Another One In The Stable (picture)

The first thing I’m putting in my new boat.

Button Panel Roasted By The Sun – V176 Magnum 2002 A buddy of mine has completely quit fishing and he offered me his 2002 Triton V176 Magnum for very little with its Johnson 90. The carbs were totally gunked up which was no surprise. I’ve cleaned carbs before. This Johnson has something I haven’t seen…

Left to right. All “ran when parked.” 24′ Searay sportfishing design with fly bridge dual controls. The original Searay.  Not the born again Searay. Dual four cylinder Chevies pushing inboard outboard drives. Passable at altitude lakes, excellent at sea level. Internal births below in front.  Porta potty I think. Been sitting a long time.  Lots…

Whether it’s your boat or you are a guest of somebody else there are lots of little things you may be tempted to ask.  If it’s worth asking its worth checking yourself. Did you put the plug in?  You are anxious to hit the water and don’t want to waste a second.  Not checking just…

Today was my day off this week.  I try to take one day off every week, but it doesn’t always work that way.  I’ve got one payment due on the 18th (today for the car I bought for my mom), so I figured I better get that taken care of.  While I was sitting there…