Newbie! Here's me boat....aaaarrrrr!

[Haulingboat]

Thanks to all that helped me with my gauge problem. Here's a pic of my boat:

[Laketexoma]

good looking boat. It looks like it was from buxtons. What lakes do you go to??

[east tx skier]

Definitely a nice looking boat. And that does look like the lot at Buxton.

My local dealer can always spot Dorsey trailers set up for Buxton. They say the bow stops are angled inward. That said, that boat looks a little far forward to be on a trailer originally ordered from Buxton.


This is a Dorsey trailer ordered by Buxton that just barely fits in the garage. See how far in the stops are. Assuming that's a Buxton ordered trailer, I'm wondering if they've changed the way they order the bow stop setup from Dorsey.

[ScottyAir]

Like your Bimini; where'd you get it?

[east tx skier]

If you're talking about mine, I think it's from Dallas Canvas & Boat Tops. I'd need to double check that though. It has a few spots that need some work.

[Andrew]

hauling, that boat is too colorful :D

imo u can't beat a black boat :D

[Haulingboat]

You guys know your dealerships. I bought the boat from Buxton. I live in the Houston area. I have been riding Lake Conroe but I think I am going to try the Trinty River in search of some smoother water.

The original owner kept the boat in a hoist. He did not buy the trailer till 2005 (the boat is a 2003). Buxton said that trailer was, "what they had in stock when the original owner needed a trailer." It gets the boat up and down the road. I was thinking a paint job would be a good winter project.

The bimini was custom built in Dallas. I didn't get the name of the builder but it is nice. It prvides lots of shade. The boat has a kicking stereo also. Check out the sub and box under the helm. The Boss tower speakers withthe JL amp are the clearest sounding speakers I have heard.

Good Times!

[east tx skier]

I'm a big fan of the Dorsey trailers and am very pleased with how mine tows. Plus, Dorsey's customer service is top notch. I think the only disadvantage to the way Buxton ordered my trailer is the seemed added length. But, it fits, so I can't complain. I may get a folding tongue put on it at some point, but that would involve getting a new jack stand and a fairly large amount of welding on my dealer's part. So for now, I've got bigger fish to fry I think.

[Laketexoma]

LOL you can always spot the overpass by their place. I talked to phil yesterday and he said that the new rail starion will be there and they are going to have to move. I'll be there sat morning to order the new TOY.

[Haulingboat]

I worked with Phil as well. Bought it sight unseen. It was everthing he said it was. When I asked for help with my gateway box he was all over it. He and Buxton get a big thumbs up from me.

My trailer is doing something very funny. As I approach a stop, just before I come to a complete stop it feels like the brakes begin to grab and make the trailer bounce wildly. It shakes the whole tow vehicle (F250). The bouncing comes and goes. Sometimes it's really bad sometimes not at all.

I have drum brakes. Any idea what causes the bouncing? How to fix?

Thanks.

[Laketexoma]

sounds like one wheel is "grabing" and trying to lock up. Can you tell if it is locking up?? If so you might want to back off the adjustment on that wheel.

[east tx skier]

I've heard of some of the MC trailers doing this when they are being pulled unloaded. I can feel mine grab, but it doesn't shake or bounce. Call Dorsey and see if they have any ideas.

www.trailersbydorsey.com

Where is Buxton going to move?

[Haulingboat]

Thanks for the link. I sent the parts and service team an email. How do I back off the adjustment on the wheel?

[cycle669]

Nice ride Haulin'

I used to live in Kingwood, TX... not sure where you are from in the area but the upper and lower San Jacinto River are good for riding... I alway put in at Loves Marina in Crosby for the lower (ride between I45 and up to the lake houston dam) and the Kingwood launch at the end of woodland hills drive (it is posted that you need a kingwood sticker but I launched there for 2 years and never had an issue, good riding between hwy 59 and kingwood drive bridges)

[Haulingboat]

Nice ride Haulin'

I used to live in Kingwood, TX... not sure where you are from in the area but the upper and lower San Jacinto River are good for riding... I alway put in at Loves Marina in Crosby for the lower (ride between I45 and up to the lake houston dam) and the Kingwood launch at the end of woodland hills drive (it is posted that you need a kingwood sticker but I launched there for 2 years and never had an issue, good riding between hwy 59 and kingwood drive bridges)


Thanks for the tip. Is there any shallow water to be concerned with in the upper or the lower? I am guessing the lower is brackish?

