Finally ready for Smithville again!

[keeferfish]

The boat is ready to put back in the water since the last break down.

I lost my steering going about 60 mph, I guess the helm broke. Kinda SCARY! The cables have been tight for a long time so I replaced everything. While I was at it I went ahead and resealed the lower unit, new water pump, new prop shaft (which has been slightly bent for a while) and bought a demo prop (the old one had a slightly bent blade so it’s now a spare). Come on stumps here I come!

The down time gave me a chance to use the father in laws ski boat pulling the kids tubing and it seemed too hot to fish anyway. I’ve got a couple of nephews coming in from California soon and one of them loves to fish but his parents don’t. He’ll fish all day no matter how the fishing is so I can’t wait to get him back on the water.

Hopefully I’ll have a good report to post soon!

So I’m ready to:
See Dave and Scott on the lake and not break down
Find Alex in his NEW Boat (shouldn’t be hard with those maps)
Get Swamped by Krazy and flip him the bird
See jackb - - - oh wait I’m on Smithville never mind
Look forward to seeing you guys up there!!!

[jackb]

Ha Ha you are a real comedian Thanks for thinking of me though. AND you should have no problem getting swamped by the locals they are always willin to accomodate.

[beagle man]

be extra watchfull, catch lots of fish,have fun.

[grb22]

Good luck, let us know how you do.

[Krazy]

Bwaaaahahahaha......Please post some pics of your boat so I will be sure to accommodate. :D

[Smitty 79]

Glad your getting back out good luck

[TnRidge]

Glad you got her fixed up , Bill . I hope to see you on the water before bow season starts .
It's scary to think about what could have happened closer to that timber going 60 mph . I'm just glad you made it back to the ramp that day .......

[APKape]

Bill, great to have you back on the lake. I'll be looking for you.

[bugman]

Often wondered what would happen if you lose steering at those speeds,glad it all went well for you,better luck in the future.

[keeferfish]

Often wondered what would happen if you lose steering at those speeds,

You let off the gas QUICK!!!

The hot foot helped and I'll never own a boat without one.