Owning a boat
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She was attracted to that pole like a moth to a flame.
Imagine the slick if one of those popped on the water?
i'll stick with the land yacht's... That hydrogen dioxide shit is deadly.
Let's put it this way: You won't mistake it for a Town Car suspension, and you'll never fall asleep
Anodes.
Either zinc or magnesium anodes are the KEY to metals in water. Either fresh OR salt, believe it or not. We've got magnesium anodes on our boat, and it has ONLY ever seen freshwater. And over the years they have corroded/eroded away somewhat.
This is due to electrolysis in water, ANY water, though it is definitely much stronger in saltwater. And yes, the anodes are there specifically for that reason, for them to be the 'softest' material there. They are the 'sacrificial metal' to protect all other metals.
I'll add this. Some would think that if they left the leg of their engine up out of the water, that THAT would save the leg/mount/transom/etc. from erosion, right? WRONG. The anodes are on each component of the structure, and work in unison together. Pulling the leg up out of the water removes some of the anodes from the water, and that gives STRONGER differential area to be affected by the electrolysis.
Everything needs to be balanced/grounded electrically. We are located in the center of the continent, and it's still a concern.
Absolutely. The only fresh water mine has seen is from going up river a few times.
The motor has to be flushed after use though.
@Mike Casselton or anyone else; you ever fished out of Horseshoe Beach? I got a company fishing tourney I’ll be going to two weekends from now and never fished there.
Never heard of it until you asked.
Looks like a nice place with a low population though.
J used to fish out of there a bunch. Mostly offshore though. Aint nothing there. Probably still no cel service, if yall are stYing the night het groceries in cross city, ( none there either) there is a small restaurant when you first come into it but thats about it
There is a public ramp to launch at, hug the bank till you get to the jetty( it aint nothin like mayoort. Real small and narrow) head north towards pepperfish key. Its probably about 6-7miles. Get in about 4-6 ft of water and start lookikg for the white spots in the grass. Throw a popping cork with about a 4’ leader tied to a jighead and a gulp shrimp in white with either a pink or green tail. Just whip it out as far as you can and work it back to the boat. And drift around doing that and you should pick up same thing we get on this coast. Trout bite is real good there this time of the year. Be careful and watch your depth gets super skinny and easy to run aground or tear a foot off if running. Lots of pinfish will eat the tails off of the gulp so carry plenty of them. Need anymore info, hit me up. I go just north of there to steinhatchee a few times a year now
Never ever try to bring an octopus in the boat. Just a few weeks ago buddy and i were sheephead fishing when he caught one and it shot ink all over the front of his pathfinder. Poured water on immediately but still stained the deck.
Time on the water can not be taken from you.
This is not from a Navy background. Lol
There is always something to fix or upgrade, do not let that deter you from your passion. Get it done.
Have survived holes, fire, ice, sleet, snow, large hail, a couple of tornadoes inshore and offshore.
Most of which was in Texas. Lol
Does not matter the manner of craft the desire will overcome.
Do not forget the PFD, have used mine a couple of times.
This is not from a Navy background. Lol
There is always something to fix or upgrade, do not let that deter you from your passion. Get it done.
Have survived holes, fire, ice, sleet, snow, large hail, a couple of tornadoes inshore and offshore.
Most of which was in Texas. Lol
Does not matter the manner of craft the desire will overcome.
Do not forget the PFD, have used mine a couple of times.
A bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work. And even if the rod isn't in the water at the moment, you're either 'getting ready to fish' or 'preparing for the next fishing experience'.
On the water, one is never, EVER "not fishing". Those words just don't exist in the english language together. One is ALWAYS fishing, in one context or another.
On the water, one is never, EVER "not fishing". Those words just don't exist in the english language together. One is ALWAYS fishing, in one context or another.
