Conference vicki::boats

WELCOME BACK TO THE BOATS file and RICK and MIKE the moderators.

I'm Norm Burbine and I live on CAPE COD year round.
I own a 35 foot sport fish powered by twin Chevy 350 blocks.
Also have an 18 foot wooden skiff that I use for a work skiff.

norm

    My name is John Gunnerson and I do not have a powerboat. Yet.  Thanks
    to the folks in BOATS V2.0, I have pretty much decided on the type of
    boat I need for the waters around Cape Cod, and particularly in
    Nantucket Sound, while owning a little condo in Harwich.  Fianances,
    read: value of DECstock, have prevented me from signing up for a new
    Four Winns 235 Sundowner.  Since they were new last year, it seems to
    early to find used ones yet.  I'll be looking at other brands and
    models of used boats of this type until the fianancial picture improves. 
                                                
    john

    Hey Rick and Mike!!
    
    Thanks for findin a new home for the conference, and good lick with
    all the summer fun.
    
    Name's Ed Keltz.  I work at MLO in the EMAS-IS Telecom Consulting
    group.  I have a 16.6 foot Sea Shark with a 105 Chrystler that I've
    just overhauled.  It runs great.  Live in Nashua and do most of
    my boating in southern N.H. for fishing purposes.  Not really into
    skiing, but enjor reading 'bout other peoples adventures. 
    
    I've benifited from many suggestions and ideas in the old (I mean
    both old) boating notes files and look forward to many more suggestions
    in the new one.
    
    Ed Keltz
    

    
    
    Hello Fellow water rats!
    
    	My name is Rick Suter, I work at CHM and live in *historic*
    Lowell, Ma. My boat is a 19 foot Correct Craft Ski Nautique of
    the 1987 vintage. It's powered by a PCM 351 Ci, 250 hp straight
    inboard engine.
    
    	I am an avid waterskier (like you didn't know that, right?)
    and boat on various bodies of water, to include Province lake -
    So Effingham, NH | Lakeview - Tyngsboro, Ma | Webster lake - 
    Webster?, Ma | Merrimack River - Lowell, Ma |
    
    	Someday I'd like to name the Nautique, at the top of the list
    is "Corrective Action"....
    
    Glad to be back online!
    
    Rick

    
    
    Jim Burris
    DTN 264-7799
    Work at TTB (Nashua)
    Live in Connecticut...moving to Cape Cod in June (year round).
    
    I have a 1987 Larson 165 Citation bow-rider with a 120 I/O. I used
    it last year (first year owning a boat) on the Conn. River, on Lake
    Congammond in Southwick, Massachusetts and in Cape Cod Bay. I trailer
    it with a 1986 Ford Aerostar Van, which does an 'ok' job. This year
    I plan to do most of my boating in Cape Cod Bay....since the house
    I just bought is right there. Glad to see boat:notes back again.

    Bruce Sweet (a.k.a Capt. Codfish)
    LKG1, 226-7613
    
    I trailer a 1986 Chris 211 powered by a 230 hp  mercruiser. I mostly
    fish but also go cruising any where on the North Shore from Boston Harbor
    to Isle of Shoals within 35 miles of the coast. Call "Sweet Dream"
    on Channel 16, 9, 68.
    
    Will be moving up to a 24-25 footer hopefully (read DEC stock bounces
    back) later this summer, so everybody start thinking what there
    favorite 25 ft Sport Fisherman is and let me know.
    
    
    Finest Kind...
    
    Bruce

        Wayne Thorsted
        CX01-1/P26, DTN 522-2106
        Colo Sprgs, Co

        It took me 3 tries to get it right, but I currently have a
        1986 BAJA Sunsport 200.  It is 20 ft. long and has a Mariner
        150 Magnum outboard and a stainless 19 pitch prop.  That
        combination will take me about 55 mph at Pueblo (~4800 feet
        up).  I've had it going 65 mph at 1200 feet above sea level.
        I have a wife and 3 kids and would also recommend the Baja
        as a good family boat.  I fish, ski, and just plain have fun
        with the boat.  Skiing is my favorite though (I'm going tomorrow
        after work).
        
        My favorite lakes here in Colorado are:
        	Pueblo - Crowded, but the closest.  I have my boat
        		 moored there this year.
                Navajo - 7-8 hours away, but worth the drive.  You
        		 can always find smooth water there.
		Blue Mesa - 4 hours away, and 9000 feet up.  The water
                            is cold, but it is always like glass until
        		    around noon (and then watch out!)
        
        My favorite lake anywhere is Lake Powell.  It is 10-12 hours
        away, but worth the drive when I can get away.  Getting a
        houseboat makes it even better.  I was skiing there 3 weeks
        ago.
        

    Ken Corbett
    Sr. S/R 
    Portland, Or.
    
    I currently have a 22' C-Dory.  It's powered by a 90 hp Johnson
    with a 10 hp Honda kicker.  It's a fisherman's dream.  I use it
    in the ocean a lot (chinook, silvers and any bottom fish that I
    can get), but with the nearness of the rivers (Columbia and Willamette
    run through town)  I spend most of my time there.  Right now the
    chinook run is in full swing and on any weekend and most evenings
    she'll be in the water.  
    
    I should note it also has a head, sink, reefer and table, so it
    is quite comfortable.

	 Who: Garry Baer
	Work: LKG2
	Home: Ashby, Mass	
	Boat: 18' Baja w/175hp outboard

	Used to live on Bare Hill pond in Harvard and am now carving my way
thru the woods of Ashby.  In the good Ole' days (single w/money to burn), 
"that ole gang of mine" used to run tunnel hydro's on Winni.  Anyone out there
remember the blue RABCO's under the Weir's bridge with the party on shore?

Alas - Now that Winni has become the playground of the rich and the:

	"GEE, LOOK AT THE PRETTY RED & BLACK BOUYS. WHY ARE THEY IN A LINE?"

I have moved most of my boating activity to Sebago & Moosehead.  We are 
planning a 2 week trip (3 couples - 3 boats) upcountry the last 2 weeks in
August.  IF anyone is going to be on either of the 2 lakes send EMAIL.
Until later-

Greetings:

        Dean Hamel here... currently in possession of a 1981 
    Mastercraft tournament waterski boat.  Tons of power,
    minimal [no] wake; who could ask for more?

        Previously owned an 19 foot Searay with a 260 hp Merc.
    I/O.  I lived in Burlington, Vermont and kept the boat on
    Lake Champlain; boating paradise.  I had a very tough time 
    parting with this boat but got so hung up on skiing that I 
    had to make the move to the MC.  No regrets... :-)

        Being new to the Southern N.H. area, I cannot say where
    I will be skiing.  The boat will be on the water by Memorial
    Day.  Hope this weather {as well as this node} keeps up!

        For those "itching to see 5 at 32 off..." you probably
    won't see it here.  This comment was made in jest (as I imagine
    was yours).  Its simply one of those elusive goals one has in 
    life; like winning mega bucks, or finding a real job that allows
    you sufficient free time to ski whenever the sun shines and the
    wind doesn't blow.

                    See you on the water!

                              - Dean -
    
    

    My name is Colin Mackey and I work in MRO for CMAS IS Network services.
    Current boat is a 1969 17 1/2 silverline closed bow with a Merc
    75hp outboard.  I live in Northboro so I tend to use the Boat in
    the same area. I am trying to upgrade to a small Cuddy this year
    or next.

    	I think I jumped in a little early....
            My name is Craig Saunders, I work in the BTO plant and I
    own a 18' Harborcraft Bow-rider with a 3.0L 140HP. Mercruiser.
      My main interests are water-skiing and related water activities

    HI My name is Eric Gustafson I just moved from PKO in Maynard to
    NQO in Nashua, alot closer to home. I live in Manchester. I own a 174
    BAJA Sunsport with a 175 OMC Cobra I/O Midnight blue Metalic. Always
    found on Lake Sunapee. Here's to a hot summer and on a cool lake.
    
    See you out there Mike B.
    
    Eric

   Hi there. I'm Bill Bell and  have a 17' 4Winn bowrider.
    It is a 1986 with 170 Mercruiser I/O.  Had originally bought it
    to use on Lake Sebago where we had a cottage. Will be changing the
    ME number for MS this year because it will be moored in Falmouthport.
    Our place is on the Coonameset River which leads into Great Pond.
    Didn't have musch time to enjoy the boat last summer in the waters
    around Cape Cod, but plan to get it ready to launch this week-end.
    Mostly like cruising around and taking the kids water skiing.
    
    I do have some concerns that a 17 footer may be too small for the
    waters around the Cape. Probably will "have" to upgrade to something
    with a potty by next year.
    
    will be looking forward to discussing boats with you.

    
    My name's Ed Bourgault.  Work at HLO (Hudson MA) in a wafer
    Fab, wearing a top-to-toes bunny suit on third shift.  Got
    into NOTES to relieve occasional boring periods.  Live in
    Worcester, MA - moving into our first house Memorial Day 
    weekend (5/28/88).  
    
    Spent years with people-powered boats - canoes, rowboats,
    kayaks a bit - then enlisted in the Coast Guard.  After
    some training on small boats (30' single diesel, 40' twin)
    went through Radio School, spent much of the remaining 3 years
    sitting on shore answering "weekend boaters" in trouble,
    directing CG boats to assist, etc..  Also learned to sail small
    (started on a Sunfish) sailboats on my off time.  

    Also spent 6 different summers being Aquatics Director at a 
    large Boy Scout reservation near Worcester... teaching
    swimming, rowing, canoeing, sailing, snorkelling, and
    whatever else needed doing.  An interesting period of my life...
        
    Now working on "resurrecting" father-in-law's 16' outboard
    (make escapes me at the moment) that will be run in the 
    sheltered waters near Bath, Maine.  I got married 4 years
    ago, her two boys are now 7 1/2 (DO NOT forget that half!!)
    and almost 11.  They've both enjoyed canoe rides, etc., and
    we're ready for some group activities on the water.  (Despite
    the fact that wife does NOT swim, and is reluctant to attempt
    to learn....)(Yes, we have good PFDs - even Daddy wears one!)
    
    I had just gotten into the previous incarnation of BOATS when
    it disappeared... but I found a number of little tidbits that
    got tucked into the mental file, and will find a use soon....
    I don't expect to say much (even when somebody flames the Coast
    Guard) but will continue reading this file as and when I can.
    
                             - Ed Bourgault -
    

    I work in the Mill with the diagnostic engineering group, live in
    Worcester and own a 16' 1965 Correct Craft Mustang with 289 Ford
    powerplant.  Just rebuilt the motor and looking forward to getting
    it in the water soon.  I do (or I'm willing to try) anything related
    to water sports, especially skiing/barefoot/tubing/kneeboard.  I
    ski on an O'Brien KGX and have acquired most of the other toys required
    to inflict bodily harm upon myself, including a front toehold barefoot
    harness, tubes and ski bob, Magna (Hydroslide) kneeboard, and Connelly
    combos.  I've been known to go over the jump and can two-ski trick
    ski, 180s, 360s (metza-metz) and backwards deep water start
    (occasionally).  Since we just had our first successful GUMBALL on
    Saturday (5/14), I'd like to see more of us get together for a day
    of skiing merriment.
    
    See you "on the waters of the world" (that's Correct Craft talk) :-) ...
    
    					...Roger...

    Frank Flonnoy - VMS Workstation Support
    DTN 521-6671
    Santa Clara, California
    Live in San Jose, California
    
    We have a 1969 Classic 18' bowrider with a 130 Volvo/Penta. We boat
    at different lakes and reservoirs in northern and central California.
    
    I trailer it with a restored 1968 Ford F100 with a 360 (2 barrel
    carb.) V-8, and 3 speed manual trans. We just brought a 1988 Ford
    Aerostar (Eddie B. edition) with 3.0 liter V-6, 4 speed autotrans,
    and 4.10 rear end. It's rated to tow 4900 lbs. And I'll see how
    well it does next week on a one week tent camping trip in north-eastern
    California
    
    (.re 2.6 and all Ford MAY be introducing a stretched version of
    the Aerostar and a 3.8 liter V-6 next year ....)

    Hi! My name's Bill Karl and I own an 18' bow rider with a 120
    Mercruiser I/O. The boat was made by Brevard which is in Florida
    and I guess is pretty much of an unknown name since I never
    see the name Brevard in the Want Ads!
    
    Anyway, I keep the boat moored in Jamestown, R. I. and mostly
    use it to fish for blue fish. I've been skiing on it a couple of
    times, too. I really want to move up to about a 25' boat - but
    that may have to wait a while...
    
    Well, see you in the notes file!
    
    Bill K.
           

    Hi. I'm Mike Taylor, and work in IN-DEC field service in Salem,
    NH. When I'm not working and the weather is warm, my wife, 4 yr.
    old boy, and 5 yr old dog can be found in our Four Winns 19-foot
    bow-rider, which we'll moor on Lake Winnisquam this year, and will
    tow almost anywhere with our Real-sized '88 Blazer. We do skiing
    recreationally (whenever we can!) and I enjoy crashing through my
    boat's monster-wake on one ski. To real skiiers, the name of the
    game is to make it around them bouys (or markers--I wouldn't want
    to try skiing around some of the bouys I saw in the Navy ;^) )
    but, to me, the real challenge is to cross the wake safely!
    I wonder if trim tabs would help flatten that wake at 30 MPH???
    It's really not that much fun skiing through that wake, especially
    for pregnant women!
    I tend to pay close attention to the technical end of boating, mainly
    in the mechanics of boats, but also enjoy immensely reading about
    some of the maniacs out there and their stunts on the waters. 
    I hope all our boating friends out there have a safe and great season.
    I have but one request...
    
    No winterizing questions till after Labor Day (Beginning of September
    for our international friends)!!!
    

    Don Frasch
    DTN 252-7222
    Rochester, NY
    Corp Accounts---Kodak
    
    I run a 19' Chaparral Bow Rider with a 120 Mercruiser I/O. I'm a
    COMPLETE fishing nut!! The kids love to ski, but it drives Mom (Wife)
    nuts. Want a 26' Starcraft "Islander", but have to wait---just
    graduated 1 from S.U., have a year off then two more drain the kitty
    for another 5 years (so much for the Islander).
    
    Spare time is devoted to U.S.C.G. Aux teaching and towing all those
    nuts out there! Want to have a ball? Spend a few hours at a local
    launch ramp just watching !! One guy last weekend lost the boat,
    trailer and Blazer in the Genesee River ($2k to get it out). Nobody
    told him about "Brakes".
    
    Don

    David Chen
    DTN 264-5447
    Merrimack, New Hampshire
    Channels Marketing
    
    Boat: 17' Baretta Bow Rider with 140hp I/O.  My first boat - bought
    at the end of the season last year.  Eager to get started and
    interested in all the tips you'al may have on skiing, locations,
    and maintenance.
    
