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Interesting.. State Farm would not insure mine in Missouri.
I used Hagerty for the boat, motor and trailer.

FYI, here is a diagram of the mounting bracket.
Be aware that this from a 2010-1014 motor. Newer models may be different.

I put a layer of mahogany plywood over the transom after the knee bolts were installed to cover it up. They do not interfere with the motor mount. You should watch where you place the floor of the motor well, it could interfere with the lower bolts if at the wrong level. I also have the 70HP Yamaha....

If it is one boat's wake, it is just several jarring, butt pounding thumps. I have learned to take a single wake by turning parallel to the waves and taking them with side to side rolling. You don't get the pounding. However, it there is a lot of random chop due to many boats or wind action, it is l...

In chop, the Malahini can be a bit rough when on plane. Our lake, the lake of the ozarks, can be very busy and a lot of chop/waves are created. I cannot go though this on plane, as it really pounds and bounces us. I have to throttle down to about 10mph and go through the waves. However, when traffic...

I'm okay with the move. However, if the event changes to the end of September I have a potential conflict with dates. We attend a travel trailer rally that is always the last weekend in September. I may have to alternate or flip a coin.

Thanks for the pics and update on the Gathering. Sorry we missed it. It turned out that we did not make it back from Seattle until yesterday (9/19), so we would not have made the event. Covid was not the issue, just scheduling.

I am sad to report that we have canceled our reservation and will not attend G14. Our cancellation is less about Covid and more about family and scheduling. We are currently in Seattle awaiting the birth of our sixth grandchild. The baby is due mid to late August, but who knows. Our kids, due to Cov...

What size bimini did you get? Also, do you have a picture of it up? We boat in Missouri and it has been in the 90's all week. The sun turns the dark wood into a hot pad. I am thinking a bimini would help but want one that is the right proportion for the Malahini. I also have a fitted cover which won...

We got through on the first call.
We have floating cabin #8.
See you there!!

Bob and Katie Brandenstein
Malahini

Curt, Thanks for your travelogue of Florida and Key West. We scheduled a trip to Florida in March in our travel trailer and planned to see some Spring training baseball, experience the Miami Open tennis tournament, and visit 3 National Parks, including Dry Tortugas. However, the Corona virus killed ...

If you keep trolling Craigslist, you should be able to find a used Yamaha 70. They do show up on occasion. I was watching for 6 months before I found one about 150 miles away. I bought the service/set-up manual on eBay and set it up myself. As it was used, I was less concerned about the warranty. It...

Bill,
I have a portable propane grill.
I will cook Brats for Saturday lunch and bring buns and condiments. I'll cook the big package of Johnsonville brats from Sams.

Are we planning to eat on the patio? Does it have electricity for a warming tray?

Bob

Bill,
Katie and I plan to bring some food.
Not sure what, though. Let us know where we need something and we will fill in.

Bob

What a nice looking boat. It is amazing how fast you accomplished such a great build.
I really like the look, although I am a prejudiced Malahini builder myself.