23 ft Outlaw

[Ricky]

Do you like the boat or not ???

[haulinvols]

Ricky, I personally like the boat very well. I would have probably ordered one, but Ali really wanted a windshield so I decided to compromise and get the 245 which is very similar. Are you starting to second guess yourself? Remember, it does not matter what we like, but what YOU like. You are the one paying for it, and it has to fit your wants and needs. From all the info you gave us about yourself and the area you boat in, I would say it's a great choice for you.

[Ricky]

No I'm not second guessing myself, I love the boat just wanted to get another opinion. Thank you.

[03outlaw20]

just left a deposit on '05 23 outlaw last night, really like the boat.

Sean

[Ricky]

Sean

Congrates on the new boat. Where did you get it? What options, motor, ext???

Rick

[03outlaw20]

thanx, it's not in the bag till monday, you know the whole numbers game. actually I have been browsing all day for some pricing on them to have some ammo against the salesman on final numbers. Any suggestions or does anyone know about what they are going for across the country. The options are; 496 mag, pop-up cleats, compass, performance controls, stainless rub-rail, depthfinder, carpet, extinguisher system, cockpit cover, trim tabs, corsa-quick and quiet II, aluminum swim platform, purple and green graphics, McClain Aluminum trailer w/ aluminum mag wheels! They are trying to get me for $55,000.00 for that set-up. Just depends on the financing on monday. But I sure like to hagle, especially during boat show, they should want to give you a good deal. According to the sales manager I will have the first one in the south east Texas region, and possibly in Texas to have one, good be abunch of bull though!

[Ricky]

Here in Iowa the 23 ft Outlaws are going from bid to high 50's, Depending on the options you add on. Good luck with your deal. Going to look at mine Saturday. Dealer has been closed for 3 weeks. Can't wait to see it.

[03outlaw20]

I am getting mine w/ a 496mag and all the options that come on an SST except the big guages and SST graphics, and a mcclain aluminum trailer w/ aluminum wheels for 54,900. Still waiting to here back, I think this is getting drawn out but we will see soon enough. If you look in the pictures section at the pics of the hou boat show you can see it next to a 25 outlaw, at the marine max booth!

[TeamBajaMarine]

Silly question, but why would you go ALA CARTE with the SST package and get everything but Livorsi Monster Guages and SST graphics. Is this boat an SST or not?

SST Boat Package:

Custom Steering Wheel* w/Colored Center Ring
Trim Tabs - Dual Ram w/Indicators
Custom Dash w/Livorsi Gauges & Colored Bezels*
Livorsi Platinum Controls w/Trim on Handle
Fire Extinguishing System
White Rub Rail w/ SS Insert
Rubber Mat under Rear Bench
SST Logo
SST Graphics*
Sunbrella Cockpit Cover*
* SST Package includes Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple, or Orange color options.

[haulinvols]

I am kinda curious myself. One of the reasons I got the Boss (similar to SST) package on mine was the better guages. I guess one of the great things about Baja is the ability to customize.

[Ricky]

I'm also curious about those options, But it is a great looking boat. Going to see my tomorrow, I'll put pictures on Sunday.

[Ricky]

Went and seen my new boat for the first time and loved it. I can't for some reason get the pictures to go on the site?? Any help let me know. Thanks

Rick

[TeamBajaMarine]

Ricky,
Simply go to the PHOTO GALLERY and register using your user name that you use here and upload off your computer. Follow the instructions. Email me for more help if you need it.

[03outlaw20]

i didn't pick the options, marine max outfitted the boat, i guess it is also missing the steering wheel, and the rubber mat under the rear bench. But I agree with you why go a la carte!

[TeamBajaMarine]

Then this is a non- SST boat.

[Ricky]

Sean

It's a great looking boat.

[03outlaw20]

Ricky..thanx......Team, yes this is a non-SST boat, if you go in the photo section at the newest photos after the custom colored yellow outlaw, you can see the pics of it! It is back from the boat show now, I have been given hope to have this wraped up before the weekend by Marine Max...man I hope this is nerve racking!

[Ricky]

Sean

Did you get the boat yet????

Rick

[03outlaw20]

nope, still waiting for a answer on financing, never seen anything like this before!

[Ricky]

Good luck with the $

[03outlaw20]

got my answer last night. no dice! the biggest let down of the year! I guess i didn't realize how much more they want to finance a boat that a house or a car. Oh well time to get the 20 fixed up and ready for the summer!

[firehill19]

Sorry to hear that. Looking forward to seeing that 20 at Conroe.

[03outlaw20]

i will be there, gotta start getting it ready, wanting to put '05 graphics on it, but trying to find the best way to go about it!

[Ricky]

Sorry about the bad news, there is always next year. Your 20 ft will look neat the the new stripes.

[BDannecker]

Sorry to hear about the financing. Boats are a real liability to the banks because of the depreciation cliff etc. When I bought my 342, Bank of America required a marine mortgage. That required coast guard documentation so they could come repo it anywhere in the world.

We will see you at the Baja get together on Conroe.

Bruce...:winkgreen

[TeamBajaMarine]

03,
Whom did you try to get your financing through? Did you try our SPONSOR, EBOATLOANS.COM?

[Ricky]

50 degrees here today in Iowa, Maybe spring is on the way? That would be a nice thought.

[Ricky]

Hi all. Just got back from Montego Bay for a week. Great weather, lots of sun, drinks and good times. No Baja's down there where we were at.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

50 degrees here today in Iowa, Maybe spring is on the way? That would be a nice thought.

Ricky, ain't it great!?? I can't believe it. Hope it stays this way...the 202 and the Honda are looking very lonely in the garage. Tempted to pull the 202 out, stick the muffs on the out drive and fire it up just for fun...but then again I don't feel like winterizing it again! Damn. Where are you located and where do you boat?

[Ricky]

We live and boat on Twin Lakes Iowa. West of Fort Dodge 25 miles. Smaller lake but a good time and lots of beer drinking. Where are you from ??

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

MANSON!!!!!!!!!!!

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Ricky....do you have the Yellow Crownline? The reason I asked.... Kevin @ Mau Marine said someone from Twin Lakes was getting a 23....and was trading their LPX...and I thought, OH CHRIST THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD!!! HAHAH...

That poor little lake is going to get torn to shreads...between all of the wakeboarders throwing 5' wakes and the Bajas running 60+.....I heard from a guy that sells Ebbtides at Twin that they are trying to get a speedlimit enforced and posted.

Glad to see another local online!