    -- Dave

    Bill Scheibel
    DTN 352-2184
    NYO
    NY Area SIC
    
    The boat is a BAJA F250 Powered by a pair of Evinrude 225HP loopers
    on Gill brackets. I have done just about all I can do to get the
    thing to go as fast as it can in as big a waves as I can find. Most
    of our boating (Wife , dog ,etc.) is done on the South shor of Long
    Island. Average wave height here is about 2-3 feet, and goes as
    high as 10 foot.(probably a bit much for you lake types) I trailer
    it with an '87 Ford F-250 supercab 4x4. I LOVE the water and going
    fast. I raced on the offshore circuit for a couple of years.(i'm
    older and more of a coward now!)
    
    Bill
    

    
    Bill Hovey
    Marlboro (MR01)
    DTN 297-4513
    
    My wife and I own a 17', 87 Sunbird, Corsair Bowrider with a 175
    HP, V6, I/O. It moves and I'm waiting to get on the skis with it.
    I like what we got for the money it runs well, about 45 mph
    tops so far with the standard prop. Trailering is fine its real
    stable with the heavy duty trailer and getting on and off is great
    being an easy roller. Hope everyone has a safe and fun summer.
    
    ENJOY
    
    Bill 

    
    Pat Jacob
    work at MKO1
    home base is Manchester NH
    
    	We purchased our first boat 2 yrs ago.  It's an 18 ft bowrider
    with a 115 Johnson outboard.  We trailer it around the area and
    have alot of fun with it but we are eyeing a brand new 22 ft Chaparral
    for next year with a permanent place to dock.  Any body have any
    input on the above make of boat good or bad I would like to hear
    it before we make the plunge.  I have been reading this file for
    a while but never replied, please excuse any mistakes.  I will get
    the hang of it in time.

    Have a '82 Chaparral 192V bow rider---love it!!! (Would like a bigger
    one, of course)
    
    Don

    Russ Heinselman
    Brookline, NH
    
    I'm surely glad that we have a new home for the notes file.  I think
    it moves as much as I seem to.
    
    Our big boat is a 21 foot Reinell Cuddy with a 250HP OMC I/O.  Having
    recently moved back to New England from Utah, I haven't had it in the
    waters here yet; however, I look forward to the NH lakes, Sebago,
    Moosehead, Lake Ontario, Thousand Islands, etc.  I've never used the
    boat at low altitudes; but, its a puller at at 6000+ feet! We trailer
    it all around with a Dodge Ramcharger 4X4 and are used to long pulls in
    the mountains. 
    
    If anyone wants to know about Utah Lakes (yes, there are some),
    I'd be glad to oblige with tales of Flaming Gorge, Willard Bay,
    Utah Lake, or Lake Powell.
    
    Let's enjoy the summer!

    Bob Puishys
    MR01  (mass)
    dtn 297-7841
    Bassin' Bob

    	I have a 1986 Ranger 373 bass boat with a johnson GT150...
    I follow the MASS B.A.S.S. tournament trail, so I spend a lot of
    time on the water or trailering the boat around.  I don't ski as
    much as some of the other people in this file but a bass fisherman
    tests a boat and motor to it limits, and learns a lot about performance
    and endurance.
    
    	Glad to see this note back up and running.
    
    Bassin' Bob 

    

    
    	MIKE CARNEY
    	MK02
    	DTN 264-0695
    
    	Currently I have a 16' 4 WINNS with a 140 Merc.  I bought the
    	boat second hand with only 33 hrs on the motor.  I guess I was
    	lucky to get such a new used boat.  Saved some money doing it
    	this way.  I am totally satisfied with the way she performs.
    	I moor her on THOMPSON LAKE, WEST POLAND MAINE. 
    
    	I also have been building a nutshell pram.  This was a great project
    	but since I have had my power boat I have lost interest in it.
    	All I have left to do is fiberglass, put in the seats and screw
    	on the oar locks and she'll be ready for the summer. 
    

    Hello, I'm Jim Dodds and I live in Santa Clara, Cal.  I mostly boat
    the California Sacramento Delta year round.  I have 27 foot cabin
    cruzer and a 18 foot run about deep V.  I river run the delta most
    every weekend and do a good deal of fishing also.  The Delta consist
    of over one thousand miles of waterways that streach from above
    San Francisco to Sacramento.
    

    	Hi,
    
    		My name's Jon Pearson, an analog design engineer at
    LKG (Littleton, MA), and have been with DEC about a year now. I'm
    glad to see this Notesfile up and running....again..:->....
    		My boat's a Glastron X-19, with a 130 I/O Mercruiser. It's
    no record-breaker, but is a good all-around craft for recreational
    skiing, cruising, and fishing. My favorite trip (and I recommend
    it to others) is down Maine's Long Lake, through the Songo Locks,
    and into Sebago Lake.
    		Happy boating y'all!
    							...Jon Pearson

    I'm Fred Smith---CPO::FSMITH, 276-9247. I live in Southborough,
    MA. and I have a 23' Seaway Seahaven. She's made in Maine and has
    the traditional downeast look (high bow, low stern). Power is a
    175 hp Cobra I/O. I have a slip in Hewitts Cove Marina in Hingham,
    MA. and cruise from Gloucester to Cape Cod. My son and I like to
    fish and if the family is aboard we cruise, swim, tow a ski bob,
    etc. The name on the stern is LIBERTY and we monitor channel 16
    on the VHF. Looks like we've got a great Memorial Day weekend on
    the way so we'll be aboard starting tomorrow morning.
    
    Safe Passage.
    

    
    STEVE CUZZONE
    SPO Finance Dept
    
    I live in West Springfield Ma., am renting a slip on the Connecticut
    River this summer.  My boat is a 1987 Lund Tyee 4.9 (16' 3" bowrider
    with casting deck conversion) with a 70 horse Evenrude.  I use it
    mainly for fishing; bass primarily.
    
    In addition to the Conn. river, I regularly trailer the boat to
    the Berkshires (Onota and Pontoosuc Lakes) and local places like
    Hampton Ponds and Congamuck in Southwick.  Best time so far was
    a week spent last summer on Lake George in upstate New York.
    
    Steve 

    
    Hello,
    
     My name is Andy Gibson, and I work in WFO for the L.E.S. Process
    Quality Engineering group.
    
     I live in Feeding Hills, Ma. I also am renting a slip on the Conn.
    River this year, in Chester Conn. I have a '87 Bayliner 2450 Cierra.
    Its powered by a 5.0 liter 230 hp. OMC/Cobra. 
    
     We are new to boats and boating, but are quick learners. Had a
    few humorous experiences over the weekend, concerning tides. Will
    relate them at another time.
    
    
    Andy...

    Hi Kids,
      The name's Doug Whynot, and I work in Andover, MA (DAS) for FSL
    Engineering. I reside in N. Reading MA five days a week and can
    be found on Suncook Lake in N.H. on weekends, cutting up the slalom
    course and avoiding tripper fish.
    I'm the Very proud owner of a 1987 Malibu Skier A.W.S.A. approved
    towboat. Power is supplied by a 350 c.i. (4-bolt) Chevy inboard
    by Indmar. (The only fish that comes aboard this boat is tuna
    sandwiches)
    Tow vehicle is a 1978 K5 Blazer also powered by a 350 (4-bolt)
    Both truck and boat are matching (but reversed) colors; 
    The truck is Black/Red, the boat is Red/Black, a real head turner.
    This rig can be seen (hopefully) in the winter issue of Waterski
    Magazine's annual "Most Beautiful Rig Contest", and I think it is!
    
    Happy Boating and Noting.
    Doug "YNOT" 

       My name is Paul Bernard and my boat is a Glastron SSV-167, in
    the water up on Long Lake in Bridgton, Maine. It has a Merc 90
    outboard and we use it for skiing, fishing, and cruising. It's a
    bowrider and I haven't seen a boat yet that I'd trade it for, it
    fits my needs nicely and not one bit of trouble in 5 years. Many
    times I have been the tow-er for someone on the lake, but never
    the tow-ee. Jon Pearson (note 2.31) made mention of how nice it
    is to go the length of Long Lake, across Brandy Pond, through the
    Songo Locks and out on to Sebago, and he's right on the money. It's
    a must for someone in that area. There is a place in Naples, Maine
    right on the causeway called "The Eatin" and Meetin" Place that
    serves a pretty good breakfast, and around 7 in the morning it's
    common for folks to head down there and tie up.
    
      Let's hope for lots of sunny weekends and good vacation time,
    if any of you are on Long Lake and see a guy in a cream colored
    Glastron over in Monday Cove or at Salmon Point plugging for
    bass, stop and say hello.
    
    Paul
    

    
    
    Dave Cardos
    ZKO3
    381-0376
    Ultrix Engineering
    
    I have a 1986 Ski Nautique and use it on the Merrimack River in
    Hooksett, NH.

    Nelson Wilkinson
    ATO Atlanta Ga.
    Southern Area Product Support
    
    I grew up in the tidal rivers and ocean of south Georgia but now
    live here in Hotlanta and have to deal with being land locked.
    
    Current boat 14.5 ft. Cobia with walk thru windshield.  Used mostly
    for skiing.  Ops, forgot the 75 hp Evinrude.  Pray for some rain
    down here to keep our lakes from becoming dust bowls.  Currnetly
    Lake Lanier is 8 ft. down out of 130 ft full pool.  

    Benn Schreiber
    Bellevue, Wa.
    DECwest Engineering
    
    Skiing behind a 1988 Ski Nautique and loving every minute of it!
    After a summer of skiing behind a friend's boat, we got the bug
    and sprang for a boat early this year.  Towing it behind a 1975
    Chevy 3/4 ton pickup, 350 engine.
    
    I'd tell you how great the lakes are for skiing out here, but they're
    already pretty crowded, and besides, it rains all the time :-)
    
    -- Benn

Hi, Rob "Footer" Curtis here from Albuquerque, New Mexico.  I'm a
technician responsible for calibration and maintenance of test
equipment.  The "Footer" name is cause one of my two favorite
things is barefoot skiing, the other is skiing on the slalom course.
I have an '82 Master Craft tournament ski boat with a 351 ford
straight inboard, listed as 255 hp, and I wouldn't even think about
trading for another boat, except maybe for a new Master Craft.
Don't do no fishin', just serious skiin'.

Rob

       
    
    Jeanne DeCarolis "GPX User"
    Parker Street
    Maynard, MA
                               
    I own a 1986 Boston Whaler Super Sport.  We have four boats in
    the family, mine, a 21'ft. Mako, 17ft Glastron, and a 42' Ft
    Ocean Yacht.  
    
    I'm trying to talk my mother into buying a Nautique :).  
    
    Most of my boating is done on Lake Attitash, Merrimac, MA or around
    the Cape Ann area.  
    
    Jeanne
                   
      
    
    
    

    
    
    Dan Snow
    DTN 226-6641
    LTN2-2
    Live in Maynard
    
    Own a 1987 Larson Citation 165 Bowrider with a Mercruiser 120.
    Name on the stern is "Check's In The Mail"
    This is our first boat, bought last July. Most of it's use will
    be week-ends on Winnesquam. 
    
    Glad to finally get back in touch with this file. (Thanks Rick)
    

    
    HI,
     
    I am Jeff Ceria, I work and live in Nashua ,N.H. I work in In-house
    support for CSS. I have been a DEC employee for 9 years.
     I have a Cruisers Inc. "ultra vee" 33 footer with twin 350 hp inboards.
    The boat is docked on lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford. This is my
    sixth year of boating on lake Winni. My previous boats were a 24'
    Bayliner, 19' Galaxy, 15' Glasstream bass boat, and a 13' canoe.
    Other Hobbies includes, sno-mobiling, playing guitar and 4 wheelin.
     
    

    
    Hi,
    
    	I am A.J. SanClemente, I live in Shrewsbury and work in Chelmsford.
    I mostly ski on Quinsigmund where we have our boat docked. It's
    a 1962 Chris Craft Super Sport, 20 ft with  a 375 horse lincoln.
    Great for skiing, But you have to like large wakes.  I'd love to
    try out some other lakes but its a major chore getting the boat
    in and out of the water. Oh well maybe this summer.
    
    
    		- A.j.

    Hi I'm Back !!!!!!!!!!!
    
    Walt Gibson here, Currently working in Hudson,Ma. in A.D.  HLO2/3
    
    The latest boat is a 1988 ALURA 30 powered by a pleasurecraft 270.
    Her name is "Rainbow Chaser" and she is berthed in Newburyport,Ma.
    
    Main intrests are Scuba diving and fishing
    I also have an 18 ft Black River Asymetrical tandem canoe and can
    fequently be found paddleing in maritheon races, I perfer the costal
    varity in salt marsh and surf but will gunkhole in the sweetwater.
    It also not to difficult to convince me to run a few rapids.
    
    dtn 225-6501                              Walt
    

    
    	Hi, My name is Dan Gustavsen..... Took me a while to figure
    out where this conference went. I work out of the UNX facility in
    Manalapan N.J.
    	I have a 1984 Galaxy Cuddy 19' w/120Hp Mercruiser. I use a
    Loadrite, all roller trailer when towing it. I have a 86' Toyota
    pickup to tow the boat to the ramp in the spring and pull it out
    in the fall.
    	I keep the boat on a lagoon off of the Barnegate Bay in my parents
    back yard. 
    
    

    	Glad to have found the new home for the boats file, last time
    I did this, two days later I could no longer access the file. Let's
    hope it doesn't happen again.
    	My name is Greg Moe, I work in Salem (NIO), and unlike most
    of you, I do not trailer my boat, I have a year round home on a
    lake in southern New Hampshire. Over the past ten years I have
    owned four different styles of boats, with the last purchase being
    just before Memorial Day of this year. I am now the proud owner
    of an A.S.W.A. approved tournament boat, a 1988 Malibu Skier. It
    is powered by a Chev 350, 260 HP Mercrusier inboard. I consider
    myself an advanced recreational skier, however my twin sons are
    now getting to the age where they are developing an interest in
    the slalom course and possibly some local tournaments.
    	I am also quite active in the local ski club, being Vice
    President, and an instructor/driver. The club last year consisted
    of over 50 kids, ranging from never being on skis to those in
    competition. At the end of the season, we put on a ski show for
    all of the parents and towns people. If anyone is interested in
    seeing these kids do their stuff, drop me a line and I can fill
    you in on the details.
    	Happy boating and may this warm weather stay with us.
    
    		Greg

                       -< Off-Shore Skipper >-       
    Name: Steve Garner
    Loc.: Andover,Mass.
    Enet: Hazel::Garner
    
        I have a 1985 Sea Sprite, 26 ft with a 230 Merc I/O.  Like
        Off-Shore Coastal boating both weekend and longer trips.
        Boat name is VENTURE TO and it is moored in Cotuit Harbor,
        on the Buzzards Bay side. Have travelled to Marthas Vineyard,
        Cutty Hunk, Nantucket and Newport R.I. to see the Tall Ships.
    
        I also enjoy fishing for blue-fish and find the Boats file both
        interesting and informative.
    
