No more new boat :((((((((

[nodigg]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865christmas_party_2004_028-med.jpg
Been gone from the boards for a while, getting some business done so I can play harder this summer. Did I miss anything? LOL! Particularly for those of you that expressed an interest in buying my boat......here is what it looks like now.
Any one still interested??

[Kachina26]

I don't see it?????

[nodigg]

Guess I have been away a while. Had to re-do it.

[Kachina26]

That's your old boat? Or is that the result of the sale of your old boat in the form of a new boat? If a tree falls in the forest and nobody................

[nodigg]

That is still the same old boat. Just gutted.

[nodigg]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865james_pics_059-med.jpg
Used to be this one. It was born "No Doubt" in all white, then I painted it and it became "No Doubt Still", Now its getting a bigger motor, a new interrior and a few more alterations in order to become "No Doubt, again!" :hammer2:

[Mrs.Racer277]

Welcome back. WOW! Are you going to have that put back together for the summer? I am glad it is not gone yet. Still hoping for that ride. :) :)

[nodigg]

Hey! Yup, should be ready by late February for a trial run and last minute adjustments. You'll have to remind me for that ride though...as you have found out! :boxed:

[Mrs.Racer277]

Hey! Yup, should be ready by late February for a trial run and last minute adjustments. You'll have to remind me for that ride though...as you have found out! :boxed:
That is awesome. And I can't believe you are going bigger engine. Are you looking for Warp speed or what???? :) :)
Oh don't worry I am really good at nagging you won't be able to forget this time. :rolleyes: :)

[nodigg]

Warp speed would be great but I think I'll settle for 5 mph more top end. Just trying to do someting so as not to be so bummed about not getting the new Magic cat after all ....AGAIN!

[Mrs.Racer277]

Warp speed would be great but I think I'll settle for 5 mph more top end. Just trying to do someting so as not to be so bummed about not getting the new Magic cat after all ....AGAIN!
Well last I saw that thing was a rocket. :D
Good luck with it. And try not to work toooooo hard. :D
BTW they finally started moving dirt on the lot. Bren said you are at that end of town also.

[nodigg]

Where is your lot?

[Mrs.Racer277]

Where is your lot?
Joshua Tree Dr. I don't remember any of the major cross streets though

[FRENCHIE]

i know youll do it up rick!!! :cool:

[nodigg]

i know youll do it up rick!!! :cool:
Leon, you're back! :shift:

[My Man's Sportin' Wood]

Holy crap, Rick!! Can't wait to see it when it's done. That looks like what Jeff's done to his old Jeep. It doesn't even look like a Jeep anymore. It's a rebirth.

[nodigg]

Holy crap, Rick!! Can't wait to see it when it's done. That looks like what Jeff's done to his old Jeep. It doesn't even look like a Jeep anymore. It's a rebirth.
Just gotta be me .....still.......again.............. :messedup:

[DryHeatOnly]

Damn Rick - You shoulda tried the Mr Clean Magic Eraser on that upholstery first! ;) :D :D

[Irishgal]

WOW Rick - can't wait to see it all finished.

[Windy]

Dang Rick...cant wait to see it when its done.

[DogHouse]

Bigger motor, huh? Guess I better stop makin fun of your party barge before I get a good spankin next out at Havasu! :eek:
:D

[jdogginla]

Wasn't that thing already fast as all hell???? :rollside: U going to install seat belts too? :rollside:

[OutCole'd]

Any detalis of what your going with?

[Hustler]

Damn Rick - You shoulda tried the Mr Clean Magic Eraser on that upholstery first! ;) :D :D
Now that was funny :shift:

[nodigg]

Now that was funny :shift:
I did actually, the upholstery was not in bad shape, just a few tears here and there. I just figured......if the interior is out for the new blown 540............................................... .... :2purples:

[BajaMike]

Wasn't that thing already fast as all hell???? :rollside: U going to install seat belts too? :rollside:
Bigger engine?? :confused: :confused:
Ya...what he said....seat belts!!! :D
Check out this video of the old "No Doubt" with the "smaller" engine...be patient...this takes a few minutes to load.
No Doubt at the Dam Run (http://www.mikesnetworking.net/page89)
:D :D :D :D

[Mtg Pro]

Who is doing the work for you ?

