Knocked a few things off the list

[Mulv80]

Wilson, I noticed the NJ registration. Where about are you doing most of your boating? By the way the boat looks great

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by Mulv80

Wilson, I noticed the NJ registration. Where about are you doing most of your boating? By the way the boat looks great

thanks for the compliments on the boat.....although it is my belief that as well as a camera adding 10 lbs it also takes off 10 years at least on boats....it does have its issues....

For quick trips I go freshwater to Lake Hopatcong, NJ....although the lake is screwed this year as they lower the water level 4'+ every 5 years so people can maintain their bulkheads and docks....with the cold December we had the lake froze early and they couldnt raise it without risking damage to docks....as a result they only just closed the dam last week....unless we get ALOT of rain this spring there will be no boating there for a while..

For saltwater I go to Raritan Bay, usually out of Leonardo (because Atlantic Highlands is usually full by the time I can get my act together) Sometimes out of Liberty State Park by the Statue for cruising NY. Havent made it down to your neck of the woods yet but hopefully soon.

[gofish]

How'd you come across that enclosure? Looks Great.

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by gofish

How'd you come across that enclosure? Looks Great.

Found a guy on Craigslist less than 10 miles from my house that had same year and model boat as mine...he got hit while towing and sent the boat flying off the trailer and had to scrap the hull. Got the enlcosure and an almost new fuel tank off of him. Definitely a once in a blue moon occurance.

[Irish Jig]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

thanks for the compliments on the boat.....although it is my belief that as well as a camera adding 10 lbs it also takes off 10 years at least on boats....it does have its issues....

For quick trips I go freshwater to Lake Hopatcong, NJ....although the lake is screwed this year as they lower the water level 4'+ every 5 years so people can maintain their bulkheads and docks....with the cold December we had the lake froze early and they couldnt raise it without risking damage to docks....as a result they only just closed the dam last week....unless we get ALOT of rain this spring there will be no boating there for a while..

For saltwater I go to Raritan Bay, usually out of Leonardo (because Atlantic Highlands is usually full by the time I can get my act together) Sometimes out of Liberty State Park by the Statue for cruising NY. Havent made it down to your neck of the woods yet but hopefully soon.

I used to live in Morris County too, until I moved to NC last year. We lived in Flanders and boated in the same places, Lake Hopatcong and Raritan Bay. Small world but I didn't have the Wellcraft then. Last year this was my boat a 1972 MFG.

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by Irish Jig

I used to live in Morris County too, until I moved to NC last year. We lived in Flanders and boated in the same places, Lake Hopatcong and Raritan Bay. Small world but I didn't have the Wellcraft then. Last year this was my boat a 1972 MFG.

Why would you want to leave the great state of NJ. (I say that kind of jokingly because I actually like alot of things about NJ) It is a small world. Can be nice living down there though.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Why would you want to leave the great state of NJ. (I say that kind of jokingly because I actually like alot of things about NJ) It is a small world. Can be nice living down there though.

I think Willy refers to it as The Peoples Republik of NJ

[bsteckel]

r wilson .. how did you make out with those thru hulls and check valves???? i have one i need to replace that drains my fish box, but it looks like it has some kind of check valve inside it to prevent water from coming inside.

looked at those thru hulls from marinedepot .. they do not have the one way flow????

i assume some do and some do not? i need to buy a few, but want to get the correct ones..

[RWilson2526]

Originally Posted by bsteckel

r wilson .. how did you make out with those thru hulls and check valves???? i have one i need to replace that drains my fish box, but it looks like it has some kind of check valve inside it to prevent water from coming inside.

looked at those thru hulls from marinedepot .. they do not have the one way flow????

i assume some do and some do not? i need to buy a few, but want to get the correct ones..

I've given up on the check valves for the time being. The Thruhulls I bought do not have any internal flapper or ball. I had thought I read that those types didnt last long as they get fouled up so I thought I would try a true "check valve". Theres just not enough room for the kind I bought....I might play with them again someday but I got to get this thing buttoned up so I can use it!! so for the time being its just straight through hull fittings.