Memorial Trip!!

[Socalx09]

Well got some obligatory last minute cancellations. But, my best friend and her husband are heading up tomorrow night!

And we are off! Let’s hope we get there by 8pm the patron bottle is calling my name! going through Ethrenberg.

 

[Shlbyntro]

Awesome! I may have come across a couple of my favorite customers on the docks today after finishing my rounds. We may have polished off a bottle of Titos as well

 

[Socalx09]

Made it! Got stuck on the 95 Parker pavement traffic. Need to make a beer run

 

[DWC]

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Made it! Got stuck on the 95 Parker pavement traffic. Need to make a beer run

That’s a good start. Still some room in there though.

 

[Rondog4405]

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Made it! Got stuck on the 95 Parker pavement traffic. Need to make a beer run

Looks in better shape than my river fridge.. Never a single beer left when we roll back home

 

[NicPaus]

I just stocked up today 240 beers. Gave away all the old ones from last season last trip and have a empty fridge. Got a whole variety if any body needs a beer this weekend in Parker hit me up.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Looks in better shape than my river fridge.. Never a single beer left when we roll back home

Each time that we go out to the river I hit costco first and buy up the hards that we need. Typically Jameson, Vodka and Kailua. Usually we finish about 1/3 of the bottles during the trip. Our friends do a good job polishing off the left overs. I am not sure how it happens but when we return there is barely any left in the bottle and never more than one bottle when we return.

 

[Socalx09]

I did my part. It’s prepped and out of the garage. Now to wake up dad! Forgot to take a picture of the beer cooler.

 

[Socalx09]

Well that was short lived!

 

[gqchris]

Ugh that blows! I will give you guys props though, you sure wake up early to hit the water!! Hope you get it sorted..

 

[HCP3]

Looks like a great time to be on the water! Hopefully it's a quick fix.

 

[Socalx09]

Saving on gas! Called the mechanic and they are waiting for us. Hopefully it’ll be a quick fix!

Back fired when we took off past the buoys. Shut it down and wouldn’t crank back over.

 

[SoCalDave]

Hope it is as well for you guys, but look at it this way, at least your on the water!

 

[HCP3]

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I know that view all too well.

 

[Ziggy]

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Made it! Got stuck on the 95 Parker pavement traffic. Need to make a beer run

Ya know, baller style would have had all the labels facing forward

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Well that was short lived!

Hopefully an easy fix.

 

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Hope it didn't push a head gasket out when it sneezed

 

[Socalx09]

Thanks everyone. It’s at the mechanic now. Now the waiting game. They mentioned it might be the distributor cap. They said if they can fix it, it will be done today. If not, than it’s a larger problem. Crossing my fingers.

Going to to the neighbors pool in a bit, and waiting for my dads friends to get here tonight. They got a new pontoon that we might be on this weekend! Either way it’ll still be a great weekend! Just not the one we planned!

 

[HCP3]

Thanks everyone. It’s at the mechanic now. Now the waiting game. They mentioned it might be the distributor cap. They said if they can fix it, it will be done today. If not, than it’s a larger problem. Crossing my fingers.

Going to to the neighbors pool in a bit, and waiting for my dads friends to get here tonight. They got a new pontoon that we might be on this weekend! Either way it’ll still be a great weekend! Just not the one we planned!

Great time to work the bugs out before the mechanics get too busy this weekend.

 

[TeamGreene]

Thanks everyone. It’s at the mechanic now. Now the waiting game. They mentioned it might be the distributor cap. They said if they can fix it, it will be done today. If not, than it’s a larger problem. Crossing my fingers.

Going to to the neighbors pool in a bit, and waiting for my dads friends to get here tonight. They got a new pontoon that we might be on this weekend! Either way it’ll still be a great weekend! Just not the one we planned!

Acknowledge, Adapt and Move On! Nice!

 

[Backlash]

I'd rather be at the river with boat problems than stuck in L.A.! Have a great time and post plenty of pics for those of us who cast make it!!!

 

[NicPaus]

Hopefully a easy fix. I passed out at 330 on the water by 8 not happening this weekend LOL.

 

[Socalx09]

Well good news. They found the problem. They said it was an electrical issue. Not sure what exactly yet since they left a voicemail. As well as the impeller. Impeller was just changed last September, we usually do every other year. So maybe that will change.

Going to call back later for us to pick it up. All in all, best news. As my dad says, it’s just money...

 

[Backlash]

Fantastic news!!!!

 

[outboard_256]

I am jealous. Won't be able to get out of town till tomorrow morning. Glad you got it sorted out.

 

[HCP3]

Let us know the issue when you know. Curious. I'm always trying to learn.

 

[SCV2RVR]

I am sitting at work following your weekend via RDP, so keep us up to date!! Hopefully everything works out!

 

[Socalx09]

This ain’t too bad either!

 

[Backlash]

Yeah it looks rough!

 

[Socalx09]

Take 2!

 

[Socalx09]

Well my mom smile says it all!
It’s a bit more choppy than it was this morning!