[nodigg]

Dang Rick...cant wait to see it when its done.
Hey Wendy, how have you and Randy been? See ya'soon.

[nodigg]

Bigger motor, huh? Guess I better stop makin fun of your party barge before I get a good spankin next out at Havasu! :eek:
:D
Hey Brian, you still speaking to me after running out on you at the dam runII? :rollside: Wait a minute, when did you
EVER make fun of a Cheetah!???? :rolleyes:

[nodigg]

Wasn't that thing already fast as all hell???? :rollside: U going to install seat belts too? :rollside:
More grab rails for sure.

[nodigg]

I won't be getting in that damn boat for any speed runs...that's for sure :)
Then who the heck is gonna hold the cushions down??

[nodigg]

Any detalis of what your going with?
Boring out the ol'e 502 to a 540, Edelbrock heads, Crower pistons, rings, rods, bearings and camshaft, roller rockers, Whipple ECM re-program,blah,blah,blah :cry: :rollside:

[nodigg]

Who is doing the work for you ?
Its classified till further notice! :boxed:

[thom]

Hey no digg how fast was it before?

[thom]

37 or 38 on a good day :)
dam thats a good 10-15 mph faster than mine

[OutCole'd]

Boring out the ol'e 502 to a 540, Edelbrock heads, Crower pistons, rings, rods, bearings and camshaft, roller rockers, Whipple ECM re-program,blah,blah,blah :cry: :rollside:
Wow, will you at least wave as your going by?

[nodigg]

Hey no digg how fast was it before?
39mph with no coolers on board and driving solo........like always!

[nodigg]

Wow, will you at least wave as your going by?
Well sure! And now it will even steer quicly at slow speeds thanks to the addition of full hydraulic front to back so I can one hand the beast again when mooring/trailering.

[nodigg]

BIACH...You always told me 37/38....lol It seemed to be at least 40 though when I was drunk, upside down and howling at the friggin moon at Mead while flying down the lake.....
Those were the days my friend! Now you won't have to climb over the engine cover to get back into the boat with the women after your solo naked night swims. Cutting a walk thru in the transom.

[nodigg]

HEAVY D! Get Out Here And Spew!

[nodigg]

Assuming it starts ;)
BIACH! :idea: :D

[Mtg Pro]

Its classified till further notice! :boxed:
Are you having a walk thru put in the back ?

[HeavyD]

rick,
Just a little suggestion, please dont put to many tassles i mean fringe on the new boat it might rub the new flame stickers i mean paint job away.
Do i still get to go on the maiden voyage through the tunnel before it breaks down.
Dave

[HeavyD]

To many beers I meant through the channel, see what posting on these forums does to you.
Dave

[nodigg]

Are you having a walk thru put in the back ?
Yup, and a few more shiznits. :D

[nodigg]

rick,
Just a little suggestion, please dont put to many tassles i mean fringe on the new boat it might rub the new flame stickers i mean paint job away.
Do i still get to go on the maiden voyage through the tunnel before it breaks down.
Dave
STFU you DumbA**. What Tunnel are you talking about anyway? The one between your ears? :boxingguy
J/K Heavy Dildo! I mean D. :D No tassles I promise. Just fringe! Now go back to to tube. :messedup:

[nodigg]

Rick...Flame this mofo Heavy D......
Souldn't this guy make a few friends before he goes mouthin' off at everbody? :hammerhea

[Mtg Pro]

Yup, and a few more shiznits. :D
I saw it in the shop a couple of weeks ago. Randy is doing a nice job, They had the engine cover pretty much done.

[nodigg]

How's this Tom?http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865NoDoubtrebuild_013-med.jpg
They actually ripped this engine cover up and re-did it all, but you get the idea.

