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Posted: July 27 2005,1:49 am

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After going two years without a boat (sold it when I got divorced :angry

) I just picked this one up in March. I don't have the space or a decent tow vehicle to get much bigger, my last boat was a 28' Sleek, but this thing handles like a Vette. Not much top end, maybe 45 mph, but the 351 in it get you there quick.

I've been lurking around here for a couple of days, and this is a great site :bowdown

. Hope to see some of you at the river sometime, but Saguaro Lake is home every week. Later...

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Posted: July 27 2005,6:29 am

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Cool ride

and WELCOME freddog to the

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Some of our members have been to Saguaro as well. :good

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Posted: July 27 2005,6:35 am

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Nice ski boat...welcome...!! :good

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Posted: July 27 2005,6:57 am

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from one newbie to another welcome, and nice ride. :good

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Posted: July 27 2005,8:54 am

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Welcome aboard!! I haven't been to Saguaro in years!! I usually go to Lake Pleasant. There is going to be a small gathering of people at Hooters Tempe tomorrow evening around 5-6 if you are interested, stop on by!!

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Posted: July 27 2005,10:13 am

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Welcome Freddog :good

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Posted: July 27 2005,4:20 pm

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Thanks all!!! I wasn't sure how I'd like this boat after owning deep Vs for years, but I couldn't be happier (unless it had a stereo in it). Yeah, that's the next purchase, just a simple stereo for the lazy days on Sandy Beach.

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Posted: July 27 2005,4:28 pm

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Quote (Carrera Elite @ July 27 2005,8:54 am)

I'd love to make it to Hooter's but gotta work. I don't ever get out to Pleasant, it's just too far. I live on the east side of Gilbert and for now I'm towing this thing with a little Ford Escape. It does pretty good going the ten miles to Saguaro, but much more than that becomes a chore. I've been looking at some new tow rigs but can't decide. Anybody got an opinion of the Hummers, H2 and the new H3? I know they're nothing more than Tahoes and Colorados with a bigger price tag but even the H3 would be better for towing then the Escape. Besides, my wife wants me to give the Ford to her.

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Posted: July 27 2005,9:14 pm

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Have you ever tried Bartlett?? As far as the Hummers go, If your going to go for a Hummer, go for the H1!! The rest are just imposters!! Just my opinion though!!

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Posted: July 27 2005,10:50 pm

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I like Bartlett, especially now that it has some water in it. Its still a bit of a drive for me. The biggest problem I've had towing with this vehicle is getting the boat out of the water. Ramp 1 at Saguaro isn't too bad but I've only got front wheel drive and it gets tough sometimes. I did decide that I need to set the backup brake lock when I load the boat. I think the boat pushing against the actuator is locking the trailer brakes and making it even harder to get out. As far as the Hummers go, they're all posers, but I kind of like the new H3's and about all I need it for is to tow the boat to the lake. I rarely drive, got a company car. The Escape is 2 1/2 years old and has about 10k on it. Maybe a Jeep? Midlife crisis?

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Posted: July 28 2005,5:58 am

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Need to go with the at least the H2.
The new H3's are like a jeep liberty.
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Posted: Sep. 10 2005,1:57 pm

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Freddog,
How does your boat ride in the rougher water and does the lack of reverse bother you?

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Posted: Jan. 14 2006,12:05 am

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How's this for a late reply? The boat actually does real well in light chop, but anything over a foot or so and it start getting pretty harsh. As for the reverse, it actually works quite well, I just had to get used to the rotational torque and compensate for it. It's easier than backing most jets.

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