[Ricky]

Small world!! yes we did have the yellow crownline lpx. We loved it, but then all of a sudden there were 3 of them on the lake. (and you know the lake is not that big) so after drinking vodka & lemonades one day, we decided to trade it for a 23' outlaw. Let's see how many follow us this time. Ha ha Your boat is sharp, we have seen it float by. You guys were with Dave and Brenda one day. We just met them last year. fun people. We'll have to have a Twin Lakes Baja rally this summer. About the speed limit thing, they tried a few years ago to enforce the loud pipes and that never flew, so I can't see this one either. I think that the people complaining about fast boats should keep their grandkids (that have never driven on water) off of their jetski's and boats. That is what causes most of the problems out here!!!

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

I own a ski, but I agree...they are a problem on the lake...that and all the people who take their boats out 3-4 times a year and haven't the slightest clue what they are doing. It all starts at the ramp...I have never seen such a bunch of idiots. I could sit there on the south end all day and drink beer and watch dopes try to back in the lake.....then you have the people who can't get their boat off the trailer, or on the trailer...or get their truck stuck on the ramp or drop the trailer off of the ramp...on and on and on. Lets have a drink!

We are going to Dave and Brenda's place for the Bowl game...should be fun. They are great people.

Funny thing about your vodka and lemonade story. Kevin told us that word for word last weekend when we were at Mau...we laughed our butts off.

So are you getting the 23 or not?

We have been boating on twin for 7-8 years now...remember "Blue Moon"...my old Chris Craft?

Baja Rally? What, all three of us?

See you on the water! Or stop over some time! I wanna see that 23!

[Ricky]

Yes, we bought a 23' outlaw. We ordered one at the end of the season. It came in, in October, but with the wrong graphics and a few other options that were wrong... so we reordered and it came in right before Christmas. We went up and saw it a couple of weeks ago. Took lots of pictures. Loved it!!! We will have it delivered in April. You will have to stop by and see it. Tell Dave and Brenda hi!

[Ricky]

If all of you have been reading the posts the last couple of days with Mike and me. I just found out that Mike only lives 7 miles from me. Seen him on the lake last year but don't know him. But I'm sure there will be beer drinking this summer. Small world

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Why wait till summer to drink?! Lets sit and watch the ice melt.

I can't believe Eddie had his boat out! My wife and I met Eddie and his wife and friends this past summer at LOTO.....here we sit with 3 feet of ice on the lake and he is 3 hours away with his boat in the water. Well, I can just about bet the girls didn't have g-strings on....but I suppose just going for a boat ride would be ok.

Does anyone on Twin know how to use an anchor? I think we are the only people who every have tried

[BajaJack]

looks like a Twin Lakes Baja party should happen this summer!! we just purchased a 202 Baja Islander from Mau Marine and been getting advice from Mike, we normally stay up at Okoboji (just got back today from Mau) but would love to come to Twin Lakes and see your 23 Outlaw. I think Mau Marine should sponsor this party with all the $$$ we spent!!! we are only 30 miles away in Webster City.

[Ricky]

Congrats on your 202. Who did you buy it from? sells person. Baja Twin Lakes party, Sounds great to me.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Ricky,
You were the talk of the party tonight with the 23...lots of excited people ( make that "WORRIED" )....hahaha...had a great time tonight. Everyone there knew you...why weren't you invited? You better get this straightened out with Brenda and Dave.

Where are you keeping the 23? Let me know when you get it home...

As far as a Baja party.....lets do it! Jack and I have been emailing a bit the past week. My wife and I go to Boji often also...usually camp at Emerson, Gull Point or stay at Lost Island Lake ( south and east of Boji ) where my father in law has a little trailer on the lake. THat is a great little lake for wakeboarding and skiing as it is usually pretty quiet. We haven't spent much time there the past couple years as we usually just go to Boji...more people and more to see. Lost Island would be a fun place if you had a bunch of people and several boats to go tie up and just hang out for the day. Nice camp grounds there too.

Jack, do you have a cabin on Boji?

[Ricky]

Mike,

I think I know who was at the party, At least some of then. So everything they said I hate to admit is probably true. Will I hope not all of it. haha

Rick

[Ricky]

Mike,

Did you get your boat at Mua from Kevin?

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Yep,....Poor Kevin had to put up with us. Next time you are there, mention our names and see if he smiles or cringes. We were a bit of a pain in his a$$ but isn't that what customers should do? Keep salesmen in line? :) Kevin is a pretty good guy. Have you seen the owner or manager at Mau? WOW..:dancingjalepeno ..I did a double take and my wife smacked me. :spineyes

Nothing bad was said except things like "what in heck is he gonna do with a boat that big? I never saw him go over 10mph with his yellow boat"....stuff like that. They don't understand. Let em ride in their Larsons, Crownlines, Ebbtides, pontoons and ugly 1973 tri-hull POS. Blah blah blah........

I know I have seen you but I wouldn't know you if I saw you today. We should all get together and go to Sports Page or Lomitas and have a few drinks some night soon. Drop me an email sometime.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Where did Jack go? You are invited too...lets start the Baja fun early. This cold crap stinks.

[Ricky]

Mike

The people that see me on the weekend don't see me during the week when there are no boats. Then I like to see how fast it will go, " Everytime " I'm out. Weekends are for slow beer drinking. As for the Baja party, Talked to Kevin today and he said Julie would probably go for it at Mua expense. ???? We'll see.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

It is ok to open her up once in a while but just dont act like "WOT" or do you call him WFO? .... 0]

Mau is going to flip the tab for a party for us? WTF?! :dancingjalepeno

[Ricky]

Mike,

That is funny, But I don't go up and down the lake like that just once half way down.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

HAHAHAH...so you DO know who I am talking about? Well..at least they are having fun..not hurting anyone either. Have a great party this weekend and tell your wife thanks for the invite. Wish we could make it. Next time! Hopefully before the ice breaks I will be able to get out of the house once! Is the Coral Reef still open over there?

[Ricky]

Mike,

The Coral Reef closed, so will have to do drinks somewhere else.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Back 40 in Manson?!

[Ricky]

Busy next 2 weekends after that have to have a few beers "alot".

[Ricky]

Hey, why don't we meet at the little store at the lake some Friday night. They have happy hour. The couple that took it over last year are really nice. They are trying to turn it into more of a bar atmosphere. Let us know. Dave and Brenda were over last night. We showed them the pictures of the new toy. They said you are a knitpick just like me. :dancinbanana

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

KNITPICK? Why? No shoes in the boat? No chips that are ORANGE and leave greasy finger prints? Because I wax the boat after every trip to the lake? No beverages that are dark in color? :samurai Grape pop is a sob to clean up... HAHA....Everyone on this site knows the look people give you when you say " NO SHOES IN THE BOAT " The next person who gives me a hard time about no shoes in my boat is going to find me walking on their new livingroom furniture with golf shoes. :rollin

I wanna be there the first time you put the new 23 in the water so keep me posted.