[hot_diggity_dog]

How's this Tom?http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865NoDoubtrebuild_013-med.jpg
They actually ripped this engine cover up and re-did it all, but you get the idea.
LOOKING Sweet Big "R"
Hey keep the pics coming kinda cool to see a makeover step by step.
Hey coach you should of brought in the Right hander in from the bull pin last night! :idea: :rolleyes: :D :D
HDD :cool:

[nodigg]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865boat_show_2005_012-med.jpg
Oops! That wasn't the right one!

[nodigg]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865NoDoubtrebuild_007-med.jpg

[hot_diggity_dog]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865boat_show_2005_012-med.jpg
Oops! That wasn't the right one!
Nice!!! :wink:
HDD :cool:

[Mrs.Racer277]

The looks great. Can't wait to see it finished. Keep us posted.
BTW nice seeing you again yesterday. :D

[nodigg]

Starting to come together fianally!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865PICT0153-med.JPG

[Jordy]

Starting to come together fianally!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865PICT0153.JPG
That front lounge chair looks like one of those sex position deals that you would see in the back of Maxim or Playboy. :D
Looking good. :D

[Jordy]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865boat_show_2005_012.jpg
Oops! That wasn't the right one!
That's better. :D

[nodigg]

Now if only I could have one of each of those in the lounges...... :2purples:

[Jordy]

Now if only I could have one of each of those in the lounges...... :2purples:
Where are you going to put the brass flag pole now??? I figure you should add one while you're remodeling. ;)

[nodigg]

Its in the back..photos to follow...

[nodigg]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865no_doubt_progress_019-med.jpg
Well, the motor is in at last. Still hoping to get her wet this weekend but it ain't looking too promising........

[nodigg]

Where are you going to put the brass flag pole now??? I figure you should add one while you're remodeling. ;)
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865no_doubt_progress_006-med.jpg
Here's the mock up Jordy, still waiting for completion. It is where the black pvc is in this picture.

[Racer277]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865no_doubt_progress_006-med.jpg
Here's the mock up Jordy, still waiting for completion. It is where the black pvc is in this picture.
You sir, are my new hero. :D :D :D

[nodigg]

You sir, are my new hero. :D :D :D
Not after your wife sees the new deal complete...you are gonna have to buy it from me for her! Then i can build the next one I have in mind.... :rollside:

[Racer277]

Not after your wife sees the new deal complete...you are gonna have to buy it from me for her! Then i can build the next one I have in mind.... :rollside:
Ha! I've been devising how I can be in the right place at the right time!
Between the pole and the front love seat cushion jobby's, you gotta name it the shag waggin or something! (No offense to your better half!)
:D :D :D

[nodigg]

Ha! I've been devising how I can be in the right place at the right time!
Between the pole and the front love seat cushion jobby's, you gotta name it the shag waggin or something! (No offense to your better half!)
:D :D :D
Hey wait a minute, time for a disclaimer! The front cushions are for drinking too much and passing out with class while reclining...and that pole in the back is a WAKEBOARDING! pole for my son. :yuk: :)

[Racer277]

Hey wait a minute, time for a disclaimer! The front cushions are for drinking too much and passing out with class while reclining...and that pole in the back is a WAKEBOARDING! pole for my son. :yuk: :)
Nice spin, I'll see how that works on the wife.
Hey, wait a minute. That's not what HDD uses his for! :cool:

[Mrs.Racer277]

Not after your wife sees the new deal complete...you are gonna have to buy it from me for her! Then i can build the next one I have in mind.... :rollside:
I have been keeping my eye on the progress. And yes he better be saving his pennies. :wink:

[Racer277]

I have been keeping my eye on the progress. And yes he better be saving his pennies. :wink:
Like you said DLG, "It's always about the money". ;)

[nodigg]

I have been keeping my eye on the progress. And yes he better be saving his pennies. :wink:
Ya' know I only posted to get Dia ready to pull the trigger! :wink:

[nodigg]

Boy oh boy......Silly mofo...you say tomato and I say tomatoe. How does the wife pronounce it is what matters regardless haha
Aint that the truth! :cool:

[hot_diggity_dog]

Well sure! And now it will even steer quicly at slow speeds thanks to the addition of full hydraulic front to back so I can one hand the beast again when mooring/trailering.
Rick how much did it cost??
$2,000.00????
HDD

[nodigg]

Rick how much did it cost??
$2,000.00????
HDD
DAM Glen, how did you know? Thats exactly what it cost.

