helix_rider
04-06-2005, 10:42 PM
Hello all, I'm new to the board and today put the finishing touches on the purchase of my very first boat, and just wanted to share my joy with the group!
An '05 Mobius LSV, the color of the warm Tennessee sun, will be sitting in my driveway in a little under 2 weeks! How am I supposed to sleep!?!?! :)
I did have a couple of questions/comments.
1. Do any TN boat owners here use lettering for their boat registration that is something other than the normal, boring, black block letters? I want something that fits the boat, with a Mobius flair, however, I don't want to violate any boating laws and get a ticket. Any pics/suggestions?
2. I have a Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 6 cyl. 4x4. I've been told it will haul the boat just fine, although long hauls may wear the engine. Regardless (I can't afford a new tow vehicle too!), it only has a 4-pin connector, while the boat trailer is a 5-pin. Will a simple 4 pin -> 5-pin adapter be sufficient, or do I need to install an entire 5-pin plug on the truck?
3. Finally, I want to let everyone know how great Joyce and Tom (and Rick who gave my wife and I a pull) are at Marine Outfitters in Charleston, TN. If you live near Chattanooga, and are in the market for a Moomba (or Malibu), you need to go meet these awesome people. They have done everything I've asked and more. Quality people, quality products...I can't wait to get on the water!
An '05 Mobius LSV, the color of the warm Tennessee sun, will be sitting in my driveway in a little under 2 weeks! How am I supposed to sleep!?!?! :)
I did have a couple of questions/comments.
1. Do any TN boat owners here use lettering for their boat registration that is something other than the normal, boring, black block letters? I want something that fits the boat, with a Mobius flair, however, I don't want to violate any boating laws and get a ticket. Any pics/suggestions?
2. I have a Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 6 cyl. 4x4. I've been told it will haul the boat just fine, although long hauls may wear the engine. Regardless (I can't afford a new tow vehicle too!), it only has a 4-pin connector, while the boat trailer is a 5-pin. Will a simple 4 pin -> 5-pin adapter be sufficient, or do I need to install an entire 5-pin plug on the truck?
3. Finally, I want to let everyone know how great Joyce and Tom (and Rick who gave my wife and I a pull) are at Marine Outfitters in Charleston, TN. If you live near Chattanooga, and are in the market for a Moomba (or Malibu), you need to go meet these awesome people. They have done everything I've asked and more. Quality people, quality products...I can't wait to get on the water!