Official Intro
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:08 pm
Hey Everyone,
Here is my formal introduction. Big Block helped me look for a boat and I narrowed it down to a 2006 250, loaded up with pretty much everything that was about a 12 hour round trip drive from me. My wife and I left at 1:30 am on Friday to make the trip. I have a 2017 F150 3.5 eco, 10 speed with the max tow package. On the trip there I got about 18 mpg. I typically do 5-10 over the speed limit.
So I met the owner of the boat, no test drives since we still have ice but maintenance records were all good seller was extremely nice. The unfortunate thing of not seeing a boat in person is that some people saying "immaculate condition' is my "good condition". There were also some other suprises that I didn't care for. Pictures were also nicer than in person. I actually almost walked away from the boat but after putting it into perspective on what I can do myself, the age of the boat(12 years), the possibility of running into the same thing again I pulled the trigger and hooked it up. The one thing I did not know was that the hour meter of the boat said 177 hrs but the motor actually only has about 100 hours because he didn't know about turning the key to accessory.
Towing the boat home, the truck squatted about 1.5-2 inches. The wind was pretty strong going along the lake and I averaged about 7mpg. I didn't pussy foot it home. I passed a couple vehicles hitting near 90 (Big Block should approve). However, I still held 5-10 over. It didn't feel like a huge boat except when I had to really step on it but everyone wants more power. Also stopping, I don't think the surge brakes are working very well, if at all. I honestly don't know shit about trailer brakes so I am hoping Big Block can help me out, wink, wink. For normal driving the ecoboost did great. I kept it in tow mode which gives you some decent engine braking and it seemed happy in 7th/8th gear.
So today my wife and I spent the day cleaning the inside really good(I am extremely picky). It needs a better buff job than I had the product for so I ordered some more aggressive pads and some 3M marine compound becasue the all the stuff in my arsenal was not cutting it, literally. I have a bunch of Chemical Guys compounds and pads. I also realized the bunks and carpet will have to be replaced soon becasue the trailer looks like it was outside for a long time in the sun. So it is a work in progress but so far I am happy. It just fit in my garage last night before the snow today!!
Here are some pics from the trip!
Here is my formal introduction. Big Block helped me look for a boat and I narrowed it down to a 2006 250, loaded up with pretty much everything that was about a 12 hour round trip drive from me. My wife and I left at 1:30 am on Friday to make the trip. I have a 2017 F150 3.5 eco, 10 speed with the max tow package. On the trip there I got about 18 mpg. I typically do 5-10 over the speed limit.
So I met the owner of the boat, no test drives since we still have ice but maintenance records were all good seller was extremely nice. The unfortunate thing of not seeing a boat in person is that some people saying "immaculate condition' is my "good condition". There were also some other suprises that I didn't care for. Pictures were also nicer than in person. I actually almost walked away from the boat but after putting it into perspective on what I can do myself, the age of the boat(12 years), the possibility of running into the same thing again I pulled the trigger and hooked it up. The one thing I did not know was that the hour meter of the boat said 177 hrs but the motor actually only has about 100 hours because he didn't know about turning the key to accessory.
Towing the boat home, the truck squatted about 1.5-2 inches. The wind was pretty strong going along the lake and I averaged about 7mpg. I didn't pussy foot it home. I passed a couple vehicles hitting near 90 (Big Block should approve). However, I still held 5-10 over. It didn't feel like a huge boat except when I had to really step on it but everyone wants more power. Also stopping, I don't think the surge brakes are working very well, if at all. I honestly don't know shit about trailer brakes so I am hoping Big Block can help me out, wink, wink. For normal driving the ecoboost did great. I kept it in tow mode which gives you some decent engine braking and it seemed happy in 7th/8th gear.
So today my wife and I spent the day cleaning the inside really good(I am extremely picky). It needs a better buff job than I had the product for so I ordered some more aggressive pads and some 3M marine compound becasue the all the stuff in my arsenal was not cutting it, literally. I have a bunch of Chemical Guys compounds and pads. I also realized the bunks and carpet will have to be replaced soon becasue the trailer looks like it was outside for a long time in the sun. So it is a work in progress but so far I am happy. It just fit in my garage last night before the snow today!!
Here are some pics from the trip!
