2008 Outback

[FearTheElf]

We picked up the Outback a couple of weeks ago and everything was smooth. Lakota Watersports in Cincinnati did a fantastic job with the entire process. Unfortunately the weekend weather here in northern Ohio has been less than cooperative ever since I picked it up! In spite of that, I have managed to get 9.5 hours on it. I will hopefully be skiing behind it for the first time on Saturday.

I finally got around to uploading some pictures. Enjoy...

First sight of it at the dealer (while it was pouring rain):





Covered up, hitched up and ready for the drive home (in the pouring rain):

[FearTheElf]

From above:



at home in the drive, finally a nice day on the weekend:

[FearTheElf]

Finally on the water for the first time - it floats! it runs! I smile!



hour #6 - almost ready for skiing, and the dogs love it:

[jester]

FearTheElf,

Very nice boat. I do like the color. Dont worry about the getting weather. When i ordered my boat it was 80* out but then i picked her up it was snowing. It is always nice to know the boat floats after you take ownership.

[04OUTBACK]

Beauty!
is that a rear facing seat behind the driver>? new option for the OB? nice!

welcome.
love the dog too.. now my wife wants ours to go with!

[ian ashton]

Beauty!
is that a rear facing seat behind the driver>? new option for the OB? nice!

I believe that is the "jump seat" option which is also able to fit in the "walk-thru" area.

Very nice Outback, Congrats! My dogs love our Outback too, haha.

[04OUTBACK]

I see/understand now.. After looking at one of the first pics.. it is stickin up in the front..
Pretty cool!

[gcombe74]

I love the color combo! looks great!

[FearTheElf]

Thanks all - I love the color. I find myself standing in the garage staring at it

Ian is correct, that is the jump seat. In those first pics it is actually sitting on its back, on top of the bow filler cushion. It is made to fit exactly in the walk thru, next to the observer's seat. So far we have kept it behind the drivers seat, as we have yet to ski. Once we start skiing, putting it next to the observer's seat will give plenty of room for folks to sit if they don't want to be in the bow. This will be especially nice if it is cooler out, as we could cover the bow and close the windshield. The ladies will appreciate the heater as well in that scenario!

[deerfield]

Elf - Man, nice boat! I had to show Mrs D the jump seat. Said to her, "I gotta have one of those for our boat." She said, "I thought you already had everything." Truth is, she likes it too. So, that's a positive thing. I'll check with Jesse at Lauderdale Lakes Marina to see how much it will set me back. You're gonna like that Outback. Just make sure you take your time on the turn around to pick up a skier or you will take a bath over the bow. Let the rollers slide under you sideways. Controlling at slow speed near a pier or other boat can be tricky. Approach from the starboard side. If you forget and come in from the port side - well, good luck. Be sure to factor in the wind. Very sharp boat. Like the platinum, red, black combination and black trailer. We take the back bench out and leave it on the pier when skiing or tubing to free up foot some floor space. Put it in for wakeboarding. Get some racks for the tower. That's help with the space too. We hang wet life jackets and gloves from the tower to dry. Enjoy! - Deerfield