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  1. tpenfield

    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    OK, I'll have a look. Folks on the Cruisers FB group say it does not have a plug and they merely vacuum up any water. I'm not thinking that will work out in some situations where lots of water gets in there.
  2. tpenfield

    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    I was looking to remove the garboard plug at the transom to let the bilge drain over the winter. . . There is no garboard plug in the transom :oops: :unsure: 🤪 . . . It must be a thing now , or perhaps just a Cruisers Yacht thing. :unsure:
  3. tpenfield

    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    Hi Lou !!! Just reading through the maintenance manual, it looks like the winterization procedure is pretty similar to my old boat. The new engine has a single point drain system for the raw water side and air pressure purging, but the manual also talks about having the raw water side filled...
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    Thanks guys. (y) This is the newest boat I've ever owned. Yet, I learned throughout the boat search/shopping, new does not always mean in better condition. It seems that lots of folks selling 5-6 year old boats are doing so because they have not taken care of them. Although this boat has...
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    I need to update my Sig Pic. :D
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    It has finally come, all the bits and pieces of my boat search and logistics. The boat was transported by a Captain Service from Long Island NY to my home port on Cape Cod (180 miles) The trip took about 6 hours, with a re-fueling stop along the CT shore. The weather was great and the seas...
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    Best finance options

    What are the rates these days for boats? 4% +/-? :unsure: How much will that $93K boat actually cost? I've always been a fan of paying cash for 'toys', but maybe buying new is a bit different.
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    winterizing question

    Keep in mind that you can read just about anything on the Internet. . . much of it is just a mashing of opinions. Your engine service manual should be your guide.
  9. tpenfield

    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Yes, a bit light on the tow rating, but I'm only going 1 mile down the road . . . 30 mph. I decided not to tow the boat the 250 miles from Long Island. Else, I would have gotten an F-250/350 diesel. With any luck, I'll have a trailer on Monday and the captain service will be bringing the boat...
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    Second Happiest Day . . .

    The bits and pieces are coming together . . . I bought this truck yesterday. I think I should have the trailer soon. . . 2012 F-150 3.5 EcoBoost, Selectable 4WD (2H, 4H, 4Lo). Nice off-road tires that should get up the launch ramp just fine. This truck is quite clean and rust free for a...
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    Should you buy 20 year old boat to fix up or 10 year old boat?

    I bought a 12 year old boat . . . needed to fix it up Then I bought a 16 year old boat . . . needed to fix it up Just bought a 5 year old boat . . . will be fixing it up. What was your question again? :unsure: :D🤪
  12. tpenfield

    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Well . . . Plan A was to have a boat hauler bring the boat to my home and set it on blocks Plan B was to get a trailer and either tow it myself or have a tow-away service The logistics of getting a trailer and truck, along with my upcoming travel plans are making things a bit challenging...
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    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Lots of good ideas . . . thank you and keep them coming. I could get a beast of a truck for the haul and then trade down to a F-150/1500 for local hauling. Probably the best truck for the tow home would be a 350/3500 Dually. Any thoghts on the 7.3 Powerstroke or the Cummings 5.9 TD HO ? How...
  14. tpenfield

    Second Happiest Day . . .

    All those stats makes my head hurt . . . :rolleyes: 🤪 o_O I'm not planning on towing Ohio, Rhode Island is closer and does not require as big a tow hitch :ROFLMAO: I think my overall weight is going to be 21,000 lbs w/ an F-350, which is right near the top of their overall spec. My boat...
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    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Here is an example of what I am finding for tow rating . . . conventional towing, not 5th wheel.
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    Second Happiest Day . . .

    My truck budget is $15K . . . I'd really like to be in the $10-12K range, saving the rest for beer money. I am looking at 2000 - 2007 F-350 or F-250 diesels. My understanding is that the older 7.3 engines (2000-2002) may be a bit more reliable than the 6.0 engines (2003-2007), but if the...
  17. tpenfield

    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Guys - the dry weight of the boat is 11,400 lbs and typical weight would be 12,000 ish. I believe the trailer will come in at 2,600 lbs, making my tow weight about 14,600 lbs. I am not seeing where an older Ram 2500/3500 is rated for 17,000 lbs. Maybe the new ones are, but you might be...
  18. tpenfield

    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Yes, I wired the $$$ on Friday, so the focus now is to get the boat transported. I have bids of $3K for a complete hauling service and $2K for a tow-away service. This would be about 250 miles for hauling, which seems pricey @ $8-12 per mile. So, I am now hopeful that the trailer arrives soon...
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    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Yes - a manual would be a good thing. The cooling flow on these things is complicated.
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    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Quick Update . . . The Admiral had an idea . . . sell one of our cars and buy a fairly used truck to haul the boat. :unsure: :D 🤪 :cool: OK . . . I sold our 2009 Toyota in 2 hrs on FB, and am now in search of an F-350 Diesel. So, it looks like I'll be towing the boat myself, if the...
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