Keep me posted on when you want to hook up at the store...sounds good!

Mike

[Ricky]

that is too funny...I wax my boat all the time too, on the lift. I get very strange looks when people float by. I tell them I'm trying to get a few more mph out of it. We always wipe it down when we get done boating from top to bottom. I guess when you spend that much money for a "toy", you want to keep it nice. I don't think Dave meant any harm, he gives me a hard time too.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Oh, I know Dave was just giving me a hard time...I get it all the time from everyone.

On the opposite end of the spectrum though, were some people I met at the Ozarks last summer. They were staying at the same resort as we were. They had just bought a new 23 or 24' Chaparral boat. Very nice open bow...loaded with options, even a portapotti/changing room under the helm on the port side. They didn't even have license stickers on it yet....this was their first week out in it....still had the Illinois paper plate stuck in the window. This boat couldn't have had more than 10-20 hours on it and it was literally beat to hell. The stainless steel rubrail was beat and smashed....The gelcoat was gouged and scratched. They had been hauling 12-13 people around in it all week...it was full of beer cans, chips smashed and ground into the carpet, shoe marks and holes all over the white upholstery.....spider poop all over it ( yes...they have big spiders in MO )....it just made me sick. They were going to all of the bars and restaurants at LOTO...tying up to the docks with NO BUMPERS. WTF?? THEY ARE NUTS! A good share of the docks I won't even go near because of the rough water, let alone tie up to...and those that I do tie up to are well padded and my bumpers are properly placed.

By the time the week was over, this brand new boat was in worse condition that most that are 10 years old. Some people should have used contraception and not given birth to people like this!

[Ricky]

Mike,

Where busy for the next 2 to 3 weekends, Mitchel has basketball games he's 12, " busy busy". Hopefully after that.

Rick

[Ricky]

Looks like on the web sites the 23 Outlaws are going really fast. My dealer said that they are having a hard time getting then in. He said all the dealers are ordering then in and selling to fast, To get any more at this time.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Yell when you have some free time. My wife and I are heading to Dubuque March 26th to go check out the river and Hawkeye and dream. Meeting some people from Davenport down there...we are planning a little Mississippi cruise this spring. There is also talk of a small poker run down that way in the spring too that might be interesting. Come on down!

[Ricky]

Mike,

I never trailer the boat anywhere, Lift is alum. so don't like to let it sit in case strong wind comes up. Beer drinking coming soon.

[Ricky]

Mike and Kim-
We are going up to settle up on our boat on the 12th of March. We are going to meet Mark and Chris at the Wharf, they just bought a 242 islander. We meet them on the website also. Going out for drinks that night- her 3oth birthday. We are going to get a cheap hotel room by Mau. Come on up and lets get the season started early.

Rick & Sarah Reed

[BajaJack]

we will be working on the cabin that weekend, we would like to stop by the Wharf and buy a round for the new Baja owners!! I will stay in touch, hopefully Mike and Kim will be there too.

[Ricky]

We will let you know what time everyone is meeting when we finalize plans. We will have to make sure we start planning the Twin Lakes Baja rally:dancinbanana Who did you buy your boat from?

[OKOBOJI 242]

This group definitely sounds like our kind of group:evil . I'll make sure to bring it up to Kevin about buying their devoted customers a round. We can finalize more next weekend

[Ricky]

Sounds like a good time. We'll keep in touch

[BajaJack]

we purchased our 202 Islander from Garrett Fisher at Mau Marine, he might be a "newbie" in the sales group (I knew more about the Baja group than he did) but he is a good "kid" and i'm sure Colin was looking over his shoulder.

[Ricky]

I think Colin over looks most of the Bajas that go out. I think all of the people are nice at Mau at list so far. First boat from then.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

HEY BOYS AND GIRLS! :dancingjalepeno A PARTY STARTING AND NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT IT?? :winkgreen Just kidding...Rick sent shot me an email this morning. Count us in! Lets all email Kevin and Collin - tell them to get their wallets open...or tap a keg in the show room...

[Ricky]

Mike,

All the money they have made off the 4 boats they sold us, They should buy alot of beer.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

now now now...They didn't make any money off of me...0...they took a loss :) boo hoo. I will buy Collon a round or two :) ...Better yet, if they bring the summer time gas girls along, I would really buy him a beer. Maybe they could model their new Mau Marine Gas Girl bikinis for 2005!!! SWEET

LEAVE THE WIVES AT HOME GUYS!

[Ricky]

Mike

Do you think you could go up there by yourself with no wife, With the bikini girls??? Dream on

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Hey..you never know till you try!

[Ricky]

It's 55 here today and windy, The lake is about 1/4 open looks like boating season is just about here. At least I hope so.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

I will be out the first time it hits 65 as long as there is no ice!

[Ricky]

Mark, Jack,and Mike

We are going to meet at the Wharf around 5:00 and then meet Kevin at Captains around 7:00. Hope this works for everybody.

Rick

[Ricky]

Mike,
The lake should all be open by the end of the day. It really opened up yesterday and last night. Better get that 202 fired up.:dancinbanana

Rick

[Ricky]

o.k. Mike...where are you? It is 3:00 and 71 degrees out and no ice.

p.s. BIG white caps

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

We were at the lake!....no boat :( ...too damn windy! With no docks and that wind, getting on and off the trailer can be a SOB...I am not one of the fortunate people with a house on the lake and a boat lift >:

[Ricky]

Hey, you could have a place out here. The house next to the grocery store went up for sale this weekend. :)

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Way too much $$$ for only 3 miles of lake. When I buy it will be at LOTO :)

[Ricky]

Mike,

That is true but would be to far to drive back and forth to farm.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Rick,
That damn corn can grow all by itself. 0]

[Ricky]

Mike,

It takes alot of Bud Light to make those crops grow. See you Saturday at 5:00.

Rick

[Ricky]

Talked to Grand Sport Center today and they said Baja is keeping the numbers down on how many 23 Outlaws they build to keep the demand up. Thats why you don't see to many yet at the dealers.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Yo Rick...white caps out there? Wind is about to take the house down!

[Ricky]

You would think you are on a huge lake the size of these waves.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

hahah....

[Ricky]

Going up to Mua tomorrow to pay for the 23 Outlaw really fired up about it. Will not fired up about writing the check.

[Ricky]

Mark, Mike, and Jack

Had a really good time last night. Not felling the best today. Nice to meet all of you keep in touch.

Rick

[Ricky]

As of 12:00 yesterday I'm a proud owner of a new 23 Outlaw Fired up about it. Now all it has to do is to warm up.

[jeep1992]

congrats rick!

pick my 23 ol up this saturday:dancinbanana ,but don't know when the weather is gonna warm up so i can take it out.But i got some goodies for it that i can install in the mean time to keep me busy.

