2022 "Un" Splash pics.

[Great lakes pirate]

Shenanigans out for the season

 

[J.Wilt]

I sure picked a crappy day, 38 degrees, hard rain with sleet and 30mph winds. Of course as soon as I was finished the sun came out and the temp rose to a wappin’ 42

 

[Blueone]

I sure picked a crappy day, 38 degrees, hard rain with sleet and 30mph winds. Of course as soon as I was finished the sun came out and the temp rose to a wappin’ 42

Sounds good…. Fell off my bar stool
looking at your pics though

 

[Creekwood]

As Kramer said “I am out”. Temps dropped last few days. Today was 39 degrees and rain. Yesterday there was sleet/hail. Day before was in the 60s. Stayed on the boat last night and the heat ran most of the night. Well this year I decided to use the compressor to blow out all the water lines instead of flooding with pink AF. Including the AC by back blowing from the outlet. Hopefully I did it right!

Had some drama going from the slip to the fuel dock for the last pump out. Port engine idling lumpy and stalled leaving the slip. Would start but not idle without stalling. Luckily it wasn’t windy so was able to get to the dock then to the ramp on one engine. I am overdue for plugs caps and rotors but that will wait for spring. Sad day. Winter is too long.

 

[mrsrobinson]

As Kramer said “I am out”. Temps dropped last few days. Today was 39 degrees and rain. Yesterday there was sleet/hail. Day before was in the 60s. Stayed on the boat last night and the heat ran most of the night. Well this year I decided to use the compressor to blow out all the water lines instead of flooding with pink AF. Including the AC by back blowing from the outlet. Hopefully I did it right!

Had some drama going from the slip to the fuel dock for the last pump out. Port engine idling lumpy and stalled leaving the slip. Would start but not idle without stalling. Luckily it wasn’t windy so was able to get to the dock then to the ramp on one engine. I am overdue for plugs caps and rotors but that will wait for spring. Sad day. Winter is too long. View attachment 135588

That has to be frustrating knowing you just stored your boat and there's an engine problem you can't get to. That would drive me nuts over the winter.

 

[400 EC Michigan]

Bruce, we will be put in the building on Friday afternoon.

We decided to haul the boat last week before the temperatures took a dip. I asked Greg if he could fit me in early instead of the 21st ….and out we came. Hope to see you over the winter Brent.

 

[Creekwood]

That has to be frustrating knowing you just stored your boat and there's an engine problem you can't get to. That would drive me nuts over the winter.

I know it’s just a simple issue. I am two years overdue on cap rotor and plugs. It ran like a top all summer so not concerned.

 

[dvx216]

I know it’s just a simple issue. I am two years overdue on cap rotor and plugs. It ran like a top all summer so not concerned.

never understood why this is something boat owners do so often when was the last time you did that to a car and there conditions are a thousand times worse under the hood.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

never understood why this is something boat owners do so often when was the last time you did that to a car and there conditions are a thousand times worse under the hood.

Because stuff that sits goes bad. That's why hot rods and old cars go through that stuff all the time.

 

[Creekwood]

never understood why this is something boat owners do so often when was the last time you did that to a car and there conditions are a thousand times worse under the hood.

No idea, but I expect to find the terminals and rotor tip burned and worn. I replaced them last in 2012 or 2013, so this will be 10 years. If I remember I will take pictures and post them. Did the wires at that time too. Price on Amazon for 2 rotor/cap kits was CAD$140, so about US $100. I have heard that the carbed 454s are hard on plugs. I have replaced them once in the past and will this time too. Can't recall when last. I already have a set. I have owned the boat since 2009.

 

[Shenanigans77]

Ok……now I quit……

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Ok……now I quit……
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After 3 miserable days the next 4 look good. I was by the marina this morning and most boats are out now.

 

[Brent Nutting]

Season is over for us, got put away Friday late morning.

 

[copb8tx]

I'm curious, what are these massive buildings used for during the summer when all the boats are in the water?

 

[Golfman25]

I'm curious, what are these massive buildings used for during the summer when all the boats are in the water?

Basically sit vacant. Although my marina has in/out rack storage inside.

 

[400 EC Michigan]

I'm curious, what are these massive buildings used for during the summer when all the boats are in the water?

Car storage for boaters and golf cart storage. They also have events and movies on them

 

[400 EC Michigan]

Season is over for us, got put away Friday late morning.View attachment 135748 View attachment 135749 View attachment 135750 View attachment 135751

Glad you are all set inside Brent. See you next year

 

[Pirate Lady]

Get a toy! A zodiac! Cause although the yacht is totally winterize and done, I will be doing this tomorrow afternoon when it’s near 70…

 

[Pirate Lady]

Yes, it will look like that.

 

[royalpiper]

A very foggy day at the Jersey shore today. There were a lot less boats on the water here at the Shark River inlet this year than in years past. Just my own observation.