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  1. RGrew176

    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas everyone.
  2. RGrew176

    80th Anniversary of the Battle of The Bulge

    I I really think that there was no choice for the U.S. entry into WWII. The December 7th 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor had to be answered therefore the declaration of war asked for and granted to FDR on December 8th. 3 days later Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S. There was once again...
  3. RGrew176

    The End

    I am starting to think about the beginning.
  4. RGrew176

    My Season By The Numbers

    Forgot to include my insurance premium for the year of $284.00.
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    My Season By The Numbers

    Boat: 2022 Stingray 182 SC powered by a Yamaha 115 HP SHO outboard. First launch, April 4, 2024. Last launch October 11, 2024 $375.22 spent on gasoline. 77.219 gallons of fuel used. 500 miles travelled 6.47 MPG average for the season. 35 engine hours, total now 83 hours $1135.00 storage...
  6. RGrew176

    The End

    The dealership called yesterday to let me know my boat is winterized and shrinkwrapped and ready for winter. Will be picking the boat up later this week to take to winter storage. Now, just waiting for next season.
  7. RGrew176

    2024 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense

    It was fun Sunday watching my Detroit Lions put the game against the Cowboys so far out of reach the officials could not have a bearing on the game unlike last year when the blew it.
  8. RGrew176

    The End

    This past Saturday I put some fuel stabilizer in the tank and topped off. Dropped the boat off at the dealership for the 100 hour check, winterizing and shrink wrap. Season is done. Had a great season and looking forward to 2025.
  9. RGrew176

    Lake Ontario

    This past Saturday I managed to go to Put-in-Bay again. Lake Erie was showing 1 1/2' chop. It was a bumpier ride than last weekend but still an enjoyable trip. There were not many boats out on the open waters of the lake. Pretty much had the lake to myself.
  10. RGrew176

    Boat age vs financing.

    A lot depends on who you obtain for any financing needs. In 2015 I purchased a 1981 Carver 3007 Aft Cabin model. I went to my credit union and asked if they would finance the boat. The said yes but I had to have a survey report. Well I did get a survey done as part of the buying process. I gave...
  11. RGrew176

    Lake Ontario

    This past Saturday morning when I got up I checked outside and the leaves on the red maple tree in front of my condo were not moving at all. I turned on my portable marine weather radio to get the forecast. They said that winds at Grosse Ile were calm. Winds at Monroe were calm. Winds at Toledo...
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    Lake Ontario

    Just my personal opinion here after 50+ years of boating on the Great Lakes a minimum boat for me would be 24'. You can go out on smaller boats and I have but you really have to keep an eye on the weather. I have an 18' boat now and I have gone out on Lake Erie with it on good days.
  13. RGrew176

    Towed some Folk

    During my boating days I have been both the tow-er and the tow-ee.
  14. RGrew176

    Shingles

    Just got the first dose of the Shingrix vaccine on Friday. 2nd dose in 2 months. Only side effect from the 1st dose was a sore arm for a couple of days. Feeling fine now.
  15. RGrew176

    Marina Slip Safe?

    Let us know how it works out. Hope it works well for you.
  16. RGrew176

    Marina Slip Safe?

    No, he stated his boat has an 8' 5" beam going into a 9' 5" slip. Boat will fit fine. Will be tight but IMO doable. It sounds like the slip is in a Yacht Club so that IMO would also be a good thing. I would have no problems going into that slip. I've been in tight slips before.
  17. RGrew176

    Bayliner F-16 Element

    Maybe this will help. I ended up with the Tahoe with the 75 HP motor. I really liked the boat but I had lots of problems with the motor. Boat spent most of the 22 season in the shop trying to get the motor to run. Of the 10 times I got the boat out that season it only ran 4 of those. I traded...
  18. RGrew176

    Merry Christmas & a good new year

    Merry Christmas to us all.
  19. RGrew176

    Which hull brands to avoid

    I have a 2022 Stingray 182 SC I purchased last fall at a boat show. I just ended my first season with the boat. No issues and looking forward to season 2 next year. Check out Stingray.
  20. RGrew176

    When You've Reached the End of Twofootitus.....

    Does 2footitis really ever end?????
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