Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: An alternative to power tilt and trim

Posted by blacksmithdog on 07/25/11 - 5:46 AM
#1

I've discovered that my Boykin Spaniel is an economical alternative to power tilt and trim. Here is an example with no bow lift:

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr...CN0494.jpg

And here is an example with moderate lift:

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr...CN0499.jpg

More information can be found on the Boykin Spaniel here:

http://www.boykinspaniel.org/

Posted by ritzyrags on 07/25/11 - 10:24 AM
#2

I have enjoyed your posting from the lighter side of boating.
God knows how much we do need to thread on the lighter side of things these days.
I have also appreciated of your nice bow cushion.

Posted by blindeman on 07/25/11 - 2:33 PM
#3

I like the 2nd pic. Great shot! I know as hot as it is out, the wind/spray must've felt good to her!

Posted by kikibee on 07/25/11 - 7:39 PM
#4

Laughed out loud at the pics. I love the ear-foils... Bet they really help get you up on plane quickly...

Posted by blacksmithdog on 07/26/11 - 5:03 AM
#5

Bruce:

Sometimes Molly stands right in the middle, and both ears are straight out to the sides. That was the picture I was trying to get, but it was hard to capture.

kikibee:

Great looking Montauk on your personal page. My uncle used to work in Lorton at the uh, facility there.

Posted by wezie on 08/17/11 - 7:31 AM
#6

Thanks for taking the time to make a dogs day.
I enjoyed it too!

Posted by donp on 08/17/11 - 10:03 AM
#7

Phil,
Molly is one beauful Boykin, and not a bad looking Whaler either.. Looks like you take great care of both.

Don.

Edited by donp on 08/19/11 - 9:11 AM

Posted by Gamalot on 08/19/11 - 4:13 AM
#8

Great pics! I have to wonder what goes through a dogs head. My Brittany rides up front in my truck and has to be nose to the windshield or head out the window. When she rides in my 2 seat ATV she has to be head through the half windshield and would probably prefer to ride on the front bumper. When I finally get the Montauk seaworthy I am already contemplating netting the bow rails because she will be right where your pics show and could easily fall in while biting at the water. Dogs tend to take "Leading the way" to the extreme.

Posted by blacksmithdog on 08/19/11 - 7:02 AM
#9

Molly has ended up in the drink before. Right about the same time, a dolphin surfaced and a seagull flew by closely. I killed the engine, reached over and grabbed her collar and pulled her in.

No matter what a dog is doing, it's their favorite thing. =8-)

Posted by Gamalot on 08/19/11 - 7:15 AM
#10

That is exactly why I think the net up front will be a good idea. My Brit is a good rider until a bird or other distraction comes along. Riding in the RZR ATV is her absolute favorite and I can't leave the shed door open because she will spend hours sitting in her seat just in case it is going to move. She has never been in the boat yet but I am sure she will have a front row seat there as well.

Posted by blacksmithdog on 08/19/11 - 10:18 AM
#11

Gamalot wrote:
Riding in the RZR ATV is her absolute favorite and I can't leave the shed door open because she will spend hours sitting in her seat just in case it is going to move.


That's pretty funny. We can't leave any of the vehicle doors open, cause Molly will just jump in and sit on the seat. She'd sit there for hours.

Posted by Gamalot on 08/19/11 - 10:33 AM
#12

blacksmithdog wrote:
Gamalot wrote:
Riding in the RZR ATV is her absolute favorite and I can't leave the shed door open because she will spend hours sitting in her seat just in case it is going to move.


That's pretty funny. We can't leave any of the vehicle doors open, cause Molly will just jump in and sit on the seat. She'd sit there for hours.


LOL! If the dogs could talk they would be saying "I have dibbs on the front seat", lets go for a ride. Mine has the invisible fence around 3 acres and never crosses it. When ever she comes up missing in action I have to go to the vehicles and shed to locate where she got locked in.