All clear liquids...

The best way to tell if you'll think the boat is powerful enough is, of course, to test drive it. I can't believe I forgot to mention that. When we bought ours, we put 10% down to hold it, and then as soon as the weather cleared the following week, we took it to the nearest lake with the...

The engine will be strong enough to pull one person, but not two. I have the same engine and with 3 or 4 adults, 40mph is not a problem. If I were you though, I would worry about taking that small of a boat into that large of a body of water. In any kind of chop, expect the 185 to be jarring...

Brad, did you ever get the top? We just bought an 02 176BR and were talking about adding either a convertible or a bimini. Was the reduced visibility an issue? We're leaning towards the convertible, as here on the OR coast the wind can get a bit...brisk. :smt001 But then, until I saw this...

Yeah, I guess you could call it a "mechanical lockout." I asked about it as I'll have to back the boat up my driveway. He said there's a pin I insert which prevents the brakes from engaging. I'd hate to have to fight them. I'll probably unplug before I dunk the trailer. Per the spec sheet...

Ok, the bottom line is that I'm well within the safe towing cap IF the trailer has brakes, and I'm relying on my stock brakes with almost twice the curb weight without them. Basic physics can not be denied or dismissed. I've never in my life scrimped when it came to my own or my family's...

Wow! So many replies, so quickly. Thanks to all who did. I know that ideally I should have them and that a lawyer who finds the 1500lb. number will wring me out to dry in a worst case scenario. I've always been very safety conscious, and I plan on driving 50'ish, max, even with brakes (OR...

Just bought our first boat: a 2002 176BR. Can't wait to get it in the water and explore all the lakes & rivers. Photos in the sig soon, but in the meantime, let me just say that I'm very happy & relieved to know of a community out there for Sea Ray owners. Looking forward to getting ideas and...

This is my first post! :thumbsup: Anyway, I've just bought my first boat: a 2002 Sea Ray 176 with only 118hrs on it. I'm very excited. Taking the testdrive/sail next monday and assuming it's good, payment in full and delivery later that day. Then it becomes my problem which leads to my...