Since we're all from Canada on this thread. You guys have any advice on doing winterizing yourself? I'd love any advice, tips, techniques that you guys have. My boat will be stored in a garage, but I still want to be safe and make sure that there are no "frozen" mishaps.
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I have only been once, I keep my boat in storage south of the city so it is quite a haul to get to Chestermere during the week. I prefer the Ghost Dam for a short trip.Comment
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so is Ghost Dam closer from the south? Im deep in the south of Calgary. Have never been to Ghost Dam, but i have heard of it. How do u get there? I tried looking online, and found its close to cochrane.Comment
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Sorry, I live in the far north but work downtown. I get the boat after work (going south) then head home, and go west past Cochrane from there. No matter what it is a round trip PITA. So if I do it I prefer the Ghost, more room. There are two launches at Ghost, both recently redone, one on each side of the highway (1A). There are also day use docks making it easier to load and unload. The north side is more sheltered and good for riding.Comment
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Go west of Cochrane, it might be a bit cold.Comment
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Originally posted by maximus2003 View Post
IMHO you just spent alot on the boat, I would have Jon do it for you and then you are covered. It is cheap piece of mind while watching hockey and dreaming about spring LOL. I was in the same boat last year ( no pun intended) bought our 22VE @ the End of OCT, brought it home to put in the garage to basically sit until April. Even with the garage attached to the house it still was below freezing in there every night, Jon told me horror stories from last year about guys taking the chance and doing it themselves and losing the motor when it came spring time, I am not sure they lost there motors but apparently they did
It can be done but why risk it for a couple bucks.
With that said, there are a ton of resources on this site and a quick search will turn up quite a few threads about the ins and outs of winterizing yourself.
Surfing.....AWE surfing......... It has turned out to be our favorite thing to do this summer. you need a hand let us know...Tige owner since 2006Comment
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P.S.Originally posted by maximus2003 View Post
What colors and options did you go with for the 20V?Tige owner since 2006Comment
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Lets be real here, any Tige is a good lookin boat... Post the picsOriginally posted by The friend Ship View Post
Tige owner since 2006Comment
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Mine is white with a Black & Blue panel on the side. Not flashy, but it will do the job. I basically took the boat they had. I may add a sub, amp, & tower speakers later, once i get it on the lake and see how it sounds after having out in operation for a few skis first. Other than that it has everything except for ballast and a shower. How come you got rid of the 22 so fast and switch to the RZComment
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I have pics posted on a couple of threads under the name BibbsOriginally posted by Kscales View PostComment
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I pulled my boat back to Calgary and got it done at hyperactive.Had to get some warranty work done also (nothing major).Also have heard some nightmare stories so I let them do it.Maximus-where did you end up getting it from?Originally posted by maximus2003 View PostComment
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I think I know which one that is, Thats a awesome boat.
Why did I change so fast? Im not to sure really, I wanted the RZ2 last year, but could not justify the extra coin for a boat I knew little about, when I say that I mean tournament style. We came from a 2006 Maxum 18 footer and to jump into something that was 3X the price was a bit over the top. So I decided to go for the 22VE and like you, put the extra in a safe spot. We managed just under 60 hours this summer and really just fell in love with what the boat could offer. It was the little things I wanted that the RZ2 offered over the 22VE was really the deciding factor.
Jon and I got talking and he said he was bringing one in with the colors I wanted and the internal Ballast, which is something he usually doesn't order.
We worked out a deal and called it a day.
To be honest, the creature comforts are better but I still think the 22VE handles better for some unknown reason. But I love my RZ2Tige owner since 2006Comment
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Bibbs,
I ended up getting my boat from Jon @ Redline in Chilliwack. I did so much research into every 20' & 21' boat out there, that it would make you sick. Like i said earlier, I was really leaning towards a BU, but ened up with the
20V when it came down to the brass tax. I know this is a Tige site, but if anyone is thinking of switching to BU, I can probably help you out with some of the info i have. I found a few BU great dealers out there and a few shaddy ones too. If it wasn't for their territory protection policy I may have bought a BU.
Kscales,
That is one sick boat. If you ever need an extra person in the boat let me know. I'd love to get out in an RZ and see the difference. I'll bring the beer!Comment
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You wouldnt believe the shape we bought it in. Nothing like a good buff. Still need to do a few more coats.
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enjoying the shuswap
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Oiling the thirsty teak
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more...Comment
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We went to windermere for may long weekend, and the first day (my first day on the boat) was so choppy, that it busted the tach guage right off. Hopefully it will be fixed soon, maybe all the guages while we are at it.
More to come once i dig some up. The interior is in really rough shape, so i probably wont include those pictures until vinyl is redone one dayLast edited by The friend Ship; 09-19-2007, 06:25 AM.Comment
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