the Iguana

Been reading all the post for about the last six weeks waiting for something prolific to say as a new used boat owner. Today at around 11am I figured out what a first post should not be, "I think I blew out the lower unit on my Merc 225 today and was stranded on deer Island for a few hours". I think "Hi" would have been better. having a buddy with his boat come over from Mobile and go out to Horn with you would help make sure you don't get stranded. No one thinks that two boats will break down at the same time, I was wrong there too. I am so glad that I have a big cooler and a lot of beverages. Thankfully we were able to find a kinked fuel line on my buddys boat and at least get his running for a nice tow home. This story could go on for a while, but I just wanted to say hello and that I have enjoyed your post and hope to keep learning from you guys.

bluffman2

ma....sorry you introduced yourself that way........but welcome aboard .......

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Stephen


2005 seapro 206 150 yamy 4strk
2003 sea ark all weld 25 honda 4 stroke

the Iguana

I still had fun. Probably because I don't know how much it cost yet.

Gmack

Welcome!

IN MY EXPERIENCE THEY CAN ALL BREAK AT ANY TIME!

I've been stranded out in the gulf in a 2 month old boat (due to faulty stater module). Learned that a GPS would have been nice to give our coordinates since is was night and very very hard for the 180' supply boat to find us in the large field of rigs where in. Bought a hand held soon after.

I've been stranded due do oil injection pump going and end result was a toasted block. Very important to have a VHF (which we did). Would have been a long night in the marsh with plenty of mosquitoes and gnats.

I've been stranded due to prop hub slipping and the new boat owner I was with did not have a spare. Now I won't go offshore without a spare prop. Also learned jack-up barges are slow! It was a long long tow in.

Good luck with the repair!

Gary

rkmorgan

Damn, sorry to hear that .,..

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Robalo 2440
Twin 150 Ocean Pros

Ed Smith

Welcome to the world of Boating!

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Wins
2008 1st place FLW Kingfish Series Sarasota
2007 8th place FLW Kingfish Series Mobile


Boats
2007 Black/White Hydra-Sports 2900CC - SOLD
2006 White Hydra Sports 2500CC - SOLD
2004 White Hydra-Sports 2400 Bay Bolt - Sold
1999 Monteray 296 - Sold
1994 Regal 242 - SOLD
1992 Wellcraft Excel 20 - SOLD

eddy2419

A first post like that is like renaming a boat or taking bananas fishing.

JCC123

Welcome aboard!
Great group of people on this board.
Jim

dragn3

ya know what B.O.A.T. stands for huh? Break Out Another Thousand !!!

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"I'LL HUNT AND FISH TILL I DIE!"

the Iguana

Just got off the phone with the mechanic working on my boat. Looks like it is worst case scenario for the gear case and prop shaft, both shot. Anyone know of a local place to get a used lower unit. I just made the first payment on this boat last Friday and really don't want to drop another $2,500 bucks on a new or remanufactured one this week.