[hot_diggity_dog]

DAM Glen, how did you know? Thats exactly what it cost.
Freakin good guess. Are they working on my boat today???
HDD

[nodigg]

Freakin good guess. Are they working on my boat today???
HDD
I'm heading over in few to crack the whip, they better not be working on anything other than my 5 month boat project at this point! lol! j/k I'll let you know.

[Racer277]

I have been keeping my eye on the progress. And yes he better be saving his pennies. :wink:
Hey fellas this isn't a private line.
There will be no talking of money using 'real figures' until it's boys only again. :)
2k looks like a good deal. Way to go, you must have shopped around. :)

[hot_diggity_dog]

I'm heading over in few to crack the whip, they better not be working on anything other than my 5 month boat project at this point! lol! j/k I'll let you know.
Cool dealio!
Why don't you start my boat and run it for awhile for me.
HDD

[nodigg]

Hey fellas this isn't a private line.
There will be no talking of money using 'real figures' until it's boys only again. :)
2k looks like a good deal. Way to go, you must have shopped around. :)
LOL! :messedup:

[nodigg]

Cool dealio!
Why don't you start my boat and run it for awhile for me.
HDD
Well, hey, guess I can get on the lake with the little girlies of spring break after all, just in your boat not mine! :D

[hot_diggity_dog]

Well, hey, guess I can get on the lake with the little girlies of spring break after all, just in your boat not mine! :D
No problem, run it real hard and break it and then put your motor in my boat while you get it rebuilt.
Sound good. LOL
HDD

[Sportin' Wood]

Thanks for posting the pics, Rick. I'd been wondering how the project was coming. Can't wait to sit in it and share a brew.
Angie

[hot_diggity_dog]

Thanks for posting the pics, Rick. I'd been wondering how the project was coming. Can't wait to sit in it and share a brew.
Angie
Rick we need more pics
HDD

[BajaMike]

Rick, any new pics??? Are you going to have it at Havasu this weekend???
:)

[nodigg]

No problem, run it real hard and break it and then put your motor in my boat while you get it rebuilt.
Sound good. LOL
HDD
And that would be just about be the way it would happen to me....... :clover: .

[nodigg]

Thanks for posting the pics, Rick. I'd been wondering how the project was coming. Can't wait to sit in it and share a brew.
Angie
Yeah, I'm getting real anxious too now that its been close to 5 months in the works. And the beer is on me. :boxed:

[nodigg]

Rick, any new pics??? Are you going to have it at Havasu this weekend???
:)
It'll be in Havasu all right and supposed to be in the water but........now they got Glen's boat in the way! :yuk: :cry:

[nodigg]

Okay, here is another spy photo,
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1865PICT0149-med.JPG
The new Captain's chair. Made it extra wide so I don't have to work out and my wheel chair will still fit behind it.

[dicudmore]

looking good Rick :D

[nodigg]

WTF are you talking about now?
:D I guess I am in a Dilligaf kinda mood, just throwing out the jabs son! :hammer2: :D

[My Man's Sportin' Wood]

Okay, here is another spy photo,
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1865PICT0149-med.JPG
The new Captain's chair. Made it extra wide so I don't have to work out and my wheel chair will still fit behind it.
I like the sexy drink holders! Easy access right between the legs! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_13.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm39696US')

[hot_diggity_dog]

Okay, here is another spy photo,
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1865PICT0149-med.JPG
The new Captain's chair. Made it extra wide so I don't have to work out and my wheel chair will still fit behind it.
Tease, don't make me do a complete photo shoot on your ride! :hammerhea :wink: More pics Rick!
HDD

[nodigg]

I said GM orange...not HOME DEPOT orange! (prIvate joke, j/k) :cry:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1865no_doubt_progress_020-med.jpg
Here's the latest! Waiting by the phone for the test run call to come in.....Chris??

