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The heat gun and extension were on the expensive side. A buddy and I split the cost of them to ease the pain. We each ordered what suppies we would need for our own boats and a couple of party docks....

It is like having the boat in a garage. Able to prep and clean as time allows over the winter.
There are vertical supports about every 6 or eight feet to help with any snow loads. I used this same...

Thanks, Yes did it with the help of three friends.

http://s964.photobucket.com/albums/ae129/jhickey46/Shrinkwrap%20Houseboat%202011/?albumview=slideshow

Where is this dream marina? How about a BAR !

If they were intelligent they would know that their wake is going to continue on across the river.
Only difference is that they are out of view by the time it gets there. With a large boat anything...

Probably the same reason that they have to fly by marinas or wakeboard and ski around docks.

The boaters that travel at 30 to 35 miles per hour with their big boats are notorius on the river for tearing up boats and marinas in their travels. Ask me how I know !!!

In past years a number of boaters from your area trailered their boats to Rayland Ohio. They then took two days to travel to the Pittsburgh area. Spent a few days there and then made the return trip....

A few years back a buddy had a similar boat. A lot of interior room for a 27 footer. He also had problem with windows. Ended up removing both of them, cleaning up mounting surfaces and rebedding with...

Some interesting reading. Thanks for the links.

Would like to go but going to be out of the area for a few more days. Going to miss the whole Show. Will not be able to pick up a 2011 version of the boatpittsburgh.com coozie. DARN!

Hey I remember those days !! Nice history

We do take ours out for the winter. Do not shrink wrap but do tarp it. I have in the past just tarped the cabin and had access. But ended up covering it all for the nasty weather. Tried something...

How many of you forum members are houseboaters. What houseboat do you have? I've been boating for 53 years on the river but have two seasons with a houseboat under my belt. The wife and I are...

Sounds like shift cable needs adjusted.

Only if the motor is warmed up enought to open the thermostat before antifreeze is run through. Or the thermostat has been removed.

Nice to hear that you were able to finish your trip safely.

Ask Lenny if he has a good rib recipe.

Sea Ray stopped by Weirton Marina this afternoon on his way to Wheeling to spend the night.
They left their truck and trailer at Washington Landing. They will return to PIT via UPS plane to their...

Thanks for the reply. Any and all information is appreciated!

Looking forward to reading of your adventures.


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Terry,

I have been looking for the details of your trip down river.
Maybe it was a what you see and hear, stays here trip.

Jack
AKA orboater

Weirton Marina, Ohio River MM 64.5 Has gas. Self server with CC.

Have had good service and quick shipping from this outfit.
I bought a new engine and a buddy bought a Brovo III from them.

http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/engines/mercruiser/mercspecials.htm