Sea Lion Shake Down COMPLETE!

[Mr. Fisherman]

It started out as a last minute fishing trip to get my son and a friend (suffering from Cabin Fever) out on the river for a chance at a Springer. It ended up being an 84 mile adventure up and down the Columbia, Willamette and Multinoma Channel! 84 miles, 27 gallons of fuel for an MPG of 3.11! That means that with a 58 gallon capacity (without my two reserve tanks for Tuna) that I have a range of about 180 miles or following the rule of 2/3 120 miles.
Look out Tuna :grin:
The boat performed without a flaw and the company was excellent. Drifty and my son each had a turn at the helm.
EDSR, I will still go with you if you would like, just let me know when.
Like I said, this trip wasn't exactly planned but it sure was fun and I have plenty of confidence in my boat now. In addition we saw a lot of river and wildlife. (and crackers)
We saw a few fish caught and heard of one being crackered off, took a nice piece of jewlery with him as a trophy too :tongue:

We anchored for the first time. It was in a tight spot between a cracker and another Alumaweld. We didn't even scratch any gel coat. It was beautiful. Drifty put on a clinic on getting the anchor system rigged and ready on the fly.
What a great day on the river.
About mid way we saw a real Sea Lion, coincidence? Then to top it off at the end of the day there was a beautiful rainbow.

[bait boy]

Bite me!!!!

I ain't no cracka'

[Captn]

Ray, glad to hear you were out on the water with a good report on the boat.
Krystalflash and I went out of Chinook landing Sunday up to Multanoma Falls and back. No problems, all running smoothly (again thanks Pilar)and now we are ready for the salt.
I prefer swells less than 7', so might be a while till we get real salty.
Looking forward to fun in the sun.

[OceanBlue]

Ray, Captn: Glad to hear about the shakedowns.

Congrats! Ray, you deserve it bud. C'mon... share... what was causing your ills?

[edsr]

Hello ray,
Wow, that's great. Sounds like everything was purrring along. 3.11mgp is a good average. What engine are you running? How long did the trip take?

I am hoping to make a trip as soon as the weather is predictable for more than 20 minutes. It was heavy rain and then some sun and rain together all day Sat. and Sun. Oh, well. It will settle down.

Will give you a buzz and perhaps we can put a trip together in the next few weeks.

edsr

[corrirod]

That's awesome Mr. F!

Don't forget though, when you toss in a few swells that 3.1 drops in a hurry! I know you've already thought of that but just a reminder. With mileage like that I may have to hitch a ride with you this summer! Save me a seat!