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  1. chifloater

    what is north on chicago river?

    usally i come from the south side cal sag to chicago/des plaines river hang a right thru the lock and into lake michigan...but i see it continues north...what is on the river?? marinas/sight seeing/food?? thanks
  2. chifloater

    Drain Plug ! WHY TAKE IT OUT AND LEAVE IT OUT?

    I take my drain plug out just long enough to get what little water is in there out, why do people leave them out ?? just to forget to put them back in. Am I missing something?
  3. chifloater

    mercruiser i/o seems like no power

    Came in off the lake today, fighting some 2-3 ftrs, just came ito the no wake zone and it seems like the motor is good rpms, but not moving out as good, like the rpms had to be a bit higher just to get it to idle to the marina? Prop looks good, what else to look for?? Thanks
  4. chifloater

    lake michigan chicago area

    Well ive been at it for almost 2 months now,and been lucky with the nice weather....Yesterday seem beautiful on dry land, but wow was the lake vicious for my 20ft....dammm scaryyyy....it was rockin and up down more then my liking...its crazy how it can be such a nice day, and them waters were...
  5. chifloater

    lock n dams chicago area ??

    ok whats their procedure with recreational vessels?? I know the barges get first crack into it, but if they are not there what is the cycle?? number of boats before opening it or every half hour?? anyone know??
  6. chifloater

    my virgin voyage

    Well Me and my wife bought I first boat, neither one of us ever owning one before,and myself not being in the water in 15 years, but it was our dream....we bought a used boat 89 celebrity 20 ft cuddy...we live in chicago and there is so much to do around here....Well saturday in 62 degree we...
  7. chifloater

    newbie from chicago

    Hello, Well Im a first time boat owner, and all I can say is im nervous as hell...lol.....I have alot of respect for the water, and dont get me wrong Im going to have fun, but its going to take awhile to learn where everyhting is at.....I live on the south side by hammond indiana, and dont know...
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