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GL Jason.

Reminds me of an old Kenny Rogers tune, "You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel". Seriously, it's a good thing no one was hurt.

Go get em Sean.

GJ Jay.

I feel for all the people effected by any of these closing or slow downs. Our government chooses which companies are allowed to fail, and which ones get loans or bailouts. Why was Lehman Brothers allowed to go down and their investors left holding paper? How many small businesses fail with out any concern from our government? The auto companies like any businesses need to react quicker to economic downturns. The money given to the financials with out any strings is also appalling. I own a 2008 Silverado and 2004 Impala. I can see a Ford product in my future. I have owned them before. Kudos to Ford for being fiscally responsible. Raspberries to Chrysler and GM for allowing their companies to go down hill, to the point of Bankruptcy. I truly believe GM was more concerned with staying #1 than turning a profit. GM did get rid or Olds, but that should have happened about the same time Chrysler ditched the Desoto. Why does a car company need more than 3 models? Ford tried to add a fourth model to it's lineup, but realized quickly that it was not needed. We have all made plenty of wrong decisions in our lives, but the financial burdens for these mistakes are ours, and not the American taxpayers.

It does add some life to the canvas. I think you get some UV protection also. It's one of those, "Pay me now or pay me later" things. I'm sure the water will run off it, like it does off a ducks back.

Welcome to the site Jerry. Sat will be the busiest that ramp will be all year. Good advice above. You should have lots of time to get thing ready while you wait. You can probably get someone there to give you a hand if you need it. Don't forget to put the plug in. Jerry, If you get a chance go to the welcome forum and introduce yourself. I know you will like it here. Just ask if you need any help.

Good Luck Tom.

GJ Terry. A trophy for sure.

Sounds good Mike.

Thanks for the report Capt. Ed. It will just keep getting better and better.

There are things that we need to do sometimes, that we can't talk about.

Thanks for the report Capt. Ron.

Lee, I'll take them:) PM me your address and I'll send you a MO or check. That is $30 for the pair correct?

GJ Justin. Keep after the ho's and kings.

Good job Scott.

Welcome aboard Eli. GJ on the first trip of the year.

They probably only needed your fenders. They probably were slipped close by and didn't want to scratch up their boat.

Bill, It's always good to have that shakedown cruise behind you.

I'm glad you made it out today Jim.

Nice work Duane.

GJ and great pics. I think I did the same thing two years ago, on my first of the year walleye trip. Walleye are a little easier to boat without a net. If that's the worst thing that happens to you, it will be a charmed season.

The alternator should be putting out more than 12.8V. They usually put out around 14v. Even shut down a fully charged battery will read 13v+ It could be as simple as a loose or worn belt. Check the alternator output right at the alternator.

Amen to that bro.

Jim, At least you had a great day, and got the shakedown cruise out of the way. Not getting skunked is another plus.