04/17/2012 05:57:22 PM
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42gibson
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well we worked on the boat all day today. we got it uncovered,opened the windows,put in a new shower faucet.got the biminis up,got the spot light working. now all i have to do is add the batteries,beer and water,which we will add next wed at 10am.oh, and 160 gals of gas @4.20 a gal.they give the water in it for free !!!!! 
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1991 gibson 44 executive 454's norwich,ohio docked on the good ole ohio river in marietta
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04/17/2012 09:36:01 PM
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jtalberts
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Hopefully I am not far behind you. However I think I am a few weeks out from being ready to drop in the water.
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04/18/2012 04:58:33 AM
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42gibson
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that may be true but your doing it right. that way you can enjoy your summer without any unforseen worries. take your time and do it right. you'll have alot of summer left.i was by there last saturday on my way home from pittsburgh.
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1991 gibson 44 executive
454's
norwich,ohio
docked on the good ole ohio river in marietta
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04/18/2012 06:17:09 AM
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GoVols
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$4.20 a gallon is pretty good. My marina is at $4.75.
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16x66 Sailabration on Percy Priest Lake near Nashville.
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04/18/2012 01:36:19 PM
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Dan
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I win.......ours is $4.99, but with no ethanol.
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Dan
Lake Monroe
Bloomington, IN
1986 Gibson 50'
Twin 454's
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04/18/2012 03:47:16 PM
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endurance
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$4.92 on the water at Lake Powell. If paying more is winning, I want to lose.
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04/18/2012 04:20:26 PM
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ShoreBound
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$4.20 a gallon on shore at Cottonwood Cove, Lake Mojave, NV. $5.20 at the dock. I filled up the jet ski at the dock, and had to get a co-signer for the loan! Good news was I got a 30-year loan at a great interest rate!
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04/21/2012 08:46:14 AM
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MILLERTYME
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Do to the great weather in March I de-winterized on March 10th and have been enjoying the great spring weather. This weekend is the coldest so far and it is low 60's for hi's so life is good.
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UC FANS 1999, 52' Monticello - Miller Tyme Port of Aurora IN
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04/21/2012 02:29:05 PM
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jtalberts
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Some snow predicted on Monday for us.
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04/23/2012 06:27:16 PM
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ShoreBound
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We got lucky this weekend. Temperature was 101 on Saturday, and 104 on Sunday. Not a wisp of wind. We all got into the lake after a little "AntiFreeze". Water was about 69 degrees. Left the marina this morning at 10:00, with not a soul left on the docks. Got home to fog and drizzle, 53 degrees. Almost turned around and went back.
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04/23/2012 06:53:36 PM
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potis
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Expecting $5.29 / gal on our lake by Memorial weekend. Gotta love living in California.
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04/23/2012 09:06:03 PM
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jtalberts
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Rick,
Are you still planning on bringing the boat up in July? I am trying to convince the wife for the stern wheel fest in Marietta.
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04/23/2012 09:13:22 PM
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FranticallyRelaxing
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Joined: 09/10/2006
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We've now spent 3 weekends on our boat already, but Saturday we finally took her out. My winterizing notes to myself said everything was ready to go. After a few seconds of cranking to get gas to the carbs, the little Merc 4-bangers fired right up, as usual. Genny fired right up too. And off we went for a few hours. Sure is nice having decent weather so early (apologies to you guys back east)
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 1988 SkipperLiner 53x14 1995 Tracker Party Cruiser 32 *for sale* 2003 Chaparral 260 SSI 2000 Allegro Bus 40' DP
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04/25/2012 03:00:33 PM
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42gibson
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jamie........thats the plan so far. we finally got the boat in the water this morning.we spent the next 7 hours cleaning it but its ready when the weather gets better.
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1991 gibson 44 executive
454's
norwich,ohio
docked on the good ole ohio river in marietta
Edited: 04/25/2012 at 03:01:50 PM by 42gibson
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05/09/2012 06:14:59 AM
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Bamby
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Well I've been working on some odds and ends on the boat for the last few weeks, finished applying window film on the windows yesterday. We're hoping the film will cut down on both heat gain and the sun fading we're experiencing on the boat. About all I've left to do is to restock the perishables and cleaning supplies we keep on board and hopefully she'll be ready for another summer of fun. The only thing I'm not really looking forward to is the hundred mile pull to the boat club to put her back into the water. Oh well it will be gratifying when we splash it..
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Respect Our Outdoor Recreational Resources Leaving Only "Footprints in the Sand" 2003 5.3 Chevy P/U 1972 35' Crest Pontoon Houseboat 2007 90 hp. Yamaha
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05/09/2012 05:58:57 PM
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42gibson
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we spent last thur-mon on the boat. the river is up 2 feet,running fast and dirty but its good to be home !!!!!!!!!
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1991 gibson 44 executive
454's
norwich,ohio
docked on the good ole ohio river in marietta
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05/14/2012 08:29:35 AM
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Bamby
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Well we had an uneventful trip back to the marina, which is always a good thing. Backed the boat into the water just deep enough to submerge the engine enough to start, and heard the dreaded "click" if the starter. It was then pull here back out and off to purchase a new battery.
Installed the new battery hooked back up to the boat and re-submerged the engine, she fired right up and all is good with the world. Then enjoyed a nice run down the river to our dock and thoroughly enjoyed our first night of the year on the boat enjoying some good music and ice cold beer. Live is now good again, so looking forward to many other enjoyable weekends this summer.
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Respect Our Outdoor Recreational Resources Leaving Only "Footprints in the Sand" 2003 5.3 Chevy P/U 1972 35' Crest Pontoon Houseboat 2007 90 hp. Yamaha
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