[east tx skier]

The San Jacinto river t is brackish up to the Lake Houston dam.

[cycle669]

On the upper in the river portion I would cruise it slow a few times but if you stay in the channel you will be OK. If you venture out to the lake...good luck, the depth can change a lot and there are a lot of stumps underwater...you would be OK at the dam side though but the water is usually rough. There is some good water up the Huffman side of the lake but it can be tricky to get to it but you might be the only ones up there!!!

[Haulingboat]

I have been reading about The USJ River in one of our local Wakeboarding Assoc Forums and it sounds like it is getting mighty busy on that part of the river. I think we will take the boat over there to check things out but it sound slike the spot is packed as it is.

I think I would like to check out lake houston also. I understand I will have to carefule over there also.

[mf01]

The original owner of my boat bought it at Buxton Marine (new back in 94). I purchased it from him in Houston. We took it out on Lake Conroe, which is the worst lake I've ever been on. The weather was bad that day. It was cold, choppy, windy, and rainy when I test drove the boat. I couldn't find any area to get it up to a good speed. The lake seems so open for wakeboarding. I've never been on the lake any other time, so my opinion is biased.

[east tx skier]

I test drove my old MC on Lake Conroe in February 2003. Conditions sound like they haven't changed much.

[mf01]

I think I would like to check out lake houston also. I understand I will have to carefule over there also.
I test drove an MC Maristar on Lake Houston last spring before I bought my Nautique. The lake itself wasn't bad, but the area was more like a public park. There's some 'riff-raff' around and in it.

[east tx skier]

That was the beauty of buying a boat in February. Had the dealership and lake all to myself. The hard part, of course, was getting the boat home and waiting another month before I could get my wife to put on a sweat shirt and pull me around the lake.

[DERRICKHWC]

if you are looking for smooth water 95% of the time go to the Trinity River off Highway 19 in Huntsville the best fresh water riding in Houston and you might only see 5-6 other boats all day and only 1-2 will be ski/wakeboard boats.

[east tx skier]

I moved away in 2001, so I may be a little out of the loop, but is Houston claiming Huntsville as a suburb now? I like the sound of those numbers though.

[DERRICKHWC]

I live and work in Pearland and take a boat up to Trinity at least 2-3 times a month which is a 3 hour round trip because the water is so good and the river isn't over crowded. even when GCWA has an event out there you can find your own water.

here are some pics from a August 26

[Haulingboat]

Hey Derrick! Is the water deep in most areas of the Trinity? Stumps? Do you launch at Bethy Creek?

[DERRICKHWC]

The water is pretty deep I either Launch at Bethy Creek and take the Canal into the actual river(if you don't know the way don't try it without someone who does.), or we just Launch beside the highway 19 bridge(recommended until someone shows you the dangers going to bethy).
All you really have to worry about is when it floods in Dallas a lot of Trash floats down the river other than that the Alligators that is all you got to worry about.
If you want to launch at Bethy Creek Talk to Randall and he will tell you where to and not to go. You might even be able to talk him into a Surf set.
If you ever see us down there hit us up for a Ride, We are always in New NAUTIQUES we are the Dealer for Houston.

[Haulingboat]

Yeah, I know who you are. You demoed my wife, daughter, and I in the 06 Sanger behind the shop. I would have bought a CC from you if you had one at the time. Thanks for all the help. Is the ramp under 19 safe for tow vehicles?

[DERRICKHWC]

ok Awesome if you see us down there wave us down i will keep an eye out for you.
You don't really have to worry about them. I haven't seen or heard of any getting broken in to and we have had some really nice ones parked there all day.

[Haulingboat]

Thanks for the info. I think we are going up this weekend. Nice vert pics! See you on the water.