My new money pit.....

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,120]

So after 3 years without a boat I went and bought one this week. I have a seasonal camp in Massachusetts but will be moving the camper to a lake site in Connecticut next spring.....seemed only natural to have a boat and get a dock slip since I'll be on a 529 acre lake.

Its a 16' Fisher Marsh Hawk mod-V with a 28hp Johnson on the back and a foot controlled trolling motor on the front all on a galvanized trailer. Seems to run fine, all the lites etc work and the floor is solid. It'll need a couple seats and a water pump in the motor ( for good measure) and thats it. Hopefully its not a big money pit like big boats can be.

I haven't had a fishing license in 3 years and am itching to get back into fishing. Even the wife said she'd like to try a bit of fishing!!

Mike...............

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

Mike,

That is a very nice little fishing set up. Once you do the PM on the engine you should be fine. I would install 2 new batteries as well. Looks very similar to my dad's boat I sold for his wife.

[Jake Kuhn 1,579]

Very nice setup Mike! ~Jake

[AMC RULES 37,195]

Fish on!

[Ken B 3,189]

Very nice! She looks like she was well taken care of. Low maintenace boat in my opinion. I'd love to have it!

[rmaynard 16,289]

I expect to see some pictures of these

[buckrancher 2,694]

nice one

[Zeek 2,286]

She looks to be in good shape there Captain . . .I'm sure you are gonna have some good times in that!

[wh500special 2,262]

I like it! 16-ish footers with small engines are the perfect boats in my mind. Cheap, light, and efficient. And it doesn't take a 1-ton diesel to drag it around.

That's a pretty "special" Johnson on there. Those 20/25/28/30/35's are probably the most bullet proof power units ever made. Occasionally they'll eat powerpacks, but they are very tolerant to abuse and poor maintenance and will run for thousands of hours. Great motors.

We used up a '78 25-horse and replaced it with a used, resort rental '95 25-horse about 15 years ago. I think it still has the same water pump in it that came with it when we bought it

Congrats,

Finding it hard to believe that there are people who DON'T fish,

Steve

[SousaKerry 503]

Remember It's all about you and your "Johnson"

[wallfish 18,055]

B O A T = Bust Out Another Thousand

[varosd 1,185]

looks great Mike, of course the while you are fishing, your lone, trusty WH snowblade with be doing sentry duty, guarding the "herd" :rolleyes:

[bowtiebutler956 650]

Very nice setup Mike! If I ever do get another boat, it will be a nice simple setup like that!

Matt :flags-texas:

[Coadster32 793]

B O A T = Bust Out Another Thousand

Dam it...I was going to type that. Nice boat though.

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,120]

B O A T = Bust Out Another Thousand

I hope not John.....I only paid a few bucks more than that for the whole shootin match!

Mike............

[Lars 526]

Nice Fish boat.. would like to have one like that here to.

[SALTYWRIGHT 861]

I GOT A NEW BOAT THIS WEEK ALSO. IT IS A 16-6 CHECKMATE WITH A MERC. 135 AND TRAILER. WE CLOCKED IT WITH G.P.S. AT 57.2 M.P.H. WITH 2 ONBOARD. IT IS MY NEW PLAY TOY.

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,120]

Dang! Thats hauling ass Russ!

Well after sitting at motor vehicles for two hours I was finaly able to register it. Got on the lake and with my GPS I'm hitting 24 mph with two people.

Not bad for a 28hp motor.

Of course my daughter had to take the wheel and go full tilt!

Mike............

[SALTYWRIGHT 861]

I LIVE ABOUT 1 MILE FROM THE D.M.V. OFFICE BUT IT WILL TAKE ME 3 TO 4 HOURS TO GET IT DONE. I WILL USE DEALER PLATES FOR THIS WEEKEND. MIKE YOU HAVE A GOOD RIG THERE. ENJOY IT.

[312Hydro 474]

I expect to see some pictures of these

"You're gonna need a bigger boat"ala "Jaws" :)

[SALTYWRIGHT 861]

MIKE WHAT LAKE WILL YOU BE ON ?

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,120]

Gardener Lake in Oakdale Russ. I bit far from you I think.

Mike............

[SALTYWRIGHT 861]

I HAVE BEEN ON THAT LAKE. I CAN BRING MY CHECKMATE TO SKI. I AM GOING TO KEEP THIS BOAT FOR FRESH WATER. MY OTHER BOAT IS FOR SALT WATER. RUSS

[Coadster32 793]

I GOT A NEW BOAT THIS WEEK ALSO. IT IS A 16-6 CHECKMATE WITH A MERC. 135 AND TRAILER. WE CLOCKED IT WITH G.P.S. AT 57.2 M.P.H. WITH 2 ONBOARD. IT IS MY NEW PLAY TOY.

You are unbelievable Russ!! I thought you were a little crazy buying John's rat rod, but 57 on the water....man that's fast!! You are the man..

Nice pics Mike. Awesome you daugher is behind the wheel. Glad to see a good investment.

[SALTYWRIGHT 861]

chris i went over 105 m.p.h. back in 1989 on the water. i am still young. (83) i know it will do 62 with one on board. russ