 The Great Mix-Up
In a recent issue of Dockside, I wrote an article titled "All the Comforts of Home". The article assured new boaters that it is possible to have all the comforts of home right aboard your vessel but the support systems must be in place to accommodate the obvious power needs.
OK then, suppose you'd like to throw a beach party and kick off the first annual "Cruise to Frozen Margaritaville". What do do you do? Drag an 80 pound 8D battery ashore and fire up that under-powered 12-volt blender? I don't think so, Tim! What about an inverter set-up to accommodate the more powerful AC Waring bar model? Perhaps a small air-cooled genset would be needed too. Fear not, me little hearties, yer problems have been solved. All you really need is the TailGator®.
When I first saw this little jewel, an instant smile spread across my face. You can't help but get tickled when you first behold this beautifully made, gasoline-powered blender! Wherever we took the TailGator®, giggles of joy, amazement and anticipation erupted from the crowd. But that is only the beginning.
The TailGator® comes with its own ballistic black nylon, custom designed carrying pack. The TailGator® straps securely inside the pack with a Velcro strap. Also inside, flanking the stored Gator, are two sewn in nylon drawstring sleeves that will accommodate quart bottles of spirits or mixers. Even after the Gator, spirits and mixers are stored, there is still room for the Margarita cups and other incidentals. A very well made package indeed!
The Test!
Unfortunately, I can't remember a thing about this machine or the product test. We all had too much fun. Just kidding! This little wonder really did what it was made to do. No shortcomings, no excuses, no little nagging problems! It performed flawlessly, even as we continued to put it to the test!
The whole unit weighs in at a mere 10 pounds. It is powered by a 24 cc, 2 stroke "weed-eater" motor and snaps to life with an easy pull of the starter handle. Simply fill the generous 60oz. pitcher full of ice and your favorite beverage, replace the cover, tickle the fuel primer button a couple of times, set the start/run arm and pull the starter handle. The unit comes to life and you can then control its speed with a single finger, trigger style, throttle control. In about 15 to 20 seconds, you simply push the "stop" button, remove the mixer/pitcher and begin pouring the frozen smiles.
This product is very well designed and thought out. With the fuel tank full, we stored it in its case, transported it to the bat, back and forth to the shore for "tests" and never did any fuel leak out or soil the case. One tank of fuel will provide you with enough mixing time to seriously impair all of your yacht club members. Materials and workmanship are first-class and, with proper care, the TailGator® should last you the rest of your life. I wanted it to last the rest of my life but the chief editor make me give it back as he mumbled something about a Swedish Bikini Team party.
The TailGator® is manufactured and distributed by TailGator® and retails for $360. If it seems a bit pricey, you'll understand why when you see it. You get what you pay for. You may order directly by calling the number below.
Phone: 1 (888) 874-7677 |
