SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => Central Valley => Topic started by: Baja and Bust on May 23, 2009, 08:47:20 PM
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So... Took the Southwind out for the first time today. Went to the Delta, it's the closest to my house (bout 45 minutes to launch out of Discovery Bay). Had a blast, just me and the fiance for our maiden voyage. ;)
Cruised around for 'bout an hour, anchored for a couple more hours and cruised again for a couple hours. Had a blast! Boat ran great, handled great, all in all it was the perfect day for the first day out... Aside from all the wahoo wake barges and high dollar prop boats, the Delta was a zoo. Good thing about it though, is you can always find flat water and always find a place to post up and not be bothered by other crowds.
Was going to be heading up to the boss' houseboat on New Melones for tomorrow and Monday, now we're thinking of just sticking to the Delta again for both days... Have a buddy who just bought a '76 Hawaiian mini day, rebuilt the motor and wants to take it out for his first time tomorrow. Two other jet boat "acquaintances" too who will also be out there, so Memorial Day weekend is off to a great start!
Here's some pics of her on the water, or should I say, her and her?
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The boat looks great Ken. Looks like you fouind a relaxing spot despite the holiday.
p-jet
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Congratulations, Looks like you had a nice first trip. ;D
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Thanks fellas. Today's weather is CRAPPY >:( ... Yesterday's high was around 85*, today's is only 67* with winds around 15mph. Staying home for today and gonna find the warmer weather tomorrow... We hope. :-\
PS - Buena Vista is 87* today, too bad it's four hours away. I'm jealous! Proppy, I take it you didn't make it out this weekend?
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PS - Buena Vista is 87* today, too bad it's four hours away. I'm jealous! Proppy, I take it you didn't make it out this weekend?
Nope, didn't make it out. >:( The new to me 660s are not happy, and I forgot I don't have a steering extension. :banghead: Maybe next weekend if I can get the carbs to cooperate.
You pisc are very motivating. I love days like that, find a secluded spot and just float around and enjoy the peace and quite for a bit (with some good company). ;D ;D Looks like perfect day !!
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Here's a little sample of what you might find in Discovery Bay, where I launch the boat out of when I go to the Delta. :o I feel a little out of place, not too many jet boats out here...
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Nope, didn't make it out. >:( The new to me 660s are not happy, and I forgot I don't have a steering extension. :banghead: Maybe next weekend if I can get the carbs to cooperate.Â
You pisc are very motivating. I love days like that, find a secluded spot and just float around and enjoy the peace and quite for a bit (with some good company). ;D ;D  Looks like perfect day !!
don't fill bad proppy i didn't have the right parts for my steering! maybe next weekend where are you going?
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Outstanding! And both "hers" lookin good! Good day and an indication of a fun summer! (Hope to see you on the water one of these days Ken, obviously, there's a Barbie to go with............ ;D)
Ray