"PatBateman" (PatBateman)
07/05/2014 at 21:47 • Filed to: Boatlopnik
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"PatBateman" (PatBateman)
07/05/2014 at 21:47 • Filed to: Boatlopnik | 3
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It is widely known that a boat is just a hole in the water that you throw money into. For my older Ranger Comanche bass boat, this is proving to be absolutely true. And it's REALLY starting to annoy me.
The boat has a Mercury 150 on the back that is great at getting the sleek 20 footer to 60 MPH if you tilt the engine just right. When it works, of course. It worked for about 15 minutes yesterday after getting it back from the mechanic who absolutely RAVED that it was purring like a kitten for him. And it was purring. At idle. Just not when it's at speed. Dammit.
The idle is actually running a little higher than it should be, but the two major complaints are the Hot Foot pedal doesn't rebound when I take my foot off of it and the engine temperature sensor keeps screaming that it's running hot. But it isn't. Which is, again, annoying. Also, one of the live well pipes has a slight leak in it, which fills the stern of the boat with water overnight. Not enough to sink it, but just enough for me to hit the bilge pump and be bothered by how much dihydrogen monoxide comes out of the little hole on the side. Motherfu...
The upside: the trolling motor works GREAT!!! Especially when the engine conked out on me 200 yards away from the cabin. Very powerful.
So today, after miraculously driving the Ranger across the lake to the boat launch, I made another 30 mile (each way) trek to the mechanic to drop off a bass boat that was promised to be in tip top shape yesterday that is now full of premium gas. Gas that I won't get to use for at least two weeks, after driving 3.5 hours from Houston to use.
I would say that I'm ABSOLUTELY DONE with owning a boat, but I would be lying. I'm addicted.
Diesel
> PatBateman
07/05/2014 at 21:50 |
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Time to buy a new boat.
E92M3
> PatBateman
07/05/2014 at 21:51 |
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My wife wants one. I keep telling her its cheaper to rent one the 3 times a year we'd have time to use it. Same concept applies to a cabin.
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PatBateman
> Diesel
07/05/2014 at 21:53 |
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I don't want to spend $30k on a GOOD used boat. My next ride will have a 250 on it, which is a touch expensive to buy.
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PatBateman
> E92M3
07/05/2014 at 21:54 |
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My family has owned this cabin for over 40 years. To buy one now is cost prohibitive.
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Diesel
> PatBateman
07/05/2014 at 21:54 |
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Well, enjoy fishing from the shore for the rest of the weekend. Really just an excuse to sit outside and drink.
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PatBateman
> Diesel
07/05/2014 at 21:55 |
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Can't drink with the kids around. It's like herding cats.
Stephen the Canuck
> PatBateman
07/05/2014 at 21:55 |
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What about one of these? I love these boats. My parents currently have about 8 of them, with 8 or so motors. They're great.
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PatBateman
> E92M3
07/05/2014 at 21:57 |
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Oh, and yes. Rent the boats. Same fun, zero maintenance costs.
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PatBateman
> Stephen the Canuck
07/05/2014 at 22:03 |
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That would be fun for a little lake. The one I'm on is one of the largest reservoirs in the nation. 65 miles long, 185,000 acres. I need something fast with a big engine and a trolling motor.
We actually have a smaller aluminum boat with a 20hp engine, but that's on the fritz too. Boats...
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Stephen the Canuck
> PatBateman
07/05/2014 at 22:07 |
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http://www.lundboats.ca/boats/aluminum…
Something like that? A 20 footer that will take a 125 horse? One my dad has is a 14' Legend that's big, deep, and wide, and it is very stable on big lakes.
WhiskeyGolf
> PatBateman
07/05/2014 at 22:10 |
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I'm also addicted. Fortunately my family's 17ft bowrider was bought from a boat show and we have a great dealer for service. My dad loves getting those bills... Once you have a taste of open water and that new perspective, it's hard to give up.
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PatBateman
> WhiskeyGolf
07/05/2014 at 22:17 |
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Yup. It is quite addicting. I want my next one to look something like this:
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PatBateman
> Stephen the Canuck
07/05/2014 at 22:20 |
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That's big enough, but not fast enough. I sound like a snob when I say that, but it's true. I need at least a 55 MPH cruising speed. Something like this:
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2007-R…
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Stephen the Canuck
> PatBateman
07/05/2014 at 22:28 |
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Makes sense. A very large body of water can take a long time to get across. I take it you like bass boats. I've always wanted a smaller one.
Would something like this work for you? It's a 20' 8" boat rated for 300hp max. I would think it would be pretty quick.
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PatBateman
> Stephen the Canuck
07/05/2014 at 22:54 |
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300hp would make me spooge.
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Stephen the Canuck
> PatBateman
07/05/2014 at 22:58 |
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It would be more than double the power of my car.
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WhiskeyGolf
> PatBateman
07/06/2014 at 00:40 |
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Very nice! My family has a 180 Horizon and someday I'm going to move up to this (from this marina, incidentally):
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PatBateman
> Stephen the Canuck
07/06/2014 at 12:46 |
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One of the neighbors has a bay boat they brought out this weekend with a 300hp engine on it. Every time they drive by, I get jealous. It's quiet, too.
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Stephen the Canuck
> PatBateman
07/06/2014 at 13:27 |
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I would be jealous too. Would they suspect you if it went missing for a weekend?
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PatBateman
> Stephen the Canuck
07/06/2014 at 18:31 |
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The cabin's neighbors. Apparently, they use it every single weekend. They are decidedly more dedicated to the fishing life than I am.
Philbert/Phartnagle
> PatBateman
07/09/2014 at 03:37 |
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Sounds like it is time to learn some Boat Repairs 101 and some Marine Engine Repair & Tuning.
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PatBateman
> Philbert/Phartnagle
07/09/2014 at 09:30 |
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Ain't nobody got time for that!
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Philbert/Phartnagle
> PatBateman
07/09/2014 at 15:49 |
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Hahaha! Ok, ok, I understand.