On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 03:40:39 GMT, "Genius? Not!"
wrote:

I've got an 18 foot boat. And I'm new to boating. So I've got a million
questions. And probably more to follow those!

I think my day-trip limit, for now, is 2 hours to reach an uncrowded
warm-water lake.

The first thing to come to mind is how far do you like to trailer your boat
for vacations and long weekends?

I've taken my 20' Ranger CC to Wisconsin from Connecticut, Lake
Champlain, Lake George and as far south as South Carolina.

How far is too far and what's makes your destination too far?

Nothing.

What makes your destination worth the distance?

Everything - fishing, scenery, the drive there and back - if you like
to travel, anything is worth the distance.

Genius? Not! wrote:

: The first thing to come to mind is how far do you like to trailer your boat
: for vacations and long weekends?

For me, I have nearby lakes and rivers. Anywhere between 25 minutes and 1.5 hours.


: How far is too far and what's makes your destination too far?

Depends whether where I'm going is better (or not) that what I have here.
Sometimes I kick myself for driving far, only to realize that what's in
my "backyard" is better. For me, 2 hours is the limit because there's so much
locally that it doesn't make sense to travel far to a lake that isn't
as good as the close ones here.

: What makes your destination worth the distance?

Lots of naked women.

b.

Around 7/25/2005 8:40 PM, Genius? Not! wrote:

I've got an 18 foot boat. And I'm new to boating. So I've got a million
questions. And probably more to follow those!

"Bring 'em on!"


I think my day-trip limit, for now, is 2 hours to reach an uncrowded
warm-water lake.

The first thing to come to mind is how far do you like to trailer your boat
for vacations and long weekends?

My usual ramp is 8.6 miles away. If I'm in a big hurry, there's a crappy
ramp 0.4 miles from me.

If I want to go out on a lake and don't want the hassle of going through
the Ballard locks, it's about 23 miles to the nearest ramp on Lake
Washington.


How far is too far and what's makes your destination too far?

I prefer cruising to trailering, so if I can't get to it via the waters
of Puget Sound or Lake Washington, it's too far.


What makes your destination worth the distance?

See my signature.


--
~/Garth - 1966 Glastron V-142 Skiflite: "Blue-Boat"
"There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing
as simply messing about in boats."
-Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

"Gudmundur" wrote in message
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My normal travel is about 35 minutes, with the bay about 1.5 hours
away.

My suggestion is that no matter how far you trailer, keep a sharp
watch on your bearing buddies, and install a set if you don't have them.
Be careful about over greasing, as the grease can totally ruin your
brake shoes if it gets out past the rear wheel bearing seal.
I have lost count of the number of times I have seen diabled boat
trailers sitting along the local interstate which leads to the
river area. You can't do much roadside repair on bearings that are
nearly welded fast to the axel from overheat failure.

Oh yes, don't forget to take the keys to the boat!


Thanks for the tips. A couple of critical concerns even to this novice!

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Genius? Not! wrote:

: The first thing to come to mind is how far do you like to trailer your
boat
: for vacations and long weekends?

For me, I have nearby lakes and rivers. Anywhere between 25 minutes and
1.5 hours.


: How far is too far and what's makes your destination too far?

Depends whether where I'm going is better (or not) that what I have here.
Sometimes I kick myself for driving far, only to realize that what's in
my "backyard" is better. For me, 2 hours is the limit because there's so
much
locally that it doesn't make sense to travel far to a lake that isn't
as good as the close ones here.

: What makes your destination worth the distance?

Lots of naked women.

b.

And which lake has these naked women? I'll be bringing a 14 year old on a
father son trip so I don't want to disappoint him!

"Garth Almgren" wrote in message
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Around 7/25/2005 8:40 PM, Genius? Not! wrote:
What makes your destination worth the distance?

See my signature.


--
~/Garth - 1966 Glastron V-142 Skiflite: "Blue-Boat"
"There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing
as simply messing about in boats."
-Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

Well, that pretty much sums it up. Thanks.

12 miles and I'm wet!

"Genius? Not!" wrote in message
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I've got an 18 foot boat. And I'm new to boating. So I've got a million
questions. And probably more to follow those!

I think my day-trip limit, for now, is 2 hours to reach an uncrowded
warm-water lake.

The first thing to come to mind is how far do you like to trailer your
boat for vacations and long weekends?

How far is too far and what's makes your destination too far?

What makes your destination worth the distance?

Marty

Genius? Not! wrote:
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Genius? Not! wrote:

: The first thing to come to mind is how far do you like to trailer your
boat
: for vacations and long weekends?

For me, I have nearby lakes and rivers. Anywhere between 25 minutes and
1.5 hours.


: How far is too far and what's makes your destination too far?

Depends whether where I'm going is better (or not) that what I have here.
Sometimes I kick myself for driving far, only to realize that what's in
my "backyard" is better. For me, 2 hours is the limit because there's so
much
locally that it doesn't make sense to travel far to a lake that isn't
as good as the close ones here.

: What makes your destination worth the distance?

Lots of naked women.

b.


And which lake has these naked women? I'll be bringing a 14 year old on a
father son trip so I don't want to disappoint him!


That's right...someone has to inspect these 'naked women' to make sure
they're up to code.

Don White wrote:
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:: What makes your destination worth the distance?
:
:Lots of naked women.
:b.
: And which lake has these naked women? I'll be bringing a 14 year old on a
: father son trip so I don't want to disappoint him!
: That's right...someone has to inspect these 'naked women' to make sure
: they're up to code.

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b.

"Don White" wrote in message
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Genius? Not! wrote:
wrote in message
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Genius? Not! wrote:
: What makes your destination worth the distance?

Lots of naked women.

b.


And which lake has these naked women? I'll be bringing a 14 year old on
a father son trip so I don't want to disappoint him!
That's right...someone has to inspect these 'naked women' to make sure
they're up to code.

Speaking of code. I'm looking forward to the day when we can have a website
dedicated to The Guy's Code Book. Of course, it will have to be visible
only to eyes made of x y chromosomes; any double xx chromosomes and the
print and images become invisible.