When I get off work, i gotta go over and pull the dry rotted (flat)
tires off the trailer, and go to Rural King and get some new
replacements before we can even tow it. they're junk. Well also check
out the wheel bearings to see what they're made of too.

I'll let the kid do the work. He's 17 with limited mechanical
experience. so it's almost up to him.

After we get it home, , we'll put a battery in it and see if it cranks
over (it shouldn't be stuck) then I'll look in the carbs, and blow out
the lines, and install new filters, and drop the lower unit.

My local marine guy is great, he's semi retired, will let me use his
books, and naturally all parts will go through him.



JimH wrote:
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Good deal too!

He;s been mowing an older couples lawn for about the last five years
and doing errands for them etc. Well to the communities misfortune, the
elderly Mr. James past away a month ago.

Mrs. James had mentioned that she didn't want the boat anymore, it was
taking up space and it reminded her too much of "Billy".

So, my nephew inquired to her if she wanted to sell it, and she said
yes, she would. He asked her how much she wanted for it, and she
countered with "how much do you think it's worth?

My nephew told her that it wasn't his boat it was hers. and that was a
decision for her to make.

"I'll tell you what. I know it's worth more than $500.00 but you've
been kind to us. For you? I'd take $500.00..."

So, he bought it, and promised he'd take excellent care of it.

get this. 16 ft. jon boat with wheel steering . fish finder. all the
tackle, rods, live well, "Sears"
trolling motor , bench and front swivel seat, two batteries , trailer,
and 20 hp Evinrude!

Even thought it sat for about 4 years. It's going to need new
batteries, lower end work (impeller and oil)

He's so proud of it, and the cool part is this I told him this
weekend, we'll work on it and next
weekend we'll hit the river with it and see what it will do.


What a great catch. Teach him well and keep him safe.

Step #1 - a boating safety class for him.

Step #2 - make sure he is insured!

;-)