Two weeks out of the water already, frost this morning… I miss the boat’s ambiance and I want for those great memories to surge… gotta go check the boat, right?
‘Ah the twins!’ Haha said like a parent missing their kids, she’s got hold of you now Frank! Looking forward to some videos over the winter you’ve saved from this season, and you’re return to the water next year 💪
Touché! There’s indeed a sentiment of sort. When my wife and I sold our first boat (the one before this one, some 17 years ago), we shed tears to put it mildly. Just finished editing a video now… will be publishing it mid-November to prolong the fun. Great comment, thanks!
Good to check on our boats all thru the winter. I will be checking in on Jetlag often and plan to start cleaning her up and prepping for spring launch starting after the holidays.
Yes exactly, spring is right around the corner, it’ll be here shortly right!? :)) There’s nothing like prepping for spring launch, oh man. Thanks for sharing the plan, helps me with the waiting.
@@TheRetiredBoater Are you aware that Sea Ray wired the electrical system so that the engine hatch can be operated if your battery goes dead? You should have a 12 volt plug under the helm wheel that can be used to power the hatch when your battery charger is OFF. You simply plug in a 12 volt power source and the hatch will operate.
Spring will be here before we know it. I stop by and visit my Chaparral every couple weeks and go by the marina just to get my boating fix during the winter. Also working on my spring todo list
Omg what! That’s so awesome, I did not know that. Yes I noticed the 12 v plug in below the helm…. That’s so good to know. I actually feel better knowing that. Thanks!
Yes exactly, spring isn’t far away so it’s a good idea to start the todo list soon. I totally get it about getting the boating fix… and whenever I go see it I always want to stay “one more minute”, ha. I’m sure your Chaparral looks mighty fine, makes it even more fun for the todo list :))
That would have been the best… I was right there with them when they were about to wash it; unfortunately, the washer broke down and they couldn’t repair it on time. They said they’ll pressure wash it in the spring.
No I don’t, I’m funny that way: I just go with my budget. That said and out of curiosity, I once saw a data chart online from a team using the same boat, year and length as mine (2001 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer) and the stated burn rate as I recall was about 30 gph at full load (and in total with the twin 454’s) running at cruise speed of 23 mph. And about 6 gph when running at “cocktail” speed (about 6 mph).
That’s about right gpm wise and that’s a good size boat even for looping according to loopers I’ve met (but to each their own of course), describing maneuverability in sometimes tight spots, gas consumption, increased chance for dock availability, less overall fee costs etc. yet with all the comfort. Sounds like you’re gearing up for nice boat trips!
‘Ah the twins!’ Haha said like a parent missing their kids, she’s got hold of you now Frank! Looking forward to some videos over the winter you’ve saved from this season, and you’re return to the water next year 💪
Touché! There’s indeed a sentiment of sort. When my wife and I sold our first boat (the one before this one, some 17 years ago), we shed tears to put it mildly. Just finished editing a video now… will be publishing it mid-November to prolong the fun. Great comment, thanks!
Good to check on our boats all thru the winter. I will be checking in on Jetlag often and plan to start cleaning her up and prepping for spring launch starting after the holidays.
Yes exactly, spring is right around the corner, it’ll be here shortly right!? :)) There’s nothing like prepping for spring launch, oh man. Thanks for sharing the plan, helps me with the waiting.
@@TheRetiredBoater Are you aware that Sea Ray wired the electrical system so that the engine hatch can be operated if your battery goes dead? You should have a 12 volt plug under the helm wheel that can be used to power the hatch when your battery charger is OFF. You simply plug in a 12 volt power source and the hatch will operate.
Spring will be here before we know it. I stop by and visit my Chaparral every couple weeks and go by the marina just to get my boating fix during the winter. Also working on my spring todo list
Omg what! That’s so awesome, I did not know that. Yes I noticed the 12 v plug in below the helm…. That’s so good to know. I actually feel better knowing that. Thanks!
Yes exactly, spring isn’t far away so it’s a good idea to start the todo list soon. I totally get it about getting the boating fix… and whenever I go see it I always want to stay “one more minute”, ha. I’m sure your Chaparral looks mighty fine, makes it even more fun for the todo list :))
It’s been 13 days and I miss mine already
I hear you, we’re “in the same boat!” as the expression goes. 181 days to go but the day will come and it will be a good day.
With all the algae on the hull, why didn't they pressure wash it when it first came out?
That would have been the best… I was right there with them when they were about to wash it; unfortunately, the washer broke down and they couldn’t repair it on time. They said they’ll pressure wash it in the spring.
Do you measure the fuel burn?
No I don’t, I’m funny that way: I just go with my budget. That said and out of curiosity, I once saw a data chart online from a team using the same boat, year and length as mine (2001 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer) and the stated burn rate as I recall was about 30 gph at full load (and in total with the twin 454’s) running at cruise speed of 23 mph. And about 6 gph when running at “cocktail” speed (about 6 mph).
@TheRetiredBoater we are looking at looper boats and found a Regal 3860 with a gasser. I was thinking 1 gallon per mile, so that could be a go
That’s about right gpm wise and that’s a good size boat even for looping according to loopers I’ve met (but to each their own of course), describing maneuverability in sometimes tight spots, gas consumption, increased chance for dock availability, less overall fee costs etc. yet with all the comfort. Sounds like you’re gearing up for nice boat trips!