Kept the Admiral IN the Boat AND got pictures

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I was informed that my last post was unfortunately missing action shots. I finally remembered to get a few on the water shots.

Great day. We took everyone tubing and had a blast. I even managed to dock without dunking the wife. I think we're finally starting to figure this out. I am noticing that a 19 foot cuddy with a 3.0 liter is a bit sensitive to trim. We had five adult size people in the boat and one on the tube, and she just won't plane if everyone wants to sit in the back. Worked fine once I got a couple people to come forward a bit. I am seeing that a bowrider would let me get a bit better weight distribution, and be a little easier to dock, but I still like my cuddy.

Checked the pitot with the GPS on my phone, and surprisingly enough it's within about 1 mph of GPS speed.

Nice way to spend a hot day!

 

[generator12]

Re: Kept the Admiral IN the Boat AND got pictures

That lake appears to be located in beautiful country. Also, you appeared to have much of it to yourself - not a lot of traffic in your pics. You're right - it's a GREAT way to spend a hot day.

Good for you.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Kept the Admiral IN the Boat AND got pictures

Worst thing they put in an I/O are jump seats adjacent to the engine cover. People just love them, and rightly so, and the boat hates them. Trim tabs will help, as will a lot of ponies and a good trim system.

BTDT,

Mark

 

[tkz]

Re: Kept the Admiral IN the Boat AND got pictures

Now that looks a blast, my grown kids want me to get a tube. I had told them as soon as I got comfortable with driving a boat. I need to get one before my Daughter comes in from AZ at the end of the month. I know that they all are going to be expecting a little more than their old Dad driving around the lank in circles. LOL.