I know what you mean Chris, now my hip is bothering me. Can't wait to get it over with. Surgeon said the next day after surgery I could be walking on it and putting some weight on it. I got the boat ready for storage. Ev had to help me finish getting it ready. She took the starter battery out for me and helped get the cover on it. I will have to put a new steering cable on it next Spring when I get it out of storage. EB