[jayd_jr]

I said GM orange...not HOME DEPOT orange! (prIvate joke, j/k) :cry:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1865no_doubt_progress_020-med.jpg
Here's the latest! Waiting by the phone for the test run call to come in.....Chris??
How are you supposed to drive that thing with no steering wheel and you must have spaghetti for legs to fit between the dash and "captains chair". :idea:

[nodigg]

How are you supposed to drive that thing with no steering wheel and you must have spaghetti for legs to fit between the dash and "captains chair". :idea:
made it so I can drive by Joy stick from the back in order to get more room behind the captains chair..... :D

[jayd_jr]

made it so I can drive by Joy stick from the back in order to get more room behind the captains chair..... :D
Wow a joystick that would make it easier for the women to drive as well... :devil:

[Party Cat]

So your gonna be playing with your JoyStick while your watch the rope on the Tow Pole while wearing your Home Depot Orange vest :D :D :D

[nodigg]

You are all over it ...BIACH! :yuk: It ain't brass, its stainless, ergo, it IS a tow pole!

[24RODjr]

Rick,
I haven't been paying attention to this thread. When is the boat done, and do you have more pics?
Who's doing the work?

[nodigg]

Rick,
I haven't been paying attention to this thread. When is the boat done, and do you have more pics?
Who's doing the work?
Hey Chris, how ya doin? Should be ready yesterday? today? tommorrow? I have more pics but am now waiting to get some off the trailer to make some final build decisions...more to follow I'm sure.

[nodigg]

Well, finally got enough done and took it down to Windsor today, for the maiden voyage....
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865no_doubt_progress_029.jpg

[nodigg]

This is the new helm as it is supposed to be, biach! (you know who you are)
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865no_doubt_progress_031-med.jpg

[nodigg]

And this is how it looked after we got it towed in and roped back onto the trailer! :cry:
The only thing missing was Tom running back and forth up the ramp to get shite for me from the tow vehicle!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865no_doubt_progress_030-med.jpg

[nodigg]

Yeah, no more sitting on two throw life savers! I think anyway. Never even got to driver 'er.
What I am VERY pleased with at this point is that everything I envisioned for comfort and fun and performance to enhance the Cheetah deck boat has come out EXTREMELY well as handled by Randy and Al and Diane. (still some minor bugs) It was SO comfortable sitting out there relaxing in the middle of the lake waiting for a tow this afternoon. :cry: Sad to say, the motor needs to be torn apart I think. Maybe not, I'll know tommorrow IF Chris puts my boat on the front burner now as requested. Been waiting long enough, time for some priority treatment I feel.

[hot_diggity_dog]

And this is how it looked after we got it towed in and roped back onto the trailer! :cry:
The only thing missing was Tom running back and forth up the ramp to get shite for me from the tow vehicle!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865no_doubt_progress_030-med.jpg
OK Rick what gives???
I know you Dyno tested the motor before they dropped it in right???
So what went wrong????
I need to know. LOL
HDD

[jayd_jr]

And this is how it looked after we got it towed in and roped back onto the trailer! :cry:
The only thing missing was Tom running back and forth up the ramp to get shite for me from the tow vehicle!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865no_doubt_progress_030-med.jpg
Notice the name on the seat ... If it would have said "cheetah" all would be fine I am sure....... :D I am sorry to see that it broke on the maiden voyage... I guess we wont get to meet up on the water this weekend unless you are on my boat... As HDDs boat is being put back to ythe end of the line again!!!! :hammer2:

[24RODjr]

Dude...the interior looks TITS!
I wonder who's system will sound better at the annual regatta :idea:
I'm bummed for you that she didn't run as expected, but I'm sure the bugs'll get worked out in short order and you'll be kickin' my ass up and down the lake as usual.

