Jigger Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 When I started this project, I aimed for the general Trout opener as the finish date. Well, I didn't put it in the water until about 3:30pm on Saturday, but got it done! Thats the Good. Drowned lures until about 5pm looking for some lakers, to no avail. Water temps were hovering between 39-41F. The next day saw a drastic improvement in air temps and that helped elevate the water temps to 47F and climbing by the time I got off the water and had to head home. Although the water started warming up, aside from a couple of real lazy follows the action stayed the same. El Skunko for the weekend... could be maybe it was a week early? Ice was slow to go out, will try again next weekend. Thats The Bad...well there is one more Bad, but it goes under the ugly category. Overall, the boat performed well. Before I did the reno, the boat got on plane in about 7 seconds. Now it takes roughly 8. In fact taking the weight and distributing it in the back as well as the front makes it feel much more stable. Some pics before The Ugly... First time down the ramp this year... Dockside... Like I said, the fish weren't biting so I wanted go for a spin and opened it up. Was going full out over 60fow when it happened...THUNK! The Ugly. That WAS a new prop It must have been a partly submerged log, there was nothing on the surface... Well I guess thats it. Thanks for taking the time to read, you guys gave good motivation! See you on the water!
Mike the Pike Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 What a bummer all that hard work and now the prop .Get it welded its cheaper than a new prop.I am sure someone on the board can point you in the right direction for that.Nice you did an outstanding Job.Enjoy the new set up this summer.MTP
Dondorfish Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 Wow - nice job - it really looks good. Here is a link to a post I did on prop repair - hope it helps http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...amp;#entry63449 Don
Hooked Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 Tough break on the prop, that stuff happens, just sucks when it happens to you! And your boat looks nice and very comfortable. Good job!
GbayGiant Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 Maybe you hit a huge Laker sun tanning at the surface. That must of surprised you. The boat turned out looking great, you'll get some fish in it next time.
ishingchippy Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 Huge bummer about the prop jigger........boat looks fantastic though!! Well done, I had no idea you were so talented!! When I get mine I know who to call for tips to pimp it out!! Again Nice job man:)
lunkerbasshunter Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 nice work man!!!! sorry about the prop though. Cheers!
bpsbassman Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 Beauty job on the boat buddy. Been following your threads and nice to see it completed ontime as well. Get that prop fixed and enjoy the season.
LeXXington Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 Boat is looking really nice, I the casting desk is super... Too bad about the prop, but looks like you can fix that one, enjoy
Bly Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 The boat looks great!! Sorry to hear about the prop, hope you can get it taken care of with minimal trouble and finance bly
Entropy Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 Looks good, .... what lake were you on that still had a floater? I'll keep a better eye out myself for logs.
fishindevil Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 Thats to bad jigger...everything looked great ,and she looks ready to fish,well untill that log got in the way....sorry to hear that,if you dont repair the prop i have a brand new 15hp prop from a merc that will fit that mariner,take care hope you get her all fixed up...cheers
Jen Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 I have been following your posts as well... have you ever done a nice job. Then as I am scrolling down through the pictures I get to the one with the prop... and go ouch... that had to make your heart show up in your throat? Enjoy all the effort you have put into that boat... and catch lots of fish... Cheers Jen
Smokey Posted May 1, 2007 Report Posted May 1, 2007 Boat looks great. Better luck next outing with the prop though.
Jigger Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks again folks! Fishin'Devil, I'll be dropping you a line soon about that prop. Thanks for the offer. Entropy, I had the run-in on Twelve Mile Lake. Pretty sure you know the lake. Jen, I was totally in disbelief that I'd hit something. I literaly shouted "WHAT?!" In 60fow, couldn't see anything out of the ordinary. No ripples showing anything there. I even looked for whatever it was afterward but couldn't find anything. Oh well, no use cryin over spilt milk. Just have to deal with it now. Everyone else, Thanks for the kind remarks.
ccmtcanada Posted May 2, 2007 Report Posted May 2, 2007 Wow Jigger! I've really enjoyed seeing this project through all the stages. You've done an amazing job on it! Looks fantastic. I predict the skunk smell will be off this boat in no time. Sorry to hear about the prop though...that really is unfortunate. Only one thing though...I saw only one seat...where's mine?? j/k LOL. Seriously...you've done an awesome job...looks professionally done in my opinion!
cisco Posted May 3, 2007 Report Posted May 3, 2007 Too bad about the prop. I'd buy an inexpensive hydrofoil to bolt onto the cavitation plate to get er up on plane much faster with less strain on the engine.
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