Hey Dude,

Much enjoyed your article this week. So
many of our southern waters are inaccesible
without a boat, and as you alluded to, the
prices are getting beyond reason.*G* Plenty
of incentive to look for sound older hulls
to apply some sweat equity to. Lots of them
around still and a bit of effort can save
some major bucks. My 1972 Bassmaster rig
was a freebie. I had to rewood the transom
and flooring, new carpet, paint, and
hardware. The trailer was sound but I
cleaned it up and put on new rubber and
buddy bearings. Finally found a decent
short shaft 30hp Johnson with 50 hours on
it for the 15" transom. Now I have the
perfect craft for my fishery at a mere
fraction of replacement cost. It's well
worth the effort.*G*

Warm regards, Jim