First trip in the salt with the 250
 

This is the symbol of the guy that used to be known as the Artist Formerly Known as Prince.

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/1a.jpg

And this is the symbol of the guy formerly known as Tally Ho....

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/1b.jpg

The new boat is going to be named the Monkey Butler hence the new handle. I've owned the domain name www.monkeybutler.com for some time and eventually I'll get a website put up.

I took some vaction and I've been off work since the 4th puttering around with the boat. I had a problem with a mid-range bog in the motor so I didn't feel comfortable going out in the ocean yet. I was waiting on carb kits so in the meantime we had a few outings on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester. A 25 footer doesn't make an ideal bassboat but in a pinch......

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/2a.jpg

Well the parts didn't come in on Friday as expected but I tore down the carbs anyway, cleaned 'em and reassembled with the old gaskets. Took it out on the lake again and ran like a new motor. So Saturday morning we were 69.3 miles away from the MOB marker I punched in on the lake...

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/2b.jpg

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/2c.jpg

Let me introduce the crew.

Admiral Junkbottom...

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/3a.jpg

Oldest kid and only daughter Nicole...

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/3b.jpg

Oldest son Tyler...

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/3c.jpg

And the youngest, Brian...

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/3d.jpg

And yours truly...

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/3e.jpg

BTW, there is a toe shot hidden in one of the above pictures for ya' Stink Man.

We caught some scup, tried our luck for stripers, and ducked into a sheltered beach when the famous Buzzards Bay afternoon chop blew up, along with every other boat on the bay...

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/4.jpg

Here is a link to a short Movie that we threw together (~3mb)

http://www.monkeybutler.com/boat/2007_0707/BuzzBay.wmv

All in all a great day. Hope you all had a great 4th.

Steve P.

Re: First trip in the salt with the 250
 

Boat looks great and sounds like you had a good time ;D

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Great pics, great video. *I wish I had more of those skills! *Looking forward to more.

Looks like the 250 pushes that boat quite well!

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Way to go Steve! Glad you and your family had fun together. Did you launch at Maco's in Wareham? Video is great too. Awesome job. LMAO @ "the guy formerly known as Tally Ho" Oh wait a minute, did you change your name because of the Rev. Al Sharpton? he don't like anyone being called "Ho" LMFAO! ;D

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Well done Steve, the 250 is looking sweet, I think that is the perfect all around size for a boat, especially if it is going to be a family boat a good percentage of the time. Very nice ;)

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great pictures there and an awsome video ;D ;D ;D

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Bravo. great lil' Vid. Those kinda memories last forever.

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Great stuff!!! Thanks for sharing.

Re: First trip in the salt with the 250
 

Great post Steve

I like the pics and video.

I also have many family videos I wish were digital, it sure brings back great moments :)

Thanks for posting it.

Joe

Re: First trip in the salt with the 250
 

glad she ran well for ya.

and great pics of the crew ;D