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04-08-2009, 08:18 AM

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Hey that test tank is a cool idea. Never seen one of those before.

04-08-2009, 08:38 AM

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04-08-2009, 08:47 AM

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Sorry, Peter... can't relate.

Jay, normally I get very jealous at those comments but this week Im with ya!!!

04-08-2009, 09:17 AM

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Weren't you worried about the cold air taking out the engines? I know I wouldn't run one unless the water was at least 50 and air was 65 or better

Wasn't worried. They are EFI theromostatically controlled Mercury engines. Only ran for a few minutes and back into a nice warm building.

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Hey that test tank is a cool idea. Never seen one of those before.

Thanks. It is handy.

04-08-2009, 09:18 AM

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The ramp looks a might bit slick!!!!! I assume no sunblock was needed!!!! Nice looking boat though!! Do you rewinterize or indoor storage?

04-08-2009, 11:26 AM

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Allwayz gots to be a troublemaker

LoL

Yer just pizzed cause it's still snowing at your house.

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Jay, normally I get very jealous at those comments but this week Im with ya!!!

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04-08-2009, 12:49 PM

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All the snow was gone. We thought spring was here. Thought wrong. Bad weather all week. Shot these today in the test tank.

I see "Disturbing Behaviour" is back from FL, Peter. That's a great way to get the salt out of her. Just let her run for awhile.
Let me know when the ice is off the lake and we'll get the Donzi out.

Bob

04-08-2009, 01:20 PM

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I see "Disturbing Behaviour" is back from FL, Peter. That's a great way to get the salt out of her. Just let her run for awhile.
Let me know when the ice is off the lake and we'll get the Donzi out.

Bob

I think it is off Simcoe, Bob. Wanna go?