My first boat!

[Captain Gecko]

Hi all!

I'm a very excited first time boat owner...just purchased a 1986 Grew 237 cuddy cruiser, with a 5.7L Mercruiser 260. She's 23'7" and runs beautifully.

I've driven boats before but this is the first time I've owned one. I know I have tons to learn, but I'm like a kid at Christmas right now! (I'm 40).

Just wanted to say hi, I'm a veteran of several car forums and they've been invaluable resources to me over the years...looking forward to getting to know some of you!

Cheers!

Some pics...

 

[zopperman]

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Welcome to Iboats! congratulations on your purchase.

 

[Captain Gecko]

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Thank you sir! I figure I will be up all night reading about Mercruisers...Grew...depth charts...

 

[sasto]

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Nice ship......Captain

The best of luck with her!

Keep the dirty side down.

 

[Captain Gecko]

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Lol, thanks all. Always keep the dirty side down indeed!

Sadly, it seems Grew as a company just closed shop this summer (June 2011). Grew as a company started in roots in 1882, a real heritage here in Canada. It's nice to own a piece of that heritage though!

 

[The Rooster]

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Beautiful rig "Gecko". Looks like somone took good care of it. Unique paint scheme. Best of luck !!!

 

[KDAVID1]

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Congratulations!!! I am right there with you==same as you (Just turned 40) have driven alot of boats but just got my first one this month---heck I don't even think much about work anymore--It's all about the boat. You are going to have a blast. Kid in a candy store

 

[jimh1626]

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Nice boat. Enjoy it and don't forget to give her a pat goodnight. They like that.

 

[not enuf toys]

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congrats! welcome to iboats!

 

[hunley1864]

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Congrats on the new 1986 boat!!! From the pics it looks like this boat was well taken care of.Enjoy your new toy!!!!!

 

[southkogs]

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Congratulations - on Lake Ontario you probably bought just in time for winter layup

Just kiddin' - enjoy the rest of the year. It's a great looking boat.

 

[produceguy]

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Another proud boat owner. Nice boat.

 

[DuckHunterJon]

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Congrats on the new boat. Don't fret too much about the manufacturer going out of business. Happens alot. You'll still be able to find parts, and the motor is a good one. Have fun and be safe.

 

[Captain Gecko]

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@southcogs - too true! Leaves are changing already, where did summer go? However, I plan to keep her on the water well into October, gotta enjoy those fall colours!

@DuckJunterJon - good points, thanks for the reassurance. Had a momentary twang when I saw that news.

@ everyone - thanks again for the very warm welcome!!! Our maiden voyage in her might be tonight...very excited. It has been well cared for, previous owner had lots of documentation and is a great guy.

Pat goodnight - check. Kid in a candy store - check.

Chris

 

[Mi duckdown]

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Gecko.
Not to be a smart *****. But.
Take a power squadron boating course, over the winter. Lake ontario can get mean.

 

[Captain Gecko]

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Gecko.
Not to be a smart *****. But.
Take a power squadron boating course, over the winter. Lake ontario can get mean.

Yes, I will educate myself appropriately, especially when/if I get anywhere near open water Lake Ontario. I'm staying close the shore at the moment! I've heard plenty of tales about how conditions on Lake Ontario can change quickly.