[onewhippedpuppy]

Thanks guys! To answer a few questions, it has a Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi with 320 HP and a Duoprop drive. Impeller done late 2017, drive and engine oil just changed, and the seller had a full inspection including compression check done before selling. The boat weighs 5,800 lbs dry per the book, so with trailer and about 3/4 tank of gas on the boat I'm probably at about 8,000 lb. The truck is rated at 11,500 lb towing factory with the max tow package and I've done a few upgrades to bump up the power a bit more. I was a little concerned about how it would tow, but other than feeling the weight when going uphill it pulls just like my old 23' boat. The 5 hour trip home through mostly twisty hilly two lanes was very uneventful. The trailer already has disc brakes on both axles with a surge controller, I am going to add an electric controller so I don't have to sweat a steep slippery boat ramp. Tires are decent but I'm going to replace them just to be safe, as they have a 2011 date code.

This is boat #3, we started with an 18' 2004 Tahoe for two years, moved into a 2004 23' Monterey for three years, and now this Regal. We love it, kids love it, kids' friends love it. We also have two other families that boat with us, so that helps. People that make jokes about boat ownership are either buying the wrong boat, aren't using it enough, or have a crappy mechanic. I DIY everything and have found them very easy to own. We are very OCD about maintenance and upkeep, I've made money on each of my two boats that I have sold due to condition.

Drkshdw, we typically do at least one long weekend at the Ozarks each year, shooting for two this year. It's my absolute favorite place, and we plan to get a condo there at some point in the future. Unfortunately the 5 hour drive is too much for a day trip, but someday....