current headache.. lol

So we went fishing in Astoria on Wednesday and Saturday. The main motor has been on the blink for a week, it seems to be running on two (of three) cylinders. Saturday I went to start the 6hps Tohatsu and the rope didn't recoil. The motor ran great as always but when it was time to stop the rope was fried. I popped the cap and removed the recoil, no problem. Just like the racing days, I tied a knot in the rope and wrapped it around the flywheel. Like normal the motor started right up, so we continued to fish. I am taking the motor to the dealer tomorrow and will let everyone know how that goes.
For the main motor I have a appointment on Sept. 1st. I am taking it to the dealer I bought it from on the other side of town because the last dealer to work on it didn't solve the problem. I will let everone know who the dealers are after the problem is resolved.
ttyl

motors

So I am running a 90hp mercury optimax on a 19ft aluminum boat. Truth be told I would like a bit larger motor but this was a great deal. I bought my main motor last year when my 90 force died, I called it the anchor (lol). That motor always had trouble starting and then I hit a sand bar in the Nehailem Bay and sucked sand into the impeller. I was hoping it would keep working but no luck. I found the new motor at a dealer for $6000 plus parts, then I added the mercury extended warranty and so I am good for 6 years. I just had my first repair and 3 $20 plugs(right). I love the fact that it starts like a car, turn key and boom (hahaha). It never leaves me hanging, even if it works at half power.

great ride

So I took my boat out and the fishing wasn't happening, other boats and hot weather just wasn't working. Those who know me know that I took my new motor to the shop and it took 3 weeks for the part to come from Mercury. I put a few hours on the big motor and it does move. I wanted a larger boat but the motor is only a 90hps so a 19footer is about the limit. I might go out over the weekend with the tube and slide. It is fun to drag the kids around and see how long they last... hahaha.. nice...
later

time to go

so I am sitting here getting ready to load the cooler and hit the river. I have decided to try something I have never done... try to catch squaw fish on purpose... I have no clue what I am doing but what the hell I am going to just do it.. so I got my worms and corkies.. let me know if you have any ideas..........

my new boat

This year the price of boats dropped alot. I have been on the fence about buying a boat for years. I went to every boat show and priced every boat. I always left with no boat... whoa is me..

finally I bought a boat and I am going to share my boat story with you and if you get a boat feel free to comment about it..
ttyl