My 1st boat ( and post )

[JimInMichigan]

I'm 53. I retired awhile back due to health and wife just retired. We went out and bought a couple fishing poles and I remembered how much I hated fishing on shore. 2 weeks later, I'm the owner of an old Rich Line 15' row boat. It came with a trailer that is just as old ( if not older ). Trailer brand name is a TeeNee, built in Youngstown OH. Pretty cool old trailer that has coil springs and shocks! Also came with a 2003 Mercury 9.9 2 stroke and a 6 gal tote tank. Cost me $1325.00 ( + $25 in gas to pick it up ).

I have to replace the tires ( 4.80x8 on 4 bolt ). I ordered those tonight for $32 each, including new rims. I still have to buy an anchor, life vests, pair of oars. Needs the tail light rewired, not sure yet if the lights themselves work or not.

I'm hoping to have a lots of fun with the wife fishing, or just trolling the lake sight seeing.

 

[jasper60103]

JimInMichigan » Yesterday, 7:27 pm[/url]"]I'm 53. I retired awhile back due to health and wife just retired. We went out and bought a couple fishing poles and I remembered how much I hated fishing on shore. 2 weeks later, I'm the owner of an old Rich Line 15' row boat. It came with a trailer that is just as old ( if not older ). Trailer brand name is a TeeNee, built in Youngstown OH. Pretty cool old trailer that has coil springs and shocks! Also came with a 2003 Mercury 9.9 2 stroke and a 6 gal tote tank. Cost me $1325.00 ( + $25 in gas to pick it up ).

I have to replace the tires ( 4.80x8 on 4 bolt ). I ordered those tonight for $32 each, including new rims. I still have to buy an anchor, life vests, pair of oars. Needs the tail light rewired, not sure yet if the lights themselves work or not.

I'm hoping to have a lots of fun with the wife fishing, or just trolling the lake sight seeing.

Congrats on the new rig.
Sounds like its pretty much water ready. 8)
Have fun!

jasper

 

[Stumpalump]

Nice score and congratulations on you and the ladies retirement.

 

[Keystone]

Welcome to Tinboats Jim.

I retired for medical reasons too back in 2005. I was 44 then. Hard to swallow at first, but quickly found that there was plenty to do if one wanted too. Spent the fisrt summer fishing just about everyday I could!

 

[bobby_r67]

I retired from the Army in 2012 for medical reasons at 45 years old. I now have the boat my dad and I fished in when I was a kid. A 1980's Meyers pro 14. Good luck with your boat and have fun.

 

[overboard]

Same as others; good luck with the boat. I'm sure you will get many hours of enjoyment out of it!
I'm bet there are MANY lakes to explore where you are at!!! Maby a few fish to be caught also.

 

[thenextlevel]

Very nice!