        For anyone else interested in Off-Shore boating from Cape to
        Maine or Cape to Long Island I have opened a Notes File    
        titled:
    
       "Off-Shore Notes" 52.0 please introduce yourself and share your
        boating adventures with all!!!!!
                             
        Trips planned for this season are to Chebauge Island, Portland
        Maine and Clinton Conn. in Long Island Sound.  Would like to
        hear from people who have boated in these areas.
    

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PARITY::MITCHELL "Rob Mitchell Data Center Mgr"       7 lines  28-JUN-1988 12:38
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My name is Rob Mitchell.  I work in TWO and live in Shirley, Mass.  I'm
in the process of buying an 18 foot boat with a 105HP Chrysler engine.
I'm new to the boating scene and I plan to use the boat for water skiing.
I'm not to familiar with the lakes, ponds, and rivers that you can take
a powerboat on.  It should be an interesting summer.

								Rob.

    I'M KEITH TOUTANT I LIVE HERE ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN IN VERMONT AND I
    CURRENTLY HAVE A 1984 187SL SCORPION  CHRIS CRAFT CLOSED BOW WITH
    A 228 MERCRUZER I BOUGHT NEW IN 84 AND LOVE IT. I WOULD TO UP
    TO A LITTLE BIGGER BOAT IN A COUPLE OF YEARS (21-23FT)AND STAY
    WITH THE CHRIS CRAFT NAME.
                       
                      

    Hi, my name is Bob Bianco and I work in New Jersey in a software
    development group.  This is my second year with a 17' bowrider with
    an OMC I/O 120hp motor.  We take it anywhere behind our full size
    Jimmy including lakes in New York and Jersey, as well as the Great
    South Bay and Sandy Hook Bay.  I love to ski on my new EP Comp I
    and for those don't we are big into "tubing" as well.  Glad to see
    this notes file back.  I missed it.

    
    Hi my name is Dave Beaulieu, I work out of CTC (chelmsford ma.)
    I have a 78 star Starcraft Stinger 19 w/ 78 175 johnson. Mainly
    use it on inland lakes in N.H. mostly waterskiing and cruising.
    
    See u when its sunny
    Dave
    

	Hi,

	My name is Michael Boiko, and I'am a Principle Software Engineer (NAC
        Performance Group) with DEC for	3 1/2 years. I work at Salem(NIO) New 
        Hampshire and live in Londonderry New Hampshire. 

	I was involved, along with Rick Suter, in starting the original Boating
        Notesfile on SAMIAM:: 2 years ago - and now Co-Moderate the Boats 
	Notesfile with Rick at it's new home VICKI:: - VAXcluster Engineering
	Performance/Verification Group.

	Well here goes..

	BAJA 174 Sunsport: Bowrider, great combination of family/party and
			   performance boat. Practical performance (as the 
		           dealer said).

	Size: 17' 4"
	205 HP Chevy/Mercruiser (Thru-Hub Exhaust - very quite)
	Prop: 24 Pitch SS Turbo II
	Boat Color: White Hull,gun metal gray metalflake,yellow and silver trim
	Interior Color: Off-White, Charcoal ,Yellow
	Tunes: Alpine AM/FM Cassette Stereo with Mini monitor box speakers
	       Top Gun and Miami Vice tapes sound great when cruising.
	Custom Chariot Trailer (Looks beautiful on the trailer)
	Home Port: Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire
	Uses: Skiing,Cruising with friends, relaxing,and when it's safe to do 
	      so, and the lake is calm with little if any traffic - let her fly.
	Top Speed: This depends on water conditions, weight in boat,
		   how brave I feel that day to "max out" the trim,
		   prop, and octane of gas in the tank (runs best on
	           Sunoco Ultra 93 Octane). 
		   63 MPH - but should be able to make 65 MPH with some tweaking

	To sum it up...I love this boat, it's quite,fast, and fun - I've been 
	very fortunate to have beautiful weather to go with a beautiful boat. 

	Have a Fun and Safe Summer...

							        -mike-
							   Boats Co-Moderator
							

    Hi,
      My name's John Flanagan, and I'm a software engineer in
    System Integration Engineering in Salem, NH. (yep, VICKI).
    I was around last year in the old boats notes, and now I've returned
    permanently.  (I was a co-op, and now I'm a full fledged decie).
    Anyways, here's the low down:
        Boat: 1987 38 foot Carver aft-Cabin (dad's).
              Twin 340 Mercs (gas).
        Cruising grounds: Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod, and the Islands.
        
        I've gotten very good at maneuvering this beast.  Thank God
    for counter-rotating inboards!!!!
        
        The name of the boat is "SEANAIR" pronounced "Shawn air".  Give
    us a shout if you're out there.  We dock at Kingman Marine in Bourne,
    Ma.
    
       cheers,
          John

    Well since I went and made a coupl'a entries I guess I ought to
    put something in here so when everyone says "who is this bozo?"
    the can check it out.
    
    My name is Larry Owens, I have been with Dec 20 years in Maynard,
    Westfield, Manhattan and Harrisburg Pa.  Now with Mid Atlantic Area
    support.
    
    Don't really have a power boat, just a 17' john for fishin' but
    I found that by being r/o for the last six months, I picked up a
    lot of good tips on trailering and maintenance in general.  Also
    like checkin' the want ads.
    
    I used to have a 14' with a 40 horse Merc on it but at the time
    the kids were younger and they preferred lazy trips in a canoe
    down a shallow river where they could get out and play in the water
    so I sold it. Now we all wish we had it back.  I'll probably get 
    something here in the future. In the meantime, I'll try and stay
    R/O and pick up your helpful hints

    Hello, my name is Dennis LaFave.  I am currently a Software Services
    Consultant in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  Very recently became the proud
    owner of a 16 ft Sea Ray with a 100hp Mercury outboard.  Plan to
    use the boat for crusing, skiing and some fishing.  
    
    One advantage to being from the Midwest is that we don't have a
    lot of the crowded water situations that appear to be commonplace
    out East.  Good old Lake Michigan can handle a lot of powerboats
    before overcrowding becomes a problem.
    
    Looking forward to a lot of warm sunny summer days.
    
    Dennis LaFave

    Hello, my name's Craig Wilson, and I'm in Sales in Western MA. 
    I'm working on my second season on a Chaparral 198XL with a 175
    Merc.  Have been trailering around West. MA, down to Long Island
    Sound and some in the finger lakes region of NY.  No more CT river
    for me, too crazy.  

    HI,
     MY NAME IS TOM CASEY I WORK IN UHO IN HUDSON N.H. I OWN A 27'
    SILVERTON SPORT CRUSER NAMED "FIGHTING IRISH" IT'S MOORED IN LYNN
    MA. I USE IT MAINLY FOR FISHING BLUE FISH BLUE AND YELLOW FIN TUNA
    ETC. 
    

    
    Hello,
    
    I'm John Worcester and I work at the Burlington manufacturing plant
    in Vermont and my home is in Hinesburg.  It's a 20 mile minimum
    towing trip from 900' elevation at home to the shores of Lake
    Champlain... a considerble strain on the car towing it back up the
    hill going home.  (I'm buying a new Cutlass Ciera w/V6 engine, 2.8liter
    w/2,000 lbs towing capacity this summer).  I've been towing w/4WD
    AMC Eagle and it has 86,000 miles on it and sitting at the garage waiting
    for parts back ordered last week.
    
    I own a 16' Steury glass boat with '83 Merc outboard motor. I do
    boating on Lake Champlain with some fishing.  No water-skiing due
    skiing accident in 1972 at a party in Shelburne,VT.,(phobia).  Although
    my spouse wants to try it I may be able to show her how, but not
    this year.  We take our daughters swimming instead and they're learning
    pretty well, which is important. Their ages are 4 and 6.
    
    Anyone know of a Steury boat dealer.  My boat needs a new canvass
    cover.
    
    John
    

    My name is Mark Milazzo. I'm a skiing fanatic!. I live in the town
    of East Montpelier, which is about 35 miles south of Burlington.
    There are a lots of lakes and dams to ski on all around my
    area, so most nights and weekends you'll find me skiing.
    I own a 16 foot Sea Sprite with an 85hp V4 Johnson out-
    board. I ski on a 65" HO Mach one and also enjoy
    tubing.
    
    
                                     Mark

Hi gang where have you all been ?

Ken Surplice, from Reading U.K., working in Product Management.

Have: 15.5' Fletcher Arrow with shiny new Merc 100 o/b
      14'   Dayboat        with trusty old Hond 7.5 4 stroke

Going messing on skiis every weekend, any weather (just as well 
here) trailing down to Southampton Docks, home of the QE2 and
Canberra ships. 

Likes:  combo skiis, mono, tricks (badly), ski bob, tubes, 
kneeboard

Glad to be back,
Cheers
Ken

    Hello All!  I'm Robin Skinner, just starting my tenth year with
    DEC, and a new job in LKG (Littleton, MA) as a Service Product 
    Manager for CSSE working on wide area network products.
    
    I'm new to this file and couldn't resist introducing myself after
    seeing the previous entry..  My vacation plans for the past two
    summers included joining Ken (#2.62) in waterskiing the English
    Channel!!  Maybe I'll make it by next year..
    
    I spent my first 18 summers on a small lake in Holliston, MA, boating
    and waterskiing daily, and have missed those activities dearly since
    I've had to work for a living.  But I've just fulfilled one of my
    dreams by buying a lakefront home in Milford, MA, where I hope to
    have a boat to waterski with by next summer (despite the plunging
    price of DEC stock..)  I'm sure this file will come in handy when
    I start looking to buy a used boat.
    
    In the meantime, if anyone in the New England area wants to give
    me a ride or a bit of practice time on skis, please send mail! 
    
    When not in the water, you can find me out dancing (I organize an
    oldies/swing dance group at DEC), or out on the ski slopes, or
    collecting yet another speeding ticket on the highways!!  I love
    going fast in any form!  
    

    HELLO EVERYONE,
    
    RICHARD ABADIE
    NASHVILLE TENN.
    FIELD SERVICE
    
    I CURRENTLY HAVE A 19' CHEATA POWERED BY A 200 MERCRUISER.
    I EN ANY THING THAT HAS TO DO WITH THE WATER. BUT I DO PREFER SKIING
    AND KNEE BOARDING. THIS IS MAY FOURTH BOAT AND HOPFULLY NOT MY LAST. 

        Hi, I'm Art Hebert. I'm a Software Documentation Supervisor at
        Spit Brook Road in Nashua, NH.
        
        We live in Amherst, NH, and trail our two boats. Biggest boat is
        a 24' HydraSports cuddy cabin with a 235 Johnson outboard. I
        trail it between the big lakes (and some not-so-big) in NH,
        Hampton Harbor, and Rhode Island. 
        
        Second boat is a 14-1/2' Sea Nymph with a 15 Johnson. It's set up
        and used for small lake fishing: live well, bass seats,
        carpeting, etc.
        

    My turn, I guess...
    
    	Craig Wooster, BTO Manufacturing Engineering here in Vt.
    	I own a 1986 19' Regal Sebring w/ 140 hp OMC I/O and loving
    	every minute of it.  I put in generally at the Shelburne Bay
    	Access to Lake Champlain, and am working to get the town and
    	State to get their act together and dredge the damn launch area
    	out.  Seems the State has the money but since the access is
    	leased to F & G from the Town, there is no provision as to who
    	will maintain the dredging.  If you ask me, both have their
    	head stuck somewhere....Well, wish us luck...
    
    	see ya in the notes...

         Hi, my name is Rich Helmke and I'am a product support engineer
    in New Jersey. I live on the water on Barnegat Bay.
         My boat is a 1988 Grady White 255 Sailfish with twin 175HP
    Mercury outboards. Its equiped with Radar, Loran & VHF. ( well worth
    the 15 years of payments )
         I put 130 hours on her this season and my only disapointment
    has been not catching a MAKO or a really large Tuna.
         The boats name is "Reel Time"

    	WHO:	David Auger
       WORK:	DAS
       BOAT:	27' SUNRUNNER 275 WITH TWIN 151 VOLVO I/O
      WHERE:	NEWBURYPORT MASS
    
    	HELLO EVERYONE - I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE POWERBOAT CONFERENCE
    AND I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO PERUSING THE NOTES.  THE WIFE, I AND
    SOON TO BE 2 KIDS USE THE BOAT AS OUR SUMMER HOME.  WE FISH, SCUBA
    DIVE, GO ON CRUISES AND IN GENERAL ENJOY THE COMPANY OF PEOPLE WE
    MEET IN OUR TRAVELS AND AT THE DOCK.  WE KEEP OUR BOAT IN NEWBURYPORT
    MASS AND USE IT EVERY CHANCE WE GET.   I HOPE THERE ARE OTHERS OUT
    THERE THAT USE THEIR BOATS IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.  ALSO I'D BE
    VERY INTERESTED TO FIND OUT IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER SUNRUNNER OWNERS
    OUT THERE.  OURS IS A 1986 AND WE LOVE IT. 
    
    HAPPY BOATING...
    DAVE
    

    Ben Day
    Andover
    15'9", 1958, wood, lapstrake Lyman
    South Bristol, Maine
    
    Since I've just entered a note asking for advice on Yamaha dealers
    in NH, I feel I should introduce myself.  I got this boat new in
    1958 and have become quite familiar with its capabilities and
    limitations.  I have mostly used it around the Boothbay Harbor area
    where there is extensive sheltered cruising on the Sheepscot and
    Kennebeck Rivers and connecting waterways.  (There's even a spot
    where the water always seems to be warm enough to swim in - it's
    right off Baily Point in Montsweag Bay - at night the fish glow
    too - just leave your Geiger counters at home.)
    
    When I've got the time for extended cruising, I usually head East
    around Pemaquid Point for Penobscot Bay (on one such trip the sea
    was calm enough to cut across the mouth from Metinic Green Island
    to Duck Harbour on Isle au Haut - about 26 nautical miles!).  I've
    been within sight of Canada (Grand Manan Island) but have not made
    it all the way - YET!  Next summer with the new Yamaha 50!  I spent
    a week floating around Mt. Desert Island and environs this summer.
    The boat has a top with side curtains and a tarp that fastens to
    the stern and comes up underneath the top so I'm fully covered in
    the night rain.  I've built a 'sleeping platform' that just gives
    me enough room to stretch out to sleep.  The platform is in two
    pieces which will fit upright behind the rear seat to form the
    seat-back. I've got a two burner propane stove used mostly for hot
    coffee in the morning.  I installed running lights, cabin lights
    and a couple of good quality marine speakers (the paper is covered
    with a very thin coat of rubber).  It took me two days in "zero
    visibility" fog to finally figure out that the wiring and speakers
    were doing very funny things to my compass!!!  (If you have an eight
    mile run across open water and your compass is off by 12 degrees,
    when you shut off the motor to listen for the whistle on the buoy,
    YOU DON'T HEAR ANYTHING!!!!)   Boy, wasn't that a hoot!!!  Two days
    of it on the way to Bar Harbour - "visibility:  zero" said NOAA
    each morning.  They were right, too.  On my return trip the fog
    cleared but the wind was strong.  NOAA said light variable 5 - 15
    mph.  Strange how those light to variable winds kicked up a 5 -
    7 foot chop with white caps!!!  I guess they forgot to mention the
    30 - 40 knot gusts!!!  When I had to head straight into a sea like
    that I've found from many years experience in this boat that tacking
    seems to make things a bit more bearable.
    
