Some Boating Pics...

Biggest little boat around.

 

That’s the Cadallac.

 

TowBoatUS.

 

WOTWide Open Throttle

 

Well, I’m not towing until I get my coopers on. So looks like I will be back on the water in Roctober.

 

I just wanted to use the word “Roctober” cause I don’t think you can keep them here, I have to research the laws are strict. My friend caught a 36’ citation on my boat at Breezy Point Softshell crab, and they were amazed it was still in the bay because it was hot.

 

I found a tuna head in the trash can there.

 

Wow, winterizing the outboard was tuff. I started it, ran the gas out of carbs, and sprayed fogging oil in the spark plug holes. Took 5 minutes thats all I have been doing for 25 years.

 

Chesapeake Bay is calling me.

 

I saw a see turtle right after this pic. A BIG one! You should have at least a 250 to overnight out here. I mean there’s a boat ramp/cove to go into, the air currents and storms are different.My friend swamped a 190. Drift around Fort Monroe , Fort Wool, and catch monster Flounder.

 

My boat started on the second crank after sitting for 9 months and it’s 27 years old. Knock on Wood nobody has ever messed with it.

 

My current boating situation.



Starter bolts broke in the block. Don't ask me how. Of course can't reach it when in the bilge.

Pull the whole motor to drill and put in timeserts.

Maybe I'll get it done this weekend.

 

Lower end fluid looks great!

 

Gilligan little buddy!

 

I like it and am looking at boats under 18ft for my lake house. What is it? Can’t tell from zooming in if it’s a 16 or 18. Thanks.

 

That my friend is a 96’ Wellcraft 160ccf with a 48SPL Johnson. It’s like a baby Scarab. Best five grand I ever spent. Cleans up nice considering it’s had catfish slime on it for over a year.

 

The hull is Genmar.

 

Its sits very low in the water. Waves do not come over the edge it’s like a bobber. But in rough seas nobody can sit on the bow while moving because I have to keep the nose up.

 

Yep I know what that is now that you mention it. That’s the perfect size for me too. I’ve had boats my whole life since 1989 and I have to say my favorite is my 1974 Grumman sport boat. Easiest boat I’ve dealt with. I picked up a 6hp Yamaha for it last year and also have a 1974 7.5hp Ted Williams 2 stroke that still runs like new. I’m going to look around to see what I can find. Wife wants something more comfortable than an aluminum bench seat. Thanks again.

 

Now that I think about it my 7.5 Gamefisher outboard that came with my Ouachita is under my friend’s house I just have to stop by and say hi. I put a new carb on it about thirty years ago.

 

I gave it to a friend when I got a 15HP Evinrude.

 

Yep same engine made for sears by Eska. I’ve had boats ranging in size from 17-30 plus a couple of jet skis. This Grumman classic is one of my favorite. No hassle in or out with the small boats. Engines are easy to work on. Still parts around for those.

 

Haiti

 

Dang i freaking miss being on the water. This thread is good therapy!