[Ricky]

Thank you Jeep. What are you putting on it?

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Mark, Jack and Ricky...and of course, all of the lovely brides...we had an awesome time last night. It is nice to hook up with some local people and party. Glad we all got to meet!

Yea, Ricky, I bet your head is hurting just a little.....how is Sara feeling? :headspin

[Ricky]

Mike,

Hurting is not the word. Sarah also fills the same. Oh well fill better tomorrow "I hope"

Rick

[OKOBOJI 242]

Well the kris and her sister feel like 2 cents, it was great to meet everyone we had a great time (except for the babysitter fiasco). I will get the photos from my brother-in-law and pass them on. Geeez Rick, hope Kevin finds your boat. Rick that guy you were talking to could have squished you like a bug good thing your personality wins people over. See ya guys - happy Monday :(

[jeep1992]

I bought a k&n flame arrestor,and i had corsa make new exhaust tips,they look like the ones from the factory but without the silencer inside,hopefully it will fool some of the park rangers,at least till i start it up;)

[Ricky]

Jeep,

Good luck with the louder pipes on this lake people are already bitching about all the loud boats. But I think they sound cool.

Rick

[Ricky]

Mark,

Those big guys have little people inside them, so they are just like everyone else. Nice guys. We're all going to have to do that again soon. "Great Time"

Rick

[Ricky]

My dealer said they can only get in four 23 Outlaws in this year. They sell alot of Baja boats but that is it for 23s.

[Ricky]

Someone put up a post about the 23 Outlaw sun pad bowing when you stand on it and there is a recall. Called dealer today and they said there is no recall as of right now.

[Ricky]

Jeep,

Did you get your new boat home yet? How are the motor upgrades going?

Rick

[Ricky]

Jeep,

Did you notice a bow on the sun pad when you stand on it? I didn't notice one on mine last time I seen it. But really wasn't looking for it.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Ricky.
Do you have it home yet?

[Ricky]

Mike,

Where have you been? Thought we lost you. No boat is not here yet, Going to went until it warms up. 3 weeks ???


Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

I was in Vegas all last week.YEEEE HAAA. Mid 70-s...sunny... beats the hell out of IOWA!

[jeep1992]

hey rick,

I went up to the dealer saturday to do orientation on my boat,but did'nt notice any weakness in the sun pad.Will be bring'in it home thursday:D .weather pending.

jeep

[Ricky]

Jeep,

Hope you can get your boat Thursday. Let me know what kind of speed you get out of her when you take it out.

Rick

[Ricky]

Mike,

Did you win any money?

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Hey..you gotta spend $ to win $ in Vegas...and I didn't spend $....well at least not on gambling. We are heading to Dubuque to Hawkeye on Saturday...making a day trip out of it...and meeting up with a couple I met at Speedwake. Gonna check out the river, the boats..see his boat and do dinner...wanna tag along? We will head out around 7am and hopefuly get back home around 10pm.

[Ricky]

Mike,

Sorry can't make it. Is this weather going to warm up??? Thanks for the invite.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Hey Mark..maybe you and your wife can come with...Since Ricky won't go :( I am going to be in Spencer the first three weeks of April...friday through saturday for some classes...we will have to get together! Let me know.

[OKOBOJI 242]

Vegas, my wife and I know the PALM GIRLS (www.palmsgirl.com) they are something to drool over, however this is another story. I have to pass on the trip to Hawkeye as we are headed to the warm beach's of Florida for the next week and a half. Where I shall drink many margaritas, get sunburned and sleep-in (that is as much as my 3 yr old will let me). Come H_ _ _ or high water we will be in our new boat on April 9th (this is a few days after we get back, so life is turning around). Let me know when you are going to be up and hopefully if the weather holds we can go out for a blast. Well suckers see you when I get back

[Ricky]

Mark,

It must be rough, It's a good thing you have a 3 year old that will keep you in line if that is possible. Have a good time, April 9th???? COLD as of right now. Talk to you later.

Rick

[Ricky]

I put the dock in yesterday afternoon. We are ready for nice weather now. Possibly 60 on Monday!!!

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Why didn't you let me know? I need to have a beer out there soon.

[Ricky]

Got home yesterday, No wind and nice out. So decided to do it right them. Got a new one last year so it doesn't take long to put in. Thanks anyhow.

[Ricky]

Jeep,

Did you get your new boat home yesterday???

Rick

[Ricky]

Dock is in and the guy who puts lifts in is going by with one after another. Will be putting boat in soon I hope in the next week or two.

[jeep1992]

hey rick



Nope,did'nt bring it home yet because of the weather:( .But i'm gonna drive up tomorrow and get it,looks like it's gonna be nice,but 48 degrees.i'll post some pics when i get it.

[Ricky]

Jeep,

Sounds cool can't wait to see it. For now it's fun just to look at it. Thats what I did two weeks ago.

Rick

[Ricky]

Baja Jack where did you go? Working on those drag bikes?

[Ricky]

Jeep,


Did you get the 23 today???


Rick

[jeep1992]

Pick it up today,but when i got it home i checked everything out one more time and found out the battery was dead,turns out dealer left one of the switchs on,so i charge up the battery and everything was fine.Started up the engine,it sounds awesome,just need some nice weather.I just uploaded some pics should be on the image gallery in a couple days.


p.s. I remebered to check out the sun pad for any flexing or weakness when you walk on it,the only thing i feel is the plastic under the vinyl,but seems pretty strong to me.Oh yea wait till you see all the looks you get towing it home.8o

[Ricky]

Jeep

Your new boat sounds like it is really cool can't wait to see pictures of it. Also thanks for checking out the sun pad. Hopefully I will have mine home in a week or two. Have to see what the weather does.

Rick

[bsl23OL]

Hey guys.. I just wanted to let you know that I have installed an accelerator prop (from Darin at Houston Prop) on my 23OL w/496Mag and now see 72-73 on the speedo (def need a GPS) with 2 people and almost a full tank of gas.
The boat is simply amazing. Congrats and Enjoy..

[Ricky]

What was the speed with the stock prop? Does it handle as good as the dealers say? Going to get mine in a week or two.
Weather???

[Ricky]

Also did you use the same prop or get a new one? What was the cost for the new prop? Or to get done with the old one?

[Nautibaja]

Going to get mine in a week or two. Weather??
Ricky, I was at Mau over the weekend the ice is out on east in front of Mau. :dancinbanana

Derek
232 Islander "B-Nauti"
Okoboji, IA

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

If it is over 60 and isn't too windy "SHIP4BRAINS" will be on twin this weekend. I don't care. I gotta burn up that "cheap" gas that is still in the fuel tank from last year.