    So next year to Canada!!!!
     

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      Hi, I'am Mike Norvell, I work in C Spring, CO at the CXN, 
      building.  I am a Mechanical Designer.  

      I was glad to find this notes file; I really enjoy boating,
      Wife and I try to do as much as possible, which was not must
      this year do to a new baby and my boat got swampped, Memorial
      Day Weekend along with 13 other boats, anyhow only got it back
      first part of August. 2 things learned the hard way, 1. always
      trust your compass, 2. never trust your anchor.

      Most favorite place: Lake Powell

      Most frequently used area: Neanosha Res and Pueblo Lake.

      As a matter of fact just made reservation for Lake Powell, for
      next September.

      See you in the notes!!!

      Mike

    Hi,
    	I bought a 17 foot Stingray with a 130 hp Mercruiser I/O this
    past July and I LOVE boating !  Mainly use it on Lake Quinsig in
    Shrewsbury, but I'd like to check some other lakes in the area.
    We spend most of the time skiing or cruising.  Right now we trailer
    it.  This notes file has been a great source of info.
    
    Denise Carr
    

	Hi,

	I live in Ireland but get to visit the U.S. fairly often
	as part of my job.   I'ld be interested in meeting up with other
	folks who like "messing about in boats".

	I own a rather elderly (1846 to be exact) "Gentlemen's Motor 
	Yacht" named CHANG-SHA.

	CHANG-SHA is built of wrought iron and has a 120 hp Perkins 
	Diesel that came out of a WW II landing craft.

	If there are any people who are interested in restoring
	elderly boats I'ld be interested in linking up sometime.

	Colin Becker

	Name:	Don Carleton
	Loc:    DOO
		Contoocook, N.H.

	Residence:
		Pembroke, N.H.

	Why, why, why did I EVER buy a boat ????? 'Cause they're fun!

Just recently purchased a 1985, 26' Cruisers Inc. VEESPORT with twin 404 
Mercruisers. I was able to use it a couple of weekends on Winni. before 
putting it up for the winter and really enjoyed it. Somehow I think this 
could be a LOOOONG winter.  :-)    Plans are to find a mooring in the 
Portsmouth area next year and use it to explore the coast a little.

	Guess it's time to start investing in MEGAbucks tickets ...... 

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    Hi.  My name's Wayne Norcross.  I work at NUO as a New Products
    MFG Engineer.  Last May I bought a 1965 15' Century Resorter inboard
    with a rebuilt 165 h.p. Interceptor V8 (Ford 260 cu in.).  I spent
    the summer getting it reupolstered and revarnishing the deck.  This
    winter the bottom will get recaulked and painted.  I hope to be
    in the water this coming summer (Lake Monomanac, Winchendon, Ma.)
    I'm looking for used Century ski boat stuff (boarding ladder, hull
    nameplates, step pads) to complete the restoration.  If anyone has
    any leads, I'ld appreciate it.  I know where to get the stuff new
    but DEC stock would have to go back up first.  I'ld like to talk
    to anybody else who is interested in the '60's mahogany ski boats
    (Century, Chris-Craft, whatever).  

    GIDDAY;   JOHN BROWN ..NODE::RIPPER
                SYDNEY NSW AUSTRALIA
    
    HELLO FROM DOWN UNDA,,,,
       I LIVE IN THIS NATIONS FINE CAPTIAL " CANBERRA "
    WE ARE MAINLY INVOLVED IN WATER SKIING ON WEEKENDS AND FIELD SERVICE
    BY DAY (HARDWARE).MY BOAT IS 18"6' [IS THAT RIGHT??]
    POWERED BY THE AUSSIE FORD CLEVELAND 302 cid .
       THE HULL IS F.GLASS WITH A MODERATE VEE TAPERING OUT TO AN ALMOST
    FLAT RUNNER.
      I ONLY OPENED THIS CONFERENCE TODAY AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO
    READING HOW THE REST OF WORLD VIEWS THE SPORT .
                    
    
                       SEE YA LATER
    
    

Hi

I just recently was relocated with DEC Latin America/Carribean Region
to Florida from Massachussetts and have gotten interested in boating.
I have several freinds in the charter boat industry in the Palm 
Beaches from sailing to sportfishing to scuba.   Having known little
to nothing in the past re: boats I am learning alot.  Particularly
since my condo balconies overlook a real pretty little private Marina
in Jupiter, Florida.   Looking forward to reading and learning in this
file.  Incidently I just entered an add for a despartion sale of a
23' sport fisherman under TOPIC 3.127.

    HELLO MATES
    MY NANE IS WALT FIGANIAK. LIVE I LAUREL MARYLAND AND WORK FOR AREA
    LOGISTICS IN COLUMBIA,MD. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE CHESAPEAKE BAY HAS
    BEEN MY PLAYGROUND FOR LAST THREE SEASONS. LOTS OF GREAT RIVERS
    AND COVES TO ANCHOR IN,NOT COUNTING ALL THE GREAT WATERING HOLES
    ON THE BAY. HARDWARE WISE ITS A 1986 SEARAY SUNDANCER 268 W/260MC.
    I GET GOOFY JUST THINKIN ABOUT SPRING.
    ANYBODY DOWN HERE WHO WANTS TO RAFT UP THIS SEASON AND DISCUSS WORLD
    PROBLEMS OVER SOME SILVER BULLETS GIVE ME A HOLLER.
    DTN 327-3146 OUTSIDE 301-381-3146.

    Hello, folks!
    
    I am a reader of this conference for a few months now, will be great
    to meet up with those of you in the Casco Bay area, come summer.
    My wife and I sailed since the '60s, California first, and since
    '78 in Maine. Decided too much weekend work has to be invested in
    a 20ft sailboat, just switched to an '87 Cruisers 24 with 230 OMC.
    (I am trying not to mention the Cobra I/O, I hope it stays right
    on the boat, without having to shovel gears out the bottom, as recent
    reports call it a possibility...) We are taking the Feb 9, 13 weeks
    Power Squadron course in Marlboro, being novices in a power boat.
    
    Bob hpstek::seidner
    dtn 297-5148
    HPS, MRO1-3

    HOWDY YA'LL,
    
    	I have just recently discovered this notes file . It might be
    a little early for some of you to be thinking about boats but here
    in Houston ,TX it's just about time to haul the boat out of storage
    and prep it . My name is Mark Lewis and I have a 17 foot bowrider
    with a mercury 140 HP I/O . It will do 40+ on a real good day and
    sometimes thats to fast . But what the heck gas is still fairly
    cheap here . 
    			HAPPY BOATING
    					ML
    

  Hi, my name is Tom Boilard from Springfield Mass.  I am new to this notes 
file and to the wonderful world of boating.  I am currently in the process
of purchasing a boat.  I've been to all the local boat shows in the area and
I am really confused (so many boats).  I am currently looking at buying a 
Rinker V190 Cuddy with a 4.3 Merc Cruiser (see note 250).  It's a good looking
boat and it seems very well built. I can't seem to get any feedback (good or
bad) about the company.  Does anybody know anything (even rumors) about Rinker?
  Since it's my first boat, is there any specific things I should look for
when buying that all you experienced boaters have already learned?  Any
feedback of any kind would be great. Send replies to note 250.

					Thanks
					     Tom Boilard

P.S. I need help!!!!

    Hi, my name is Rich Neal, I live in Charlton Ma and work at SHR. I own
    a 16' with a 20hp, used for fishing mostly. Looking forward to sharing
    Boating info. 

    
    
    Hi,
    
    I'm Len DiPinto and I work in Field Service out of MRO2. I am co-owner
    of a 16 1/2 ft. Larson bowrider with 120 hp Merc. I/O. Carl DiPinto
    is the other owner. He works in HLO1 product engineering.
    The boat is used for a little of everthing: skiing,fishing etc on
    local lakes..mostly Lake Quinsigamond. We try to bring it down the
    cape at least once a year.
    
    Len DiPinto
    
    
    

                        jim close
    
    
    

    Name Larry Schmuhl
    Boat(s) 22 foot SeaRay OV 190hp OMC
    Crestliner 18 cuddy (sunk by manager..but that's another story)
    Sail usually  in Lake Wallenpaupack (Penna) or the Jersey Shore.

    Well, I have been reading this notes file for the past year or so,
    so I guess it is time t0 sign in. (also I just got bit by the boat
    bug at the boat show...)
    
    Hi, I'm Steve Morris. I work in Hudson Ma (but who cares about work
    details). I just put down a deposite for a Stingray SVB176 (17'
    I/0) with 165 miniture horses under the hood.
    
    I will be keeping the boat at a dock on Winipasaki (if only I could
    spell).
    
    Now that the major decision on boats is done, I have all the minor
    ones to make. Like, which h20 ski to buy etc..
    
    If it wern't for that nasty little ground hog that poped up a week
    or so ago, we would be into summer in a few days... but thanks to
    him the wait will be much longer.
    
    On the other hand, with the global warming taking place, and the
    polar ice caps melting, summer should be here early this year, and
    there should be lots of water. (If our skin doesn't fall off)
    

    	sjm    

    Been reading this conference for a while now. Although alot of it
    is usefull only for US locals it's fun reading. I'm Jim Sadler in
    Wellington, New Zealand and have been skiing for the last two years. 
    A friend and I started of owning a boat together which was a 15  ft
    Cheetah with a Johnson 115hp O/B. We sold it about this time last 
    year and my mate bought a 16ft Magnum with 140 hp Evinrude hanging 
    of the back end, which is usually what I ski behind nowadays.
            
    So I'm a boatless, intermittent contributor to this conference,
    but I need my daily fix so I'll always be listening :-)
    
                           Cheers
    
    
    jim

    
    
    I'm Peter Cooper-Ellis, from the the Boston area. I boat Boston
    Harbor, Plum Island, Cape Cod Canal, Lake Winni, and Lake Ontario.
    I currently use an older 16 ft Starcraft alluminum w/50hp Merc. 
    I have owned several other small boats, previously, mostly fishing boats.
    I'm looking for boat ramps on the upper Merrimack. Any help?

    A couple of years ago I called a State Office in Boston for info
    on ramps.  For two dollars (+/-) they sent me a 8-10 page listing
    of saltwater ramps and a 80 pg book of freshwater ramps.   It's
    quite helpful - although a little out of date.
    
    I'll see if I can find the address and number tonight

    Name:               Mike Hall
    Location:           Columbus,Ohio
    Current boat:       Maxum 1700 Bowrider 85HP Force
    Previous boat:      Tidecraft Spitfire Bassboat 40HP Mariner
    Familiar waters:    Central Ohio, Lake Erie, Southern Ontario, U.P.
                        Michigan
    Activities:         Mainly fishing, but kids are now old enough
                        to water ski and enjoy cruising.

    Name:		Matt Heikkila
    Location:		Maynard, MA
    Current Boat:	None, looking for one in note#3
    Previous Boat:	None (always knew someone)
    Familiar waters:	Keweenaw Peninsula (U.P. Michigan) 
    			Isle Royale Michigan       
    			Lake Nipmuck, MA (more like puddle nipmuck)
    Activities:		Boats are transpo to Dive sites!!!!! (scuba)
    			and I suppose water skiing can be fun too 8-}
    			

Hello Everybody,

My name is Harrie van der Zee. I relocated 2 years ago from
Holland over to Valbonne in the south of France.
I started "boating" 10 years ago with a 9 feet inflatable
currently I have my fifth boat a 19 feet "Rocca super Apollo"
with is a French make ,powered by a 165 OMC , it is a category 4
boat with means it is official allowed to go out of the cost for max. 20
miles.

Somebody mentioned a while ago that boating is a disease and that people
are always thinking about buying a bigger one.
So last week I visited a 20M$ or more yaught of 130 feet which is moored
in the harbour of Antibes ,their was more gold spread over all the bathrooms
and showers then the complete value of my "Rocca" but I know my goal and
with a grow average of 1 foot per year, I will own a boat like this when I am
about 150 years old :-)

Regards Harrie

    I wasn't going to officaly join this note file until I was officaly
    a boat owner. Well as of this last Saterday I officaly have a boat
    on order so here goes.
    I,m Rick Recuparo I live and work out of Syracuse NY, I bought a
    Four Winns, Sundowner 205 this past weekend with a 200hp V8.  Talked
    for 5 years about getting a boat and finnaly said this is the year.
    I will be keeping the boat in Oneida lake here in central NY and
    am thinking about getting in on one of those rack slips they have
    at the marina.  Seems like a good idea to keep boat out of water
    when I'm not using it.  

    my names reg bowman i havent got anything fancy just a
    pride cheeta with 135 jonno 
    used mainly for waterskiing
    i live in sydney new south wales australia 
    and generaly ski on the hawkesbury at wisemans ferry
    

    
    Hi,my name is Norm Pare better known has Frenchy.
    I've been reading this note for a while but never introduced myself.
    So here we go.I work in WMO for the moment.
    I've owned a 16.5' Steury X150 runabout for approx. 4 yrs.It has
    a 55HP Johnson (which leaves to be desired).I usually trailler it
    to lake Whalom,Shirley,Wyman or any other lakes in the Fithcburg
    Leominster area.I ski,fish and enjoy any other sports that equal fun
    and relaxation on the water.
    
    Can't wait for the ice to melt!
    
    Frenchy
    

    Hi. I Dave Hughes and I work in Field Service in St. Louis. I just
    discovered this conference (with a little help from a friend) and
    I'm addicted to it.
    
    Spring fever is starting to set in. It happens every year right
    after the boat show.
    
    I have a 18 ft. Galaxy with a 120 H.P. mercruiser. I use it for
    skiing, tubin, I got a knee board for Christmas. I have my eye on
    upgrading within the next year. I'm looking at 4Winns and Larsons
    now.
    
    Dave
    

    Hi. I'm Gail Koski, I work at VRO in Concord. I am a most avid
    read only noter in this file.  
    
    I've been to more boat shows that I care to admit. 
    
    I'm looking forward to water ski lessons in June, having tried it out 
    last summer. Between the two of them, the moderators of this note 
    couldn't get me up (to stay) on skis last summer, so lessons it is.
    
    See you out on Sunapee in a certain yellow Baja 174 Sunsport (the
    one with the 205hp).
    
    Gail
    
    

    G'day from Canberra OZ. Steve Murray the name, Installs eng for
    Canberra. H20 skiing is my interest, ski with the John Brown crew
    302 Cleveland Shepirocraft.

