Hi, new member from Connecticut. Been away from fishing for some time. Did more saltwater fishing earlier in life (surf casting & breechway fishing) . Took a few trips up in Maine to Bass fish with my Dad and brothers and I fell in love. Life got pretty crazy with the kids and had to change priorities for a while so we haven't camped or fished in years...or golfed!
Not long ago I learned about a particular boat for sale so I went for it; totally spontaneous purchase, wife didn't even know. So...I am a new first time boat owner with very little boat knowledge, so I’m a little nervous. I recently finished the safe boating class to get my boating certificate (license). The boat is pretty nice and the price was right so as I said, I showed up with it one day. It’s a 1994 18’ Nitro with a Mercury 125 & Evinrude Trolling Motor. Probably too big for a “first boat” but it is what it is.
I have two girls, one is in college the other will be a junior in High School. Soon both will be busy and more interested in their own thing, so I am really looking forward enjoying hours on the water with my wife. We have a few boat launches right in town, so there are plenty of opportunities very close to home.
I’m looking forward to being a part of this community to connect with folks all over and learn and share as much as I can. Being a first time boat owner I will more than likely have many questions about the boat itself and operating it in the immediate future. If you can recommend a website for boat parts/manuals/etc. please do share.
Thanks again for this opportunity, looking forward to being a part of this family.
Weeds
