I am seeing the end of winter coming. To help pass the time, I went shopping. I bought a 25 qt Icey-Tek cooler and a Anchor-Shade 6 ft umbrella. I have been looking for a sub-woofer and amp but have not settled on a brand yet. Any ideas?

The cooler looks pretty nice. The best feature is a lock to keep my beverages safe from fellow power boaters.

Last weekend at the Kansas City boat show I heard that there was a new 30 PQ there. I attended but must have missed it. My friends said it had the flame paint job. Looked pretty cool they claimed. Just buying my boat, I guess I was not looking close enough. I am kind of bummed on missing it.

Come on Summer!

Dave

I am no stereo guru, but I am installing a 10" Infinity sub in my 29. Haven't quite figured out were yet, but after having this sub in my previous boat I may never buy another brand of speaker again. I have sold several others on the brand after they hear it.

I am going to the St. Louis show next weekend, hope to see some PQ gear and buy some waxing frenzy, as well as drool over fiberglass.

Finally I can see the light at the end of winter. My goal is to get a late March weekend in the low 60's and hit the water. I also have a new 10k poly lift being installed in March so the action will pick up soon.

-Wally

Wally,
I thought you were going to the Miami boat show with Rich?
I was supposed to go to marco island with friends but I backed out like a fool
Calvin

Dave,
I'm with you come on summer
Have to get some work done to the boat, then ready to run it
Sorry can't give any help on the stereo equipment, I just don't know much about it.
Calvin

Dave:
I had Boston Accustic's in my 29 with a JL Audio sub sounded pretty good, but like you I am redoing the 38 right now and looking at Polk Audio or Infenity. Good luck Dave why dont you drive to St.Louis next weekend and join us for a coktail or two

Calvin:
I did not go to Miami either but do I wish I was there Oh well what can beat Illionois in Feb. It was a blasting 26 deg today in the center of hell. I know that if I wish long enough summer will get here soon, you know like in June. I believe that I am going to Miami next year, but we will see. Don't worry winter is almost over
Calvin are you doing St.Louis?

No Miami show for me, but after reading about it so much sounds like we are really missing out.

I don't think Rich is going to Miami either unless that is new news. We'll both be in STL though, along with Rain or Shine.....

I am really anxious to run my boat, I have all of 15 minutes on it.

Thanks for the opinions on the subs.

What are the dates of the STL show? I am in the area once or twice a month on business. Cocktails sound good!

Speaking of cocktails, does anyone know how to make an Appletini? My wife tried one recently and now they are the favorite drink. I need to figure this out before the boating season starts in the midwest!!

Dave
I believe the St.Louis show starts on Thursday Feb 24 and goes through Sunday Feb 27. Hopefully you can make it.

I have not had an Appletini sorry

Appletini Many variations on this one. The Main ingerdient is vodka ( two shots) and one of an apple schnapps. The bar I manage, central WI) we use a double of a decent vodka of your choice, a single apple pucker, a dash ( 1/2 shot) sweet and sour mix, and garnish wth a cherry in the bottom of a chilled martini glass. Some recipes call for spalsh of seven-up though. Experiment

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