[24RODjr]

Or maybe not :(
you know something we don't? Spill it!!!

[24RODjr]

No joke there...even with stuff as minor as Pro-Charger installs or Stearing repairs, things always take longer than expected.

[dicudmore]

Rick hope you get it all dialed in soon....
Looks great. Love to see it on the water, maybe catch a ride :wink:
I'll be out this weekend if ya need something to float on...

[jayd_jr]

Rick hope you get it all dialed in soon....
Looks great. Love to see it on the water, maybe catch a ride :wink:
I'll be out this weekend if ya need something to float on...
Dan when you goin out??? Saturday where will you be????

[nodigg]

Looks like the super charger decide to come apart! Left over damage from when she broke last fall. Had the mechanic make sure the whipple was okay last November and as far as he could tell, all was ok. But not so after all. :(
Good news appears to be no damage to the motor? All I need is a new set of screws (blower assembly) and I am back in business. Problem is, Whipple will not return my calls but got their secretay to say they have NONE on the shelf and they may be 4-6 weeks out getting one for me. Chris is working with Teague. Teague tells me Whipple tells everyone that but that they may have one tucked away at Whipple they can get shipped today? but....Whipple is out to lunch now after being gone on a water test this morning. Man if I ran my business like that I would loose so much money. How come these peeps can get away with turnig off the cell?? I wanna change businesses! :)
Hopes are fading for getting the part sent today so I can deliver on my 6-month old promise to take my son and his buddies out this weekend for spring break! I'm trying to be patient but too many times I have seen other boats come and go while mine was not being worked on.

[dicudmore]

Dan when you goin out??? Saturday where will you be????
I should be out in the morning....
Maybe Steamboat if I get there early and get a beach spot. Otherwise probably wind up in the channel. I don't think I'll see too much of the Spring Break action in Copper, as I'll prob have a 2-yr old on board....then again she's too little to know what's going on :idea:
my cell 702-250-6304, doesn't work worth a crap out there though.
Look for the star-spangled banner :D

[jayd_jr]

I should be out in the morning....
Maybe Steamboat if I get there early and get a beach spot. Otherwise probably wind up in the channel. I don't think I'll see too much of the Spring Break action in Copper, as I'll prob have a 2-yr old on board....then again she's too little to know what's going on :idea:
my cell 702-250-6304, doesn't work worth a crap out there though.
Look for the star-spangled banner :D
OK I will look for you!!! I will have my 7 year old daughter who does know whats going on and I wont be at copper either. But I will be on the look out for the flag.....

[dicudmore]

OK I will look for you!!! I will have my 7 year old daughter who does know whats going on and I wont be at copper either. But I will be on the look out for the flag.....
cool then, I'll prob plan to hang around Steamboat.........

[Propster]

Can you run it out to Whipple to fix it? My buddy's Whipple started making a lot of noise. We only had a few days before the race, so he ran it down to Whipple at Fresno to fix it (all the way from Seattle!). They tore it down and had it fixed within a day. Even if they do not have full units on the shelf, they may have enough parts to repair yours.

[nodigg]

I've just learned I have been black listed by Whipple. Too many calls today apparently by me and others trying to get one shipped today. Thanks for the try though. I would have driven it up there but Dustin's sis would not let me talk to anyone and mean not ANYONE! but her. She IS the person in charge!
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1217947#post1217947

[nodigg]

I have hope again! May be on the water soon! Gonna be gone a week, hope to come back to find a running strong, new boat? :cool:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1865Sturgis_2004_024-med.jpg

[nodigg]

One month later.....
So I go Tuesay to pick up the boat which was ready Friday while I was in Laughlin. Go over it, find a list of "not happy with its", but pay the final bill and trust the shop to make it right after the fact. They tow it to the water for me cause I got no tow this week, just the bike. Back it in, take off the work boots, smiling all big and shite......hit the starter...NO JUICE! DEAD BATTERIES! WTF! Turns out the battery switch was left on "all". Back to the shop for an overnight charge and can't pick it up today cause of work. Decide to let them finish the job today and tommorrow and try yet again tommorrow???????Friday??? next month????
To be continued.................. :frown:

