new boat update

jodi805 · 06-15-2009, 11:08 PM

went to base auto parts hueneme to return a marine starter on my buds boat AND THERE IT WAS!!! a prestine 9.9 merc. sittin waitin for me!! what luck. I offerde Bruce 150.00 less than what he was asking he sain no! I asked why dont you ask more so when youre offered less you got room to go down, so he kindly raised the price 50.00,the I knocked it down 50.00 and felt like a winner (weener) any ways i need a kicker mount now. got new FF, and radio, antenna, larger bait pump,compass, ropes, anchor etc.BYW my transducer cables a bit short. need to finish boat in 3 days so I can get out there!!ill post some pics. asap

wils · 06-16-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jodi805

went to base auto parts hueneme to return a marine starter on my buds boat AND THERE IT WAS!!! a prestine 9.9 merc. sittin waitin for me!! what luck. I offerde Bruce 150.00 less than what he was asking he sain no! I asked why dont you ask more so when youre offered less you got room to go down, so he kindly raised the price 50.00,the I knocked it down 50.00 and felt like a winner (weener) any ways i need a kicker mount now. got new FF, and radio, antenna, larger bait pump,compass, ropes, anchor etc.BYW my transducer cables a bit short. need to finish boat in 3 days so I can get out there!!ill post some pics. asap

Bruce is one of the "good guys"

and, yes, you're a weener for that

did you ask him about a kicker bracket?

**Carnivore** · 06-16-2009, 11:51 AM

I can't stress enough not to rush things when working on a boat. The consequences are not good. Hope to see pics soon an hope you can get it all done an SAFE by the time you want.

jodi805 · 06-16-2009, 10:28 PM

I concur gentlemen, yup im in a rush but being thourough . And its ready when its ready. jus hope fully soon!! Checking out fuel tank smelled a bit of gas and wanna check it out ,its a alum. tank and it shouldnt be eaten through by gas im guessin,could be the hoses.

**Carnivore** · 06-16-2009, 11:52 PM

An aluminum tank can get eaten through a lot depends on the grounding etc...Rare to happen on a fiberglass or wooden boat but it can happen. A pressure test will tell ya if you can get the hose ends off an plugged. I am assuming that you have sea tow or vessel assist just in case something goes wrong.