Recent content by JMacLeod

Heads-up for those on the trail. I have a house and dock that's not being used right on the east side of the Okeechobee Lock in Florida. Shore power and water are turned on at the dock. Wife already bought another home upstate, and I'm just here getting this house ready for sale. My boat and...

I'm 6'2" and feel like I have more headroom working under the boat than in the cabin. LOL

Tilt/trim seal blew on the port motor. Mechanic suggested replacing both sides at the same time, and it was good that he did. The OEM parts were discountinued and both sides now have new seals and the newer pressure caps which hopefully eliminate any future issues. Since it's time for a new...

The calendar is changing which means it must be time for new lights again.

Tilt/trim seal blew on the port motor.

Mechanic suggested replacing the seals in the other motor too, so now both have new pressure caps and seals.

I took the boat off the lift and put it in the front drive last month to work on it. Since then I've had two different guys stop and ask what it is/if they can look/is it for sale? :D I'm down in south Florida, so it's not a common boat here at all.

Another vote for flush mount. I started with the cheaper rail mount ones and they didn't hold too well and scratched/dented the railing when any big mahi or tuna hit the line. I switched to the style on the left to avoid the scratches, but they still like to rotate a little on the rail if...

Scratches from the wrong type of railing-mount rod holders.

Left one doesn't scratch, right one scratches worse than a kitten in a cold shower.

We had a great time working with JP on one of his last commissions. He was a master craftsman that will truly be missed.

Original trailer foot had rusted out after 4 years, so I grabbed two more heavy duty replacements before they went out of stock.

Some extra bunk carpet and zip-ties won't stop me from hitting my head... but it helps hurt less when I do.