[Ricky]

Derek,

I farm for a living, So are trying to get all the spraying done before I get the boat. Have all the bean ground sprayed. Now have to spray the corn ground next week after that it's time to get the boat. Kevin said West went out today.

Rick

[Ricky]

Mike,

How was last weekend? Also that is funny NO WIND in Iowa and cheep gas. Two things that we probably wouldn't this this summer. Did you get that new H2X?

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

I sat in the H2X....that is about it. I could have two Islanders for about the same money :P

We will see about this weekend. Looks like a high around 65..might have to bust out the wake board and wet suit

[Ricky]

Mike,

Wake boarding to "COLD". Hopefully weather is going to warm up. As for the H2X it's only money let it go.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Naa...never too cold as long as the ice is off!

As far as the $$$...I am more than happy to let it go but the bank has to be convinced to give it to me first.

[Ricky]

Mike,

That was a good one.

Rick

[Ricky]

Mike,

Are you going to break out the Baja today?

Rick

[Ricky]

Mike,

Sarah said you had your boat out Sunday. How did it run after it's winter rest? I had to spray Oh well there was no wind so I had to work.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

We had a blast....the 202 ran flawless. I took care when winterizing it...and it paid off. Fired right up and purred.

We tried to get Sarah to thrown on the bikini and go out with us..but she was too busy painting...WTF??! Get your A$$es to my house and paint! PLEASE!

We had a little "incident" at the ramp though....I nearly choked some smart A$$ kid....I know his name..won't post it here...but I want to talk to you about him before I find him and whack him upside the head.

Short story...SeaDoo...5 feed from the dock...40mph...lots of waves...AT THE DAMN DOCK....WTF are you thinking kid??? Does he need his teeth?? :)

[Ricky]

Mike,

I know that you have a jet ski, But I'm not a lover of then. To many kids riding then.

Rick

[Ricky]

Does anybody know if there is a power outlet in the cabin to hook up a DVD player or TV? Kids think we need one after seeing the 30 ft Outlaw. Thanks alot for putting it on the web site. That boat is really cool.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Ricky,

About the Ski's....it ain't the machine, it is the morons riding them. I have seen as many dumb people in boats, cars and motorcycles. But you are right..too many kids on them.

[Ricky]

Does anyone have any high speeds with there 23 Outlaws yet with the stock 23 prop?

[Ricky]

This might be a dumb question But where do you run your trim tabs? I've never had trim tabs before. Or do you just have to play with it?

[haulinvols]

Rick, it took me a little time to find the sweet spot. If I remember correctly there are four hash marks on the gauge and I think I usually run mine between the 2nd and 3rd. Every boat is a little different so you will probably just have to play with it till you find the right spot.

[Ricky]

Matt,

Thanks again for that info, As you know this is my first Baja and you have been a great help with all my questions. I'm sure there will be others.

Thanks again,

Rick

[haulinvols]

No problem, that is what we are here for. :tiphat

[Ricky]

Mark,

How did the new 242 run today? Kevin said you had it out. Was the lake rough today with the high winds? He is going to bring mine tomorrow if it isn"t raining. Have fun the the new Boat. What kind of speed did you get out of it?

Rick

[OKOBOJI 242]

Rick,
The boat ran great, size is going to take a little bit of getting used too (but I guess I will have to suck it up:party ). I was not really able to give it everything due to 20 - 30 mph wind, but I did have it up to 50 mph (it cut through chop like butta). I saw your boat today "WOW" looks sweet, Kevin said he had it out and it was a blast.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

RICKY!!!

Are you getting your new baby tomorrow or what? I swear I saw it hooked up to one of the Mau vehicles this afternoon...let me know! I wanna see it get wet!

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Mark...I saw your boat yesterday too.....SOB I am jealous.

We all need to hook up again....hopefully when it is warmer.

[BajaJack]

I think your "23" was hooked to the Mau SUV sat. afternoon!!! looks Great!!!! let us know when the "Outlaw of Twin Lakes" is ready for a look, have fun!!!!!

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Jack
WTF were you doing at Boji?? You didn't let me know! We could have met at the Wharf!

Funny....we were all there the same day again.

What do you think of the new Chris Crafts at Mau? Sweeeeet

[BajaJack]

We were up to boji doing cabin repairs and putting in the dock, I had my 2 "kids" plus the stepson and son in law, got a lot of work done then went to Mau Marine (boats) and the Dry Dock for drinks and lunch (yeah , I did see this Chris Craft in the showroom) they have my 202 stored about 1/2 mi. from our cabin so it's close by. We are ready for another "get together" any time, just post or email!!!!

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

You know...I thought it was odd that Ricky hadn't posed anything today....and I had a hunch, so I loaded up the Honda and pulled it over to twin...cruised past his dock and sure enough..there is the SOB sitting on the dock NEXT to the boat IN THE LIFT. WTF RICKY?!~

[Ricky]

Put the 23 Outlaw in the water for the first time today. "LOVE IT" Couldn't be more happy with a boat. Handles great. 68 mph full tank of gas and four people I think she will do 70 mph on the speedo with less gas and with two people.

Rick

[Nautibaja]

Ricky,

Congrats on the new boat, Glad your first day with it went good. Must be nice to finally have it home after waiting for it all winter.

Derek
232 Islander "B-Nauti"
Okoboji, IA

[Ricky]

Derek,

Thank you love the boat had a great time in it.

Rick

[darrellsbaja]

Congrads on the boat, it is summer, and time to <img border=0 src="http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/party/550.gif" />

[Ricky]

Waited 8 months to get this boat home and I really love this boat. Had 4 Crownlines and was real happy with then, But this is a complete different boat in every way. The boat rises out of the water as you get going. Can't say enough great things about it.

Rick

[Ricky]

Just waxed the new boat from top to bottom on the lift today. It's nice to be outside again and to enjoy the weather.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

We will be out probably Sunday morning...if the sun is out and not too windy, hoping to do some wake boarding...see you out there!

[Ricky]

Mike,

If it is not raining I will be planting corn. This farming really gets in the way of my boating. HA HA

Rick

[Ricky]

Does anyone with a 496 mag have a whistling noise from the motor when you take off? After you get going it goes away.

Rick

[jeep1992]

hey rick,

the wisling noise is normal,my 20ol did it also but not as loud.Had the boat out for the third time today,it now has 6 hours on it.i did some top speed runs and saw 70 mph on the speedo and 66.9 on my gps,3/4 fuel,3 people on board.Loving the boat,has so much room,I wen't from a 20ol to the 23ol what a difference.


p.s. hope all is well with your 23ol!


jeep

[haulinvols]

Rick I have the same thing. It is from the intake, it is right there sucking air behind the seat. Sounds like the turbo in my diesel spooling up.

