Put my baby to sleep tonight.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Well, I took advantage of this evenings weather and put the Triton to sleep for the winter. I'm not sure if I was holding out, or what my deal was.. but the boat is finally winterized.

Bring on the short rods!

[Ray Esboldt]

It always hurts, doesn't it? If for no other reason, it hurts because you know it will not be able to rise to the ocassion until roughly April.

My boat gave me a nice present on it's last outing this year by refusing to use it's water pump properly. That will be dealt with come spring. I can't wait to pick up the tab for that one.

[SluggoMaster]

I'm still a hold out Dietz. I have not put my Triton away yet. Now, if I can keep the wifey from putting boxes/gifts in it, I would be in good shape!

[delmuts]

hmmm! i get to replace a bilge ( sp?) next spring on my ranger. mine is tucked away too. i just pat it on the nose as i walk by it every once in a while!

[Ole the Guide]

I put my Tracker away last Monday before Thanksgiving! Then it started to get nice again but not for long. Most of the west metro lakes are ice covered. The rain has opened a few of them back up. This week will definately put the Kabosh on the soft water!

I've got a busted light housing and a tuneup to look forward to in April! No biggie as I put lots of hours on the water this past season! God Bless America!!

Ole

[bucketmouth64]

When I drained the lower unit it came out milky. Never a good sign. Looks like some seal repairs or other in the spring. There goes some bucks.

[river rat316]

Thats why I love jets no lower unit seals or lube! I gotta check out my bilge next spring I never did get it to work properly, and the normal tuneup and shes good to go bounce off rocks all summer!

[dan2957]

I still have my baby out, I made three trips in Dec and if this weather holds out (crossing fingers) I'll make a few trips in Jan. I know I will fish In Feb because I am taking her with me to Texas for a week long trip. 12 months of open water fishing, that what I'm talking about.

[Wayne Ek]

Dan, if the weather holds out you can come and fish off my dock, there is so much water on the ice.... I put the ranger away in Nov. Took it in for any warranty work and other small stuff...(skeg and prop repair maybe...) then had it completely detailed... I know, I know, but Alex. Marine takes such good care of me and my toy. Any way, I took her home and backed it into the garage stall, proceeding to hit a shelf bracket and put a 6 inch gauge along the side, thru the gel coat. Who said as you get older you get smarter

[delmuts]

gees wayne !! my daughter did that with my 364 against a dock!those repair guys just love it when you briing a glass boat with poly flake !$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ouch!