"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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John H wrote:
On Fri, 16 Apr 2004 23:35:41 GMT, (Henry Blackmoore)
wrote:
In article , John H
wrote:
Finally! Gorgeous weather, no sub job today, marina says it's ready for
business, so the boat went in the water for the first time this year.
The
engine
started, ran well, the electronics worked, all seemed well. The lower
unit was
trimmed in an upright position and wouldn't go back down, but as soon
as I
accelerated a little the trim started working. Must have been a little
stuck
from lack of activity.
I try to "exercise" my tilt and trim a little bit everytime I go to my
storage
barn. I heard that it helps rather than just letting it sit during the
off
season. Any leakage?
Went out a couple miles, cruised past another boat doing some trolling
for
'catch and release' stripers, and watched him haul in a nice sized
(about 36")
striper just as I came along side. That has got to be a good omen!
Awesome!
Can't wait for Monday! That'll be the first day with lines in the
water.
I can't believe you didn't wet a line already!
:^)
John H
On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!
Nope, didn't wet anything. I don't like catching and releasing. Don't
think it's
good for the fish, but lots of folks disagree with me. That's their
right. I've
never seen a fish caught while trolling that was gut hooked, so maybe
they do
stand a pretty good chance of staying alive. But, for sure they will be
a little
bit smarter next time a lure comes by, no? I think their smart enough
without
giving them more reason to shy away from pretty lures!
I like to go out, get my two fish in the cooler, and then go home and
eat 'em.
This is the first time I've had a problem with the trim. My boat is kept
in a
boatel, three tiers up, so I can't get to it during the winter. Next
year I may
try putting a little oil on the pistons and working them up and down
before
putting the boat up.
Hell, maybe by next year Harry will give me his Parker. If I had a nice
big
lobsta boat I'd probably give some poor ex-teacher my used Parker.
John H
Poor pitiful John.
When and where is the custom made 36 foot lobster boat being launched for
the season and where is she docked.
Don't try to reply with a statement about me not having a boat....I know
that and explained the reasons several times to the NG.
So how about it Harry? ;-)