Progress so far

[macojoe]

That sounds great!!

[Monterey10]

I've had to run mine on the trailer from time to
time to make adjustments and check operation.
It's far easier to do next to the shop, vs being out
in a remote launch ramp.

I like the Racor fuel water seperator filter. It's
expensive, but you can clearly see the water
acumilation in the lexan bowl. I've always had
some water in my gas due to condensation.

Well the engine finally totally done! Replaced one badly corroded spark coil and the starter solenoid. Looks like I'll be moving the boat this year to a yacht club. Should save some money compared to the the marina. Not quite as convenient getting to boat but quicker to fishing so it should work out well. Really do need to save some $$ his year since I got laid off in October after 26 years with the same company. Got a good severance package so i'm not broke. But, gotta save my pennies anyway.

I'm looking to put the power head back on in April and, weather permitting, do some spring cod and mackeral fishing in Boston Habba. Plan to spend this coming year figuring out how i want to set up the boat. probably will replace the port lounge seat with a pilot seat mounted on live well or tackle storage. No lounging allowed, just fishing!

Just finished two martinis so I'm feeling pretty talkative. So I'll tell you a little about myself.

Some of you may know my son and me from the Striped-bass.com web site or the MSBA. He's "Christian" and I'm "repirts" ( better known as christian's Dad). My real name is Steve. We have done a lot of surf casting but since we bought the wellcraft last year we will probably be doing a lot more from the boat this coming season.

If you know Christian from the other site you will know the stiff competition I'm up against. One way or another he always outfishes me. Either bigger or more or bigger and more. i just can't win. Just a couple of weeks ago he took a keeper striper though the ice! But, this year dammit, I'm going to beat him!!

[chumbucket]

Repirts, what yacht club are you going to be at? I fish the harbor quite a bit as well but I'll be trailering. I use the Wessagusett Ramp in Weymouth.
I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you or Christian yet but maybe sometime this coming season. Christian seems like a good kid and you must be proud of him. He's well on his way to becoming quite a seasoned fisherman and skilled plug maker. He's very intuitive for a young person. More so than many people twice his age.
Looking forward to seeing you guys on the water.

Hi Chumbucket,

Right now the boat is just up 3A from you at Town River. I'll be moving it to the other side of the harbor. The club is Jefferies in East Boston right next to the air port. A bit of a pita to go thru the tunnel but you can't beat the $$ and I also have a good friend who runs a boat out of there. Easy access to the airport flats and the Deer Island rips.

Christian and I would like to get together with you thsi summer on the water. Thanks fro the kind words about Christian - he really is a great kid (young man).

[macojoe]

Don't go with CB,!! I still have to give him some fishing leassons first!! ;D

[chumbucket]

Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in. How you feeling, you mangy POS?

;D Put the power head back on this week. Started it up today!!! Sounds and runs much better. Still idles a little rough so I'll get it tuned up. Saved enough $$ rebuilding to it so I'm going to have the tune up done at a shop. Someone told me about a good merc repair in Everet but I forgot the name. Anyone here know it?

[macojoe]

Iwas just thinking about you the ither day! And was wondering how you made out?
Well there something to be said that you were able to tear it down and put it back toghter and have it run at all!!
Thats great!!!
If it was I, it would have blown up in my face~! :o
I am sure it will be fine!! And buy taking it to someone for a tune uo is great cause they will be able to look at everything and see if you missed anything!!
I am sure you will be fine!!
I hope to see ya on the water this summer!

[bigshrimpin]

Congrats repirts!!

The merc shop in everett is

MC LELLAN BROTHERS
158 CHELSEA ST
EVERETT, MA 02149
Phone 617-389-5508