April 12, 20187 yr I think that truck has some buoyancy still and may be being held up by the boat on teh trailer?
April 12, 20187 yr I think this is what I found before... http://fishing-app.gpsnauticalcharts.com/i-boating-fishing-web-app/fishing-marine-charts-navigation.html#17.32/30.29804/-97.78279 Definitely not as steep a drop off as the ramp at Mansfield dam
April 12, 20187 yr It's pretty difficult to find a ramp that does drop off rapidly, most of the country just doesn't have them because of geography. Powerboats generally have it very easy, smaller sailboats have issues ramp launching whatsoever because of draft.
April 13, 20187 yr The problem we have down here on the coast ( at least around here) is the ramps getting silted in. Nothing like sucking up a ton of sand and black silt into your water inlets.
April 13, 20187 yr 9 hours ago, PvilleStang said: I think this is what I found before... http://fishing-app.gpsnauticalcharts.com/i-boating-fishing-web-app/fishing-marine-charts-navigation.html#17.32/30.29804/-97.78279 Definitely not as steep a drop off as the ramp at Mansfield dam In the Spring of 1962 I dropped my set of car/house keys about 25 yards out & to the left a bit from Walsh boat ramp. The next winter when Lake Austin was lowered, I trudged around in the mud looking for them unsuccessfully. Would've called the metal detector guy from Sh***y (Neptune?) to help search, but he probably hadn't been born yet.
April 13, 20187 yr Surly 1%'er post coming up. Long story short, Mrs. FromTheMailRoom has decided she wants a higher end, large boat. This is something completely out of my wheelhouse, so I need a little guidance. She want's something 75 ft+ that has a motor and not a sail. Something with 2+ cabins in case we wanted to stay on it overnight and needs to be freshwater. Does anyone have any experience with this? She said freshwater but I think putting it on Lake Travis is a terrible idea. Does it make sense to have something like that in the gulf? Is it something best to go through a manufacturer for or is there some type of brokerage that could possibly locate one? What kind of things should I be looking for? No you're not getting pictures of my wife.
April 13, 20187 yr 19 minutes ago, GlenFromTheMailRoom said: Surly 1%'er post coming up. Long story short, Mrs. FromTheMailRoom has decided she wants a higher end, large boat. This is something completely out of my wheelhouse, so I need a little guidance. She want's something 75 ft+ that has a motor and not a sail. Something with 2+ cabins in case we wanted to stay on it overnight and needs to be freshwater. Does anyone have any experience with this? She said freshwater but I think putting it on Lake Travis is a terrible idea. Does it make sense to have something like that in the gulf? Is it something best to go through a manufacturer for or is there some type of brokerage that could possibly locate one? What kind of things should I be looking for? No you're not getting pictures of my wife. Sounds more 10%er to me. Also a 75 foot boat in Lake Travis is hilarious. Seriously though, what is your legitimate experience with boats?
April 13, 20187 yr Just now, G650 said: Sounds more 10%er to me. Also a 75 foot boat in Lake Travis is hilarious. Seriously though, what is your legitimate experience with boats? I'll Pm you.
April 13, 20187 yr Author 75' is pretty specific. Did you charter a yacht and she really thought it was neat and you guys should buy one?
April 13, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, GlenFromTheMailRoom said: Surly 1%'er post coming up. Long story short, Mrs. FromTheMailRoom has decided she wants a higher end, large boat. This is something completely out of my wheelhouse, so I need a little guidance. She want's something 75 ft+ that has a motor and not a sail. Something with 2+ cabins in case we wanted to stay on it overnight and needs to be freshwater. Does anyone have any experience with this? She said freshwater but I think putting it on Lake Travis is a terrible idea. Does it make sense to have something like that in the gulf? Is it something best to go through a manufacturer for or is there some type of brokerage that could possibly locate one? What kind of things should I be looking for? No you're not getting pictures of my wife. So, I hear this thing might be coming available soon. It would look great docked at the Emerald Point marina... Edited April 13, 20187 yr by utee94
April 14, 20187 yr Nice night on lake travis at the gnarly. That's more like .0001 brag then a 1% er. There are some big boats out here, but please don't drive by my dock with that thing. If you have the means, I'd keep it Florida where you could go over to the Bahamas on it. That big would be a waste on Travis. You don't need 75ft for 2 cabins & to be able to sleep on it. Look at the 45-50 ft Searays - lots of those out here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
April 14, 20187 yr Nice night on lake travis at the gnarly. That's more like .0001 brag then a 1% er. There are some big boats out here, but please don't drive by my dock with that thing. If you have the means, I'd keep it Florida where you could go over to the Bahamas on it. That big would be a waste on Travis. You don't need 75ft for 2 cabins & to be able to sleep on it. Look at the 45-50 ft Searays - lots of those out here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This. I wouldn’t even keep it in Texas. I’d actually take it to San Diego but his idea of florida for the Bahamas is really intriguing. I’ve spent many a day and night dreaming of a fishing yacht and the truth is it’s so much cheaper to rent what I want, when I want it. Unlike women actually. Now I may buy in San Diego when my kids are grown but I would live there for a year or two.