    
    Mitchell Klein, working in Nashua, NH in Office Marketing. 
    Now for the good part:
    
    26 foot Hustler, named CERISE (yes, the boat is cherry red)...running
    Arneson surface drives hooked to 550 HP Chevys. I dock and run (on 
    weekdays and after 'season' on week-ends) on Lake Winnipesaukee.
    The boat is fast, fun, and radical.
    
    Wave if you see me idling through the Weirs channel.
                                       
    

    My name is Ted Villarosa and I work in the Dallas Field Service
    office. I have a 24 ft. Formula Center Console that I use primarily
    for fishing trips to Key West. Also have an 18 ft. Allison with
    a turbocharged Evinrude 2.6XP for playing around.
    
    Anybody interested in making one of the trips we take to Key West
    during the year for some unbelievable fishing, give me a call at
    DTN 486-6200/214-404-6200
    

    Jim Swist,  Software Consultant in Boston
    
    I have a $300 Seyvlor rubber raft with a Sears 1.75 hp fishing motor.
    I can pull 4 - 250 lb skiers while the other 12 people in the boat
    watch  :-)
    
    I have a place in Maine on Sheepscot bay.  If I ever get any spare
    change I wanna upgrade to something I can cruise around and go fishing
    in.

    Gee, I guess I never did introduce myself here..
    
    Tom Kopec, utility infielder in MSD/MicroVAX engineering.
    
    Have an old beat-up Sailfish sailboat. I can sit in someone else's
    boat and watch skiers get towed 8~}
    
    I've seen how much time/money Roger "Ski Nautique" puts into his
    boat, and I decided I can't afford a power boat. I'll just go along
    for the ride...
    
    ...tom NE1G

    
    	Howdy,
    
    	Larry Bourgeois here in Kanata, Ontario, Canada.  I've been
    workin' for DEC for almost a decade now.  I have a few hobbies,
    one of them being fishing.  I bought a third hand Springbok with
    steering and a 15 Horse Johnson last year so that I could get out
    on some of the lakes in my area and not have to paddle my Sportspal
    canoe which I've had for twelve years.
    	Sure is lots of fun looking through this conference and I'd
    like to thank our moderators for making it available!!
    	
    	Chow 4 now.
    
    	Larry
    

     Hi!
    
        I'm Wayne Hall in Salem, N.H. (NIO) and I currently own a
     '74  20 1/2 Ft Penn Yan Inboard with Tunnel Drive. I've just
     had the seats reupholstered and will be doing the canvas next.
    
        I keep the boat on Lake Winnipesaukee in a slip so I don't
     get much chance to explore other lakes. Mostly enjoy cruising,
     visiting friends by boat and fishing. Watersports will be added
     real soon for my 7 year old.
    
    
     Wayne

    HI,
    MY NAME IS TINA SCHEIDLE AND I AM WORKING AS A SECRETARY IN KAUFBEUREN
    (BAVARIA). WE OWN A 18' WHAT WE CALL 'OPEN SPORT BOAT' WITH A 
    228HP MERCRUISER.
    I ENJOY READING THIS FILE AND I ALWAYS SUPRISE HOW CHEAP BOATS ARE
    IN THE U.S.
    WE MOSTELY USE THE BOAT AT THE ADRIATIC COAST ITALY AND JUGOSLAVIA.
    THE BEST DRIVER IS OUR 10 YEAR OLD SUN. WE ARE GREATLY LOOKING FORWARD
    TO 'EARLY' RETIREMENT (IF ONE OF THESE DAYS, DIGITAL WILL ALLOW
    ME TO) AND THEN DOING NOTHINGELSE BUT BOATING NOT ONLY AT THE 
    ADRIATIC COAST BUT WOULD ALSO LIKE THE INTERCOASTAL SEAWAYS IN
    FLORIDA ETC. 
    TINA
    

    Jim Parker
    14' glass with 7 HP sears
    Used mostly for fishing.
    

    Hello, my name is Rick Hatalski. I have been working for dec for 20
    yrs. Presantly in field service down here in Columbia,S.C. where I
    enjoy my boating hobbies 12 mo. a year.
    I presently own 3-boats.----1)'88 bayliner 26' cruiser w/volvo i/o
    				2)'69 glassmaster 18' runabout w/ 120 merc
    				3)'87 suntracker 26' pontoon w/40 hp merc
	I live and keep my boats on lake Murray S. Carolina.
    	My interests are off-shore cruising and fishing,sking,and camping
    on my cuddy cabin.
    	Columbia, SC is the home of many boat companys including
    Sunbird,Glassmaster,Citation,Galaxy, and a few others close by.
    	Well, good boating to everyone and I hope to continue to enjoy this
    very intresting confrence.
    			bye--Rick
    
                                 

    Tom Percuoco, I work in Storage Technology CTR in 
    Shrewsbury. I currently own a 1978 Rinker 18' bow
    rider with a 125HP Mercury outboard. We do a fair
    amount of skiing as well as some fishing and alot
    of please boating. I'm close to the Rhode Island
    coast so there are alot of places in Narragansett
    Bay to cruise.
    

	Now that I have placed a 'wanted ad' in 3.x, here is my introduction.
	My name is Roger A Karr and I live in Worcester with beach privileges
	to Lake Quinsigamond. (southend of the lake) I grew up in Littleton 
	a block away from Long lake. Back then (when they allowed power boats)
	we had a small 15ft slickcraft with a LOUD 45hp. merc. 

	I grew up as a member of the Winter Hill Yacht Club where my family
	docked a 32' Chris cruiser. (after  my brothers ((crew)) were drafted
	or joined the service, we sold... ~1974)

	I now have a vintage 1965 16ft Duo with a (get this) 1964 Evnirude
	Sport Four (heavy duty L.U.) which runs incredibly well.. I rebuilt the
	trailer and rebuilt things like the Carbs, fuel pump, new leafs etc. 
	My brother an I bought it to introduce our wives to boating and for me 
	to get my son and daughter interested. 
		anyhow, Its nice to be a member of this conference and I look 
	forward to reading the entries!

			Happy & SAFE boating...
						Roger  (rak)

    I am Andy Padla and have been boating for about 5 years using a
    1972 Sidewinder.  Its got a 120 Hp I/O.  I usually have the boat
    docked up in a pond (Country Pond) near Plastow N.H.  I also use
    the boat to go diving around the Cape Ann area.
    
    	Andy

    Does anyone have any information regarding Sailboat Day Rentals?
    Prefer area between Boston and the Cape.
    28'-35' Sloop or Ketch
    W/non-participating captian, in open water or
    just the bareboat in protected waters.
    Call DTN 274-6883, ask for Jim.
    
    

	Hi people,
    Pat Brady here I work in network services manhattan. Currently own
    a 1984 bayliner 28 foot contessa. Primary boating area is Long Island
    sound and the Peconic.
    
    DTN 365-5905

    Mike Peterson
    DECWest Engineering
    DECWET::MPETERSON
    <or>
    ALLWET::MTP
    
    Bayliner 2560 Trophy Model
    
    I bought the boat originally for cruising (w/family) and fishing (w/
    friends).  Made the mistake of taking my family with me when first I
    learned to maneuver the boat in and out of the slip.  Now I use i
    exclusively for fishing with friends.
    
    If you're out this way (Seattle), drop me a note...  I go out most
    every weekend, weather and lawn permitting, and would be happy to
    introduce you to Puget Sound and King Salmon.
    
    Regards,

    I'm Roger Swenson from the beautiful Chicago area.  I have a 20
    foot Formula with a 225HP OMC I/O.  I keep the boat on the Chain
    Of Lakes in Northern Illinois.

    HI ALL,
    
     I`ve been reading this note for about three months now, so i thought
    i should introduce myself. My name is Jeff Barton. I work for DEC
    here in Farmington Hills, MI. Thats right the Great Lake State.
    
     I currently own a 1978 18' Thompson, used for fishing and skiing
   I boat mainly in Brest Bay on Lake Erie. it sure is hard to ski on
   those white caps. 
    
     Sure hope everyone has a great holiday weekend !!!!!!  Be careful,
    but have fun.
    
    
    			happy boating,
    
    
    			Jeff Barton @FAC
    

    Hello power boaters. My name is Frank Visgalio. I am a first time
    boat owner. I recently purchased a 1989 Four Winds Liberator. Its
    got a 350 OMC King Cobra with 275 HP under the hood. I've been boating
    on Lake Hartwell which runs along the South Carolina and Georgia
    state line. I call it BYE BYE BANDIT.                                               
                                         
    Frank                                

    My name is Dave DeSmit, I'm working out of the MVO/Cupertino plants.
     I Have a 1988 Larson 200BR LASER named "NAUTI-BUOY" She has a 'pumped'
    up 230 horse OMC cobra I/O.  There is nothing in the motor or outdrive
    that I haven't touched.  This boat runs 64MPH on fresh water and
    about 67MPH on salt water.  My node is UBOAT::DESMIT
    

    My name is Steven Goldsmith and work in Stow, MA (OGO).  Enough about
    work, already!  My boat is a 1966 Correct Craft Skylark, with a
    recently rebuilt 155 hp Buick engine.  It's the first year that C.C.
    used the fiberglass hull instead of wooden, and 23 years later, it's
    still in great shape!  If you know of anyone selling a Correct Craft,
    let me know, if you would.  There's no better boat made and I am
    interested in maybe adding another one.  A new Nautique would be nice. 
    I keep this boat on Pine River Pond in E. Wakefield, NH.  I saw a
    couple other people up that way.  Beautiful country, but it's getting
    crowded.  Have a good summer!        -Steve

    
    Steve,
    
    	My last boat was a 1964 Correct Craft American Skier, powered
    by a 289 Interceptor, and "Happy Daze" was fiberglass......
    
    Rick - "On the waters of the world since 1925"
           
    

    I have been boating for thirty years or so, and am in the process of
    transition from a 21' fiberglass outboard to a 38' x 11'6" steel hulled
    water taxi with 4-71 diesel.  I have all sizes, materials, and
    propulsion in sizes below that.  I operate off moorings in Lake
    Champlain.
    			J

    Steve (.118) ...
    
    I own a '65 Correct Craft Mustang with a 289 Interceptor engine and
    fiberglass hull.  Still in great shape (I recently repainted it and
    rebuilt the motor).  My cousin sold his '64 CC American Skier (just
    like Rick's) and bought a Nautique in '87.
    
    					...Roger...

    I can update my registration (#2.2) in this notesfile as we now have a
    used, new-to-us 1977 Sea Ray SRV220 cuddy cabin cruiser. It is moored
    in Pleasant Bay on Cape Cod off Round Cove in Harwich.
    
    John Gunnerson, member Minute Man Power Squadron of USPS.

    Hi y'all. Name is Stan Grodin. Me and the FOX moved up to Mass from
    Lake Texoma about 15 months ago. I reside in Nashua and work in
    Acton. The FOX resides in Mashpee, MA on the Pomponessett (SP?)
    River. Sure is different from lake boating but we are fast learners.
    The FOX is really the BLU FOX, a Sea Ray 268 Sundancer. She is powered
    by a 7.1 Liter (335 H.P.) OMC/Cobra. We boat mainly south of the
    cape, edgertown,cotuit and occassionally, we cruise around the canal
    to P-town. See ya on the water.
    
    Regards,
    
    Stan
    DTN 244-7057

    Howdy to all from the Texas Gulf Coast...
    
    I just added this conference to my notebook and figured I'd best check
    in early, 'cause I've never been one to stay out of a lively discussion
    and it helps if you know who you're talking at.  My boss in customer
    services has a few more interesting names for me, but I pretty much
    just go by Bruce Cornish (Ish for short).  I've been blessed with a
    locale that includes 10-12 of the finest lakes in Texas withing driving
    distance, and spend a lot of time playing around in the coastal
    waterways as well.  All the rivers around here dump in to the
    Intercoastal Waterway, so you can literally cruise the entire Texas
    coastline and never stray too far from the cooler.  I'm an occasional
    fisherman, but basically lack the patience and therefore spend most of
    my time tied behind on any of a number of watertoys.  The twinkle in
    my eye is an 18' Wellcraft Texas Special Edition Bowrider powered by
    a 185hp V-6 Mercruiser I/O that I affectionately refer to as 
    The Glas' Slyper.
    
    Lookin' forward,
    
    Ish

    Dave Bullen
    Minnesota (land of 10,000+ lakes)
    
    I've been reading this file for months so I guess it's time for
    an intro.  My boat is a 28'  1988 Cruisers, Inc. Rogue 2860 with
    twin Mercruiser 5.7L 260 hp i/o.  The people at the gas docks love
    me.  I keep her moored on the Mississippi River just south of the
    twin cities of Minnepolis and St. Paul.  Main activity is cruising
    and using the boat like a floating motorhome.  Lots of deserted
    islands on the river to camp on.  As far north as I am the river is
    fairly clean so swimming is ok too.  Lot's of places to roam as
    long as you don't mind going north or south.  I've lot's of pratice
    using LOCKS along the river too.  My current ambition is to travel south
    to St. Louis and back up the Illinois Waterway to Chicago
    and Lake Michigan then on thru Lake Superior to Duluth, Minnesota
    and back again.  Figure it'll take about a month and 3000 gal of gas.
    
    Previous boating experience was second hand with other's boats and a
    10 year stint in Uncle Sam's canoe club with time on a BIG cruiser.
    
    I've been with DEC 12 years, started carrying a field service tool
    bag and worked my way into I.S. and management.
    
    -db-
    
    
    

    I've been reading this notes file for some time now and figured that it
    was about time I formally added my name to the list. My name is Frank
    Ciszek and I work in International Engineering in MKO, live in Nashua
    (15 miles round trip to work!!!) and have been with Mother DEC for a
    touch under 18 years. I've been boating for the last 10 years and have
    been steadily moving up in size. My first water taxi was a 15ft. '73
    Checkmate with a 125 Evinrude. Kept that one until 82 when I bought a 
    19ft. Four Winns 195 Cuddy. Traded that in in '85 and moved up to a
    Four Winns 235 Sundowner w/260 I/O, Galley and Head. I finally put
    a name on it 2 years ago---Miscellaneous Expenses---.
    
    I have a place on Lake Winnisquam so that's where you will find me. I
    just took "M.E." out of the water last weekend and as usual it was a
    sad time. Another summer down the tubes!!!  Will spend the next several
    weekends doing the annual cleaning and then will cover her up for the
    winter..Oh well...Ice out is only about 7 months away...have heart.
    
    Frank Ciszek
    CUERVO,VELVET::CISZEK
    264-3104

    Hi,
    
    Been reading this for about 6 weeks, ever since I bought my own.
    
    Invader 197 Cuddy Cab
    230 horse Merc.
    
    Mostly, (well all so far) out on Puget Sound.
    
    No personal horror stories
    
    About 22 hours on the boat so far.
    
    Had it up to 50mph at 3800rpm on a nice smooth day (the Sound chops
    up at the slightest breeze).  Should top out @55+.
    
    Plan for general cruising, fishing, and island hoping in the San
    Juans or up in BC after I'm fully comfortable with the boat and
    my seamanship.
    
