Spent the day with my boats

[Nipfisher]

Yesterday I had some time to kill, so I inflated my 9' Quicksilver and uncovered my 9' punt boat. They are rough looking but they float. I have had both the motors (4hp and 8hp) running and I now have $60 worth of fuel in my big boat. I am ready for whatever the spring/summer throws at me. Now I just have to ask my wife if I can go fishing. (I surrendered my man card 5 years ago on my wedding day).

 

Here is the step by step set up of the inflatable.

 

It all fits into a canvas bag (except the floor)

 

With a 28 lbs. thrust trolling motor. Stealth approach.

 

Paddles and all.

 

After partially inflating it I put in the floor.

 

Then pump it "drum tight" with the foot pump.

 

20 minute set up time.

 

Here is my 1984 Evinrude 8hp. The inflatable is rated fopr 10hp.

 

Here is the punt boat.

 

It is light but I added bar-b-que wheels to make it easier to move around.

 

And here is the 1986 4hp with integrated tank I use on the punt. I have re-built the transom on it but I think it is only rated for a 5hp. I will try the 8 on it this year.

 

Anyone want to go fishing? You have to ask my wife though lol.

Edited June 21, 2011 by Nipfisher

[Rod Caster]

That punt boat would be nice to small back lakes. hint hint!

 

 

[mercman]

Some of my best fishing was done in a little punt like that. I fish whenevr i want I'm one of the lucky ones whose wife likes to fish.But only when its nice out,never when it rains......yet

Gonna buy her a rain suit for her birthday Think thats a good idea?

[lookinforwalleye]

After 34 years of bliss my wife likes it when I go fishing!!!

[edmichit]

I live with Fear everyday.........sometimes she lets me go fishing!

[irishfield]

I live with Fear everyday.........sometimes she lets me go fishing!

 

Mine bought me the shirt to proudly wear!! lol

[Rod Caster]

I live with Fear everyday.........sometimes she lets me go fishing!

 

hahaha Fear spelled with a capital "F". hahaha