April 14, 20187 yr Nice night on lake travis at the gnarly. That's more like .0001 brag then a 1% er. There are some big boats out here, but please don't drive by my dock with that thing. If you have the means, I'd keep it Florida where you could go over to the Bahamas on it. That big would be a waste on Travis. You don't need 75ft for 2 cabins & to be able to sleep on it. Look at the 45-50 ft Searays - lots of those out here Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI’m in town tonight and my old boat is being worked on and my new one isn’t here yet, but I just looked over and said, “damn, it’s Friday night we should be on the lake!” She said, “yeah.” Truth is we all on this thread have it right. I’m convinced, especially when folks ask me why on earth am I out at the lake. Jesus people, do you even party on the water bro?
April 14, 20187 yr 35 minutes ago, troph said: I’ve spent many a day and night dreaming of a fishing yacht and the truth is it’s so much cheaper to rent what I want, when I want it. Unlike women actually. uh wut?
April 14, 20187 yr 7 hours ago, GlenFromTheMailRoom said: Surly 1%'er post coming up. Long story short, Mrs. FromTheMailRoom has decided she wants a higher end, large boat. This is something completely out of my wheelhouse, so I need a little guidance. She want's something 75 ft+ that has a motor and not a sail. Something with 2+ cabins in case we wanted to stay on it overnight and needs to be freshwater. Does anyone have any experience with this? She said freshwater but I think putting it on Lake Travis is a terrible idea. Does it make sense to have something like that in the gulf? Is it something best to go through a manufacturer for or is there some type of brokerage that could possibly locate one? What kind of things should I be looking for? No you're not getting pictures of my wife. For the record a ‘75 foot boat is a pretty broad range and can go anywhere from a shaggy 10%er to a shaggy a .00001%er. They are very specific to the use you are looking for and where you plan to use it. I know a number of people that run 75+ foot Sumerset/Fantasy/Horizon’s which are perfect for lake/river use and can be had in the low to mid 6 figures. If you are looking for Gulf use, you’re looking for something completely different and need a big budget. Then the size depends completely on the style you are looking for. You could get two berths in the 50 foot range if you look at trawlers like Ocean Alexander’s and similar styles and find them in the mid 6 figures. If you want to cover more ground more quickly, you’ve got to go up in size for the same interior space and your budget will get into 7 figures quickly.
April 14, 20187 yr Also, if your boating background is limited or you have no big boat experience, don’t even think about stepping into that size boat. If you’re on the lake/river you can find a 40 foot Gibson that will break you in much easier and serve your needs for a while.
April 14, 20187 yr https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/boa/d/2006-hewes-redfisher-16/6545338155.htmlShe's sold.I loved that boat but it's on to bigger / better / newer.Will be slumming it fishing out of my mud boat for the summer while I build a boat barn on my property. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
April 14, 20187 yr 7 hours ago, Brew said: For the record a ‘75 foot boat is a pretty broad range and can go anywhere from a shaggy 10%er to a shaggy a .00001%er. They are very specific to the use you are looking for and where you plan to use it. I know a number of people that run 75+ foot Sumerset/Fantasy/Horizon’s which are perfect for lake/river use and can be had in the low to mid 6 figures. If you are looking for Gulf use, you’re looking for something completely different and need a big budget. Then the size depends completely on the style you are looking for. You could get two berths in the 50 foot range if you look at trawlers like Ocean Alexander’s and similar styles and find them in the mid 6 figures. If you want to cover more ground more quickly, you’ve got to go up in size for the same interior space and your budget will get into 7 figures quickly. A decent 75 foot yacht is about 3 million dollars minimum for a gently used one, and a full time crew of 3 and costs about half a million a year to run. On top of that you physically couldn't get one to Lake Travis. A Horizon is also basically a floating piece of Tupperware. With my conversations with GFTMR, I'm pretty sure he is looking for something a little different.
