Fish out of water. Saga continues

[Ratdog]

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And the band plays on. While we wait on owner to pop fireworks.

[sacalaitman]

Awesome looking boat

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[PReaux]

RD . . You gonna be able to attend the SC tournament on the 19th? . . Looking forward to seeing you . .

[PReaux]

Got u a pilgrim decal . .

[Ratdog]

All depends on mods to boat being finished

[Ratdog]

Realy do want to go

[T-TOP]

Very nice!!


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[dmtfish]

nice boat RD!

[Ratdog]

Thanks guys she is old in need of care but sound and I plan to restore and fish her as well as live aboard

[DUCKGOGETTER]

Nice boat glad to see you back

[Reefman]

How did the out of water survey go? Any blisters or high moisture on the bottom? Lookin' good!

[Ratdog]

1 blister needs new coat of paint and something call propall or like

[Ratdog]

Oh ya transducer damaged and threwhulls ok some valves need work

[duckman1911]

Sweet ride brother. Enjoy the hell outa it.

[Ratdog]

Its still not mine yet. Owner has lost his mind. First I had to wait for him to pop fireworks now he thinks im a pay for boat then an engine rebuild. Dude is insane and not tomention no safty crap on board delamination and bad electronics.

[Ratdog]

Yep tonight was supposed to be a night of stele ration but it's turned into a pittyful night of drinking alone.
Owner refused concessions and has gone nuts. I'm in the hole for 3 grand and not to mention the 2 weeks of unethical survey crap from a motor guy.
So in morning I go to a hotel bye the way without bead bugs as I'm tired of itchy rashes and wait for ride to Louisiana . And of corse keep a little hope that owner comes back to planet earth and has a clue. As not many would put out like the slut I am.

[Ratdog]

Did I mention non coastguard compliant heads and no anchor or life raft.one ac unit does not function and most of the lights don't work as we'll as the compressor for the horn. List goes on. Ya it's a 1970 and owner stopped fishing it due to motor .....I'm not stupid it has sat for a long time. And first survey mechanic new that. He rebuilt starboard motor.
Boat is slow out of date not a tournament boat. Not a high demand fisher.
No freezer and grill is shot in cockpit as well as grill in tally .
Yep time to sign off switching to scotch beer ran out!!!

[I make oil]

Welcome to the world of Big Boats Ratdog. Look at Trawlers. Much cheaper to buy, own, maintain and run. I personally like Mainships and the Tiawanese made boats. Go to Yacht Finder there are hundreds out there. You can find a nice Mainship late 70's to mid 80's vintage that will run you much less than $50,000.00 with a Diesel engine. They would fit your needs to a T and burn less fuel. They might not be as fast but you will save a fourtune in fuel. Look up a blog about a boat called ''Beach House''.

[swamp snorkler]

Them Sportfishers cost a ton to operate it's the nature of the beast. Personally I don't think you going to water ready 53' Hatt for under $200,000. Good luck in your continuing Saga.

[BuckingFastard]

Originally Posted by Ratdog

Yep tonight was supposed to be a night of stele ration but it's turned into a pittyful night of drinking alone.
Owner refused concessions and has gone nuts. I'm in the hole for 3 grand and not to mention the 2 weeks of unethical survey crap from a motor guy.
So in morning I go to a hotel bye the way without bead bugs as I'm tired of itchy rashes and wait for ride to Louisiana . And of corse keep a little hope that owner comes back to planet earth and has a clue. As not many would put out like the slut I am.

hahaah sorry to hear all this, still funny though. good luck!