txtaz
03-22-2004, 08:13 PM
Hey Everyone,
Well I made it to Florida and bought the Classic 18. Tom was nice enough to meet me in Lake City to save time for me heading back. Jim and his brother in law really hooked me up this morning by checking out my tranny. I'm embarrased to say it was a fuel pump that the dealership took care of in an hour. (more on this later) Also, John in Tampa offered to bring the boat to me while the Jeep was getting fixed. Everyone I talked with was extremely helpful and kind hearted.
It has been a very eventful trip. I plan on writing a journal about it when I get back. For a tease...Have you ever had a phone call in your hotel room, when no one knew the number, and asked what you are wearing? It's a first for me. It was Sunday morning at 7 am no less.
The Classic 18 is awesome, everything I hoped it was. 40 hours on a 14 year old boat, I'm astounded. Tom even gave me some Donzi ropes and koozies. Plus many other things. Thanks Tom. I knew there was a reason why I busted my ass to get here before anyone else...IT'S worth it.
Ted if you read this, I would love to talk with you about the boat. I plan on keeping it for a very long time and would like to know your story about building it. BTW, nice touch on the red diamond plate engine compartment.
I will post more at the end of the week. Right now I need rest to get home.
Thanks again to everyone.
Wes
Well I made it to Florida and bought the Classic 18. Tom was nice enough to meet me in Lake City to save time for me heading back. Jim and his brother in law really hooked me up this morning by checking out my tranny. I'm embarrased to say it was a fuel pump that the dealership took care of in an hour. (more on this later) Also, John in Tampa offered to bring the boat to me while the Jeep was getting fixed. Everyone I talked with was extremely helpful and kind hearted.
It has been a very eventful trip. I plan on writing a journal about it when I get back. For a tease...Have you ever had a phone call in your hotel room, when no one knew the number, and asked what you are wearing? It's a first for me. It was Sunday morning at 7 am no less.
The Classic 18 is awesome, everything I hoped it was. 40 hours on a 14 year old boat, I'm astounded. Tom even gave me some Donzi ropes and koozies. Plus many other things. Thanks Tom. I knew there was a reason why I busted my ass to get here before anyone else...IT'S worth it.
Ted if you read this, I would love to talk with you about the boat. I plan on keeping it for a very long time and would like to know your story about building it. BTW, nice touch on the red diamond plate engine compartment.
I will post more at the end of the week. Right now I need rest to get home.
Thanks again to everyone.
Wes