SK14 in TX
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Looks great! Waiting patiently for the pictures of the boat on the water....
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Well everybody, here are the photos on the water. We took it out yesterday afternoon when the lake was really empty... I've never launched or driven a boat before so it was good that it was empty, it was a learning experience to say the least. The boat is very sensitive to any movement of the tiller or increase in speed. Once the grab bar is mounted, I think it will be easier to handle.
Thanks for all the support, encouragement and advice along the way! Super glad I did this and even more excited to be on the water.
Thanks for all the support, encouragement and advice along the way! Super glad I did this and even more excited to be on the water.
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Yes you will be much better off with a grab rail. I started to post the other day about its sensitivity to movement of the tiller and should have. I nearly fell out once and that was just with the 5 hp tohatsu! Takes a bit to get used to it--it's a sports car I put a cooler in front of the grab rail and sit to steer. No standing for me when underway, but then I'm 71 and don't have the balance I once had. Be a little careful and have a lot of fun! ALWAYS have the kill switch on. The time I nearly fell out I had forgotten to attach it Don't be me.
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Well done AG!! Send us more photos once you get the Grab Bar on her!!! Again, great job and congratulations!!! Jeff
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Absolutely awesome! That sled must be a ROCKET! Happy to see the pdf. I'd encourage you to keep a mini airhorn clipped to the pfd so if you do go in the drink you can make some noise, and maybe even keep an orange flag in the vest pocket. I do the same when sailing solo and my wife does the same when supping alone. I'll admit to an obsession with safety on the water.
Would love to see some video underway and look forward to hearing about the first fish!
Great job, really impressed.
Jeff
Would love to see some video underway and look forward to hearing about the first fish!
Great job, really impressed.
Jeff
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Oh Hell Yes! Awesome job! Bet she scared you! Get someone to take a video of you screaming by. Be careful...
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Congrats on the launch! The boat looks good on the water.
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I learned my lesson about the kill switch and life vest... in the excitement and nerves of the moment, I forgot to put on both...Dougster wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:29 am Yes you will be much better off with a grab rail. I started to post the other day about its sensitivity to movement of the tiller and should have. I nearly fell out once and that was just with the 5 hp tohatsu! Takes a bit to get used to it--it's a sports car I put a cooler in front of the grab rail and sit to steer. No standing for me when underway, but then I'm 71 and don't have the balance I once had. Be a little careful and have a lot of fun! ALWAYS have the kill switch on. The time I nearly fell out I had forgotten to attach it Don't be me.
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Luckily, I hadn't taken off yet and my dad reminded me.
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That is great AG!!!! Jeff
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