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We live at west (quiet) side of Lake where you can run V drives & stv most days. We only venture to busy side once in a while & we are getting a 32' express cruiser to entertain. I absolutely WILL get another Skater someday

Makes sense. That's a great combo.
 

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Ready for Desert Storm...
Headed to Havasu to see all my buds and celebrate Steve Brayley’s 60th ...guaranteed to be a great time!
I hear “Paper Chaser” is looking for me for some unknown reason...I’m a big fucker, won’t be hard to find me. Thursday at the street fair... introduce yourself and we can discuss your problems vertically or horizontally...your choice.
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lake p.a.l.

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Ready for Desert Storm...
Headed to Havasu to see all my buds and celebrate Steve Brayley’s 60th ...guaranteed to be a great time!
I hear “Paper Chaser” is looking for me for some unknown reason...I’m a big fucker, won’t be hard to find me. Thursday at the street fair... introduce yourself and we can discuss your problems vertically or horizontally...your choice. View attachment 1107738

Who is paper chaser & whats his problem?
 

lake p.a.l.

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Giving the Shadow some spa treatment after her trip from NorCal to LOTO. Cleaned entire boat top to crawling around under. Deep clean & conditioned seats. Pulled all decals off cowling. Polished & waxed. Changed gear lube. Checked all wiring & rigging. Grabbing some new pfds & throwable. Found out she holds 50 gallons🙂
Throw small collapsible anchor & new extinguisher in. Gas her up & ready for 80+ degrees Fri & Sat. Hopefully KingofBeers & wife can join me & F14. Sorry BlowMe can't make it
 

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We had a nice little warm up run this evening...we were flying down the river.
 

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Giving the Shadow some spa treatment after her trip from NorCal to LOTO. Cleaned entire boat top to crawling around under. Deep clean & conditioned seats. Pulled all decals off cowling. Polished & waxed. Changed gear lube. Checked all wiring & rigging. Grabbing some new pfds & throwable. Found out she holds 50 gallons🙂
Throw small collapsible anchor & new extinguisher in. Gas her up & ready for 80+ degrees Fri & Sat. Hopefully KingofBeers & wife can join me & F14. Sorry BlowMe can't make it

She looks great! Definitely bummed I cant make it. Hoping to make it down next weekend though!
 

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Hope to lower the front seats 1.5-2" today & see how much that helps with wind deflection. Probably do new thinner foam in seat bases also. Last resort will be a lil taller windshield. Great boat, exactly what I was looking for.
Huge thanks to War Canoe for giving me an incredible deal.
 

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Hope to lower the front seats 1.5-2" today & see how much that helps with wind deflection. Probably do new thinner foam in seat bases also. Last resort will be a lil taller windshield. Great boat, exactly what I was looking for.
Huge thanks to War Canoe for giving me an incredible deal.
Haha, EXACTLY what I am doing with my 21 Daytona! Great looking boat! What motor?
 

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Hope to lower the front seats 1.5-2" today & see how much that helps with wind deflection. Probably do new thinner foam in seat bases also. Last resort will be a lil taller windshield. Great boat, exactly what I was looking for.
Huge thanks to War Canoe for giving me an incredible deal.
It really helps that you are such a small guy at least. lol!
 

lake p.a.l.

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Yesterday we ran F14's lil 18' Crownline. Hit Hillbilly yacht club, Franky & Louies, & Jolly Rogers. Great relaxing day, water got a lil sporty for the Crownline when the wind picked up. Hope to checkout the in water boat show today & possibly get a ride in a 36' Wright Performance.
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lake p.a.l.

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Hit the in water boat show @ Dog Days. Had the opportunity to ride with Joe Perog in his 360 Wright Performance. What an incredible machine. Joe is a true professional driver & wish more cat owners would respect the conditions like he did today. Wind was blowing 20-30 all day with gusts to 40. Mix in dozens of 40-60' cruisers on plane throwing 5 footers. We did 79 miles today in SHIT water & never once did i feel even close to uncomfortable. He wouldn't even let me buy lunch.....
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My buddy, Jared. We used to live next door to each other... nice Challenger.
 

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I’ll be in town later today. Just getting on plane now. Should be around boat/storage tomorrow a bit.
Sorry, just saw this. It was a long weekend. Let me know when you’re back in town or if someone has access to get them.
Thanks
 

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Hit the in water boat show @ Dog Days. Had the opportunity to ride with Joe Perog in his 360 Wright Performance. What an incredible machine. Joe is a true professional driver & wish more cat owners would respect the conditions like he did today. Wind was blowing 20-30 all day with gusts to 40. Mix in dozens of 40-60' cruisers on plane throwing 5 footers. We did 79 miles today in SHIT water & never once did i feel even close to uncomfortable. He wouldn't even let me buy lunch..... View attachment 1109486 View attachment 1109487 View attachment 1109488 View attachment 1109489 View attachment 1109490 View attachment 1109490 View attachment 1109491 View attachment 1109492 View attachment 1109493
Great guy to deal with...Joe Perog, I bought his whaler with a Doug Wright bottom.
 

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Thunderstorms r gonna quit by 9am & we will lay down a bunch of miles today
 

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Put the Shadow to the test yesterday 84+ miles down to Bagnell dam & back. Windblown shitty water we were airborne often. Rock solid boat. Had a GREAT day. Taking it back out for breakfast run in a bit.
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Great weekend at LOTO! As usual Rob is the perfect host.

In the first pic you can see the grimace on my face. I had a small “incident” earlier in the day that resulted in my fat ass crashing down onto the corner of a dock. I was/am hurting like a mofo! Sitting at STL airport now getting ready to head home!
 

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Blow me joined me for more boating today. Hit Boondockz for early lunch then Red Fox for 1 beverage. Floated in main channel enjoying the day & saw maybe 3 boats go by over the 90+ minutes. Another fantastic day on the water View attachment 1111936 View attachment 1111937 View attachment 1111938


Thanks for another great weekend. Had a blast and as always, really appreciate you and having me and the dog down. I will see you in 2 weeks for the fun run. It was great meeting you @n2otoofast4u. Hope your back is feeling better man!
 

lake p.a.l.

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Thanks for another great weekend. Had a blast and as always, really appreciate you and having me and the dog down. I will see you in 2 weeks for the fun run. It was great meeting you @n2otoofast4u. Hope your back is feeling better man!

Great weekend guys, you are welcome anytime.
 

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Took my neighbors & their twin 6.5 yr old kids for a nice ride yesterday. Kids were ALL about swimming at the pool (Boondockz) & lake at Captain Rons. Another fantastic day.
Really looking forward to HydroSkreamin teaching me how to run this boat properly above 65mph this week. Have the Performance Boat Center fun run this coming Saturday
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