[Ricky]

Thanks to both of you, I was hoping the sound was normal. I can't say how much I love this boat. Another boat wanted to race me yesterday Not much of a race "WAXED HIM" A friend of my just got a Crownline 225 With a 496 HO this might be more of a challenge.

Rick

[Ricky]

I know that this boat will steer harder at lower speeds then I'm used to in the past with the Crownline. But the steering catches when you turn it. I added some power steering fluid to it and it is getting better. Is there air in the line or what?

Rick

[Ricky]

Cold weather here this weekend in the 50s Saturday. I guess no boating.

[BajaJack]

I am finally getting our 202 Islander out this weekend, I don't care what weather is "up" at Okoboji, I just can't take this waiting any more!!! we will be over to Twin Lakes soon to see that 70 m.p.h. 23 Outlaw !!!! (it's my turn to buy the first 5 rounds)

[OKOBOJI 242]

Bajajack, we will be up on Sunday (suppossed to be the nicest day of the weekend). We will keep an eye out for you, flag us if we don't see you first (who cares about the weather as long as you are on the water)

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Hey ricky, don't know about the steering but watch the outdrive fluid level VERY CLOSE the first few times out. When we got our 202, the reservoir was full, but slowly creeped down to almost empty before I caught it. I was told there maybe be air pockets in the outdrive....but since then I have had no issues... Even when changing the fluid ( three times last season ) the level hasn't changed. I could imagine the power steering could have the same problem and it just wasn't topped off.

no Boji for me this weekend :( I have a bathroom to remodel. PI$$ me off!

[Ricky]

Everyone will have to come to Twin Lakes this summer. That was fun up there. We will have to have some beers "ALOT". As for the steering I think it is air in the line.

Rick

[Ricky]

Jack,

Did you get the new boat out today? How did it run? It had to be cold, Cold and windy here stayed in house.

Rick

[BajaJack]

Yes, we finally was able to take the 202 out and check him out, I was Very Happy with the whole "package" however the Mau Marine techs wanted to try a 19 pitch Highfive prop ( I was unhappy with the take-off and getting on plane) but the 19 Highfive hit the rev-limiter at 55 mph, a quick conference with the salesman, parts man and tech got things going to a 21 pitch Highfive which was advised by people on the Baja.com sites. ( I love the "holeshot" of the Highfive over the 23 pitch Vengence) overall, I had a GREAT 1st outting and can't wait till next weekend!!!! Thanks to all the board members for all the input and advice!!!!

[Ricky]

Jack,

Did you go out today or yesterday? Today wasn't to bad. Did you see Mark out on his boat. What speed did you get out of the 21 pitch? Sounds like you had a great time. Hopefully next weekend will be nicer.

Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Jack,

What is your top end with the 21 pitch prop ?

[BajaJack]

I was only able to "test" the 19 pitch Highfive prop, it hit the rev-limiter (5150 rpm) at 55-56 mph. I found out that Mau Marine techs had test run the boat and made the choice to start with a 19 pitch, I had given them the full info from this board but I had complained that holeshots sucked (BAD) and I am sure they wanted me happy. also they had sold the 21 p. Highfive that I wanted and promised to reorder one today, so maybe after next weekend I can have better results for you, Mike, when I get the 21p and it shows that it will work, we will "slip it on" your Islander as I really liked the way it gets on plane and accelerates as opposed to the stock Vengence 23p.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Did you ever really run her with the 23 vengence? What top end did you get there and what RPM? Maybe you never had the chance.

I knew, after running ours that the 19 was too dramatic of a change from the 23. Our old boat ran a 21 and we switched to a 19 and I was devistated at the loss on top.

[Ricky]

Mike,

On the right side of your engine compartment where you have your storage bags what is the oval hole for? My boat also has that.


Rick

[haulinvols]

Ricky, it is for anchor storage. I tried to use it on mine till I got a Box Anchor (http://www.slideanchor.com/box.asp) , I keep that under the seat since it folds up.

[BajaJack]

Mike, I got some good advice from the Houston Prop. board that said that to do everything that I want to do ( watersports, bar to bar with 5-8 people, top speed runs with 2-3 people, and cruising) that I would need 2 props and I agree. the 21p Highfive will do 75% of what we want, then pop on the 23p Lazer 2 when the "boys" are out playing, yes we did run the 23p Vengence (5 people, 60 degree temp. 1/4 tank of fuel) and I almost backed out of the deal and purchased another jet boat. I am sure the 21p Highfive will work well for our use.

[Ricky]

Jack,

"Back out of the deal for a jet boat" You would have to give me your Baja T-shirt. I don't think you want to do that. Ha Ha.

Rick

[Ricky]

Anybody with a 496 Mag HO in the 23 Outlaw yet? I would like to know what kind of speed you are getting.


Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Yep...the hole is for an anchor. But it will scratch the hell out of the jelcoat if you don't properly pad the holder...I took some rubber grommets and placed them around the anchor where they make contact with the gelcoat...works great.

I am gonna stick with one prop...I don't race anyone...and as doggy as the 23 vengence is it still pops me up on skis or the wakeboard a-ok. I heard a 22p 4 blade lazer prop also works very well on the 202...

[Ricky]

Mike,


I'm not going to us it. We have a tote under the seat for the anchor. I thought it was for a half gallon of Vodka. For Vodka and lemonades for the hot days this summer.


Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

WHERE IN HECK WOULD YOU ANCHOR AT TWIN ANYWAY??? :huh

[Ricky]

We like to anchor by the boar ramps and watch other people put there boats in and out. It's fun watching Husbands and Wifes yelling at each other when they can't get there boats back on the trailers. What a good time drinking beer.:lol

[Ricky]

Another cold and windy weekend here in Iowa. Hope it doesn't do this for long. I guess no boat here.


Rick

[Ricky]

My steering problem catching when you turn must of had air in the lines because it is gone now. Also when you get a labbed prop do you use the prop you already have or do you buy a new one?


Rick

[Ricky]

Finally we are going to have a nice weekend... 75 on Saturday... would prefer 85, but we'll take what we get!!! Can't wait to get the boat back out.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Mark, Ricky, Jack...and everyone else in the area....anyone going to Boji this weekend? No kids this weekend...sun...warmer....let me know!

[Pointerman1967]

"Mike, I got some good advice from the Houston Prop. board that said that to do everything that I want to do ( watersports, bar to bar with 5-8 people, top speed runs with 2-3 people, and cruising) that I would need 2 props and I agree. the 21p Highfive will do 75% of what we want, then pop on the 23p Lazer 2 when the "boys" are out playing, yes we did run the 23p Vengence (5 people, 60 degree temp. 1/4 tank of fuel) and I almost backed out of the deal and purchased another jet boat. I am sure the 21p Highfive will work well for our use. "

Jack,
You don't want a Laser. That is another really low end prop from Merc. You should look at getting a Mirage Plus as your high speed prop. It will perform much better than the laser or vengeance. Check ebay...

