Just bumped into this thread. Awesome boat. I've got a buddy who's got the exact same model and year Sea Ray. He uses it on the Cali Delta for fishing and over-nighting. A real classic Sea Ray!
I'm training now for next year. Damn hot up here to enjoy getting in the open air, so I've been stuck riding the Spinning bike for the last week. 110 degrees yesterday! I keep my 5th wheeler in Markleeville June thru July for the D.R. Be cool to have an IH8Mud team for next year.
CycloSteve, The D.R. has become much more commercial, now offering 3,800 spots. To your point, there are those who sign up with the intention of only hitting a pass or two. Very cool you were able to hit it up in the earlier years. Living here in the Santa Cruz Mountains is great for climbing...
July 8th was the completion of my 8th consecutive Death Ride in Markleeville, CA. 129 miles with 15,000 feet of elevation gain all at a base elevation of 5,500' with climbs into 9,000'. Next up on July 29th is the Santa Cruz Mountain Challenge with 135 miles and 13,200 feet of elevation gain...
Got it. I've passed on the '71 and have bought ambulance doors from a fellow Mud member. I've sourced the correct Side Panels and I've spoken with Mike Gozzard about purchasing one of his fiberglass hardtop roofs. Slowly creating a complete hardtop. I'm buying red parts to match my '75 because I...