Boat obtained

[Latimeria]

Congrats Jim!

[Eric H]

Congrats on the new toy.

[spideyjg]

Pretty blank 16 foot canvas. The left side thing is a livewell and the rest is all open space.

Need to get emergency gear and various sundries.

It will take a while to get it fully customized but toss rods, ice chests, and tackle bag in and go

[xjchad]

Looks like a fun project Jim!

[Pinoyfisher]

Nice! Looking fwd to your first boat report!

[Latimeria]

Man, that is a clean looking canvas there!  I almost bought an aluminum boat earlier this year, but it was literally turning to dust. This boat looks like it has a ton of potential!
Any questions you have, just let me know.  I've been up to my ears on restoring boats and have a lot of the answers to questions someone would have.

[spideyjg]

I'll be calling you as soon as I get it back.

First thing will be finishing the console for the maiden trip. Probably Otay or some other lake to open it up.

Jim

[spideyjg]

Should have a status update tomorrow. Need to get a list of must haves together.

Boat and human first aid, flares etc..........

Jim

[spideyjg]

Needed new lights on the trailer and the trailer will need to have the axle moved up or the rails lengthened to properly balance the rig. Trolling motor awaits as does other knick knacks but it is getting worked on now as the backlog cleared.

Engine has clean bill of health and electronics are in place.

[Latimeria]

Needed new lights on the trailer and the trailer will need to have the axle moved up or the rails lengthened to properly balance the rig. Trolling motor awaits as does other knick knacks but it is getting worked on now as the backlog cleared.

Engine has clean bill of health and electronics are in place.

Just in time for trout season... or the last of the catfish season!   

[spideyjg]

I look at it as a long "break in" time to get used to it and it's capabilities before next year.

Cats wake up in filling lakes even in the winter.

[Pinoyfisher]

Sounds like you're on the way to a fun boating season! Let the line for first mates start...

[spideyjg]

Sounds like you're on the way to a fun boating season! Let the line for first mates start...

Tom already volunteered  for "sea trials". Once getting a passing grade may head it to the big water. In all my time in SD I have been ocean fishing 3 times on a boat. Twice on cattle boats bringing home rotted fish, no ice, and once on a guys personal boat.

Needless to say I would be on the bottom of any learning curve.

Jim

[Pinoyfisher]

Sounds like you're on the way to a fun boating season! Let the line for first mates start...

Tom already volunteered  for "sea trials". Once getting a passing grade may head it to the big water. In all my time in SD I have been ocean fishing 3 times on a boat. Twice on cattle boats bringing home rotted fish, no ice, and once on a guys personal boat.

Needless to say I would be on the bottom of any learning curve.

Jim

I think that's a great idea having an experienced boat owner like Tom help you learn the ropes. I'd do the same.

[spideyjg]

Looking like a next week pick up. 

Jim