Bedford Sales Morris, Illinois

[DeGraaf]

It's not going to rain here for several days. River should be good by Sat.

[Dirtyeggroll]

Hoping the ramps are open today!

[Dirtyeggroll]

River too high again today. I go back to work for 6 straight weeks without a full day off to go get it, so I’m hoping the ramp is open tomorrow so it can be ran to make sure it’s reqdy.

[jasonG]

Hmm des plaines river is about 15-20 min down the road

[Dirtyeggroll]

Hmm des plaines river is about 15-20 min down the road

Is it flooded as well?

[MikeF]

Hmm des plaines river is about 15-20 min down the road

Is it flooded as well?

Morris gauge

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydr...lot&gage=mori2




Desplaines river Joliet, upstream from confluence of Desplaines river and Kankakee river that form the Illinois river.

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydr...lot&gage=jrsi2


possible upstream area launches on Desplaines

https://www.3rivermarineservice.com/

https://www.harborsidemarina.com/







If you want to check other gauges.

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lot



Good Luck with the new boat.

[Dirtyeggroll]

Ramp is open today! Keeping my fingers crossed that the motor runs out like a top and I can go pick it up tomorrow!

[slonezp]

[Dirtyeggroll]

Was told the motor was running really smooth. However, something was up with the trim and the trailer lights so it’s looking like it’s notcoming come with me this weekend.

[Dirtyeggroll]

Change of plans! Sam just called me and is gonna meet me halfway in the morning! Pics coming tomorrow!

[Dirtyeggroll]

The boat is in my garage! Was in a little tougher shape than I expected but Sam met me about 3 hours short of my drive all the way to him. Excellent guy to deal with.

I would post pics but it’s really far too complicated on this site with all of the size and file format restrictions.

[sgt93]

All that and you aren’t going to post pics!?

It’s not that complicated to post a pic, and there are several ways to do it compared to other sites.

[got_musky]

They're good people there. You won't be disappointed.

[basscatcher89]

I may of missed it but which boat did you pick up? Was it that Lund that was sitting there? It looked like a nice setup.

[Dirtyeggroll]

Below are the pics
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There were a few pretty significant gouges like this in the keel. They should be able to be patched and a keel guard can cover all of them. I hope the hull isn't water logged. It was literally the only significant issue with the whole boat.
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[sgt93]

Congrats!

[born 2 fish]

Did you know about the gouges before you bought it?

[Dirtyeggroll]

Did you know about the gouges before you bought it?

I did not. I was told there were scratches, but didn’t get much more info when I asked for more details.

[Philly]

Atta-boy, nice boat!