The Boat Fanatic Thread

[locodos 5370]

so you've got enough money for a Jetski or a Vette, but not both... 

 

 

[justhookit 4186]

On 10/21/2024 at 11:14 PM, Sbbruin said:

Haven’t checked in on this thread in awhile.  Damn, my boat has been laid up for months with an exhaust issue.  Mechanic promises next week.  I’ve hardly boated in the last few years.  I mean I’ve been to the boat a lot, but trips have been hard to come by.  I really want to change that next year.  Otherwise what am I doing with this thing other than piss money into it?

I feel your pain right now. Just got really bad news and now it looks like I need to replace one engine. To do that is a major job - they have to cut into the decking in the salon and basically remove the back window/wall too. The cost of doing that makes it to where I might as well replace both engines while I’m at it. Going to lose about 2 months of the fishing season too. Fuck.

It’s a little unclear what caused the initial problem. I figured I’d get at least 5 more years out of the current engines. Some combination of bad luck, mechanic error changing the cooling pump a few months ago and not changing the oil when he did it, and someone running the boat and not noticing the oil pressure dropping. So here we are with metal (n the port engine.

[Incredulity 11568]

On 10/25/2024 at 5:08 AM, locodos said:

so you've got enough money for a Jetski or a Vette, but not both... 

 

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A Vetteski?

[tequila 317]

I feel your pain right now. Just got really bad news and now it looks like I need to replace one engine. To do that is a major job - they have to cut into the decking in the salon and basically remove the back window/wall too. The cost of doing that makes it to where I might as well replace both engines while I’m at it. Going to lose about 2 months of the fishing season too. Fuck.
It’s a little unclear what caused the initial problem. I figured I’d get at least 5 more years out of the current engines. Some combination of bad luck, mechanic error changing the cooling pump a few months ago and not changing the oil when he did it, and someone running the boat and not noticing the oil pressure dropping. So here we are with metal (n the port engine.

That freaking sucks. If you end up back home and want to fish, lmk. We are very hands on and by no means professional.

[tbone_ 14037]

Damn hookit that’s rough. Your survey didn’t mention any engine issues I guess?

[justhookit 4186]

11 hours ago, tequila said:

That freaking sucks. If you end up back home and want to fish, lmk. We are very hands on and by no means professional.

Thanks man. We definitely should go grab a beer sometime. 

54 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

Damn hookit that’s rough. Your survey didn’t mention any engine issues I guess?

Clean survey including oil samples. But this really had nothing to do with the engine. It was a mistake made by somebody. We will not be using the same mechanic again and I’ve demoted the captain that was running the boat back down to first mate. No way to tell for sure who was at fault and it was likely a combination of both. I also share some of the blame for promoting a guy to captain who really wasn’t quite ready for the job. Tough and very expensive lesson to learn.

[Incredulity 11568]

On 10/31/2024 at 8:06 AM, justhookit said:

To do that is a major job - they have to cut into the decking in the salon and basically remove the back window/wall too. The cost of doing that makes it to where I might as well replace both engines while I’m at it. Going to lose about 2 months of the fishing season too. Fuck.

Ouch... 

 

I don't know if modern pleasure craft can, "keel haul" someone like back in the day but I would be tempted to try and find out.  

[PvilleStang 2856]

16 hours ago, tequila said:

We are very hands on and by no means professional.

After a few shots of tequila, could be said about most of Surly.

[Armybrat 40759]

3 hours ago, PvilleStang said:

After a few shots of tequila, could be said about most of Surly.

60 years ago in Mexico I once did 11 tequila shots in about an hour, and almost banged a visiting gringa chick from UT who was 6’5” tall. 
While muff diving, I noticed a tampon string hanging out of her twat.
Luckily, the reality of what was about to happen sobered me up like a bucket of cold water.

Sorry for the interruption, please carry on.

Edited November 1 by Armybrat

[BearSchlong 8079]

[tbone_ 14037]

Outstanding. Pretty sure we’ve all been there. Or somewhere similar.

[Incredulity 11568]

18 hours ago, tbone_ said:

Outstanding. Pretty sure we’ve all been there. Or somewhere similar.

 

On 11/1/2024 at 3:24 PM, Armybrat said:

chick from UT who was 6’5” tall.

[Armybrat 40759]

26 minutes ago, Incredulity said:

 

I plead guilty of  having been out of sorts.

[PvilleStang 2856]

13 hours ago, Incredulity said:

 

I'm guessing you're not a volleyball fan...

[Incredulity 11568]

1 hour ago, PvilleStang said:

I'm guessing you're not a volleyball fan...

i'm 6'4".. call it what you will but I would be repulsed by having to crane my neck back to kiss a woman.

[fattyflattie 4637]

On 11/4/2024 at 9:36 AM, Incredulity said:

i'm 6'4".. call it what you will but I would be repulsed by having to crane my neck back to kiss a woman.

Don't think its a problem kissing where he was, though.   

[G650 14143]

If you read that story and the take away problem you have is her height, I'm not sure what to say.

[Kennythetiger 9356]

3 minutes ago, G650 said:

If you read that story and the take away problem you have is her height, I'm not sure what to say.

We’re a fickle bunch.