[Mrs.Racer277]

One month later.....
So I go Tuesay to pick up the boat which was ready Friday while I was in Laughlin. Go over it, find a list of "not happy with its", but pay the final bill and trust the shop to make it right after the fact. They tow it to the water for me cause I got no tow this week, just the bike. Back it in, take off the work boots, smiling all big and shite......hit the starter...NO JUICE! DEAD BATTERIES! WTF! Turns out the battery switch was left on "all". Back to the shop for an overnight charge and can't pick it up today cause of work. Decide to let them finish the job today and tommorrow and try yet again tommorrow???????Friday??? next month????
To be continued.................. :frown:
Ding Dang that sucks. :(
Hope to see it on the water Friday. :)

[nodigg]

NO DOUBT! (still) ;)

[nodigg]

The problem is you sound like a whiny BIACH! jk
Minor details...nobody even thought to check the batteries? Isn't that and all fluids being checked very, very basic services to do when you rebuild a boat?
Actually, brand new batteries too....the amps sucked em dry over the weekend with the Perko left on.

[nodigg]

I assume they are replacing them with brand new batteries at no cost to you, right?
Well, they are being trickle charged......

[nodigg]

I thought if you let the batteries go completely dead it can ahrm them Rick
It may be that they can get a memory for there "normal" state so if left dead for a long period of time they stay dead. I am hoping that one time did not hurt them..................
Besides, there are bigger issues to be dealt with at the moment, particulaly the door alignment problem.

[jayd_jr]

One month later.....
So I go Tuesay to pick up the boat which was ready Friday while I was in Laughlin. Go over it, find a list of "not happy with its", but pay the final bill and trust the shop to make it right after the fact. They tow it to the water for me cause I got no tow this week, just the bike. Back it in, take off the work boots, smiling all big and shite......hit the starter...NO JUICE! DEAD BATTERIES! WTF! Turns out the battery switch was left on "all". Back to the shop for an overnight charge and can't pick it up today cause of work. Decide to let them finish the job today and tommorrow and try yet again tommorrow???????Friday??? next month????
To be continued.................. :frown:
Rick, this sucks man..... Looks like you will have to be onmy boat this weekend..... I hope they get it right. If its done will you be in Havasu this weekend? Give me a call...
Jay

[nodigg]

Its down at Dave's right now getting the touch up work done. Supposed to get back tonight to the shop. If so, I am gonna try again to get 'er wet tonight in the rain! Hope the rain stops though. Supposed to be beautiful on Saturday.

[Mrs.Racer277]

Keep us posted. I hope to get there in time tomorrow to see it on the water :D

[Beer-30]

Hey 277's, you guys are going to the river this weekend? What, getting bored with Lake Feces (BV)?
J/K, I am mainly jealous. We reserved rooms at the Flamingo (Laughlin) for a month from now. Did the planning late February, so we have been waiting for our first trip out. One more month!
Have fun.

[dicudmore]

Hey 277's, you guys are going to the river this weekend? What, getting bored with Lake Feces (BV)?
J/K, I am mainly jealous. We reserved rooms at the Flamingo (Laughlin) for a month from now. Did the planning late February, so we have been waiting for our first trip out. One more month!
Have fun.
personally I love BV...had a lot of great times there :D

[nodigg]

Keep us posted. I hope to get there in time tomorrow to see it on the water :D
Maybe if you take a ride on it, the bad Karma will go away?? Maybe if you had let me give you a ride last summer like I wanted too................ :D
Yeah, hope to get it wet tommorrow for sure, looks not likely again today!

