Tank “Back in the Saddle Again”
08-07-2023 | 04:25 PM
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08-07-2023 | 04:42 PM
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From: Channel Islands, So. Cal.
I’m in a unique position to be able to handle the potential headaches of big power (an amazing marine mechanic son in law). I’ve always wanted a big power #6 boat. We’ll buy one, run it for a few seasons. If it completely sucks, we’ll sell it and buy a 525 TS gun or maybe a gladiator and a freakin pontoon or small CC. Who knows.
Our boating style has changed too. We have family and friends in havasu. A broken boat won’t ruin a trip. We’ll just jump on someone else’s boat or hang out with family. Even the one time we towed the cafe up to this cool lake north of us and one motor kept throwing a code, we just idled on one more to a bay, threw an anchor and swam and partied all day. And if it breaks down out here in the ocean? Oh well, we’ll go sit on the beach in front of the house and drink and I’ll get it . fixed later. It’s all what you make of it I don’t get stressed out about that crap anymore 😁👍
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08-08-2023 | 06:49 AM
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I agree with Dan, however boating to some is more than just being on the water, it also a hobby. Constant updates, discussing changes with others and just getting on here and meeting others. I am fortunate and also have two boats so I still can get out when I want. However as Tank said life is short so why stress, enjoy what you have and if it breaks, fix it when you can, don’t loose sight of the fun you can still have with family and friends.
08-08-2023 | 08:51 AM
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you forgot the last reason…their f*ckin’ soft! Lol just kidding.
I’m in a unique position to be able to handle the potential headaches of big power (an amazing marine mechanic son in law). I’ve always wanted a big power #6 boat. We’ll buy one, run it for a few seasons. If it completely sucks, we’ll sell it and buy a 525 TS gun or maybe a gladiator and a freakin pontoon or small CC. Who knows.
Our boating style has changed too. We have family and friends in havasu. A broken boat won’t ruin a trip. We’ll just jump on someone else’s boat or hang out with family. Even the one time we towed the cafe up to this cool lake north of us and one motor kept throwing a code, we just idled on one more to a bay, threw an anchor and swam and partied all day. And if it breaks down out here in the ocean? Oh well, we’ll go sit on the beach in front of the house and drink and I’ll get it . fixed later. It’s all what you make of it I don’t get stressed out about that crap anymore 😁👍
I’m in a unique position to be able to handle the potential headaches of big power (an amazing marine mechanic son in law). I’ve always wanted a big power #6 boat. We’ll buy one, run it for a few seasons. If it completely sucks, we’ll sell it and buy a 525 TS gun or maybe a gladiator and a freakin pontoon or small CC. Who knows.
Our boating style has changed too. We have family and friends in havasu. A broken boat won’t ruin a trip. We’ll just jump on someone else’s boat or hang out with family. Even the one time we towed the cafe up to this cool lake north of us and one motor kept throwing a code, we just idled on one more to a bay, threw an anchor and swam and partied all day. And if it breaks down out here in the ocean? Oh well, we’ll go sit on the beach in front of the house and drink and I’ll get it . fixed later. It’s all what you make of it I don’t get stressed out about that crap anymore 😁👍
I agree with Dan, however boating to some is more than just being on the water, it also a hobby. Constant updates, discussing changes with others and just getting on here and meeting others. I am fortunate and also have two boats so I still can get out when I want. However as Tank said life is short so why stress, enjoy what you have and if it breaks, fix it when you can, don’t loose sight of the fun you can still have with family and friends.
08-08-2023 | 10:35 AM
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Ya I get all those points.. so that being said Ive missed driving the cig . It`s definitely something to be behind the wheel eating up the lake vs getting bounced around on the 24' jet boat .
It gets a ton of attention vs the jet boat that`s for sure .
It gets a ton of attention vs the jet boat that`s for sure .
08-09-2023 | 08:56 AM
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From: Lake St. Louis, MO / LOTO
Looks like your wait is over!! Lock & Load:
Lip-Ship Performance -- Cigarette Racing Team (lipship.com)
Lip-Ship Performance -- Cigarette Racing Team (lipship.com)
08-09-2023 | 12:14 PM
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Looks like your wait is over!! Lock & Load:
Lip-Ship Performance -- Cigarette Racing Team (lipship.com)
Lip-Ship Performance -- Cigarette Racing Team (lipship.com)
That's the ticket right there Tank.....I have to say if I wasn't so balls deep in mine that is one of a few boats I would be extremely interested in (with my limited budget)
