New Guy, New '16 Denali with Pics

[Tonka Boater]

Hello all -- I'm new to the forums but not new to GM vehicles. After 12 years with my 2004 Tahoe Z71 it was time for me to upgrade. After test driving close to 15 vehicles I finally found the one that's perfect for me. She's totally optioned out and only missing the adaptive cruise control. I was very happy with the deal we got -- 12.38% under MSRP plus a couple of free dealer installed add-on's. It had 12 miles when I picked it up and already have over 500 miles on it. No vibration or buffeting issues at all. She rides like a dream...

I sold my Tahoe to a friend who runs the parts department at a local Chevy dealer and he's as meticulous as me when it comes to maintaining vehicles. When I handed him the keys, the Tahoe looked as good as the day I bought it in 2004.

I'm very active on other boating forums and look forward to learning and contributing here too.

Here's the new baby with a pic of the old one at the end.

And the old girl...

 

[Jonah52]

That 04 looks so minty. We've had lots of suburbans and Yukon Denali's nice to see you stayed in the family!

So tell me more about this boat

 

[Fosscore]

Very nice rides.

 

[chicagofan00]

Congrats! Love the wheels you have on it.

 

[gat0r]

welcome
looks good

 

[#1taho]

Welcome. Love both of them. What kind or boat you got ?

 

[pittsy]

Great color combo and wheels!

 

[Tonka Boater]

Thanks everyone! I'm really enjoying the new truck so far. As for the boat.... I've owned several over the years and my current one is beautiful 1997 Cobalt 232 that sports a 8.2L 502 MAG engine at 415 HP. She's a beast! My top speed is 67 mph. I picked this boat up last spring in Northern MN from a dealer who took it on trade. It was a one owner boat and it looks like a time capsule...not a scuff or ding and the engine looks brand new.

I'm big into boating and develop boating apps as a hobby -- www.boatingsuite.com

Here she is with my old Tahoe...

 

[jet black slt]

That's a great looking Denali. Great choice!

 

[#1taho]

Great looking boat. 350 vortec ?

 

[Tonka Boater]

Great looking boat. 350 vortec ?

Thank you! 350 Vortec in the boat?

NO!!! That beast is an 8.2L / 502 C.I. Chevy big block with 415 HP. A lot more power and horses than my Denali.

 

[#1taho]

Wow. I didn't think a power plant was in a boat that size. That's great. Must be a blast to rip around in. Love it

 

[jet black slt]

In a boat like that one with about 24-25 feet in overall length, a 350 would be struggling to push it. It would be lucky to break 50mph on gps. Boats take a shit load of power to move.

 

[Tonka Boater]

In a boat like that one with about 24-25 feet in overall length, a 350 would be struggling to push it. It would be lucky to break 50mph on gps. Boats take a shit load of power to move.

You are correct. My boat is 4000# dry and a 350 would be struggle to get in the low 40's for speed and would take forever just to get on plane. Most boats in this range have a 6.2 or 7.4L engine.

 

[jet black slt]

Mine has a modified 454 in it. It'll run mid 60's all day, it'll almost touch 70 on a cool day with a light load and 1/2 tank of fuel. Boats are awesome!

 

[Tonka Boater]

Mine has a modified 454 in it. It'll run mid 60's all day, it'll almost touch 70 on a cool day with a light load and 1/2 tank of fuel. Boats are awesome!

Awesome boat! Yes, those souped up 454's are sweet and the perfect power plant for the Baja.

 

[AngelXL]

Great choice on the truck. Congrats!
That's what I'm looking for and I was thinking of dipping the rims to black.
Any info on your rims and tires?
Please

 

[Yukon John]

Welcome to the Forum...Very Nice Denali....you will appreciate the additional power when towing your boat...especially at the ramp !!

I am sprink58 over on Offshoreonly.com. Here's what is getting me out on the water:

She's a 1979 255 Formula Liberator with twin 355 Vortec Roller Cam motors pumping 425 HP each with 450 # of TQ...drives are late '90s Bravo I's. Props are counter rotating 23" Mirage.
The boat weighs about 6000# loaded with gear and fuel...trailer adds around 1500# so I'm towing close to 7500# Trailer is an All American with 4 wheel disc brakes and torsion suspension.

My Yukon with Max Tow Package (3:42 gears and Auto Leveling Suspension) does a great job of towing...especially considering the 600# tongue weight. We always ride level and have no issues cruising 70MPH down the Turnpike or Interstate.

As good as your Tahoe was...you will really notice a BIG difference in how the added power and better gearing handle towing your boat...Congratulations and enjoy !!

 

[Tonka Boater]

Welcome to the Forum...Very Nice Denali....you will appreciate the additional power when towing your boat...especially at the ramp !!

I am sprink58 over on Offshoreonly.com. Here's what is getting me out on the water:

She's a 1979 255 Formula Liberator with twin 355 Vortec Roller Cam motors pumping 425 HP each with 450 # of TQ...drives are late '90s Bravo I's. Props are counter rotating 23" Mirage.
The boat weighs about 6000# loaded with gear and fuel...trailer adds around 1500# so I'm towing close to 7500# Trailer is an All American with 4 wheel disc brakes and torsion suspension.

My Yukon with Max Tow Package (3:42 gears and Auto Leveling Suspension) does a great job of towing...especially considering the 600# tongue weight. We always ride level and have no issues cruising 70MPH down the Turnpike or Interstate.

As good as your Tahoe was...you will really notice a BIG difference in how the added power and better gearing handle towing your boat...Congratulations and enjoy !!

Wow! That is a beautiful boat! Certain designs never go out of style. Yours is a little heavier than mine but my LOA is 26' so we're fairly close in size overall. That's great to hear about the towing capabilities of the Yukon. We looked at new Tahoe's (very nice too) but the 6.2L sold me on the Yukon.

 

[Tonka Boater]

Great choice on the truck. Congrats!
That's what I'm looking for and I was thinking of dipping the rims to black.
Any info on your rims and tires?
Please

Thank you! The black rims are a $3k factory upgrade. They're referred to as 22" 6-Spoke Black Rims and come with Bridgestone Dueler tires. I've never been a fan of Bridgestone and will be switching to Michelin's or Goodyear. I actually like the look of these Bridgestone's and the ride is fairly decent but I've never had good luck with them in the past.

My wife's BMW X5 came with Bridgestone run-flats and they were the worst tires ever! We swapped them in the first 3 months for Goodyear's and now it drives smooth as silk but handles like a sports car.