You guys are making me lust after my own boat..... my new down 3D image sonar/fish finder.... I still suck at fishing though... lol
Could always drop a few sticks of dynamite over the side then just scoop of the rewards
Never ending. 700.00 on new crossmembers for the trailer, all stainless hardware new carpet for the bunks, new guide post, tons of drilling and jacking things around, still have to drag it down to the lake and get boat off trailer to replace the carpet. Then do foot oil and replace old jack plate solenoids. It never seems to end all while working the regular job and cutting grass and getting the swimming pool ready for summer. Never ending i tell ya
My little john boat is rotting away at my work right now. I moved to a smaller place with no room to store it or bring it home. Now I'm thinking about selling it. It's an old 15.5' Sea Nymph that I decked and carpeted. It has a livewell, tackle storage and everything a real fishing boat has, just 1/3 the size haha! I certainly agree the best boat is a friends boat. Less hassle and maintenance. Just give some gas money and help clean it. Supposedly the two best days of owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.
16 years ago I starting working in the fishing industry...and now I fish less than I did before I started. I am traveling back and forth between So-Cal and Charleston, SC for work. I haven't been on the water in months. The weather just won't be nice while I have a free weekend. Shit I don't even have time to shoot my new rifle build.
16 years ago I starting working in the fishing industry...and now I fish less than I did before I started. I am traveling back and forth between So-Cal and Charleston, SC for work. I haven't been on the water in months. The weather just won't be nice while I have a free weekend. Shit I don't even have time to shoot my new rifle build.
You beat me to it!
Boats and airplanes are fun, and make memories. Expensive hobbies, yes! But ya only live once. And you're only young once.
Nice pictures of your boats Guys!
Enjoy what you have, guys. We still 'have' 1 1/2 feet of snow here. Plenty of flood warnings too, because of the melt further south and it's on its way here!
Hope you dont get flooded out. Specially with snow still on the ground. If you do it is a perfect opportunity to go and loot the liquor store and tv store, just make sure you bypass the work boot store or the authorities will come and get you for looting.
Hi,
Anyone for a "time share" based purchase. Fresh on the market....
Sincerely,
Theis
Anyone for a "time share" based purchase
. Fresh on the market....- Club-N anti-ship missile system (one 3S-14E eight-tube underdeck launcher, eight 3M-54TE ASMs in transport-launch containers) with 3R-14N-11356 fire control system and loading facilities;
- Shtil-1 medium-range multichannel air defence missile system (24 missiles 9M317E);
- 100mm A-190E versatile gun mount (500 rounds) with 5P-10E fire control system;
- Kashtan close-in air defence gun/missile system comprising one 3R-86-1E command and control module and two 3R87-E combat modules (64 9M311-1E missiles, 6,000 rounds), as well as two missile storage/reloading systems;
- RBU-6000 12-tube ASW mortar (48 90R missiles or RGB-60 depth bombs);
- two 533mm DTA-53-11356 twin torpedo tubes (4 SET-65E/53-65KE torpedoes);
- Ka-28 or Ka-31 helicopter (provided with a hangar and a helipad);
- PK-10 short range jamming system (four KT-216 launchers with 120 decoy rounds).
Sincerely,
Theis
I don’t see rod holders?Hi,
Anyone for a "time share" based purchase
- Club-N anti-ship missile system (one 3S-14E eight-tube underdeck launcher, eight 3M-54TE ASMs in transport-launch containers) with 3R-14N-11356 fire control system and loading facilities;
- Shtil-1 medium-range multichannel air defence missile system (24 missiles 9M317E);
- 100mm A-190E versatile gun mount (500 rounds) with 5P-10E fire control system;
- Kashtan close-in air defence gun/missile system comprising one 3R-86-1E command and control module and two 3R87-E combat modules (64 9M311-1E missiles, 6,000 rounds), as well as two missile storage/reloading systems;
- RBU-6000 12-tube ASW mortar (48 90R missiles or RGB-60 depth bombs);
- two 533mm DTA-53-11356 twin torpedo tubes (4 SET-65E/53-65KE torpedoes);
- Ka-28 or Ka-31 helicopter (provided with a hangar and a helipad);
- PK-10 short range jamming system (four KT-216 launchers with 120 decoy rounds).
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Sincerely,
Theis
Use the gun turrets man c'mon.
See they teach us how to mcgyver shit out of nothing in marine corps boot camp. If you didn't go I wont fault you for lack of creativity.
Yeah not sure what happened there. Dihydrogen Monoxide, water, wet stuff.
At least it wasn't H2O2 ?
