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Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
09-30-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,558
Posted By Slippery

To be clear - ALL inland water in MI, including...

To be clear - ALL inland water in MI, including open water less than a mile offshore any of the great lakes has a 55 mph speed limit.

More reports this year of cops in hiding on land using radar...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-06-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,675
Posted By Slippery

That is priceless. I may have that made into a...

That is priceless. I may have that made into a sign and hang it in my man cave.

I once foolishly was in violation of rule no. 1, and was immediately reprimanded.

We worked it out without...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-20-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,657
Posted By Slippery

Gotta pay attention and look close; sometimes...

Gotta pay attention and look close; sometimes they wave with only 1 finger
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
05-10-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,307
Posted By Slippery

Not intending to derail this....but Update RE the...

Not intending to derail this....but Update RE the $$ For Clunkers "How long will it run with abrasive instead of oil?" gig...

I had the story mostly correct; 1 of my guys corrected me that we...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
05-09-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,307
Posted By Slippery

The last time I checked, there was no way to...

The last time I checked, there was no way to change the interval or shut off the oil life monitor on GM vehicles. I'll check again because it's been a couple years, and if it's changed I'll post it...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-06-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,481
Posted By Slippery

qB

I was never told they weren't physically there, I was told they were "unavailable".

I quit chasing them, because it was obvious they were ducking me, which meant I was going to have to sue them,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-01-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 20,481
Posted By Slippery

That was probably "Mom" and she put down her...

That was probably "Mom" and she put down her grinder to answer the phone; they were the definition of "small family biz" and I believe at one time their trailers were as good as anything available....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-30-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,891
Posted By Slippery

I hope you don't think I'm gonna tell her she's...

I hope you don't think I'm gonna tell her she's wrong....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-30-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,891
Posted By Slippery

Thanks all...I'll have my wife reach out...she...

Thanks all...I'll have my wife reach out...she tells me I'm the last person on the planet without FB..

Cool pic..I'm sure this is "old news" but look at the old Magnum in the background...awesome...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-29-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,891
Posted By Slippery

Anyone know what kind of boat this is ?

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/2000x1227/screenshot_2024_04_29_at_3_25_03_pm_56afbd6f472c17bcbef41cbf30804eb17ac839f8.png



NOT the Nor-Tech in the background...cuz...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-18-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,793
Posted By Slippery

I thought beer made the boat faster ? ...

I thought beer made the boat faster ?

Everyone in the parking lot drinking beer always had 100mph boats lol
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-18-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,793
Posted By Slippery

Cool Boat. The Challenger shop for assembly...

Cool Boat.

The Challenger shop for assembly and rigging was in Cedar Springs, MI but if I remember correctly their molds were further north..Ludington sorta rings a bell, but could've been up in...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-18-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 31,414
Posted By Slippery

trailer regist

As others have said, it depends on where you live.

I bought a boat and trailer which was registered in AZ, which does not - or didn't at that time - issue a title to watercraft.

I took all the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-26-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 966
Posted By Slippery

Very cool boat and IMO way ahead of it's...

Very cool boat and IMO way ahead of it's time...that must have missed the Bravo into by a couple months...if the brain cells I have left are correct think Merc introduced the Bravo in 88 or 89?
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-27-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,535
Posted By Slippery

[QUOTE=Plowtownmissile;4883262]That's typically...

[QUOTE=Plowtownmissile;4883262]That's typically how it works but not for everyone/everywhere. People are able to buy cars with a MSO/MCO, a bill of sale, and not title them if you know how to do it....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-20-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,535
Posted By Slippery

Not all states - MI being one which doesn't -...

Not all states - MI being one which doesn't - require an MSO to title a vehicle. GM doesn't provide a vehicle MSO to a dealer in MI unless we request one.

I'm not aware of the DMV reg's in every...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-05-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,846
Posted By Slippery

Agreed...but that looks like something you really...

Agreed...but that looks like something you really should know better than to do lol

That is seriously bad azz...We live on a small (200 a) lake but we never get ice like that...ours is always...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-05-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,846
Posted By Slippery

"Boozing and chasing women would be way cheaper...

"Boozing and chasing women would be way cheaper than owning a fleet of boats. We all justify a ridiculous expensive hobby."

+1

One of my favorite quotes is "I spent all my money on whiskey and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-29-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,846
Posted By Slippery

"I use them all for different reasons." 43...

"I use them all for different reasons."

43 Schiada - Merc 860 x 2
39 Tiara Coupe - Volvo IPS
24 Schiada - BoostPower Compound blower motor
21 Malibu V Drive
Sea Doo GTX
Zodiac - 15 Merc OB...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-27-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,225
Posted By Slippery

+1 Unfortunately, I think we've seen the...

+1

Unfortunately, I think we've seen the last of boat drags in MI. Too many challenges, both political and logistical.

It's a shame; the races @ Holloway went away but in the late 90's and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-19-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,225
Posted By Slippery

"Holloway Reservoir" Don't mean to hijack,...

"Holloway Reservoir"

Don't mean to hijack, but Holy Cow does that name bring back some great memories.

I remember several trips of "Take M57 east until it stops and then just follow the "boat...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
05-26-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,558
Posted By Slippery

"Had 2 buddies get their boats completely trashed...

"Had 2 buddies get their boats completely trashed due to stupid people and I don't want to go to prison for killing someone that hurt my boat hahaha"

+1

Our 24 is capped, IE no rub rail and...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
05-25-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,558
Posted By Slippery

I believe it's a mile offshore, but there is also...

I believe it's a mile offshore, but there is also a "slow/no wake" law within 100' from shore, moored boats, docks, rafts, etc...which can be impossible up there in some spots, especially if there's...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-24-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,244
Posted By Slippery

Forgot...if you don't have reservations...

Forgot...if you don't have reservations somewhere, you need to be working on that asap.

Our season is short, winter sux, and people make summer reservations way early....

There's a pretty good...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-24-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,244
Posted By Slippery

That's what I'd do, yes...look for a rental or...

That's what I'd do, yes...look for a rental or Air BnB with a dock. Again, if it was me, my emphasis would be on the west side, but only because it's easier to drive into Traverse City from that side...
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