Well ????

kenmyfam · #1 May 17th, 2009, 09:48 AM

Anyone got their Doral in the water for the season yet ???
We are good to go with the exception of the weather currently !!! and it is a long weekend here in Canada !!!

June8 · #2 May 18th, 2009, 02:52 PM

I've been boating since I bought it on April 1st. Season in North Carolina is a bit longer than Canada though...

kenmyfam · #3 May 18th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Glad you are boating. We finally got out today. A little cool but the sun was shining and the lake was nice and calm.
Bring on Summer !!!!

gezumi · #4 May 19th, 2009, 12:22 AM

I'm in the water in the North Channel Gorgain Bay, it was cold for the long weekend but nice to finally get out..water temp about 50 deg F, windy and cold....little snow at times but who cared.. happy boating to all boaters..

kenmyfam · #5 May 19th, 2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gezumi

I'm in the water in the North Channel Gorgain Bay, it was cold for the long weekend but nice to finally get out..water temp about 50 deg F, windy and cold....little snow at times but who cared.. happy boating to all boaters..

That would have been a little cold for me especially with the snow !!!!
I will be up in the Lions Head area many times this season. When it is warmer !!
Welcome to iboats.

PhatboyC · #6 May 21st, 2009, 10:06 AM

Only managed to get the docks in the water last weekend. Weather was not cooperating. This weekend will be the boat lifts. Then weekend after next will be wash and wax the boat before putting her in.

kenmyfam · #7 May 21st, 2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatboyC

Only managed to get the docks in the water last weekend. Weather was not cooperating. This weekend will be the boat lifts. Then weekend after next will be wash and wax the boat before putting her in.

Well hurry up !!!!
You will miss what could be the best part of the season !!!!

Maps · #8 May 24th, 2009, 10:21 PM

Almost done whith the wax jobe , the weather here is still cold but getting there .
Even if I was ready to launch , my 19 footer is no match for the gusty winds were having as of lately.

..but getting there

PhatboyC · #9 May 25th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Mine is in! Put both of the boat lifts in Saturday. Sunday was just as nice (to work outside) so I decided to get the boat out to wash and wax. It was 16h buy the time I finished. The winds where still up but I decided to put it in the water. No problem at the ramp. A bit tricky to get her in the lift. Took me 3 times but it was fine. Then we installed the roof canvas on the lift and voila. I'm ready for 30C weather now!

kenmyfam · #10 May 25th, 2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatboyC

Mine is in! Put both of the boat lifts in Saturday. Sunday was just as nice (to work outside) so I decided to get the boat out to wash and wax. It was 16h buy the time I finished. The winds where still up but I decided to put it in the water. No problem at the ramp. A bit tricky to get her in the lift. Took me 3 times but it was fine. Then we installed the roof canvas on the lift and voila. I'm ready for 30C weather now!

Congrats. Let us know how the maiden voyage goes.

Philthyphil · #11 May 28th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Taking the boat to the cottage tue morning. Put the dock down a few weeks ago after the ice was out and before the black flies came out. Hope they are not too bad next week, will be ok out on the lake. Put a new VRO replacement pump on over the winter just to be safe, so we should be good to go, workrd ok on the muffs.

PhatboyC · #12 May 29th, 2009, 09:02 AM

Here a link to some pics I posted.

http://www.boatingabc.com/forums/ubb...x_is_Done.html

Maps · #13 May 29th, 2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatboyC

Here a link to some pics I posted.

http://www.boatingabc.com/forums/ubb...x_is_Done.html

I love that 245 cudy , shines very nice !
What do you use for wax ?

kenmyfam · #14 May 30th, 2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Philthyphil

Taking the boat to the cottage tue morning. Put the dock down a few weeks ago after the ice was out and before the black flies came out. Hope they are not too bad next week, will be ok out on the lake. Put a new VRO replacement pump on over the winter just to be safe, so we should be good to go, workrd ok on the muffs.

Hey Phil,
Let me know how Ahmic is this year. Don't know when we will be there yet this year but we will be there !!!

kenmyfam · #15 May 30th, 2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PhatboyC

Here a link to some pics I posted.

http://www.boatingabc.com/forums/ubb...x_is_Done.html

Looks great. Happy boating.

kenmyfam · #16 May 30th, 2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Philthyphil

Taking the boat to the cottage tue morning. Put the dock down a few weeks ago after the ice was out and before the black flies came out. Hope they are not too bad next week, will be ok out on the lake. Put a new VRO replacement pump on over the winter just to be safe, so we should be good to go, workrd ok on the muffs.

Hey Phil, did you put a VRO pump on or an OMS ???

PhatboyC · #17 May 31st, 2009, 11:53 AM

Thanks guys.

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Originally Posted by Maps

I love that 245 cudy , shines very nice !
What do you use for wax ?

I use Jeff Werkstat Prime Strong and apply it with the Flex XC3401VRG random orbital buffer.

kenmyfam · #18 May 31st, 2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatboyC

Thanks guys.

I use Jeff Werkstat Prime Strong and apply it with the Flex XC3401VRG random orbital buffer.

Got to get me some of that !!!

Philthyphil · #19 May 31st, 2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kenmyfam

Hey Phil, did you put a VRO pump on or an OMS ???

I put on one of the new OMS pumps so I think that it actually runs at 50-1 all the time. Got the kit from a Bombi dealer online and I think it worked out just fine. Some directions were a bit vauge but they include lots of stuff and a nice bit of wiring harness so it looks neat when your done. I do like having the oil injection, just less mess and all the sleds I have ever owned had it as well.

kenmyfam · #20 May 31st, 2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Philthyphil

I put on one of the new OMS pumps so I think that it actually runs at 50-1 all the time. Got the kit from a Bombi dealer online and I think it worked out just fine. Some directions were a bit vauge but they include lots of stuff and a nice bit of wiring harness so it looks neat when your done. I do like having the oil injection, just less mess and all the sleds I have ever owned had it as well.

Yep, OMS gives 50 to 1 constant. Nothing wrong with that. Same as premixing without the mess. I toyed with the idea of going to the OMS pump but have stuck with the premix.
Did you keep the old pump ??? Make a great spare.

Philthyphil · #21 June 1st, 2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenmyfam

Yep, OMS gives 50 to 1 constant. Nothing wrong with that. Same as premixing without the mess. I toyed with the idea of going to the OMS pump but have stuck with the premix.
Did you keep the old pump ??? Make a great spare.

Yep keep the old pump, more stuff, but it is small.

dpospres · #22 June 1st, 2009, 06:07 PM

I have had the boat out a few times, and spent 3 days anchored on it last weekend. Next weekend I am headed south for another extended weekend on it. Had to do full service on both outdrives and replace a gimbal ring this season as well as a fuel regulator....but all is well now and I am ready for a great season!!!

kenmyfam · #23 June 2nd, 2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dpospres

I have had the boat out a few times, and spent 3 days anchored on it last weekend. Next weekend I am headed south for another extended weekend on it. Had to do full service on both outdrives and replace a gimbal ring this season as well as a fuel regulator....but all is well now and I am ready for a great season!!!

Enjoy. It's worth every penny !!!

plmskier · #24 June 10th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Put the boat in the docs on sat...already dirty lol. So much for the cleaning. Weather has been crap but hoping for it to warm up soon.

kenmyfam · #25 June 11th, 2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by plmskier

Put the boat in the docs on sat...already dirty lol. So much for the cleaning. Weather has been crap but hoping for it to warm up soon.

Well I am currently in Alabama on a business trip. Sure is nice boating weather here !!!!
I wish I had brought it down here.