    Mike Saunders
    NWD NPC
    

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    I'm Roger Swenson.  I'm a sales support person in the Networks group
    in wonderful sunny Chicago.  I have a 20' Formula with a 230 OMC
    (maybe a little more since the Holly carb and cam).  Its not a real
    fast boat as it's a deep Vee hull.  However, on a rough water day
    with three foot waves few boats can keep up.
    
    I usually leave the boat on the water in the Chain Of Lakes area
    about an hour northwest of Chicago.  I can identify with those of
    you hitting rocks, the deepest spot on the Chain is only thirty
    feet, typical is ten.  I went through four props this year until
    I learned enough about the shallow spots in the lake.
    
    I enjoy reading about everyones experiences.  Too bad summer is
    over and winter( and skiing) is still so far away.

    WELL IT TOOK ME SOME TIME TO FIND THIS CONFERENCE, SO I THOUGHT
    I'D JOIN IT.MY PARTICULARS ARE LISTED BELOW.
    DON NEWELL @SDO SALES BEEN WITH DIGITAL 2YRS +
    MY BOAT IS A 71 42FT PACEMAKER SPORT FISHER(WOOD)
    IT IS POWERED BY TWIN 320 CRUSADERS (GMC 427'S)
    IT IS DOCKED IN SAN DIEGO HARBOR WHERE WE CAN BOAT ALL THE TIME.
    I'VE OWNED THE BOAT ABOUT 4 YRS+. USED TO LIVE ON IT IN THE LA AREA
    NOW DOING THE SAME HERE IN SDO.MAIN INTRESTS  ARE LOCAL DAY AND
    NIGHT CRUISES.LONGEST TRIP SO FAR WAS FROM LAO TO SDO BOAT DID 25+
    KNOTS.
    RIGHT NOW I'M IN THE PROCESS OF COMPLETELY RESTORING THE BOAT. I'M
    DOWN TO HOSES AND WIRES ON THE ENGINES. THE EXTERIOR IS NEXT.
    IF ANYONE HAS EXPERIENCE ON PREPARATION AND PAINTING OF LARGE WOOD
    BOATS I'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM THEM.
    ALSO IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON PACEMAKER BOATS I'D BE INTRESTED
    IN TALKING TO THEM.THE BOATS WHERE MADE IN EGG HARBOR BY THE LEEKS,
    WHO ARE NOW BUILDING OCEAN YACHTS.
    THE NAME OF MY BOAT IS DESPERADO.
    
    

    
    
      I can't believe that I haven't signed in yet.
    
    The name:         Ingrid Morse.
    The boat:         24 ft. Sea Ray Cuddy Cabin, 1978 vintage
    The home port:    Wareham, Mass. on Buzzards Bay
    
      This is the second year I've owned the boat, but it's the first
    year I've had it in the water. I bought it from a guy on the Cape
    that had left it out in the weather for two years without any cover.
    Consequently the price was low and the work to be done took a year.
    Late this summer the oil pan developed a hole, which I temporarily 
    repaired to get me thru the rest of the season. Now this winter 
    I'm faced with replacing the pan.
    
    
    

    
    Hi,
    
        My name is Scott Arsenault I live in Leominster and Work at APO in
    Andover.  I Own a 1989 Larson Senza 210LX Bowrider with a 350mag.  If
    you haven't seen the new Senza's yet there worth a look.  Larson
    finally entered into the Sport boating class..  There is a good write
    up the BOATING mag this month.  I bought it last year and didn't get
    much use out of it, but we will have none of that this year.  I can't
    wait to get it out of the garage.  I mostly use it on Whalom lake in 
    Lunenburg Ma, also on Winnespaukee my Uncle has a camp on the water.
    I have been boating for three years now, my first boat being a 1987
    Larson DC175 with a 180hp Merc I/O.  I ran great 50 plus..  The Senza
    caught my eye and well the rest is history..   Well I am looking
    forward to some great boating this year hope to see some of ya on the
    water.
    
    To a great Season may no Rock Bass bite your boat...
    
    Take care
    
    Scotty

    Howdy Folks,
    
    	Matt Galvin here.  I call Virginia my home, and work in Customer
    Service.  Most of my boating is done on the Potomac river, and
    occaisionally the Chesapeake Bay.
    	My current ride is a 1982 Wellcraft Nova.  She has a 26 Ft. LOA
    pushed by Twin 260 Merc I/Os with SS cleavers.  She runs straight
    exhaust, and in a mild chop will pass most anything on the water, with  
    the exception of the gas station.
    	Most of our time is spent "just cruzin and sunning" with a little
    fun on water toys, fishing and a few over-nighters.
    
    					See Ya in the wind and sun,
    					Matt 

    Hi...I keep a 25' C&C down in Padanaram harbor (near New Bedford).
    Most of the time I'm cruising around the Elizabeth's.  Boat
    name: SVOBODA (Ukranian for Freedom). Call sign WAD6897.
    
    Beau Schless

    
    Douglas Fyfe
    DTN 264-4872
    Work at GSF (Hudson NH)
    
    Live in Milford NH.
    
    I bought an old (1973) Glastron 16.5' runabout in rough condition.
    Spent most of last summer fixing her up into something usable.
    
    I rebuilt 2 motors that came with it.
    
    The 1963 Evinrude Lark V was the first to run and gave many hours
    of pleasure cruising while the 1974 Johnson 70 HP was being rebuilt.
    
    With the 70 on the back the boat is now ready for a summer full of
    water recreation. 
    
    The fun has just begun ...
    
    Doug. 

    Hi! I'm Jan Bunis. I work out of the Fairfax, Va office. I have been
    into boats since I met my husband 6 years ago.  We bought a 1962 44'
    Greenwich and lived on that for 3 years then sold that to buy our
    current home which is a 42' Mariner floating home. Do we like the water
    or what??  We also have a 16' Rayson Craft (got to have toys!) Anyway,
    we figure it's time to get a house on land, so the floating home is in
    the "classified section" if any one's interested..Will miss it though..
    
    Jan
    

Hi there,

	My name is Leo Braginsky. I used to water-ski a lot when I was 10-15
years old back in Russia (came here 8 years ago). I had fairly high ratings
in tricks, jumps, and slalom; specializing in tricks. Haven't dome any skiing
for 16 years before going to Club Med last week. Felt great, even remembered
how to do tow-hold tricks.

	Now I'm looking for a club or a buch of folks or whatever to join
and ski. Can teach tricks skiing.

CSDPIE::BRAGINSKY
(508)467-3584

    Hi,
    
    	I'm MG Bouchard and I work at MRO2 in Marlboro Ma. as a System
    Manager. I've been a boat owner for about 6 years and have mostly
    boated on Lake Winnipisaukee. I recently purchased a small cottage
    with a mooring and docking rights located next to the Naswa in Weirs
    Channel. My boat is a '89 Baja 226 Sport leftover from last year.
    See you all on the Lake.
    
    MG

    Thomas Martin
    San Jose,CA.
    
    
     Im  a new employee at Dec and I hope to be for a long time to come.
    I am a beginner skier.I just started last year at Shasta Lake,CA.
    This summer Im going back and I plan on tearing up those glassy
    waters.I dont have a boat,someday though.I ski with my girlfreind
    who has a 18" Sea Swirl.
    
    

             
    I'll re-introduce myself now that I have a new toy.
    
    Jeanne DeCarolis
    Spit Brook, NH
    
    1985 16.5 Baja
    w 1985 115 Johnson
    Bow Rider
    Power this and power that  :>)
    
    The dealership where I purchased my boat said the engine had
    40 hours on it....the previous owner hardly ever used it.
    
    I gotta warn you guys though, when I bought my Whaler in
    1986 it RAINED every weekend except for 1!  So, if we
    have a rainy summer, you know who to blame it on.....
    
    Regardless, it's gonna be a great summer!
    
    Jeanne
                                             

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MACNAS::WSHAW                                        14 lines  13-JUN-1990 13:21
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    My name is Willie Shaw, I work in Customer Services as a Service
    Consultant for National Accounts here in Ireland.  When I am not
    doing that I try and spend as much time as I can - weather permitting-
    in sportsboat with 140 Mercruiser.    
    
    I am located here in Galway and if any of you are ever over here
    please give me a call and I will bring you out for some skiing,
    fishing etc.
    
    
    Regards,
    Willie.
    ------
    

    Leslie E. Martin
    Customer Services Unit Manager
    ISD - Palo Alto, CA
    * (Soon to relocate to Columbus, Oh) *
    
    I am a water lover, but not (yet) a boat owner.  I ski the Sacramento
    delta at Bethel Island (Franks track) behind my good freind John's
    American Skier (nice boat).  I will be moving to Ohio this summer,
    and will miss the weather and water (glass) here.  Anyone out there in 
    the grater Columbus area who needs a spotter (I buy drinks, AND gas!).  
                        
    Regards,            
                        
    LEM                 
                        
                        

    I will introduce myself (finally) after 3 years of frequenting this
    notes file.
    
    My name is Sonia Johnson.  My husband and I currently own a 20'
    Checkmate that we enjoy all kinds of water sports in & behind!  We have
    just purchased a 235 (really 25' w/ swim platform) BAJA DVX that we
    are anxiously awaiting it's arrival anyday now.  It's a 1990 that BAJA
    has just finished building for us.  
    
    We primarily use our current boat on Winnipesaukee on weekends &
    Baboosic during the week (as we have a slip there).  With the new boat
    we will frequent Winni and also attempt the coastline.
    
    I work in MKO1 and live in Merrimack, NH.
    
Happy Boating!
    

    Hi!  I'm Anne Thomas.  I live and work in Nashua, NH.
    
    I have two boats:
    
    The first is an ancient 13' Boston Whaler with a 40hp Johnson that I
    keep moored at my parents' house on Quonoquontaug Pond in Westerly, RI.
    My family picked this boat up second hand when I was a kid, but it
    lives through anything.  It's quick off the mark and will pop me up 
    from a deep water start with no trouble, but its top speed is somewhere
    around 25 mph.  I can bring the boat to a standstill with a good
    cutback.  So I needed a new boat.  But it's much more convenient 
    keeping the new one a little closer to home.
    
    The second boat is a 16' Chrysler with a 125hp Force outboard -- top 
    speed of about 45 mph.  It's a little slower getting me out of the 
    water, but it definitely provides a better ride.  Generally, I keep 
    the boat at a friend's house in Littleton and trailer it to nearby 
    lakes.  I'm currently using a '79 CJ7 for towing.  Most often I go to 
    Forge Pond in Westford, but I've also taken it to Long Lake in Milford, 
    MA, to Harriman Reservoir in Willmington, VT, and to Nubanusit Lake in 
    Hancock, NH.  I'm interested in checking out different lakes or rivers.
    
    I'm an avid recreational skier, and this year I plan to try skurfing.  
    Now that summer is finally here, I'm generally looking for skiing 
    partners for almost any night of the week.  If you're interested,
    let me know.

    
    Hi Anne,
    
    Well if you really mean it when you say your looking for ski partners
    for mid week skiing I sure would be interested...  
    
    I just got up on one ski two years ago so I would say I'm an
    intermediate skier looking for someone who could help me work on some
    of my rough spots.
    
    I would be willing to pay for the gas and drinks :-)
    
    If you interested write me at DSSDEV::ARNDT and we can set something
    up.
    
    Hope to hear from you ....
    
    Dennis
    

    NAME:	Tim Hall
    LOCATION:	Colorado Springs, CO
    CURR BOAT:	17' Blue Fin Spectrum model 1703 w/ 85 hp FORCE
    PREV BOAT:	15' Mirror Craft w/ 9.9 hp Johnson
    
    This boat is a center console walk around made of aluminum. We mainly
    us it for fishing. The light weight makes it easy to trailer and
    launch, and the console configuration is ideal for serious fishing.
    
    Lakes mostly fished in Colorado are ALL OVER!!! We make it a thing with
    us to fish as many different lakes as possible in one season and you
    would be surprised at the number of lakes in this state.
    
    Thanks for the opportunity to say "HELLO".
    
    later...
    
    t.

    Having already solicited some advise from this file I might as well
    sign in. I'm Jeff Green and I work in the Salem NSO facility, 'the
    other Salem plant'. 
    
    We picked up our first boat a few weeks ago. My wife and I did a 
    rather thorough job of looking after we had decided on what features 
    we wanted. We were impressed with the number of good boats for sale.
    It was a tough decision until we found the one we bought. Horsepower
    was the deciding factor. Our toy is a 1986 BAJA 190 Sunsport bowrider
    with a 260 hp V8 Mercruiser with a nice HUB float-on/drive-on trailer.
    It's capable of 48-50 mph with four adults in it and gas mileage
    is quite reasonable, IMO. I really enjoy the power for pulling skiers
    with a couple of adults aboard.  We do all our boating on lake 
    Winnisquam, the other lake 'Winni'. :^)
    
    The boat is a little bigger than we were looking for, but I was
    looking for an excuse to buy a newer truck anyway. :^) My 2.8 liter
    V6 Blazer is adequate but bigger is better!
    
    ~jeff
    

      Hi, 
    
      My name is Mark Schroder, I work in GIA in BPO soon to be in
    Acton, and live in Ayer Ma.  Five years ago my father and I went
    halfs on a 1978 O'Day 20. The Boat and trailor were a steal and its
    been lots of Fun. We sail out of stonington Ct. which is were I grew
    up and were my folks still live.  
    
       RE: 2.143  
    
      Anne,
    
      If you every need any other skiing nuts, please let me know, and if
    you grew up in Westerly, we are old High School  Rivals as I grew up
    in Stonington Ct.   
    
                                                Mark /  SKippy
                                                     

    Hi,
    
    My name is Tom Cullen.  I am a Sales person in New Jersey and when not
    pitching VAXes I prefer to spend my time on Barnegat Bay in southern
    NJ.  
    
    I recently purchased an older 25' Wellcraft Nova with twin Mercruiser
    888's.  I now know the true meaning of "you get what you pay for".  I
    got a great deal on the initial purchase but have put $2400.00 into it
    to bring it up to snuff.  But alas, it's only money and really is
    therapeutic to watch the sunset from the roomy cockpit of my new toy.
    
    Looking forward to frigid weather boating...
    
    Tom C.

    Hello everyone, my name is Bob Sands and two years ago bought a new 21"
    Sea Ray Midcabin. I have a slip on Lake Winnipesauki (SP??). I fish out
    of it, swim out of it, sleep in it, and ski off the back. Oh ya, one
    more thing..put plenty of gas in it. It has a 4.3 litre Mercruiser 205
    horse. But I do enjoy the hell out of it.
    
    Bob

    HI-
    I'm Linda Belliveau.  This past Aug my roomate Yvonne and I bought
    a 19' Steury Cuddy Cruiser.  We've taken it out on Lake Quinsigamond
    this past month and hope to get it out on the ocean next summer.
    We'd like to fish, ski, and explore the MA and RI coast areas.
    
