After a false start in 05 and an unexpected delay last fall, we finally placed the order with Les for a 22' Cruiser on Thursday. 
Like so many before me have said, this site is outstanding and full of great folks! THANKS DaNag and TyBoo! :thup Having lurked around for awhile before joining a couple of years ago, I have had more questions answered than I am capable of asking or even thinking about. I spent a little time in the sound and islands in the late 60's and 70's, but we are really "newbies to boating". So, lots to learn here and out on the water.
First a special thanks to my fire service brother DaveS for a day out on SeaShift, the advice, answered questions and suggestions..........Dave, it helped me and meant a lot! Also, for the PM's from David on AnnaLeigh and Barry on SeaCakes. In addition, the whole gang has helped and caused me to make few changes as I have worked through this project.
OK..........for the proverbial, what did you order? The overview is, for those who have been there, an EQ Special. The 22' Cruiser will have a high top and blue trim w/gray decks. Chose blue for two reasons.........one because we like blue and two, Brock said "ALL BOATS SHOULD BE BLUE"! OOPS, sorry if you get mombarded Brock. :lol: but that is what you told me at the convention in 2005. Twin E-TEC 50's (controversy time), full Raymarine integrated system, ICOM VHF, tall radar arch, full camper back, Webasto forced air heat ILO the Wallas (thanks to this site and Barry on SeaCakes). There are other goodies, but these are the highlights. Besides, I have to leave a little something for all y'all (is that the correct use Byrdman?) to see. Les and I are still working on the trailer. Also, Les gave me a detailed report on what had transpired with the molded interior the day before he received the boat used for the pictures. Sorry I was there a day too early to see the finished product, but as most of you know, his descriptions/explanations are almost as good as the real thing. We already have an Alaska Series inflatable and a Honda BF2 to go with it. Got these some time ago cuz they are both tough and LIGHT..........for an old decrepit retired guy to pull up onto the boat!
Delivery is planned for late April or early May. Don't want it over here until the snow is gone, as the stuff has piled up quite a bit this season and we need to make room in the shop for the trailer to fit. Now we will play the waiting and $$$$$$ game until (and after) it gets here. Since I am going to the SBS/CBC, I expect I will me making a number of trips out to the truck with bags of goodies for a few days.
Hope to see/meet some more of you at the SBS/CBC.
Doug and Glenda DeVore
Like so many before me have said, this site is outstanding and full of great folks! THANKS DaNag and TyBoo! :thup Having lurked around for awhile before joining a couple of years ago, I have had more questions answered than I am capable of asking or even thinking about. I spent a little time in the sound and islands in the late 60's and 70's, but we are really "newbies to boating". So, lots to learn here and out on the water.
First a special thanks to my fire service brother DaveS for a day out on SeaShift, the advice, answered questions and suggestions..........Dave, it helped me and meant a lot! Also, for the PM's from David on AnnaLeigh and Barry on SeaCakes. In addition, the whole gang has helped and caused me to make few changes as I have worked through this project.
OK..........for the proverbial, what did you order? The overview is, for those who have been there, an EQ Special. The 22' Cruiser will have a high top and blue trim w/gray decks. Chose blue for two reasons.........one because we like blue and two, Brock said "ALL BOATS SHOULD BE BLUE"! OOPS, sorry if you get mombarded Brock. :lol: but that is what you told me at the convention in 2005. Twin E-TEC 50's (controversy time), full Raymarine integrated system, ICOM VHF, tall radar arch, full camper back, Webasto forced air heat ILO the Wallas (thanks to this site and Barry on SeaCakes). There are other goodies, but these are the highlights. Besides, I have to leave a little something for all y'all (is that the correct use Byrdman?) to see. Les and I are still working on the trailer. Also, Les gave me a detailed report on what had transpired with the molded interior the day before he received the boat used for the pictures. Sorry I was there a day too early to see the finished product, but as most of you know, his descriptions/explanations are almost as good as the real thing. We already have an Alaska Series inflatable and a Honda BF2 to go with it. Got these some time ago cuz they are both tough and LIGHT..........for an old decrepit retired guy to pull up onto the boat!
Delivery is planned for late April or early May. Don't want it over here until the snow is gone, as the stuff has piled up quite a bit this season and we need to make room in the shop for the trailer to fit. Now we will play the waiting and $$$$$$ game until (and after) it gets here. Since I am going to the SBS/CBC, I expect I will me making a number of trips out to the truck with bags of goodies for a few days.
Hope to see/meet some more of you at the SBS/CBC.
Doug and Glenda DeVore
