Boating for fun, work or fishing

I've done it before with no problems. Just remember to witness mark the linkage and zinc fin so they go back in the same place. What irritates me is Honda uses a rubber impeller that doesn't last and sticks to the impeller housing when dry. If you are using a hose and muffs to run your motor you have to to let the water run hard for a long time to hydrate your impeller so it won't stick. Even then sometimes it will still adhere to the housing. Mercury makes a nitrile impeller that lasts forever and does not stick. When I pick up an impeller Monday I will ask if there is any aftermarket upgrade available. I have always been impressed with Volvo duoprops for their grip on the water which translates to efficiency. If I had a larger outdrive boat (I have had only one with an alpha 2 paired with a Mercury marinized 350 block ) I would want a duoprop paired with a true marine diesel .

 

Maybe winterize with RV antifreeze with the muffs? That antifreeze is much more slippery than water, regular non RV antifreeze is even more slippery. I know, that's the n nice thing about winterizing outboards is that you didn't need to use antifreeze to winterize since all the water just drains out on an outboard. IDK, maybe with a shot?

Yeah I'm impressed with the duoprop. I didn't ski or board behind the Lauren last year, I only went behind my buddy's Supra, but I'll boatd from the Larson this year, especially if I get the tower I want.

 

I rebuilt the water pump in the kicker motor so all is right with the boat in the motor department! More work in the next few days.

 

FINALLY got some decent weather that corresponded with some available time on my part. Vacuumed the boat and sprayed down with simple green solution. Let it sit for a while then pressure washed with white (least aggressive nozzle). Then a spray down with a light bleach solution to remove stains and kill any algae left by the pressure wash. Next comes a soft swab with Marine zip wax and fiberglass cleaner. Now have to mount the kicker, replace the fuel filter/water separator and air the trailer tires. Check radio, chart plotter/fish finder, trim tabs and bilge pumps. At any rate I am making progress.

 

Hope to be fishing here in the northeast in a couple weeks, can’t wait!

 

Metalcuttr, those Arima’s are popular boats on the Nehalem River, Bay and outside the “Jaws” in near shore fishing and crabbing.

We haven’t been down to the Nehalem in a few years, but in 2015, we were on the Nehalem a LOT. I always liked the looks of the Arima’s, and they seemed like a Solid boat that was more capable than their size would make one think

Nice Boat


Doug

ps was it just me, or was everyone getting a “Unexpected Server Error, try again later “ message when they tried to login to FHC?

 

You were not alone!

 

Beautiful boat, never heard of Arima...Seems like it would handle great with the outboard tucked into the stern like that

 

They are also a very stable fishing platform with a wide stern. I told my wife I was going to name it after her like the last boat. The "Nancy Lee" she thought. I had a sticker made; "Fat Bottom Girl" and she caught me about to put it on the stern. Needless to say, the sticker did not go on, the boat is now the "Nancy Lee" and I was frozen out for two weeks!

 

Just booked a place to stay on block island in September, hoping to get out to the dump/ gully areas. It will be good to have a few days to feel it out.

 

Closing in on my "Spring Fitting Out". Still have to mount the kicker motor which is probably the last thing I'll do. I did add some rail mount rod holders to put a spare rod and my legally required "Bottom Fish Descender Rod" for rapid deployment. I have a Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Check scheduled for tomorrow. It is a free service and the Officer comes right to my driveway and does the inspection. I am given to understand that it is quite thorough with no punches pulled. If you pass then you are given a sticker for this year. Most agencies will not bother to spot check you again once they see you already have a sticker. Next task is to tie leaders and rig rods for boat stowage. Starting to get excited!

 

Are those Penn Squall Trollers??

 

Squall 15Lw's. Excellent drag system and construction in a reasonably priced package. I use them with braid for large ling cod and they work for inshore halibut also although the 20lw's are better. In the Columbia River and the West Port North Bay fishery they are great for terminal Salmon! I have about six of them and several 20's.

 

Agree, great reels and cheaper than internationals.

 

How big and how many halibut are you allowed to catch and keep?

 

It has been several years since I fished for halibut. Things have changed so fast I really don't know what the limits are today. I'll have to check to see if any online regs are available yet. There are no printed regs yet that I know of.

 

For those of you that know anything about Lingcod......and yes I am a sissy!

 

Umm yeah they have some decent teeth. I definitely won't participate in that sport.

I dropped my props due my duoprop off at the prop shop. They be ready in about 2 weeks. The previous owner put some dings in them. Nothing major and I felt no vibrations all last season, but I wanted them all trued up for this season.

Stainless prop fixing has gotten pricey. But I was able to get a little better deal based on other quotes I got.
I have to get my boat out of the shed from up north in a couple of weeks. Then I'll give the out drive a paint job. I'll do the oil change and the gear lube fill and should be good then.
Planning on getting out on the water at least once in May. Come the second week in June and it's on every weekend and more than that.

 

Just had my Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Inspection Friday. The Officer said it was an "Outstanding Inspection"! He was very thorough and I even learned a few new things even though I am an "Ancient Mariner" ! Boat is ready except for loading rods and tackle.

 

Zoom in on the teeth!