Live from Tomahawk, WI!

[dan-in-tn]

Arrived in Tomahawk, WI tonight. Ready for a big week! I have my boat, trailer, & motor with me to run for the first time. Unfortunately we had a problem about 2.5 miles from the hotel. My first blow out! I knew better than to brag about not having one, ever. It destroyed the fender & messed up the paint on the frame. Even got light damage to the side of the boat best we could tell in the dark on the side of the road. Changed out with the spare & made it in fine.
Remember me saying I Run 6 ply tires, always! Not for sure yet, but think we could see where these are 2 ply. I am not going to be happy with my supplier if that turns out to be true? Time will tell in the daylight in the morning.
Took out the wiring to the tail light on that side. Don’t know if you guys remember the pictures of the boat, but this thing is special to me & now it’s damaged. Oh well it can be fixed, but it’s not going to look very good for the week to show off.

Not going to let it put a damper on my spirits for a GREAT Tomahawk experience.

Dan in TN

[RICHARD A. WHITE]

Cya Wednesday evening lord willing….lol

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[jerry-ahrens]

Man I’m sorry to hear that Dan! That stuff always happens at the worst time too… I’m in Germantown Wisconsin this morning. Getting ready to finish our trip up. Should be there late morning. Had a hectic day yesterday on the toll roads going around chicago.. (coming from ft Wayne Indiana).Man was that some traffic along with some downpours. I was just waiting for someone to rear end my alumacaft. But we made it through. Looking fwd to seeing everyone.drive safe!
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[fleetwin]

That boat/trailer is beautiful Dan…So sorry. Be sure to park it so you are not looking at the damaged side.
I know you guys will have a great time, and everyone else will enjoy having you there….
Sure wish I could go, maybe in a few years…
Hi Casey!
D

[Buccaneer]

Dan, very disheartening for sure, after all that work, time and money,
but I liked it even before it was restored, and love the way it looks now!
As much as we try to prepare for a safe and uneventful trip, there’s
always the chance of unexpected event. That said, my 14 year old
Taurus and aluminum utility trailer will be heading for Tomahawk
from Minnesota early Wednesday morning. Hope to make it by 11 am!

Prepare to be boarded!

[Anonymous]

Sorry for your luck Dan. Very nice outfit. It really looks fabulous.

[outboardnut]

Man that boat is sweet
I love the paint on the oars!

[RICHARD A. WHITE]

quote Jerry Ahrens:

Man I’m sorry to hear that Dan! That stuff always happens at the worst time too… I’m in Germantown Wisconsin this morning. Getting ready to finish our trip up. Should be there late morning. Had a hectic day yesterday on the toll roads going around chicago.. (coming from ft Wayne Indiana).Man was that some traffic along with some downpours. I was just waiting for someone to rear end my alumacaft. But we made it through. Looking fwd to seeing everyone.drive safe!
.

Fort Wayne???// Should have stopped by….

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[brook-n]

Morning Dan,
Just stepped out front of the hotel and took my first look at your boat. It looks fabulous!
The attention to detail is nothing short of amazing. As far as the damage it is all repairable.
Let’s go have a great week.

Respectfully,

[PugetSoundBoater]

Dan-that boat is awesome! Have fun guys. Jim PSB

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