Where to ride

GregE · 07-30-2008, 03:32 PM

Hi all,

I just signed the papers for 2 new Yamahas. I pick them up tomorrow and plan to go out on them on Friday and then over the weekend. I used to own a Seadoo back in the mid 90's and then moved to a runabout in 97. We sold that when we started our family so I'm excited to be back riding. My kids are old enough now that we can get back in it.

Anyway, I was wondering where around Louisville you like to ride? We used to go to Patoka and always liked it there. I haven't been to Taylorsville in a while but I remember it wasn't our favorite. We never put it on the Ohio and probably won't with these either since it would be harder to launch them with only 2 adults. Next summer we are hoping to have a place at Kentucky Lake and ride them there.

Also, since they are new, we won't have registration numbers on them yet. Will we have any problem with the "law"? The dealer told us to carry our paperwork and he also gave us a copy of their registration. Do you think we should stay in Kentucky or could we go to Patoka?

One last question, what equipment are we required to carry?

Thanks

Greg

Louisville River Rat · 07-30-2008, 03:55 PM

Greg,

Awesome!!! I'm happy for you and the family...... First all you need is your ownership paperwork of the ski's, until your registration comes in and then you can go to the License office to get you correct paperwork. I've bought new rides and the metro ploice were fine with that..... Second the required things you need are: 1. Shut off cord attached to your wrist. 2. Coast guard approved life jackets "neoprene jackets are great". 3. Fire extinguisher for each of your ski's "get the ones for jet ski's". 4. A whistle or sounding device in case of an emergency is good.......
About riding areas...... There's all kinds around these parts.... You can ride the Ohio and put in at Cox's Park. You can have your wife hold the ski's on the ramp or just beach them on the side until you park your vehicle....... You can go down river and put in at Greenwood Ramp and go to Brandenberg or Leveanworth...... We have gone to Rough, Nolin, Taylorsville, Laurel, Green River, Dale Hallow, Lake Cumberland, Patoka and Cincy!!!!!!
Don't be affraid of the Ohio River cause people say it's not safe..... our club has been around for a while and we are trying to get the word out to come ride........ I hope you enjoy and if you need help just give us a ring.... Steve K

p.s. remember to break in your new rides by only going about 30 mph or less for the first 5-10 hours or one tank of gas......

Louisville River Rat · 07-30-2008, 03:56 PM

Did you get your Yamaha's for Yamaha of Louisville?????

Louisville River Rat · 07-30-2008, 03:57 PM

We're going to Madison, Indiana this weekend from Louisville if your interested??????? The 2nd of August 08............

GregE · 07-30-2008, 04:04 PM

Steve,

We did get them from Yamaha of Louisville. I bought 2 and my brother-in-law bought the exact same setup. I think they were very happy to sell 4 at one time.

I saw about your ride to Madison. I think that may be a bit too much for one of our first outings. I am curious about it though. We tried to do that when I had a boat and the fuel pump went out before we were very far up river. It was a pain but made for a very interesting day.

I already asked how long of a ride that is and saw your answer. What do you do, just cruise up and back or do you get off and spend some time there? If you spend time, what do you do with your PWC's while there?

Greg

Louisville River Rat · 07-30-2008, 04:12 PM

Greg,

Say hello to Jason "manager". He'll know me, I've bought a ski from him.... As for the ride to Madison, you could ride a little of the way if you want or just hang out in Louisville..... We'll be meeting up with a club from Cincy "TriState". And coming back down with them....... But we usually stop in Madison park the ski's at the dock and ramp... Go up to the resturaunt right there and have lunch and then ride back.... It's a fun ride and like I say a 4 stroke can make it there and back on one tank!!!!!! That's why I went to a 4 stroke..... I had a 05, GP1300R...... 215 hours in 2 years!!!!! Check out our picks when you get a chance.......

Louisville River Rat · 07-30-2008, 04:12 PM

There should be about 25 ski's coming back down from Madison........

GregE · 07-30-2008, 04:15 PM

Where can I find the pics?

Louisville River Rat · 07-30-2008, 04:17 PM

Go to my profile and look under pic's.........

reisenback · 07-30-2008, 04:26 PM

Hey just putting my 2 cent in
ok thats all i got to say
oh yeah ride the Ohio all 4 of my kids kinda have all there body parts
BOB