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A deal came together pretty quick and now the AquaGnar I is back on the market. If you are interested see it here on CRAIGSLIST. Price will move to move the boat.
I hope to take delivery of the AquaGnar II this weekend. The boat is currently located in the greater Boston area. It will either be a long drive, or exploring the option of some shipping companies. Anyone want to help me make the drive???? Full details will be exposed after initial testing. All I am initially releasing is that it is another inflatable, and I'm really excited to get it.
UPDATE: JUNE 19 - Leaving around midnight for a trip to Boston and back to pick it up. Should be back to Lake Erie by tomorrow afternoon.
UPDATE: June 20 - Hit the road at 1AM late Friday night. Drove through a crazy lighting storm all the way to Albany, NY. Arrived and made the final wheelin and dealin. Strapped her the the back of the car and turned around for the 9 hour return trip. Here's the powerplant!
UPDATE: June 21 - After recovering from energy drink overload finally got moving late morning to get the ducks in a row for the testing. Had to figure out how to adapt the air compressor to the valves to get proper inflation. Then find some OH numbers to borrow for the day and get a gas tank to use for the day. Finally hit the powerplat at 1. Just as the seller instructed, got a squeeze bottle full of fuel and injected it right into the carbs, and just as he said, there will be people lined up to see what the heck you are doing. Had about 10 rednecks leaning over a fence keeping an eye on me. Fired right up.
Testing began in 2-3 foot waves. Crazy. It screams. This went on for the next few hours. Then went out for a solo run. Even more crazy. Couldn't even give her full gas for fear of flippage. Today the arse is sore and knuckles are bare from the death grip.
Apple Creek Trails - Gettin Dirty in mid Ohio.
Bob Log III Visits Cleveland - The greatest Visionary and one band band of modern time.
Mike Loufman Heads to Everest - My friend just left to trek to Base Camp.
2009 Liquid Force Kite Gear - First time the no-wind new gear curse didn't hit this year. Sweet.
Memorial Day Weekend - Rockin it out at Adams Lake
Mentor Headlands Gales - Springtime gale force winds stir up Lake Erie
Sandusky Sandbar Kiting - Taking the AquaGnar on its maiden voyage. 9M Nukin.