So, our buddy who's a seasoned boater convinced us to take this time to explore different water with it. We launched yesterday in the west leg of grand traverse bay, without realizing a storm was rolling in. Got into open water and met with 3' waves, wife was loving the "adventure" I was scared shitless and turned around. Went back in the bay where it was calm and chilled. Getting really comfortable launching and loading the boat on the trailer, tomorrow we're going to one of the most popular inland lakes in the area, torch lake. 33 miles long, shallow, many call it "the Caribbean of the Midwest". I didn't take pics yesterday, but will tomorrow.
Boat is running awesome, it really likes the new thermostat allowing it to run at operating temp. The outdrive used to clunk going in and out of "gear", that's gone after I changed the oil and now that the entire assembly is getting hotter with the engine. Bitch is POWERFUL, buddy suggested WOT to get on plane then back off to cruising speed... that sure is
with the 5.0 V8 roaring back there. The other thing is the handling. Yes, handling. The thing really turns quickly if you want, and it's amazing the Gs it can pull of you really get into it. Its getting more fun the more comfortable I get with it. Can't wait to explore more lakes before the hoist home is ready.
I dare say, this is more fun than any fun car I've had. Plus the freedom to do whatever you want and deem safe, no looking out for cops when speeding or whatever. I like it.
I only wish I had a different truck. Towing the boat one time one way, the CT is OK. Towing it all over the region regularly it's going to get old fast. That thing sucks so hard.
for the boat! Can’t wait to hear of more stories and adventures with it!
on the second bolded.
on that claim.
glad to see some positivity on the boat!
+1 on the 
A neighbor has offered to help, but finding a time that works for both of us when the water is calm is proving to be nearly impossible. The company that installed the docks and hoists has ghosted us, but we found out it's because our HOA PAID THEM and are now demanding payment from us. Um, I don't pay for a job that's not done on my house, I'm not paying for a job that's not done on the water. Wife got so mad that she joined the water committee on the HOA and is working to never use this dock company again and somehow force them out to fix their errors. All the people currently on the water committee have their boats in the water so they don't care to keep pushing. They're old people who have "been doing it this way forever" and "we just need to be more patient". Easy for you fuckers to say. There's at least 5 others in our exact position, so wife is fighting for a fix for everyone. She's going to attempt to take control of the water front using other screwed over neighbors for support, which is mounting quickly. It's going to be 
and respect, calm your 
. This great 
fell into your lap. It would be foolish, IMO, to just dump it because of these short term hassles. 
is in the game now and will likely get satisfaction soon enough, based on her track record. Even if you "only" get a couple months on the water this season, you'll likely love it enough to want to keep it for at least another year. And once the hoist is fixed you'll get that much of a head start next year.
It's frustrating AF, but it'll soon be behind you and forgotten the first time you're 
on the lake. 
when it just sits there doing nothing. I wish I could fit it in my garage, but the garage is just too low. My cover is supposed to be delivered today, so at least the boat will be covered from here on out.
because they're all personally not impacted. She'll fix the waterfront, become president, then disband a lot of the HOA 
nobody cares about in favor of things people do...making the water front nice and usable for everyone, not just the HOA board members. 