[Mrs.Racer277]

Hey 277's, you guys are going to the river this weekend? What, getting bored with Lake Feces (BV)?
J/K, I am mainly jealous. We reserved rooms at the Flamingo (Laughlin) for a month from now. Did the planning late February, so we have been waiting for our first trip out. One more month!
Have fun.
Thanks. Spent enough time at BV last summer. ;)
I am hoping to get out there maybe in May. I think I have one free weekend left. :D
I will keep you posted . :D

[Mrs.Racer277]

Maybe if you take a ride on it, the bad Karma will go away?? Maybe if you had let me give you a ride last summer like I wanted too................ :D
Yeah, hope to get it wet tommorrow for sure, looks not likely again today!
Next time I am just jumping in at the dock. ;)
Looks like we won't make it until tomorrow afternoon. Sean has to go into work in the AM. :hammer2:

[Beer-30]

personally I love BV...had a lot of great times there :D
Oh, it's fine. It's nice for spur of the moment jaunts, since it is 17 miles from my house :D . But, some of us locals call it that. It is mainly a holding pond and run-off from irrigated fields. Therefore, it has some "fertilizer" in it. Probably some from the locals, too :jawdrop: .

[Mrs.Racer277]

Oh, it's fine. It's nice for spur of the moment jaunts, since it is 17 miles from my house :D . But, some of us locals call it that. It is mainly a holding pond and run-off from irrigated fields. Therefore, it has some "fertilizer" in it. Probably some from the locals, too :jawdrop: .
I have no idea what is in that water. :confused: I just love scraping it off my feet if we are on shore. YUKE
You are not talking about the bathing area are you?? :2purples: :2purples: ;)

[Mrs.Racer277]

Rick- Thanks for the tour. The boat turned out awesome. :)
Dia

[jayd_jr]

Rick- Thanks for the tour. The boat turned out awesome. :)
Dia
MRS.R I am just glad while you were on the tour that you didnt slip and fall on the poorly designed swim steps. :hammer2: :hammer2: I just hope Rick gets them fixed so no one getshurt :D I hope you didnt get blinded by the Bright Home Depot Orange....

[Beer-30]

I have no idea what is in that water. :confused: I just love scraping it off my feet if we are on shore. YUKE
You are not talking about the bathing area are you?? :2purples: :2purples: ;)
OH, it's not THAT bad. The bottom stuff is crappy. Don't get it on your upholstery! We had to scrub two spots on our friend Malibu and still left a stain. I don't think anyone could invent a dye that potent! I just make sure I don't touch the bottom (legs crouched). Along the shore is not as bad.

[nodigg]

And you stiffed me again on that ride! Ya' had to hang with my beer BAICH all day! :D

[Party Cat]

And you stiffed me again on that ride! Ya' had to hang with my beer BAICH all day! :D
That's no way to talk about your Son.... :D :D :D
http://www.riverratlife.com/galleries/05/dspr/pc/images/DSC_2856.jpg

[Party Cat]

Has it been that long since you had the boat in the water that you forgot that bumpers are only needed when you are at the marina or tied up with another boat :D :D
http://www.riverratlife.com/galleries/05/dspr/pc/images/DSC_2847.jpg

[nodigg]

You forgot that bumpers are on a car! Fenders are for boats BAICH! :D

[nodigg]

Has it been that long since you had the boat in the water that you forgot that bumpers are only needed when you are at the marina or tied up with another boat :D :D
http://www.riverratlife.com/galleries/05/dspr/pc/images/DSC_2847.jpg
My REAL friends cal me Homer now BAICH! :squiggle:
Glad I didn't have the shirt off in this pic! Damn spy scopes.

[INSman]

Hey Rick, nice meeting you and Tom this weekend and I am sure we will see eachother again many times this summer !!
Now if I can just figure out how to get over to Tom's new palace !! :idea:

[nodigg]

Hey Rick, nice meeting you and Tom this weekend and I am sure we will see eachother again many times this summer !!
Now if I can just figure out how to get over to Tom's new palace !! :idea:
Same here, for a minute I thought you made a typo but then realized, you were correct, it is a Palace and not a place...
(SHHHH) I know the wrong code to get thru the gate! :D