She's back out in the open!

ahh I see, thnaks.
And the cover, was that sourced by previous owner? Looking for one suitable for older hull shape (pre '81) with cut-outs for tower

Whats the details on your trailer Kristof

I've an 88 2001 but it sits on a modified old MC trailer. It isn't braked and would like to consider some options

Regards

Sean
Ireland

After a way too long winter, first time out this year... Nothing beats that feeling of the first tour on the water...

atta boy

We summerized her on saturday...
You know, that feeling of anticipation before turning the key for the first time? Priceless.
After a few turns of the starter, she fired right up! And then, that beautiful V8 rumble... Brought an ear to ear smile on my face

After that, I built in the new active subwoofer I purchased this winter. It is a small subwoofer, but I was surprised at the sound it produces.
So now we have some quality sound for the parties on the sandbar...

Yesterday, we put her in the water and drove her to the dock first. There I sent Chantal to the coffee shop of the marina to have a cup of tea while I checked the alignment...
When all that was done we hit the open water

We had a great day. The temps were still not very high, but the sun was shining and no wind.

Sounds like you are going to have a busy few weeks ahead.

The UK has warmer up very nicely and I de-winterized yesterday but have not had a chance to get it out and onto the water yet. I am solo looking forward to dressing up in neoprene again

I do need to tow mine home and give it a very good clean but work is keeping flat out at the moment its going to be another 2 weeks at least before that happens.

Hey Kristof, you seem to buff every year. That seems excessive?

Red is the absolute worst for oxidation from sun. Plus leaving in the water magnifies it and makes it even worse. I remember back circa 1990 I had a red Ford Bronco with a single stage lacquer paint. I used to have to buff that thing every 6 months because it sat outside. No more red anything for me.

Kristof is all about the rub his tug!!

My guess is we are at least 30 days from open water, ugh

Go Team Red?

I'm no buffing my boat until I get a waterline cover.

Testrun today... She's ready for a summer full of watersport fun!!

Today was a great day on the water!
First slalom of the year and first faceplant... Season has started

Hahaha, I Always forget to set the time on that darn camera

I'm still not happy about the sound quality.
I used the remote micro of my action camera this time, that I attached on the rubrail just above the exhaust, to avoid to much wind noise.
But still not good.
anybody got tips how to catch the nice V8 sound coming out of the exhaust? Put some foam around the mike to soften the sound or so?

Season number three of this topic... Time to revive it for the third time



Our "foster" daughter (daughter of a friend I know since birth, changed diapers on and spends most of her weekends on our boat) looks pretty happy too



Dewinterizing planned for next weekend.
- oil change
- new plugs
- new plug wires
- new impeller
- new belts
- and a few other little things...