    We're currently taking the Power Boat Squadron Boating Course. It's
    a lot of fun and I've finally learned to not to call the charts
    "maps".  I'm looking forward to trying out all I've learned.
    
    Linda
    
  

    I'm Becky Jacobs. My husband and I just went to a small boat show here
    in Gwinnett County (Georgia!). The big one in Atlanta is in March.
    We're getting serious about buying a boat (our first). We're looking at
    the 1991 SeaRay 185 with a 205hp engine, inboard. That's about all I
    can tell you since I don't know much about boats yet. My first job is
    to try to find out as much as I can about "making a deal" for a boat.
    I've looked at note 72 and will keep searching, but if anyone has any
    good pointers, please point me to the note or send me info.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Becky Jacobs
    DBSALF::JACOBS

    Re: -1
    
        Hi Becky.  I'm just up 85 from you here at GSO in greenville, sc.
    Nice to see another noter on the net that is fairly close! ;-) 
        Check out the Jan. issue of WaterSki Magazine.  It's their "Boat
    Buyers Guide" and offers a lot of great advice!  Good luck on the deal!
    
                                                            Capt. Scott

	My name is Adam Hartley, I work for DECdirect here in Reading, England.

	My wife and I own a Fletcher Arrow_flyte with a Mercury 70 outboard, 
	We have been Skiing at a local lake for the past 2 seasons, and are now
	looking for a new boat with more power, Hopefully a Ski Nautique...

	Happy Boating Adam..

    
    
    Hello Y'all,
    
    	My name is Andrew Brooks, I work at KIO in Kingston, Ontario. I am
    the owner of a MAXUM 1600/50 HP Force, purchased in June 1991.
    
    	I learned the joys of waterskiing about a week after buying it.
    What a blast! Fishing is much more enjoyable now with those overly
    comfy seats. 
    
    					Gone Fishing,
    

    Bob Ketz here.  From mother Maynard.  With my best first mate and only
    daughter off to college this year, tuition is taking its toll.  Will be
    puting my 25' Bayliner Cerra Sunbridge up for sale...check the for sale
    ads.  If no offers I'll have it back in at the Watertowy Yacht Club for
    Charles River runs to Boston Harbor and beyond.

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AKOCOA::SELLECK                                      23 lines  19-APR-1991 14:11
                         -< First Sign-On to "Boats" >-
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    Hi!  This is Ed Selleck (Tom's Brother) signing in for the first time
    on the "Boating" file.  Sure looks interesting and a lot of fun to stay
    in contact with so many "Sea-Farers".
    
    I'm the proud (and broke) owner of a 1967 37' "Wooden" Egg Harbor Sport
    Fisherman called the "Mai-Kai".  We keep her in Dighton, MA and run her
    up and down the Narragansett Bay, Mount Hope Bay and Taunton, Sakonnet and
    Providence Rivers.  
    
    As some one mentioned in one of the other notes, there sure are plenty
    of interesting coves and safe havens along these waterways.
    
    Anyone interested in Predicted Log Racing in this area should send a
    memo to Ed Selleck @AKO.  It's great fun and teaches you so much
    about navigation and your own boat.  This will be my third year
    involvement in this activity and I can't wait for the first race. 
    Courses (FREE) are available to those interested.
    
    Have a great Season!!
    
    Regards,
    
    Ed

I've been a boater since I was 5.  My passion is sailing, but I do enjoy a good
ski run!  I've owned various sailboats, but never a power boat.  I've spent many
years mooching off of my friends.  Anyone ever taken a run on a "zip board"??

My brother lives on Lake Boone in Stow/Hudson, so we'll be doing some time there.
We do intend to trailer to other lakes/rivers in New England.

I find that notes conferences are a great source of information.  I intend to
participate alot with question and comments.  Thanks in advance for your advice
and wisdom.

Oh, yea...

1991 Four Winns Freedom 170 I/O, 130 HP

    Hi all,
    
    I'm Karen Levensaler and I don't own a boat.  However my SO does.  It
    is a 1987 Baja with a 150 hp mercury on it.
    
    We used to frequent Forge Pond in Westford/Littleton until he bought a
    home in Tyngsboro on Lakeview/Lake Muscuppic (noone really knows the
    name of the lake yet - if any of you do we'd love to know!).
    
    We enjoy skiing (I'm just learning to slalom), skurfing, kneeboarding
    and jumps.  I say "we" but I mean "them,"  I'm still feeling my oats on
    1 ski let alone those other toys.  When I'm in the mood for a beating,
    though, I will take a ride on the O'Brien tube.
    
    Looking forward to getting lots of tips and info from this file!
    
    Karen

    About time I checked in...

    Brian Adams(B.A.)
    Greenville,S.C.

    	Just recently purchased a '85 Wellcraft 170 American bow rider(no
    use to tear up a new one). It came with a 140 I/O Mercruiser, a 19 inch
    Stainless Steel prop(which I love) and a half a tank of gas! :*)

    	Have really enjoyed reading all the great information in here, it's
    been a big help!

    	The name of the vessel is "The Boatster" (sorry Rick,no racing name)
    
    	Lakes around here are Hartwell, Keowee and Jocasse S.C. as well
    as Lake Murray in Columbia. 

        Thanks for file!

    B.A.

Hi,

	Just got a great deal on a like-new blue '85 Galaxy bow-rider with
a 205 Mercruiser -- and only 72 hours.  Took it out twice on the past few
weeks on the Merrimack.  My first two experiences with a power boat have 
been very enjoyable.  I hope to pick up some tips on trailering,
maintenance and where to take the boat in this conference. 

Jeff Burke
MKO2/2F4
EIS Network Consulting Group

    Mike Wasiejko, 
    CPO, USCGR, Ret
    MKO, Merrimack, NH
    Writer
    
    Hello:
    
    I am currently looking to move up to a 36-ft Trawler-class boat.  I own
    a 25-ft Renken powered by a 305cc OMC.  We keep the "Helen Highwater"
    on a slip at Larry's Marina, in the Merrimack River, Amesbury.  
    
    Helen & I mostly cruise, but I fish as often as I can.  She's a good
    sound boat, fit for sea, and well-equipped for cruising the coastline.  
    I do some brokering for Larry in the evenings and during part of the 
    weekends.  If anyone needs a boat or wants to sell their's, I may be 
    able to help.
    
    	Happy, safe sailing.
    
    
    
    	-mike-

    Hi,
    
    I've been following this conference for a few months and I finally have
    the time and the initiative to sign in.
    
    We have a Wellcraft Nova 23, its been a great first boat, no
    complaints.  BUT, its time to trade up!  Why do I feel I'll be saying
    that for the rest of my life?  We do most of our boating on the Potomac
    River, occaisionally the Chesapeake but its 94 miles down river.  From
    April to October we're out 4 or 5 times a week.  We have become Boat
    Junkies, any excuse to burn irreplacable fossil fuels will do.
    
    I'll try not to be opinionated or pigheaded.  However, since it is no
    longer safe to discuss politics, religion, sexual preference, or potty
    training, boating has become a major topic of debate.  I can already
    tell no one else in this conference is opinionated or stubborn, so I'll
    do my best.  Please forgive.
    
    Thanks
    Paul Wagner
    MEL, Landover, MD
    DAG Marketing  

    Bob Cristiano @ MLO
    
    I currently own a 1987 Formula 272SR1 sportboat which I use on Lake
    Winni.The boat tops out at 63 m.p.h. with twin 350 magnums and 
    handles the lake's everchanging conditions very well.Prior to
    the 27' I owned a 1986 24' formula with a 454 magnum.the boat
    was quick and good handling also.I keep the boat at Lakeport
    Landing Marina.I'm planning to trade up next summer to a 29'
    or 31' with twin 454's.

I'm John Spencer, and while not new to boating, new in the past couple 
months to this notesfile.  I'm a sailor mostly (racing on a 42' tri, 
cruising on many types, and currently owning a 14' spritsail skiff.)  I've 
owned a series of outboards, and also spent an earlier career in Outward
Bound, which included running many inboards (big, slow) and outboards
(19-22' and fast), including some "challenging" situations over a few
years in the Florida Keys. 

Right now my partner and I are on the verge of buying a Limestone 24 -- 
not especially fast (maybe 40 mph with the 260 Mercruiser), but reknowned 
for its seakeeping and best-in-class construction.  (The Canadian Coast 
Guard buys 'em, stock.)  They're not well known, since Medeiros builds
only about 40 total per year in three models (20', 22', 24').   Assuming
we get everything settled and take delivery, I'll be glad to answer any
questions, even provide a ride. 

J.

    Paul Gavazzi @DCO (FOGDOG)
    
    I have spent most of my life boating in the northern 
    Chesapeake. I have a 1976 36' Trojan Tri-Cab, Canadian
    Bridge model. I have it moored in Hopkins Creek on the
    Middle River. 

    Richard Finlay @WEO
    
    Have water skiied for 20 years (just for fun no competition work), sold my
    Glastron GT150 and Suzuki 85 to move from DEC Aberdeen to DEC
    Wellington. Now looking for another boat, small, light and economical.
    Need some advice.

    Name: Matt Klein alias Mattrix
    work: Cxo RF 31 cleanroom
    boat: 1990 SUPRA COMP TS6m w/ the updated 285 heads
    slalom ski: '92 CONNELLY ROCKET W/ dbl. Connelly custom Contours
    trick ski: Kidder Redline
    kneeboard: Kidder pro-link
    wake board: Connelly Stick
    barefoot suit: Waterworks USA team suit
    best driver: my wife,although sometimes she doesn't get enough credit.
    where I ski: Prospect Lake,Co.Sprgs,
                 Willow Bay,Denver,a private site with two lakes,two
    courses,and Supra's recommended.
    Memberships: AWSA, and VP of our local club-"More Than A Mile High
    Water Ski Association. 
    
    
     I have been reading this notes file for about two years but until just
    recently,have note replied. Now that I have opened my mouth,I thought
    that it would be appropriate and considerate to introduce myself.
     I really appreciate all the different topics that are discussed in
    here and have learned much from the discussion. 
     If sometimes I seem aggrivated,that is because I am not having a
    particularly good day of rehab with my ankle and miss water skiing so
    much,please excuse me.
     I fractured my ankle on the 5th of September and have'nt been in the
    water since,the lakes are frozen out here now and it is just as well
    because I (my ankle) isn't ready for it regardless.
     Our club operates on The (meaning only) city lake. There isn't much
    water out here in Colorado for serious water skiers so I feel fortunate
    to have Prospect. Years ago,before our club got started,Prospect was a
    very poor place to ski,although the rules in place helped protect
    skiers during the recreational boating hours,they were inflexible for
    those of us wishing to train seriously. Because our lake is to be
    shared with the
    fishermen,canoers,paddleboaters,windsurfers,swimmers,jet-skiers,etc.
    the power boaters are only allowed on the lake from sun-up till 10:00
    a.m. and on Mon,Wed,Fri evenings from 6:00 till dusk.
    
    We do have a course on the lake,which happens to be perfect for it.
    the dimensions are 2000 x 1700. You can imagine how much of a zoo it is
    when 10 jet-skiers and 7 boats all try to use the lake at one time.
    The club gets Mon mornings for exclusive course use and on other days
    we just get there real early like 5:15 and ski hot-ski alot until the
    first wally shows up and starts doing circles around the lake.
    
    Colorado is kickin butt for next year with a proposed list of 14
    sactioned class C tournaments plus the regionals. Several clubs
    including ours will hold non-sanctioned Handicap based slalom
    tournaments through the year. Bud will bring the tour to Denver again
    too. For a lack of water,we seem to be well organized,and the
    competition is tough.
    
    That's enough for now.
    
    Next time you are in Colorado and want to SKI HOT-SKI ALOT, look me up
    in the phone book,I hopefully will be back to skiing everyday
    faithfully in '92.
    
    Go CONNELLY!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    MATTRIX

    
    John Sobecky
    Taylor St., Littleton, Ma.
    
    Recently discovered this notesfile, and now I spend many of my
    lunch hours in it. It's full of great information (for novice boaters
    such as me) and stories.
    
    I have a 16' MFG Tri-hull bowrider with a 65 hp Evinrude ob. I use it
    for fishing and family fun, and I can't wait for ice-out this year!

DE-introduction

	(Former Baja owner turned family boater - Eurosport II bowrider...)

	Well the time has come for me to move down the road, so I will be
signing off this conference.  It has been fun following the disucssions and
helping others with information "trade's".  I will not be moving out of the
area so I will still be popping up on Winni, Sebago, and other bodies of H2O
whenever possible.  If any of you "boaters" find yourself @ OSF in Cambridge on
business, stop in and chat... Good boating to all, and if you run across a 21'
Eurosport II white with blue (currently with ME registration) say HI!..

Cheers,
Garry Baer

Good luck at the new job, Garry!  Perhaps we'll run across each other's path (or
wake), at a reasonable and safe distance, of course!  :-)

...Roger...

    re .170
    
    Good Luck at OSF Garry!. Who knows maybe in a few years from now you
    just might come back to.......Baja :-)
    
    							Good Luck
    							 -mike-

    I am 1/2 the crew of our boat,We live in Pelham N.H.our boat is docked
    in Dorchester Ma. We have cruised from as far as Cape Cod to Portland
    Me. Have been involved in boating since 1970,and I know I am looking
    forward to the up coming season, safe boating to all.Work at Two in
    Tewksbury Ma.
                            1st Mate on the Neva-Done
                                     Bev.

    Hi,

    My name is Matt Boucher and I love to ski. After someone told me about
    this conference a couple of weeks ago I have been trying to read as many
    notes as possible. I own a 16' Checkmate Predictor with a 115hp Evinrude    
    outboard. I ski on the Merrimack usually every other morning, also
    I ski on Horace Lake in Weare NH. I have a ski course that we bring
    sometimes during the summer but usually after labor day.

    This ski season some of my friends have picked up some great new toys.
    One friend just got a 1992 Ski Sanger, what a great ski boat. We ski 
    on the Concord river with that in Carlisle. After one of my friends saw
    it and skiied behind it he bought one too. It hasn't arrived yet but it
    should be good.

    My friends and I dabble a little in barefooting which I just learned
    to deepwater start longline this year.

    Well I just wanted to introduce myself, oh by the way, I work for a 
    company called OS TECHnologies, we are contracted to do conferencing
    for Digital. I personally am responsible for the Macintosh Client
    Version of Conferencing.

    Regards,

    Matt Boucher

    
    Hello,
    
    My name is Debra Wieland, I'm a sales rep. on the Boeing account team. 
    I've been a boater for years, but I just recently became a new boat owner
    because I went to the Seattle Boat Show (you'd think being in sales I
    could resist another sales pitch, no...).
    
    I bought a '91 Larson 19' cuddy.  It's still shrink-wrapped and I think
    I got it for a fairly good price.
    
    I'm eager to talk with you boaters now that I'm back on the water!
    
    Deb

    Welcome back to boating.  You will find the conference quiet at this
    time of year.    I assume your in the Seattle Area?
    
