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#418801 - 07/01/08 11:07 PM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: firecadet613]
TimBob Ensign Registered: 06/02/08 Posts: 35	We just bought our first boat, and it does not match the tow vehicle. It may match tomorrow though when the UPS guy bring me my pirate flag for the boat, since it is "ARRRRNGE" 2007 Avalance 1500 2WD, 5.3L, 3.73 rear. Pulls the nearly 5200 lbs like a champ. 2003 Regal 2200, 5.0 MPI _________________________ -- Tim J. 2003 Regal 2200 2006 Nissan Murano (wife) 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche (mine) Pirates drive ARRRRRNGE trucks!
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#418825 - 07/02/08 04:45 AM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: TimBob]
HotByte Admiral Registered: 01/17/03 Posts: 7425 Loc: Barnesville, GA	Welcome aboard TimBob. Your first boat doesn't have to match, you're allowed that one time. Second boat or new TV must match though!!! Let the Avalance fad a little...it'll probably match then! _________________________ 2002 Glastron GX205 & 2005 Pilgrim 276BHSS 5'er 2005 Chevy 2500HD LT Duramax TD & 1998 Dodge Durango SLT
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#418842 - 07/02/08 06:26 AM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: TimBob]
BillyB Admiral Registered: 10/29/04 Posts: 7364 Loc: Peoria, Illinois	TimBob, not only doesn't it match, that might be the most extreme contrast, yet! _________________________ I'm just happy to be here! 1997 Chaparral 2135
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#418914 - 07/02/08 10:23 AM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: BillyB]
ABoater Admiral Registered: 02/04/04 Posts: 1044 Loc: San Francisco Bay Area	Kind of like wearing stripes and plaids??? LOL Still looks like a great time though! Both are awesome! Thanks for sharing!
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#418923 - 07/02/08 10:40 AM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: TimBob]
Hockey Family Admiral Registered: 10/23/05 Posts: 2583 Loc: OC - SoCal	I don't mind the Tow Vehicle - Boat mismatch, but what's up with that bimini??? I hope that's just the cover, but still, show at least SOME color coordination. I'm surprised you don't have a blue trailer. j/k Welcome Edited by Hockey Family (07/02/08 10:42 AM) _________________________ HF 2006 Monterey 214FS Volvo/Penta 5.0 GXi SX
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#418950 - 07/02/08 12:07 PM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: Hockey Family]
Andyk2 Admiral Registered: 06/12/05 Posts: 656 Loc: Huntsville, AL	Why in the world do you see so many black biminis? I don't want to be around anything black when I'm in the sun, IT TO HOT! _________________________ Andy 00 Chaparral 216 SSI "Miss Vicky" 1995 Yamaha Waveraider 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T
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#418952 - 07/02/08 12:14 PM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: Andyk2]
Waterdog Admiral Registered: 07/27/04 Posts: 976 Loc: Athens, GA	Originally Posted By: Andyk2 Why in the world do you see so many black biminis? I don't want to be around anything black when I'm in the sun, IT TO HOT! We've got a black bimini. Works incredibly well. No hotter than other dark colors, cooler than the lighter color bimini I had on my previous boat. Probably decreases light transmission. Oh, by the way, it coordinates with the boat and tow vehicle, so no color faux paux here! _________________________ 05 FW 200 Horizon 03 F150 Supercrew FX4 2 dogs with own PFDs 7 cats who aren't impressed Always remember Rule #6.
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#418956 - 07/02/08 12:29 PM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: Waterdog]
Just Bob Cap'n of all things wet Admiral Registered: 03/08/06 Posts: 1304 Loc: Chalfont, PA	Yeah, the darker biminis are actually better, since it gives your eyes a resting place in the bright sunshine. I haven't noticed it being any hotter than a light color bimini. Now, full enclosures might be a different story... _________________________ "Annabo": 2005 Larson Senza 206 w/5.0L Bravo III
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#419363 - 07/04/08 10:04 AM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: Just Bob]
TimBob Ensign Registered: 06/02/08 Posts: 35	The previous owner selected the color of the canvas for the boat. It looks like the canvas is in need of replacement this winter and it will be replaced with yellow canvas all around. There's just too many other things to spend the money on with a new (to us) boat, the canvas color-coordination will have to wait. _________________________ -- Tim J. 2003 Regal 2200 2006 Nissan Murano (wife) 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche (mine) Pirates drive ARRRRRNGE trucks!
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#419380 - 07/04/08 12:54 PM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: TimBob]
Lou C Admiral Registered: 01/20/03 Posts: 958 Loc: Long Island NY	Yeah mine match, they are both old and a little beat up looking! _________________________ 88 Four Winns 200 Horizon 4.3 OMC 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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#419431 - 07/04/08 06:59 PM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: TimBob]
That English Guy One day I'll be King! Admiral Registered: 02/10/06 Posts: 2456 Loc: Rochester, MN	Originally Posted By: TimBob Nice boat, nice truck but the two together... _________________________ Legal Alien livin' the American dream baby! 2005 Larson Senza 186, 5.0 V8
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#419492 - 07/05/08 08:04 AM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: That English Guy]
Just Bob Cap'n of all things wet Admiral Registered: 03/08/06 Posts: 1304 Loc: Chalfont, PA	TEG, I agree! Super looking boat, and super looking truck, but I feel a little ill looking at them together! _________________________ "Annabo": 2005 Larson Senza 206 w/5.0L Bravo III
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#419599 - 07/06/08 09:15 AM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: Just Bob]
GoFirstClass Boating Bum Admiral Registered: 11/21/03 Posts: 7502 Loc: Kennewick, WA	You guys have some great looking boats and tow rigs. Makes me wish we had something to go out and run around in on the water. Many times I've kicked myself for selling my 20' bowrider. _________________________ "Liquid Asset" 96 SeaRay Sundancer 330 I just want to go boating!
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#419736 - 07/06/08 10:57 PM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: GoFirstClass]
TimBob Ensign Registered: 06/02/08 Posts: 35	To everyone who is making comments about my orange and yellow combination I just have one thing to say... SO?!?! I just hope that everyone poking fun at my color combo had as much fun as I did with my orange and yellow combo. _________________________ -- Tim J. 2003 Regal 2200 2006 Nissan Murano (wife) 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche (mine) Pirates drive ARRRRRNGE trucks!
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#419742 - 07/07/08 12:39 AM Re: Does Your Tow Vehicle Match Your Boat? [Re: TimBob]
Hockey Family Admiral Registered: 10/23/05 Posts: 2583 Loc: OC - SoCal	Originally Posted By: TimBob as much fun as I did with my orange and yellow combo. And that's all that REALLY matters. Edited by Hockey Family (07/07/08 11:29 AM) Edit Reason: spelling _________________________ HF 2006 Monterey 214FS Volvo/Penta 5.0 GXi SX
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