Fox Chain O'Lakes level's & bridge clearance official thread

[Jimy Bilmo]

So I've now thumbed through this entire thread, and it further confirms my lack of desire to own a boat and/or a waterfront property. But I appreciate the dedication of Yaj Yak for throwing all the water level info out there and PANDA bitching about, well, everything

 

[Lead Pipe]

I'd really like to buy a Seadoo Switch in the next 2 years. 21' tooner with 230 HP and PWC maintenance for $40K? Sign me up. It's not Benny plush but who cares? Perfect chain boat IMO.

I take back every word of this...

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Elaborate

 

[Lead Pipe]

Elaborate

The track record on these things seem pretty spotty. A lot of build quality issues and new model teething problems. KJ was right, the wear rings seem to be an issue. They also tend to capsize if you don't balance weight. Once I finally saw one in person they are very very cheap feeling but for the price it's expected. For the $45k I'd much rather guy a used boat from a reputable manufacturer. I decided to repower our 95 Sea Ray for the next couple years then upgrade to a 2014-2018 year model in 2026.

 

[FESTER665]

Speaking of Yaj Yak is he still around and just too busy to be on here or did someone piss him off and get him to quit?

 

[Shawn1112]

Speaking of Yaj Yak is he still around and just too busy to be on here or did someone piss him off and get him to quit?

I wish he would come back, solid dude imo. He brought a lot to the site as well

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Dude got my secret santa gifts and bounced they weren't bad... I didn't think.

 

[Shawn1112]

Dude got my secret santa gifts and bounced they weren't bad... I didn't think.

Knowing you, you regifted something or bought it from the 2nd hand store

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Knowing you, you regifted something or bought it from the 2nd hand store

I spent $70 on Amazon for him.

 

[FESTER665]

I spent $70 on Amazon for him.

Price doesn’t matter if it was like a gold plated butt plug or something.

 

[FESTER665]

Knowing you, you regifted something or bought it from the 2nd hand store

He sent it COD and KJ had to pay for it.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Price doesn’t matter if it was like a gold plated butt plug or something.

But it had Trumps picture on it too

 

[Chet Donnelly]

The track record on these things seem pretty spotty. A lot of build quality issues and new model teething problems. KJ was right, the wear rings seem to be an issue. They also tend to capsize if you don't balance weight. Once I finally saw one in person they are very very cheap feeling but for the price it's expected. For the $45k I'd much rather guy a used boat from a reputable manufacturer. I decided to repower our 95 Sea Ray for the next couple years then upgrade to a 2014-2018 year model in 2026.

Not sure why anyone would buy one of those. Wear ring is a common issue with all Sea-Doos not just the pontoon. Knock on wood, I just finished 3 seasons with my RXTX-300 and haven't had a single mechanical issue.

 

[Yaj Yak]

I spent $70 on Amazon for him.

you got ripped off for sure

 

[Lead Pipe]

Gonna be a shallow year at the chain.

 

[Shawn1112]

Gonna be a shallow year at the chain.

Due to lack of snow? Not being a smart ass, I’m just wondering why.
If so, what if we have an extra rainy Spring?

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

well I’ve been getting warnings all over about the Fox is expected to be 10.5’ deep flood stage and crest Sunday. Apparently We got a lot of rain and a lot more to come. we about to have the levels raise a shit load

 

[VenomInside]

fucking fantastic. lol. Hopefully it doesn't flood my stuff.

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

The new Neighbor across the street is on Boone creek, upstream of the riverwalk n Mchenry. He was asking me about how high the creek gets.. I told him I dunno. He was excited to get his pontoon in the water but also worried about his basement taking water.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

The new Neighbor across the street is on Boone creek, upstream of the riverwalk n Mchenry. He was asking me about how high the creek gets.. I told him I dunno. He was excited to get his pontoon in the water but also worried about his basement taking water.

Maybe he can launch his pontoon from his basement soon.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

The new Neighbor across the street is on Boone creek, upstream of the riverwalk n Mchenry. He was asking me about how high the creek gets.. I told him I dunno. He was excited to get his pontoon in the water but also worried about his basement taking water.

Gets to launch his boat but all his free time is going to be spent on flood cleanup.

After seeing all the shit PANDA went through at his FRG house, I would want to live anywhere on the chain that isn’t 10’+ above water level.

 

[PANDA]

The new Neighbor across the street is on Boone creek, upstream of the riverwalk n Mchenry. He was asking me about how high the creek gets.. I told him I dunno. He was excited to get his pontoon in the water but also worried about his basement taking water.

Have him check out the FEMA flood maps. But if he owns a home in the flood plan you probably know that already. The maps can give you a idea if your home or yard could experience flooding. But any home waterfront of not can get water in the basement also. Even if you are "high and dry" on the chain during flooding you also have to deal with flooding. No wake restrictions, closed restrictions. Dock or yard damage from high water etc.

FEMA Flood Map Service Center | Search By Address

msc.fema.gov

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Have him check out the FEMA flood maps. But if he owns a home in the flood plan you probably know that already. The maps can give you a idea if your home or yard could experience flooding. But homes that are high and dry can get water in the basement also. Even if you are "high and dry" on the chain during flooding you also have to deal with flooding. No wake restrictions, closed restrictions. Dock or yard damage from high water etc.

FEMA Flood Map Service Center | Search By Address

msc.fema.gov

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Ohh I already know his place is on the flood plane and I’m sure he’s paying a good penny on insurance and knows it’s n a flood zone. The blue section encompasses his entire lot and crosses the street and ends right were the incline of my driveway starts.

 

[Yaj Yak]

The new Neighbor across the street is on Boone creek, upstream of the riverwalk n Mchenry. He was asking me about how high the creek gets.. I told him I dunno. He was excited to get his pontoon in the water but also worried about his basement taking water.

link to the flood pics ill search for his yard

ArcGIS Web Application

lakecountyil.maps.arcgis.com

Flooding (April 2013)

The safest and most inclusive global community of photography enthusiasts. The best place for inspiration, connection, and sharing!

www.flickr.com

 

[Yaj Yak]

Gets to launch his boat but all his free time is going to be spent on flood cleanup.

After seeing all the shit PANDA went through at his FRG house, I would want to live anywhere on the chain that isn’t 10’+ above water level.

at least it's not as frequent on the upper as it is on the lower

ps does this mean PANDA moved