    Jeff

    Yes, I live at the north end of Lake Washington (great for boaters), in
    Seattle.
    
    I suspected it would be quite, I was interested in getting back into
    "the boat crowd" and wondered if anyone had any comments on '91 Larson
    boats, *before* I sign the final paperwork!
    
    Deb

    See notes 123/527/593/842

    I have a 91 19' Larson cuddy and I am quite happy with it. 
    do you mind me asking what you paid???

    No, I don't mind (but I'm in Sales which automatically makes me a
    *rotten* negotiator, so bear that in mind).  For a brand-new,
    shrink-wrapped, coast guard package included 91 19' Larson, I paid
    10,000.  
    
    Let me know if I've been ripped off, I'm signing the paperwork this
    Saturday!
    
    Deb

    
    Deb - That price sounds ok. But what model and engine? Does this
    include a trailer and all the other fees like prep?
    
    				Kenny

    Mod hat on...
    
    Please continue this discussion in the Larson note.
    
    
    thanks,
    Rick

    
    Pooh!

    Sorry!  I continued it over in 527 (I think...)

     Hi my name is Gus and I work in Hudson Ma. and live in Salem N.H.
    I have had a 14 foot aluminum V-hull with a 9.9 evinrude for years and
    have recently bought a 14 foot Glasstron with a 28 horse evinrude. It's
    vintage, late 60'2 I believe, but it was a good deal! Hoping to learn
    alot from this notes file...
    
    Gus                 

Hello all ... I've been an avid skier for quite some time and started
skiing 33 years ago.  I just started reading this conference and have 
gained a lot of useful information.  It seems as though several of the 
topics have had little activity recently but the information was still 
enjoyable.

I've been skiing behind a 33 year old 16' catamaran with twin 75 horse 
mercs (third set of motors, we keep wearing them out).  Lots of power 
out of the hole, good top end, and no, I said no, wake.  For slalom 
skiing, long line, you can't beat it.  However, as of last weekend I am 
now the proud owner of a '93' Malibu Echelon LX, 20' with a 350ci merCruiser 
Magnum.  Seems to have the same pulling power, little slower top end, 
bigger wake but better short line abilities and more room in the boat. 
Purchased it with a boom because I have been unsuccessful at trying to 
step off a ski and would really like to bare foot before my age exceeds 
my footin speed (I might point out though that Banana George didn't start
skiing until he was 40).  I guess that means I still have a chance.

I ski the lakes in southern Missouri/northern Arkansas.  I'm going to be 
installing a slalom course this year (built over the winter) and will 
be attending BareFoot International for a week starting May 17th (I have 
to do something to keep ahead of my wife).

I've particularly enjoyed the notes on footin and building a slalom 
course.  Hope to add some entries of my own as time goes on.

/Steve

FYI: I'm in the St. Louis office

	Finally decided to introduce myself since I've been an
	active viewer of the boats notesfile. I'm a co-owner of
	a "1985" 16' thundercraft with a 70hp evinrude ob. We
	bought the boat last fall, so we haven't actually gotten to
	use the boat just yet. Plan to use the boat in salt water
	off the coast of Maine.

	Currently reside at Townsend Ma.

	Tom Rowe

    Good Day,, That is any day out boating is a good day!
    
    I am currently running the family around in a 19.5 Charger w/ big block
    and a Berkley pump. It works great for drowning kids on hot days. We
    do most of our boating on the Colorado River in and around the Lake
    Havasu area but, there are also 7 or so lakes within 2 hours for quick
    day or after work evening ski runs.
    
    The ski season out here in California is usually from February to
    October.
    
    BK (before kids) I use to run around in a 2 seater flatty doing 120+
    I had that need for speed but had to balance it with my income, I guess
    life is full of compromise.
    
    Next boat, two to three years out, will probally be a 21 - 23 foot 
    V drive with a 671 blower. I'll have all the room I need for the kids,
    thier friends, and ... and still have the power when needed to have
    some serious fun.
    
    Happy boating to all, Chris Callen
    

    Does OSHA require child proof finger guards on the intakes for 6-71
    blowers now?
    Wayne

    I'm now the owner of a 15' Duantless BW with a 60hp Johnson Tracker.
    Always wanted a Whaler as my Dad's has lasted him for years.
    
    I checked for used ones, but they're either rats or they are sold the
    minute they are on the market.
    
    Anyway, I also liked a Canadian boat called a BMV? with it's center 
    console but I have never seen them down here.   I was jut purusing
    the dealer when I saw this Duantless; just what I wanted and hopefully
    if will live up to my expectations.
    
    
    Dale Robertson  

    Greetings fellow Wet-heads!
    
    My name is Theo Bellamy, and I am a worker bee in Multivendor
    Customer Services (remember Field Service?). On July 8th my wife
    and I celebrated 15 years of wedded bliss by purchasing a 1988
    Sea Ray 268-DA Sundancer (7.4L Merc, A/C, etc ...). We keep it
    on Lake Wylie in South Carolina. I hope to learn from reading
    Boat Notes as we are relative novices. 
    

    My name is Dave Pottinger.  I live in Tucson, AZ.  We have a 29'
    Chaparral Signature with twin 4.3L Volvo Duo-props.  We absolutely love
    it.  We keep the boat in a slip on Lake Pleasant (just northwest of
    Phoenix).  Also, we trailer it to all the Colorado River lakes,
    especially Lake Powell.  We are very active in the USCG Aux.  We tow
    the boat with a 1 ton GMC dually.  Being in Arizona, we boat all year
    round.  Last year I think we missed only 6 weekends on the boat.  
    
    Dave

    I own a 1965 14.5' Starcraft Runabout with a 40hp Big Twin Evinrude. 
    Bought it at the end of May from a former DECie who moved up to a
    bigger boat.  Its a great boat for 2 adults, but it is really small for
    my family of 4 plus gear.  So, we are on the water (the goal at the
    time), and we are now looking to move up to about an 18 to 19' bowrider
    as soon as a "deal" comes along.
    
    I have taken her out to Lake Whitehall in Hopkinton MA for fishing and
    Webster Lake for recreation.  I plan to primarily use the boat for
    family recreation on Wallom (sp?) Lake in Douglas.  Wallom is about 6
    miles east of Webster Lake.  I also plan to take her out onto
    Mattapoisett Harbor a few times which is where the in-laws live.
    
    To Chris Callen on Havasu, one of my best friends has his Bayliner out
    there, its all he talks about is Havasu and Copper Canyon.  I think he
    has a 21' Bayliner with a 4.3 I/O.  Keeps wanting me to fly out there
    and spend some time on the lake.  Real tempting, but my wife will not
    be too pleased if I do that.
    
    Regards, Mark Clement - Milford MA 

    Intro-
    
     Grew up in the Southern Nova Scotia area - lots of salt water bays
     and islands. Been going back once/twice a year for more years then
     I'd admit to. Can remember seeing 300-500 pound Tuna sunning on top
     of the water and the International Tuna Tournament out of Wedgeport NS.
    
     Just bought a 16 ft Aluminum with a 50hp Mercury stripped her down to
     the floor boards(replacing floor end of season),removed old wiring and
     refit her with new wiring..actually had to use existing "stuff" from the
     garage(removed air horns from a Gold Wing motorcycle).
    
     Purchased a Toyata Previa for the tow and amd heading for St John's
     NB tomorrow at 0400 dark hours onto the ferry and then south to
     Yarmouth.
    
     Anybody interested I'll do a trip report on the Previa hall
    capabilities and the fishing results..expect to "see" Tuna,Mackeral,
    stripers and blues (what the hell there always dog fish if nothings
    else is around).
    
     BBrown 

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    I'm  Pascal Brouillard, got myself a Grew 147 with a 70HP.  I work in
    Kanata, dtn: 621-4083 and enjoy fishing.
    

    I am a new owner of a 36' 1965 Cris Craft.  I have a lot to learn about
    wood boats and could use some help.  Am also looking to purchase larger
    wood boat within the next year or two.
    
    							Al Heintz
    							223-0968
    							226-2552 after 9/7
    

Hi,

I work in Maynard, MA at the Mill and live in Hudson, MA.  I have a
1990 Chaparral 2350 with a 230 h.p. Mercruiser.  I spend my summers on
Sebago Lake in Maine and rent a slip on the lake so I can drive up to
Maine and jump in and go whenever I like.  I have been boating on 
Sebago for years and find it to be a beautiful and relaxing escape from
April to October every year.  Too bad the season wasn't longer in 
New England.

Vicky

P.S. I still haven't found the right name for my boat.  Any ideas?

    Here's one....."DEC MATE".
    Just be sure to use peel off lettering..just in case! :)

    Dirk Friedrich here. Recently purchased a 25' Chris Craft Lancor
    Corsair which I am modifying for use as a weekender-plus. Have been
    boat-less for two years after selling the last wooden boat ever to be 
    owned by me (life is too short to be replacing spongecake transoms). 
    Mooring location is up in the air right now, normally keep a boat at my 
    folks place in a tidal flat off of Narragansett Bay, but this boat would 
    look undignified laying on its side at low tide. Hoping to be in the water
    for '94, will be looking for all sorts of input along the way...
    

re: -1

	Dick,
		Hope your 25' Chris Craft Lancor Corsair does well by
	you this upcoming season.  I'm looking for new places to launch
	the FishTeaser but don't like testing new "grounds" without
	someone showing me the "avoid this hidden rock stuff" ;^)

	I'll be doing my 3rd fishing season comin up and would like to
	try the Bay as it may be an easier drive for me then going to
	the Merrimack River, Newburyport or Allen Harbour, Harwichport (Cape)
	driving from Oxford (south of Worcester)

	I'll be asking in the file for those who can show me the Bay's
	do's and dont's.  Think ya may be able ta help me out this summer?

	Dick aka -< Tuna Tail >-

    Two Boat Owner
    
    Being a two boat owner I'm naturally anxious to sell one of them --
    which is a 1967 37' Egg Harbor.  Hull is wooden with fiberglass decks
    and cabin sides.  Sleeps 7 comfortably - has radar, VHF Radio,
    Recording Depth Sounder, Stand-up head with shower, LP Gas stove with
    oven, freezer, refrigerator and pressurized hot and cold running water.
    
    454 Crusader Engines are 5 years old and in excellent shape.
    
    New transom six years ago.  Looks beautiful!
    
    She is very comfortable and needs someone who will care for her.
    
    Will sacrifice at $21,500.
    
    Bring all "reasonable" offers!!!
    
    VAXMAIL:   AKOCOA::SELLECK
    ALL-IN-0NE: ED SELLECK @AKO
    DTN: 244-6574
    (508) 264-6574
    HOME: (508)822-6669
    
    ED SELLECK
    
    
     

Rick Ellison

Writing rules for DECevent.

CXO3 - Colorado Springs

Thinking about buying a boat.

    
    Hi chaps (== Ladies and Gentlemen)
    
    	I'm working for Digital in their Bern, Switzerland office (with the
    wife). We're both working on PTT projects using RDB / Decforms / ACMS
    Client server stuff. Enough of work...
    
    	We live in the West of Switzerland in an area called "See-land".
    There are 3 lakes interconnected by canals. The lakes are 26 miles
    (Neuchatel), 10 miles (Biel) and 5.5 miles (Murten) long. Our village
    lies on the canal between lakes Neuchatel and Biel.
    
    	We have been "caravaners" for the last 10 years but now due to the
    change in circumstances (proximity to water + the kids have school
    every Saturday morning which makes weekends away impossible) we are
    keen to swap to boating. Sailing looks fun but power-boats/ cruisers
    look to be more flexible in terms of where you can go etc.
    
    	I think I'll put a new not in before I end up asking for advice in
    this one. Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading this conference and
    getting some advice for you experienced boaters (is that the correct
    term??).
    
    Jon B Goode
    

    I am looking to purchase or be a partner in a 21'+ boat.  I prefer a
    configuration that includes a galley w/ sleeping for 4, head,
    navigational electronics,  and trailer.  I will have access to a
    mooring in Great Bay, Portsmouth NH.  
    
    Keith Hall
    KARHU:HALL
    603 431 8400 X53868

    Hi,
    
    I'm Dennis Pomeroy from Detroit, I have a 34 ft Mainship/w 200 horse 
    Perkins Diesel and a 17 ft Searay speedboat.  Thanks for the
    conference.

Hi,

I'm Cathi Provencal.  My husband and I just purchased a 1993 Four Winns
18 ft, 175hp Cobra.  Bow-rider.

Use it mainly on Wyman Lake in Westminster, MA.

Thanks for all the valuable info in this notesfile!

    I guess it's time I check in here.  I'm Mark Storm, currently working
    at ZKO and living in Hollis, NH.  Yesterday we purchased a new Searay
    200 (20'6" length) for use on Lake Winni.
    
    This spring I bought an 18' aluminum Lund Alaskan with a 50 Yamaha
    for fishing the mouth of the Merrimack River.
    
    I sure hope TWO new boats will be enough...........
    
    Mark,
    

    Might as well check in, now that I have one, almost anyway.

    Next week I pick up a '94 Proline 192 TC,  which translates
    to a 18'6" dual console.  I've got a 135hp Mariner on it.

    I've been reading this notesfile for quite a few years, gleaning
    as much knowledge as possible.  I think I ended up with a great
    first boat, due mainly to the things I've read in here.

    Now to come up with a name for it...

    George

Hello,    my name is jack and I am new to digital
I would like to let you all know a little about my self.
I am currently certified (MERCRUISER/MERCURY OUTBOARD, OMC OUTBOARD/OMC COBRA).
I have almost five years in the profession.
I love to talk boats and hope I can answer questions in the future.
I also own my own boat---1987 21' COBALT bow rider 250 hrs. 260 mcr.


P.S. Remember what time of year it is?  Its time to wintrize and shrink wrap
your boats. It pays to have this done properly so you can have many years of
reliable boating.
						 

    Hi,
    
    My name is Rob Finucan and I work out of the MQO office in Montreal,
    Canada.  
    
    I have an 18 foot Checkmate Predictor with a 140 hp Evindrude VRO. 
    It's a great boat for skiing with lots of speed, but like every boat
    requires a lot of maintenance. 

    Mark Clement @ MRO.  I'm back into boating!  
    
    Just picked up a 1985 16' Thundercraft bowrider with a 1978/79 Johnson
    Stinger 75hp longshaft OB this past weekend.  The boat and engine are mint
    with very low hours.
    
    I do most of my boating at Wallum Lake in Douglas MA.
    
    Past boats all bought from DECies and sold to DECies;
    
    1965 14' Starcraft Runabout with an Evinrude Big Twin 40 hp OB.
    Fun first boat, easily towed.
    
    1978 19' Glastron Bowrider with a V6 175 hp Blackmax Merc OB.  This
    boat was originally owned by John Havlacheck (sp?) and was called
    "Jump Shot".  Very fast boat!  Towing was a little painful; managed
    to tear part of the frame off my 1980 Olds Delta 88!