HAPPY NEW YEAR

Mr. Fisherman · 01-01-2003, 01:15 AM

May your boats be wet and your rods be bent.

Hamachi · 01-01-2003, 01:24 AM

I'm walking out the door to go to work..... why are you up at 02:15 on New Year's day Mr Fisherman?

*~*HAPPY NEW YEAR*~*

Mr. Fisherman · 01-01-2003, 04:27 AM

Working and reading my new to me motor service manual when I have a chance...

Have a great New Year....

Fishplay · 01-01-2003, 08:25 PM

Happy New Year back at ya Mr. Fish.
Now whats this about the Sea Lion not running right and wishing you could repower her?? I sure hope it's nothing to serious.

Mr. Fisherman · 01-02-2003, 09:29 AM

It's just a matter of time and money. The compression is good and there was no metal in the oil of the lower unit so it will cost hundreds, not thousands

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I bought the service manual and I'll figure it out. I feel good about doing the work myself as I plan to take her to blue water and need to know that motor like the back of my hand. I need to buy a few specialty tools so I cam maintain the oil injection system and replace the water pump but I'll get them and have the boat ready before March when I have promissed to take my son bottom fishing for the first time.
I am delighted with the boat and how she handles. The modification list isn't too long. I have a Furuno 1621 radar system to mount after I can afford a mount. I want to add trim tabs and a crab pot puller/down rigger combo and maybe a stern rail. One of those big ol' Tuna boxes for sure and an auto pilot is in the works. Also a vented teater that I can at least warm a pot of coffee on too.

Don't worry about me, this is going to be a Happy New Year indeed! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]