Bit of a clean up and prep work.

[Falcone]

Went down to the marina on Monday as i had not been down to the boat for 7 weeks, I know a long time, well my wife was away for 4 weeks and i dont drive and ive had busted ribs so have not really had it in me to get down there to check on her.
Anyway when i took the cover off the boat there was quite a build up of water lieing inside her so began to pump her out.
Thought to myself i bet it takes a while to get the engine going, anyway 1st turn of the key and around 5 seconds of the engine turning it fired straight up.
I was very pleased, i had been contemplating upgrading my engine and still might do so yet, but the fact ive had not one problem with it since i got it has made me reconsider.
Its a 1991 Mariner 40hp 2 stroke, i have been thinking about getting a 4 stroke for fuel consumption as my current motor is a very thirsty girl.
Anyway i did a few more small jobs on here which needed sorting before leaving so did them and shot off.

Looking forward to the upcoming season with great anticipation, i got an absolute shed load of gear and im dieing to get it wet.

[Norman]

Great post Falcone, full of anticipation ..... same here

Not be long now, just awaiting the first buds of daffodils as an indication of time then its out there to take a serious look for fish ......

but as you say , lots of prep to do first .....

norm

[The Jester]

I've been keeping an eye on Rosie Mae when i've been down every weekend, and noticed the skeg on the outboard was slightly submerged, but the boat was lying pretty level. If i'd known you had'nt been down for 7 weeks i'd have picked you up on the way down so you could have checked her over, but all is well anyway, look forward to seeing you out there when the spring season starts....or maybe earlier....

[mark]

you can buy a lot of petrol with the added cost of a four stroke. Did it myself a few years ago, had a great 2t engine, replaced it with a 4t and was forever thinking that the extra couple of grand I'd spent was a bit of a waste in some respects, especially when you already have an engine that you feel you can trust and is reliable

[northeast1]

Its comming up fast the new season, i like everyone has loads of prep to do defo the off and if every pipe and that makes it through the winter ok the 3rd weekend in March is the starting line.

First trip, make it out and back with no winter blue issues and catch at least 1 fish each be that pouting, whiting or cod and easy

Gear back on, engine back together, fuel filters changed and injectors bled, wood sanded and repainted then fire her up and head for the open water.

[Falcone]

I've been keeping an eye on Rosie Mae when i've been down every weekend, and noticed the skeg on the outboard was slightly submerged, but the boat was lying pretty level. If i'd known you had'nt been down for 7 weeks i'd have picked you up on the way down so you could have checked her over, but all is well anyway, look forward to seeing you out there when the spring season starts....or maybe earlier....

Yeah mate when i saw the skeg submerged i knew there was gonna be a fair bit water in her, she was lying quite level and it didnt take long to pump out.
Thanks for the offer of a lift, i would of probs took you up on it, but like i said i was out of action, torn rib muscles, then Flu so i aint had the best of crimbo's through illness.

I realise what you are talking about Mark and i aint made up my mind yet, a few things i want to weigh up i may even plump for a newer 2 stroke, ive seen some canny 2005 mariner 40-50 hp with long shaft and electric start with around 100 hours on for around the 2k region, so i may trade mine in and go down that route or may just keep this engine for another season as like i said it has been faultless so far, its just the fuel economy that is a little excessive, i pre season service and carb setup may give me a little more than i have been getting.

[The Jester]

If you're thinking about changing engines, nows the time, once the seasons under way prices will go up rapidly. Just been down and took the engine cover off ready to strip out the Jabsco, hoping it just needs a seal replacing but i think it will need a shaft as well....Still these things stop us getting bored don't they......

[kingcod deano]

im sick of bloody prep work its like one thing after another but atleast it keeps the mind occupied untill the season begins so far i have replaced spark plugs drained the gear box and put new oil in used a whole can of wd40 under the hood fixed bad earth and jammed starting motor now i have to replace some turn buttons as the weight of the snow ripped the cover off my boat ohh and get 50 litres of petrol

[The Jester]

That's boats for you Deano, one thing after another, but you would'nt be without one would you..

[lingking]

costs

aye lads,they do say if you dont like someone buy them a boat,and watch their bank balance dwindle

[kingcod deano]

That's boats for you Deano, one thing after another, but you would'nt be without one would you..

the worst thing is mate im thinking of getting a bigger one as im already starting to get grey hairs so might aswell give myself a reason to go completely grey

[big_sean]

i have been thinking about getting a 4 stroke for fuel consumption as my current motor is a very thirsty girl.
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There are two strokes that are as fuel economic as the four strokes now and you will save on servicing as well


SEAN

[The Jester]

Deano it would be cheaper to buy some hair dye...

[mark]

aye lads,they do say if you dont like someone buy them a boat,and watch their bank balance dwindle

and if you really really don't like them, buy them a wooden boat

[The Jester]

In your case Mark, a really old wooden boat..