new owner of a 2013 G23

[MN Ryan]

Much the same here in Minnesota. Highly unusual, but it was almost 90 F here on Friday (water was still 73 F), so we got out final voyage in before she gets winterized tomorrow. May - September is typical for us.

[DMS2610]

Well, my refurbed speakers only lasted a season and a half so yet another upgrade, and the Roswell ones have been replaced with JL Audio's. And for us here in the UK that's another season over…we only get between 5-6 month of acceptable weather which is annoying when you love your boat so much

[SANonTellico]

Good video, the boat & lake look great - looked like a beautiful day!
Looking forward to your next video with someone riding behind the boat.

[DMS2610]

Cheers Scooter, I just wanted a bit of film that was all about the showcasing the boat

[Scooter G]

Pretty sick, love the color combo on your rig, very nice.
Great video, no action, but still fun to watch.

[DMS2610]

Hi everyone, I hope your season has started and you are having fun. Ours has just begun although the water is still a little cold. Last weekend I took the opportunity to take a little drone footage of my G23, I hope you like it

https://youtu.be/ykYY6pBo2yQ?si=S9QPJvAtghZE5hoH

[DMS2610]

So tomorrow will be our first day on the water this season, I'm crazy excited, I never knew just how addictive this hobby could be!

[DMS2610]

So couple of things to share……..I have had two issue. The exhaust temp warning came on, turns out the water scoop on the bottom of the hull was filled with weed so cleaned that and the trap so all good now…..It's a learning curve for me.

Second, last weekend started to misfire and MAP sensor warning. After wiggling a few wires (simply to check none lose) the fault cured…bad connection somewhere. Spoke to Nautique and they say MAP sensors go and stay gone, so most likely wiring. Will test this weekend to see if it comes back.

Finally, I bought an amazing GoPro mount from Hank at ZenXTen https://www.zenxteninc.com/online-st...Only-p78141243

and I have to tell you its bloody amazing. Used in conjunction with the GoPro horizon stability it mounts the rope above the line 10ft or so in front of the rider. Hank is a great guy and very helpful, he's from the US….here is my son on our very first test https://youtu.be/3PRwsEkN7ak?si=c8m0Yn2icqlfxNET

Trust me, this is a bargain!

[Scooter G]

Good to know, thanks.
I hope your Season is going well, and you are enjoying your new ride (other than an occasional temporary mishap, i.e. trailer).

[Dirtyrider00]

Congrats!

[DMS2610]

Hi Scooter, it's the same here, but if you have the costal edition boat it seems normal to have anti-foul and it looks like once you have it, it would be more expensive to try to return to clean than have it redone

[Scooter G]

Anti-Foul Coating? Is that a requirement in the UK?
Most of us in the States are running fresh water, and the same gel coat on the bottom hull that is on the rest of the boat, stem to stern.
Curious topic...

Glad to hear your trailer is mended.

Edit: I just read the following in the manual, as I was searching for something else.

"In most areas, it is advisable to coat the boat bottom with
antifouling paint to prevent the build-up of marine growth.
Contact your dealer for advice on these requirements in
your area."

[DMS2610]

Well guys, the trailer is now fixed!

For those still following my thread, what cost would you anticipate for redoing the anti-foul coating on this G23 i.e. paying for it to be done by someone who knows what they are doing

[DMS2610]

There is one thing I forgot to mention…..while moving the boat to the lake and at very low speed, a young girl aged about 19 decided to cross three lanes to join mine. She seemingly did not see the G23 being towed by a Range Rover and drove into the side of my trailer. She nearly rolled her car and its a write of and she has done £7k worth of damage to my trailer, luckily the boat was unharmed. Obviously I can not leave the lake now until it's repaired and I am waiting on parts from USA.