 

[HCP3]

Hell ya!

 

[Socalx09]

Let us know the issue when you know. Curious. I'm always trying to learn.

The Impeller went bad so it overheated. The wires that go to the gauges sit near the exhaust- it got so hot, it burned them up. They rerouted the wires so that won’t happen again.

So lesson is change your impeller every spring! We had it change last September and it looked bad. Didn’t go through any sand or anything to make it happen. Probably just dried up in the winter.

 

[Socalx09]

Finally about to go to the slip! Friends are waiting at the house! Time to start drinking!

 

[Shlbyntro]

Awesome news! I try to tell people to change them every year, but for some it's hard to justify money wise. I personally change mine every other year but I also run my engines regularly year round just to keep the fluids moving and rubbers soft. Your impeller probably just took a set while sitting over the winter and quit pumping water.

Glad it was a quick fix!

I'll actually be hitting the lake for some fun time this weekend, I'm gonna take the Formula out and drop anchor in Devils Cove on Lake Travis and let loose a little bit. Unfortunately I'll be sober. Police will be crazy this weekend!

 

[Socalx09]

 

[boatdoc55]

Awesome news! I try to tell people to change them every year, but for some it's hard to justify money wise. I personally change mine every other year but I also run my engines regularly year round just to keep the fluids moving and rubbers soft. Your impeller probably just took a set while sitting over the winter and quit pumping water.

Glad it was a quick fix!

I'll actually be hitting the lake for some fun time this weekend, I'm gonna take the Formula out and drop anchor in Devils Cove on Lake Travis and letting loose a little bit. Unfortunately I'll be sober. Police will be crazy this weekend!

I saw that same dealio on many boats over the years. Risers get hot or Y collector and it melts all kinds of things. Ever see a bravo shift cable melt down and then when they go to pull it out of gear it won't move? Did three of those over the years.

 

[Shlbyntro]

I saw that same dealio on many boats over the years. Risers get hot or Y collector and it melts all kinds of things. Ever see a bravo shift cable melt down and then when they go to pull it out of gear it won't move? Did three of those over the years.

Sure have. But we've been dealing with a severe zebra muscle infestation here. They've been cutting bellows and clogging water intakes like no tomorrow this year. I dont think they're going away either

 

[Socalx09]

Our impeller bill is around $400. My dad is going to teach himself how to do it since we got a spare impeller. We have been very consistent with the every other year program. But, I guess we were always lucky.

Very glad it was quick. Was a bit anxious waiting, but at least it happened early am and we had time to fix it.

Hope you have a great fun weekend. Glad you can go fun boating! Stay safe!

Awesome news! I try to tell people to change them every year, but for some it's hard to justify money wise. I personally change mine every other year but I also run my engines regularly year round just to keep the fluids moving and rubbers soft. Your impeller probably just took a set while sitting over the winter and quit pumping water.

Glad it was a quick fix!

I'll actually be hitting the lake for some fun time this weekend, I'm gonna take the Formula out and drop anchor in Devils Cove on Lake Travis and letting loose a little bit. Unfortunately I'll be sober. Police will be crazy this weekend!

 

[Socalx09]

I saw that same dealio on many boats over the years. Risers get hot or Y collector and it melts all kinds of things. Ever see a bravo shift cable melt down and then when they go to pull it out of gear it won't move? Did three of those over the years.

Yikes! It’s amazing how fast it will get hot even when you shut it down immediately. My dad heard the backfire and by the time he looked down, the gauges weren’t working.

 

[DB / HAV]

Awesome news! I try to tell people to change them every year, but for some it's hard to justify money wise. I personally change mine every other year but I also run my engines regularly year round just to keep the fluids moving and rubbers soft. Your impeller probably just took a set while sitting over the winter and quit pumping water.

Glad it was a quick fix!

I'll actually be hitting the lake for some fun time this weekend, I'm gonna take the Formula out and drop anchor in Devils Cove on Lake Travis and let loose a little bit. Unfortunately I'll be sober. Police will be crazy this weekend!

My sister & bil have a home that overlooks devils cove- awesome place. The water is so high right now compared to a few years ago. It’s absolutely beautiful. Have fun!

 

[TomD]

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Well my mom smile says it all!
It’s a bit more choppy than it was this morning!

Gee I thought that might be your sister

 

[Socalx09]

Gee I thought that might be your sister

I’m sure she appreciates this!

 

[Socalx09]

Wondering why we do this?! I want my bed!

 

[Socalx09]

Already filling up

 

[HCP3]

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Already filling up

No shit! Wow.

 

[Runs2rch]

No shit! Wow.

Crazy.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

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Already filling up

It's that busy at near 6am?

 

[Socalx09]

It's that busy at near 6am?

Yep! We thought we could sleep in a bit more this year and it was a lot fuller this year than last. Its pretty much full.

 

[throttle]

Looks like a nice morning... I am not Rollin out till Monday morning when I get off work. Have a safe weekend.


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[DRYHEAT]

It's that busy at near 6am?

Are you new or something?