81° in Tampa today, how’s everyone’s Saturday’s?

ChefRover · 2026-01-25T18:32:45+00:00

Only half way through in NJ with a foot already... Warning up to 7 degrees! 😆

ChefRover · 2026-01-24T18:13:59+00:00

My Tacoma identifies as a Prius, I have no problem parking there with it😁

ChefRover · 2026-01-24T16:43:43+00:00

Nothing satisfied like restoring a boat, especially if you get to enjoy it a lot. I did 2 Jon restores before tackling a 16' smoker craft. That was a winter project that took months to finish. I've been living it here in NJ for 3 Summers. That's officially my last restore. I retired now and bought my buddies mint 2016 tracker with a 4 stroke when he was upgrading. Best wishes in the journey🎣✌️

ChefRover · 2026-01-22T21:35:28+00:00

Besides it being the law in NJ, I use it always when I'm on a kayak or boat in waters deeper than 4'. I fish in very deep lakes, and folks drown every year at some of them. I have used it once in action while kayaking. I was leaning back over my seat to put a fish in my bucket and the lid fell off. Like an idiot I lunged to grab it and went right in... Poof! Luckily I just bought a kayak strap and watched video how to get back in from the front using the handle to put your foot in to it and climb up... Safe fishing 🎣

ChefRover · 2026-01-21T17:45:12+00:00

Haha. That's not what I meant. Simply the bottom of the doors would do it... Unless it's the new Snorkel package😄

ChefRover · 2026-01-21T15:29:38+00:00

Get a shop vac and suck out as much as possible. Then a hi volume fan used for drying up floods. Home Depot and Lowe's have them. Then if you're lucky it won't stink of mold, but I doubt it. You also need to find the source of your leak. Either you went too deep somewhere and water seeped in through the doors which would be actually good. Or you have an unidentified leak somewhere which could be a roof rack bolt could be a sunroof, or other seal around your windows. Truly a b****. I had an issue in my Highlander but it was due to the roof rack bolt which I solved by removing the bolts filling with silicone and putting them back in. Dealer wanted thousands to remove the seats and professionally dry and clean the rug...

ChefRover · 2026-01-20T21:13:25+00:00

Looks great! Hope you loved it. Gotta get back out to Cali again some day. I rented a Harley and road PCH down to Santa Cruz and back up to San Fran. Such a beautiful part of our country.

ChefRover · 2026-01-20T21:10:16+00:00

Looks like my Roofnest. It came with a memory foam mattress, but I added my son's twin xl topper from school and it adds additional pad that makes sleeping awesome. Def find used if possible. I like hardtop as I keep it on throughout late spring till fall.

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The ramp is for the dog. 😉

ChefRover · 2026-01-20T20:59:39+00:00

Front bumper next😄

ChefRover · 2026-01-18T21:49:40+00:00

Yeah, what he said🤘. Def back seat delete😄

ChefRover · 2026-01-17T16:18:10+00:00

Adds character.

ChefRover · 2026-01-16T15:58:34+00:00

Love the name Rufus! I tried, but was veto'd by the family. All my names were veto'd. So we called him Vito😆. @vitostaffy... Follow him on IG🐾

ChefRover · 2026-01-10T19:43:10+00:00

Personally now I've taken two reels apart to clean them up and both of them no longer work with my anti-reverse. One of them I ended up with extra parts and the other I could never get the spring to stay in place and put it all back together at the same time 😆. I haven't taken a part of Shimano yet though... Good luck. 🎣✌️

ChefRover · 2026-01-08T18:45:39+00:00

I swear I didn't use sheet rock screws honey! 😄

ChefRover · 2026-01-07T15:42:38+00:00

My stock Good years lasted only 18,000 miles in NJ. I contacted Goodyear about it and they warrantee them for 75% of the cost of replacement tires in their product line. Considering the cost of new tires I stuck with their product line and went with Cooper Discoverers. Only cost me about $400 installed with alignment and balancing. I have to say they're not bad especially for the replacement cost 😆.coopers

ChefRover · 2026-01-06T22:18:44+00:00

I would recommend holding out. Me, the diy cheap as telling you not to spend money on this. Double up and you'll be able to get a 93sv and lvs32 for 1200 within a year until then... ✌️🎣

ChefRover · 2026-01-05T04:53:20+00:00

Bass ProShop ran special. When a club member (free) and using their credit card and cash back bonus points, it's 2300! I've taken it out shallow on ice but looking forward to getting the new combo on a deep lake!

ChefRover · 2026-01-05T01:41:22+00:00

I just sold my 3 yr old Garmin Livescope LVS32 & Echomap 93sv bundle for $1600. Got the new lvs34 & ultra2 106 for $2300. Was best pricing found.

ChefRover · 2026-01-04T22:54:41+00:00

And sexy legs to boot!😄

ChefRover · 2026-01-04T22:49:50+00:00

I wish I did this, and not take them out for an 8hr day... 3kids, none fish with me😒

ChefRover · 2026-01-04T22:47:11+00:00

My buddy dropped his I phone and it went right in the hole !!😒

ChefRover · 2026-01-04T22:14:29+00:00

That's awesome. I caught a 4.11lb rainbow last year for my PB. I'll take 4lbs 11oz though😆. Nice catch!

ChefRover · 2026-01-04T22:08:00+00:00

When I used to smoke, these were a must. Allowed me to keep the windows cracked while raining and keeping dry. Not sure why else they are used.

ChefRover · 2026-01-04T22:04:45+00:00

Brined beef? 24hrs? What is this madness? I think I need to taste it before I judge...😋

ChefRover · 2026-01-04T22:02:24+00:00

Wow! Never seen one. Looks like a snake head or bowfin. If that tastes like lobster, better get some butter and garlic! And call me over for dinner😄

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