Firemonkey Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 A week or two to get it built, almost a month on the water if you are going to have it shipped by land from the west coast. A couple weeks more on the water if you are having it shipped to Florida so you can just pick it up. Last I heard, Lake Wales was the location of Dennis' cargo partner in FL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobkat Posted April 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Ohh...Lake Wales is no problem. But I would need to find a friend w/ a big truck eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Ohh...Lake Wales is no problem. But I would need to find a friend w/ a big truck eh? I got a little Toyota pickup and it was fine hauling mine about 500 miles Just find a big friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 You dont need a big truck, or even really a truck at all. You can rent a little uhaul box trailer for about $20/day for local use. I have a tall (not big) Jeep, and this is how I carried my POSK home to Clermont from Sarasota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobkat Posted April 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Firemonkey...Sarasota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadDog Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Ohh...Lake Wales is no problem. But I would need to find a friend w/ a big truck eh? You could have the cooker shipped to you by truck if you can't pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Firemonkey...Sarasota?Bob, he's talking about a ceramic cooker from another manufacturer, who delivers from California or Mexico now. Dennis probably doesn't use Sarasota as a terminal for shipping his KKs, since Lake Wales is already mentioned. Don't forget pictures! We love KK-porn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Sanny is correct...with one exception. The other guy in Mexico rarely actually ships product, and instead simply collects the money and hopes you forget you ordered I have one of the inferior tiled cookers on my patio right now, complete with the other manufacturers trademark cracks, loose tiles and discolored stainless. I had to haul it from Sarasota to Clermont, where I live. For those keeping score, I am performing all manner of due diligence to get my KK on its way- I promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twharton Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Welcome Bobkat. I too was diverted by some kind souls on this board from the kaka-Kooker and let me assure you you have (will soon have) the Holy Grail of outdoor flesh burning utensils. ME LIKE FIRE! Glad to have another Floridian on board. Me & the family are taking this years vacation in June on North Captiva Island. Don't Ask me for a logical answer as I live in Paradise in Gulf Breeze, FL twharton "Where Thousands Live The Way Millions Wish They Could" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobkat Posted April 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Tuesday this week, 110 miles offshore on a freshwater spring at the bottom of the Gulf welling up from 600ft. Spring was about 100 yrds. across and yields all kinds of surprises! Name these critters! Oh - I found the lump charcoal thanks. Although I noticed it did not last as long as the 'ol kingsfords', will my KK be more efficient that the iron offset rig I've got now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 will my KK be more efficient that the iron offset rig I've got now? MUCH more efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Bobcat, I definately envy you for the fishing you get to do. I ain't even a fisherman but man that just looks fun catching those big boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Freshwater spring at the bottom of the Gulf Tuesday this week, 110 miles offshore on a freshwater spring at the bottom of the Gulf welling up from 600ft. Spring was about 100 yrds. across and yields all kinds of surprises! Name these critters! Will my KK be more efficient that the iron offset rig I've got now? First question is how can you tell where the freshwater spring is? Well known coordinates? Are the fish oean carp, a darwin morph? if there is such thing More efficient that your iron rig? Have you actually ever used the word efficient to describe it? I filled my bowl once and after 30 hours it was still burning and at 210º Now that really surprised me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Oh - I found the lump charcoal thanks. Although I noticed it did not last as long as the 'ol kingsfords', will my KK be more efficient that the iron offset rig I've got now? OK this is where air control is king. From what I understand, brickets are really made to burn consistent in a set temperature range for the masses. It creates more ash, it is full of binders (and stuff) so it needs to burn off first and it is somewhat difficult to control at lower temps. If you do not have tight air control on a cooker, then you are probably better off with brickets. But if you can control it tight, there is no better charcoal than natural lump (good brands). You will find it will cooks longer than brickets, easy to start (and can cook immediately with it instead of waiting), you can reuse what is leftover, has a wider controllable temp range and creates less ash. -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobkat Posted April 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 UPDATE...just got this note from Dennis! Hi Bob, It's been kiln dried, preheated for 3 days and tiled. I'll take some shots today for you.. The Spring: Known numbers, verified by USF Marine Science years ago. Does not get fished very much because few anglers are 'stupid' enough to venture that far out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