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Pointerman...remember, Jack and I are dealing with 5.0/Alpha power....not BB muscle. Someone had told me at one point that the Mirage Plus is too large in diameter for the smaller engines to efficiently turn and they had their Mirage Plus tweaked....actually removed some of the diameter of the prop to get it to perform on ther 6.2L....do the SB engines have enough power to turn the larger diameter blade?

[BajaJack]

Pointerman, thanks for the input, I will try to locate a Mirage Plus, do you think the 5.0 Alpha 1.62 ratio at 1200 ft above sea level could handle a 21p Mirage Plus (23p is to large) ???? Mike and Kim, yes I will be up to Boji this weekend, (my 21p. Highfive finally came in) please check your e-mail for my phone # so we can talk "BAJA" Thanks to all of the 20 and 202 owners for ALL of the input!!! I just found out that our neighbors around the corner from us traded their Yamaha jet boat for a 2003 Baja 202 Islander !! I think it was OKOBOJI 242 boat traded in at Mau Marine. the more Bajas the better!!

[OKOBOJI 242]

I heard that another guy from lower gar bought it, the more the better (that should make everyone in our little area wake up). I will be up this weekend, look us up (not many 242's on Minnewashta-infact I am the only one you can find us if you look 12 o'clock as you come under the bridge onto Minnewashta). I have one problem I have about 3 inches of clearance under the bridge going up to upper gar guess I better load er up with more beverages.

[Ricky]

Sorry no Okoboji for me this weekend just got done planting beans yesterday. Going to stay on Twin Lakes and drink lots of Bid Light here. Have a good time.


Rick

[Ricky]

Out in the boat today buddy of mine wanted to race, He has a 225 with a 454 in a Crownline WAXED him he told my wife I was a jerk me being a old Crownline man, For beating so bad


Rick

[darrellsbaja]

Ricky

You going to hit the Hawkeye poker run on June 10th? What about MissCroix in August.

[Ricky]

Darrell,


No we are not going to go. We always just stay on the lake here. My boat is on a lift and my trailer is in the shed. To much of a pain to get from here to there. But thanks for asking, If you are ever close to Twin Lakes Iowa stop by it's a great lake for boating and drinking beer.


Rick

[darrellsbaja]

wonder hw far that is from us? So you do not plan on attending any poker runs this summer?

[Ricky]

Darrell,


I really dought if we go to any poker runs. But would like to ride in a 30 ft. No I better not wife would kill me then I would want one.


Rick

[Pointerman1967]

Mike and Jack,
I have a 20 OL with a 350 MAG (only 40 more hp). I am currently testing with a 25" Mirage Plus (stock, not labbed yet). I am turning it at 4400 RPMs right now, but have not tested it yet with the air flow mods I have recently made. Hope to do that this Sunday. Once I get all of those factors stabilized I plan on sending the prop out to get reworked. At minimum I will need to come down 1" in pitch, possibly 2". I'll leave that to the experts once I am ready for the work. Also thinking about finding someone to rework the electronics. Merc upped the RPMs on my motor to 5200 this year so they must think it is safe to rev higher. Currently rev limiter is set to 5000 rpm. My 23" high five hits my rev limiter pretty easily.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

And how did you end up with a 350 mag in your boat?

[Pointerman1967]

Bought is gently used (20 hours) from a dealer in PA. The story was that it was a retirement gift for a Baja executive. He used it for a bit and sold it. It has several non-factory options for a 20. Had it shipped here to CA and have been enjoying it for a year and a half now.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Interesting! I know a guy with a 6.2 he is thinking about pulling out of his boat and swapping for a big block....No way in heck I would make the swap but how tough would it be to put the 6.2 in the place of the 5.0?

[Ricky]

Does anyone have a problem with the steering at low speed? Mine has a clicking sound and it catches when you turn the wheel. It doesn't do it the first hour but after that it does. Would this be a bad power steering pump?


Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Call Mau and jack 'em up a little. They will take care of it...sounds like the pump to me.

[Ricky]

We already called Mau. No one will ever call us back. Plus we have no trailer right now...long story!!! The one service guy said that they would come down and fix it, the other one said no that they don't do that. But our problem is, they have our trailer... so we can't haul it up there if we wanted to. We are kind of getting tired of getting the run around. From day one when we ordered the first boat things have been screwed up. It's getting very old.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Hmmmmm....lets see. Mau has your trailer. Mau won't come fix the boat. You can't take the boat to get it fixed. Want me to go get your trailer?

[Ricky]

o.k. here's the story...The trailer is in Illinois or wherever Heritage trailers are made. When Kevin brought our boat, the trailer was full of rust. Yes, it was suppose to be a brand new trailer. Why did they put the boat on the trailer if it was this way, who knows. Anyway, Kevin pulled it back with him to Okoboji and then the paint rep came to look at it. He pulled it back to the factory to have it sandblasted and repainted. So a trailer that usually gets pulled a total of 15 miles (yes that's right 15 and that's pushing it) is going to have a whole shitload of miles on it. We were going to have it painted lime green instead of yellow so we know for sure that they did repaint it all, but it is titled under a yellow trailer, so they said we have to stay with that color. We are going to make Collin or Julie sign a statement that says that if anything goes wrong with the paint as long as we own it, they will cover it. So, we told Kevin that if our cable on our lift would happen to break some night, he would be driving down a trailer. Then this steering problem...this should of been taken care of when they test drove it for over an hour up there. I don't think they checked anything but how fast they could get it up to. Yes we are picky, but come on, a rusted trailer the first day out. We have always gotten Prestige trailers with our 4 other boats and never had a problem. This whole deal has been screwed up from day one. That's our luck!!

[Pointerman1967]

"Interesting! I know a guy with a 6.2 he is thinking about pulling out of his boat and swapping for a big block....No way in heck I would make the swap but how tough would it be to put the 6.2 in the place of the 5.0??

Mike,
That should be a straight swap. The 6.2 is over the Alpha drives 300 HP max rating, but if you didn't gun it from a stand still all the time the drive would probably do just fine for more years than you would own the boat. I wish mine came with a 6.2. That would be much better. :)

[Ricky]

o.k. as for my steering noise, I always felt that it was in the steering wheel, so I pulled back the rubber on the steering wheel and shot some %%WORD19%@ in it, guess what, the steering is fixed and the noise is gone.

Mau did call me back after a nice email I sent them. They were willing to come and get my boat and bring it back the next day, if it was something major.

