Decided I had too much money in my accounts so decided to remedy that and get a boat.
Only small but nice to use on our amazing large lake.

1996 Four Winns Horizon 190
Volvo Penta 5.7GL V8 220hp

* Last updated by: yannih on 6/27/2023 @ 9:43 AM *

Very nice choice, trail boats are a great option and the way to go Yannih. I sold a great Starcraft trail boat and bought the big sport fisher in the water. Was fun for a long time but 0.5 mpg got old at marina gas prices. A pair of 454 cu in Crusaders were thirsty, I would use the entire fuel load of 300 gal in a long weekend at Santa Catalina Island

* Last updated by: cruderudy on 5/5/2019 @ 6:24 PM *

MAN ----YOU GUYS!!!!

Boats and not more bikes?? I would love to have a boat but I am so far away from financially that I don't even think about it. Looks like a lot of fun but I better stick to bikes.

Im boatless but if I get another one the kind that Yannih got is high on my list - It looks very clean too

Nice crude.
Beautiful boat.

When I was a teenager my Dad had a game fishing boat which I fished on weekends with him for 7 years.
My game fishing days are now well and truly over.
And I never really got over sea sickness...
The boat had twin diesel engines and now whenever I smell a trucks diesel exhaust I still get the pangs of sea sickness!

I have always had boats in Sydney harbour when I lived there and I always found the 19-21ft inboards / outboards affordable, practical and fun.
Cruising, skiing, wake boarding then up on the sand at a local beer garden.
Decided to get one here in Queenstown.
Took a while to find the right one at the right price but all good now.
Needs a little work but only astetically as the running gear is great.

I know it will sit around and I won't use it as much as I would like to but its there if I want it...

* Last updated by: yannih on 5/6/2019 @ 4:48 AM *

A boat will definitely cure the having too much money in the account.

Hahaha...
You be the judge if this is a good thing or not.

Was working on the boat today and checking all the operating systems again.
All good until I noted a switch on the dash I had missed.
Flicked it and...

Switched off...

* Last updated by: yannih on 5/9/2019 @ 4:15 AM *

OH YEAH--I like!

Would fit right in at Lake Havasu spring break girls gone wild party

OOO yeah---a little mood lighting.

But I would stay away from San Francisco Bay and Belmont Shores Alamitos Bay with those blue lights on unless you like to troll for that species of deviant

Very nice toy

After doing a fair bit of work on the boat over the last 3 days, maiden voyage time.
Conclusion.
Purrs like a pussycat and goes like the wind.
45mph and only reving to 4000rpm at wot. Should be 4600rpm at top speed so adjusted the prop pitch
(-4 degrees) when the boat was back on the trailer for next time.
Should see better performance next outing.

Its a very good thing and I'm very happy.
Seems its a solid buy.

Great to be back out on the water...

After a massive cut/polish/wax and re-name.
Here's to many fun and safe boating hours on "Comfortably Numb"...

* Last updated by: yannih on 8/25/2019 @ 3:41 PM *

That is sharp Yannih. True sailor here but with no boat or ship. Have fun!

Very cool!Skiing...ah yes.Have a blast Yanman.

Always wanted to get out on the water with snow capped mountains in the background...

* Last updated by: yannih on 9/26/2019 @ 2:36 AM *

Wow. Beautiful sight! Much better viewed from a boat than a bike.

Man, we've been getting out on this thing heaps.
The wife, the dog and I love it!
And all of a sudden I have more friends!
Not sure if it surpasses the enjoyment my 14 has and still gives me but still a great investment.
If you ever wanted a boat and haven't taken the plunge yet, do it.
Just be prepared for the odd dollar to be spent, even on small versions like mine...

* Last updated by: yannih on 3/16/2020 @ 1:46 PM *

COOL!

I do Envy the Boat and what Beautiful surroundings, but the Ninja looks good surrounded by Snow at 13,000 feet, Rook.

Rook, you got to ride out to the Rocky Mtns next June. Do not forget Mt Evans Road, 14,130 feet to the parking lot; higher than Pikes Peak.

Looks like a beautiful ride but cold roads aint my thing. It would be cool to do a bike trip somewhere scenic like that though. If I were there, I'd do it! There must be some crazy twisties at lower altitude.

* Last updated by: Rook on 9/5/2020 @ 10:14 AM *

Another day in paradise.
One of those day's to remember that lets you know it's good to be alive...

* Last updated by: yannih on 1/13/2021 @ 1:46 AM *

Ohhhh yeah. I just remembered it's summer down there.
Happy Thanksgiving Yannih

Mad

By Wisconsin standards, it's summer down there pretty much year round isn't it?

Looks beautiful Yannih. I'm glad you can enjoy it.

Yannih,
You wake board or water ski? Both are awesome. Enjoy your summer and boat. Just a little jealous here as we go into winter.

Dave