April 14, 20187 yr 6 minutes ago, G650 said: A decent 75 foot yacht is about 3 million dollars minimum for a gently used one, and a full time crew of 3 and costs about half a million a year to run. On top of that you physically couldn't get one to Lake Travis. A Horizon is also basically a floating piece of Tupperware. With my conversations with GFTMR, I'm pretty sure he is looking for something a little different. Which was my point that a 75 foot boat doesn’t tell you anything. That’s anywhere from less than a $100k used houseboat you can run yourself on a lake/river to bumping 8 figures for a new Viking convertible. Where do you want to use it, do you want to run it yourself, is 75 ft pulled out of the air or is there a reason behind it, etc? If cabin space is the main thing and you are looking for gulf use, you can get a 50ish foot OA Pilothouse that will have three berths and be much easier to deal with.
April 14, 20187 yr 7 minutes ago, Brew said: Which was my point that a 75 foot boat doesn’t tell you anything. That’s anywhere from less than a $100k used houseboat you can run yourself on a lake/river to bumping 8 figures for a new Viking convertible. Where do you want to use it, do you want to run it yourself, is 75 ft pulled out of the air or is there a reason behind it, etc? If cabin space is the main thing and you are looking for gulf use, you can get a 50ish foot OA Pilothouse that will have three berths and be much easier to deal with. I agree.
April 16, 20187 yr Just get a houseboat. They're awesome, although you really want those on a huge lake like Powell.
April 17, 20187 yr Surly 1%'er post coming up. Long story short, Mrs. FromTheMailRoom has decided she wants a higher end, large boat. This is something completely out of my wheelhouse, so I need a little guidance. She want's something 75 ft+ that has a motor and not a sail. Something with 2+ cabins in case we wanted to stay on it overnight and needs to be freshwater. Does anyone have any experience with this? She said freshwater but I think putting it on Lake Travis is a terrible idea. Does it make sense to have something like that in the gulf? Is it something best to go through a manufacturer for or is there some type of brokerage that could possibly locate one? What kind of things should I be looking for? No you're not getting pictures of my wife. So back to the question, give us some more details. It's always fun to spend other people's money.
April 17, 20187 yr 38 minutes ago, Bert Orange said: I forgot to mention above that I bought a 75’ pontoon party barge. Sounds like something a Trackhawk owner would do.
April 17, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, G650 said: Sounds like something a Trackhawk owner would do. Well, yeah. I’m going to throw a Super Bowl party on it.
April 19, 20187 yr My boat is in!!! Getting aftermarket flooring and underwater lights then it’s surf time !!! Whooo hooo!!!
April 19, 20187 yr haha, yes it does. my guess it it's somewhere under the tarp cover or in the boat. Edited April 19, 20187 yr by troph
April 20, 20187 yr 10 hours ago, troph said: My boat is in!!! Getting aftermarket flooring and underwater lights then it’s surf time !!! Whooo hooo!!! Very nice, Troph. It's no Cobalt, but it'll do. Edited April 20, 20187 yr by utee94
April 22, 20187 yr I sleep better right here by myself than I do at home with my wife. I guess it's being with my mistress.
April 22, 20187 yr 2 minutes ago, Sbbruin said: I sleep better right here by myself than I do at home with my wife. I guess it's being with my mistress. Id need a place to plug in the CPAP.
April 22, 20187 yr At the slip there's shore power. On the hook battery power which doesn't probably power a CPAP.
April 22, 20187 yr It was a little brisk this afternoon, but it was a great first day of the season for us.
April 23, 20187 yr Damn, I love that boat. 1000 lbs of steel and full ballast and that has the best wake I’ve ever hit. There is an all yellow one somewhere in Central Texas. It used to be a buddies boat here in Houston. I loved riding that boat.
April 25, 20187 yr As I mentioned earlier in the thread, I’m not a fan of jet boats. They have their uses, but for where I’m at I can’t see it. However, if I was going to buy one I think I would go with manufacturers that have been in the jet boat market for a long time although that Open series is interesting.
April 25, 20187 yr On 4/22/2018 at 9:49 PM, Goofyboy said: Damn, I love that boat. 1000 lbs of steel and full ballast and that has the best wake I’ve ever hit. There is an all yellow one somewhere in Central Texas. It used to be a buddies boat here in Houston. I loved riding that boat. Like classic cars, the new ones just don’t have the look and style of the older ones. The 90’s into the early 00’s were the best years for wakeboard boats with the SAN’s and 205’s. Everything is too angular and busy now and the new windshields and towers just aren’t my thing. It’s why I went backwards on boats and bought an X-1.
May 1, 20187 yr If I am every up in that part of the country I will demand you take me for a spin on that rocket.
May 2, 20187 yr On 4/19/2018 at 9:07 AM, troph said: My boat is in!!! Getting aftermarket flooring and underwater lights then it’s surf time !!! Whooo hooo!!! Where are you getting underwater lights? I'm seriously in the market.
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