All is well now and I still love my Baja.



Rick

[Ricky]

Matt,

Who painted your motor cover for your boat it looks really nice?


Rick

[Nautibaja]

Mau did call me back after a nice email I sent them. They were willing to come and get my boat and bring it back the next day, if it was something major.

Now that sounds more like Mau. Don't worry they will take great care of you when and if you ever need it. They have always been very good to us:biggrin

Derek
232 Islander "B-Nauti"
Okoboji, IA

[Ricky]

Derek,


Everything is OK again, I was worried there for a whole.


Rick

[Ricky]

Jack, Mark,


How are the new boats doing? The weather has been crappy so I only have 12 hours on my so far. Hope to get it out this weekend I hope.


Rick

[Ricky]

I hope it's not going to be this way all summer the way this spring has been only 50 to 60 this weekend. That sucks.

[BajaJack]

how did you get that many hours on your Outlaw? with all this rain you must be pulling your planter with it!!!! that would "git er done" ( we only have 5 hours on ours but they were FUN hours.

[haulinvols]

Matt, Who painted your motor cover for your boat it looks really nice?-----------------------Thanks, I did it myself. Took a weekend but well worth it.

[Ricky]

Matt,


You must be really handy with a paint gun, Like I said it looks really nice.


Rick

[Ricky]

Cold and crappy weekend but as of right now it's going to be 80 this coming weekend. We have the boat full of gas and the cooler full of Bud Light. Lets hope it's going to be nice. This lake will be a zoo if it is, Everyone is just waiting.


Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

We are hoping to check out Coralville this weekend if the rain stays away...... My god the weeds are horrible on twin! ICK!

[Ricky]

That is a cold water weed. Last year, as soon as it warmed up, it went away. We have it ripped up in front of our home from coming and going. There sure are a lot of new boats this year.

[Ricky]

Had the boat out today what another great time in a Baja.



Rick

[Ricky]

Does anyone have another product besides Mothers to keep the exhaust pipes clean and shiny after we go out for a couple hours they look like crap. Mothers is alot of work but they do look nice for awhile.


Rick

[Ricky]

I see Baja is having a rebate on the 23 Outlaw. Every dealer I talked to said that Baja wouldn't do this the first year. $1000 on the 23 and 202 Jack. $2000 on the 242 Mark.


Rick

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

I used bathroom/shower cleaner on ours yesterday. YOu know the saying, out of sight out of mind...well, our tips are under the swim platform and you can't see them...and boy did they look like $hit. It took 8 applications of cleaner...let it soak...scrub...

[Ricky]

Mike,


So no matter what you use it is a pain in the ass???


Rick

[ckmansell]

Absolutely not. At least not here in the Ozarks. I guess every water hole has it own make up of minerals. But here, white vinegar on a rag takes that black soot and baked on mineral deposits right off.

I keep it on my boat in a spray bottle. When I am out swimming I have the wife throw it down wipe that stuff right off. Heck, if I have a whole line of my buddies boats rafted up with us I even clean theirs too. It works that easy.

Cheap too! Try it and see if it doesn't work that easy for you. Let me know,

[grocery money]

Curt, where were you when I needed my boat cleaned up??:biggrin

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

The water at Rick's lake is pretty funky :)

[ckmansell]

Curt, where were you when I needed my boat cleaned up?

You know what? Actually, when you went up to the shop to get your fenders air'd up on Sunday, I did chat with your wife about your boat setting in the water all week. I gave her some tips on getting the tea stain line off your boat from time to time throughout the week. While I didn't actually do the work, I was trying to help.;)

[mnoutlaw]

Curts tip works great. My tips on my boat were really black when I went to the loto last year. Now they look like new.

[Ricky]

Curt,


Do you use straight vinegar or do you add some water? I tried half and half and it left a film. So I went back with mothers to shine it up. I'll try it straight next time.


Rick

[Ricky]

Update on our trailer:
It was delivered this morning. They sandblasted it down at the factory and put a new paint job on it. It looks wonderful. Mau came through for us and we are happy.

[ckmansell]

Rick,
I use straight white vinegar.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

Ricky,
It probably left a film because you used tap water....which is HARD!! Try bottled or soft water.

We use a 50/50 mixture on glass and it works great...water here in town is soft

[Ricky]

I'll give it a try this weekend it's going to be in the 70s.
Thanks for the info.


Rick

[Ricky]

5:00 on Friday windy and raining I hope the rest of the weekend isn't like this.


Rick

[Ricky]

A friend asked me the other day why isn't the tack oil filled like the speedometer? Does anyone know?


Rick

[surfhound]

I believe the theory behind an oil-filled speedometer is that the fluid provides a dampening effect, preventing the gauge from incessant jumping and hindering readability. Dampening would be undesirable in a tachometer, where you would want to see any flickering as an indication of timing issues.

[mikeandkimlovethelakeoftheo]

The oil filled speedo makes it go faster...DUH

[Ricky]

Speed is what it is all about. Nice day at the lake Mike so far and I was spraying corn. What a great time.


Rick

[Ricky]

Surfhound,


Are you getting any wear marks on your steering wheel? I have 27 hours on my so far but getting wear marks on the wheel. Or does anyone else have this?


Rick

[surfhound]

Hi Ricky:

I haven't noticed any marks, but I have less hours than you. Where are the marks appearing?

[Ricky]

Surfhound,


The wear marks are on the silver part of the steering wheel. Had a good weekend here put 8 hours on it. 35 hours on it so far.


Rick

[Ricky]

My Dad and Mom came out last night for there first ride and they thought the 23 Outlaw was quit a boat. They are 68 and 70 years old, They were talking about there boat they had 35 years ago it had 65 HP, that was quit abit of power back then. They thought 375 was off the board.


Rick

[surfhound]

Hi Ricky:

No marks on my steering wheel. Are you holding on that hard?:D
I'm having a small problem, though. Almost every time I turn off the battery switch (engine off, of course), I blow the trim drive glass fuse. It's supposed to be a 50A, but I have a 30A in since 50A is hard to come by. Very weird.

[Ricky]

Surfhound


That is weird blowing the fuse. Another question, Does your exhaust on switch turned the other way when all of the other switches are on. It seems back wards to me but that is the way it is. Is yours that way?


Rick

[surfhound]

Ricky:

Yes, that switch setting bugs me when I go to do my dockside check list, as it's out of sync with the other settings. Usually results in me firing up with thru-hull! Still, it's a minor fault.

[Ricky]

Surfhound,


I don't think I ever told you but when I got my boat. I had the SST graphics put on the deck like the 25 Outlaw and bigger boats Looks really cool, Also had the vents on the back done in purple to match the purple on the boat. Tryed to put pictures on the site but did't work for some reason.


Rick