I love shooting. I go to an indoor range every month sometimes twice a month. Once you’ve demonstrated your proficiency and safety knowledge you can rapid fire, double tap or what ever. I started out a revolver guy but now mostly shoot simi autos although I always bring a 357 or two , mostly...
I haven’t done it but I knew a couple people who did years ago. It was disaster. It’s a bad bad bad bad idea. There are so many things that can and will go wrong I can’t even start to list them.
Actually I have done it (I just remembered). About 40 years ago my wife and I went in together...
2 one sentence posts in 13 years, interesting. Anyway I mean no offense but if you have or are getting a 35’ boat (that’s a darn big boat) and don’t know what electronics you should have then you need to go back to square one and take some basic boating classes, basic Navigation classes, basic...
I agree completely with those who have already commented. Being a mechanic you know that engine is going to need a lot more, a big lot more than the couple parts you replaced. And the outdrive unit will be another whole giant problem and expense. But even worse than the engine and out drive is...
The weather that you say you avoid going out in is exactly what the weather report in your post shows. So stay home.
Without having first hand knowledge of the area you’re boating in, it’s difficult at best to advise you. For example a 15 knot wind where I fish and boat may not create the same...
I’m 74, I just wasn’t using the boat nearly as much. It was tough to justify the expense and not use it much and I’m involved in a lot of other activities (hunting, fishing, travel and many others). I’ve owned numerous boats over the last 50 + years and now that it is gone I’m missing boating...
Thank you for sharing, your trip and videos brought back lots of memories. I sold my boat 2 years ago and have yet to get another. First time I’ve been with a boat in almost 50 years. I live boating vicariously through others stories. Thanks again.
I’d love to hear about your trip. How long did it take? Did you go overnight? How was the water conditions? Did you go beyond Benicia? Any interest sights? Etc etc.
36 year old boat been sitting for the last 6 years. I would be concerned with a lot more than if the engine is powerful enough. You need to do a thorough inspection of the hull and interior. I’m not sure there is no wood in the hull but I would definitely verify that. Even if no wood you may...
The first thing you have to look at always is the loaded weight of what you are towing and the tow capacity of the tow vehicle. The dry weight of your boat is as far as I can tell close to 3000 lbs. Add 1000 lbs for the trailer. Then add for equipment you’ll have in the boat and a full tank of...
Wouldn’t even try to suggest a boat that fits all your wants/needs. Since you mentioned Ranger Tugs I’ll just say they are a top of the line awesome boat. Everything about them is top quality and the company stands behind their boats. If there’s a problem they take care of it. I can’t say enough...
Your boat is ok for the trip. The winds are just not real predictable from one day to the next. Some days the winds scarcely let up but most days it’s fairly calm mornings. The winds generally get going around 1 pm and increase over the next 8 to 10 hours. The same applies not only around Rio...
I know the area well, been boating the delta for 50+ years and many trips to San Pablo Bay and SF Bay. I’m not clear exactly what you information you are looking for but I’ll try to give you what I can. Answers to a couple questions would be helpful. What size and make of boat? Is this a day...
Here in Northern California 108f yesterday, cooled down to 102f today. High 90’s and low 100’s forecast the next 10 days. We have about zero humidity here so the heat is tolerable. You’ll find me either in the pool or in the air conditioning.
I’d run from that deal. If the guy is not telling the truth about the year then I doubt the hours are truthful. If you can afford it you are way way better off with a new engine.
You should be fine in your boat. Still it can get pretty rough around Rio vista in the afternoon so just exercise a little caution. I know the bay around Martinez can get rough too in the windy afternoons. Some days it’s calm around there but summertime is when the worst winds seem to happen...
