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And.....the main purpose for stopping in Islamorada is to catch a tarpon. Is this a good time of year? Would Key West be a better location?

We are "middle" of the road folks. Nothing too cheap and nothing too extravagant. Will check out Cheeca. And yes Wiley man, we would like to stop and visit y'all!!!

We plan to get married on St. Armand's Key at Lido beach on October 1st. Planning on leaving St. Armand's on Sunday October 2nd and drive to Key West. Stay a few days in Key West, then drive up to Islamorada and hang out for a few days, then finish up the trip with a stop at St. Augustine's for a few days on the way back home to NC. Any advice on Key West and St Augustine's lodging would be appreciated. Planning on Bud and Mary's while in Islamorada, yes, we are gonna do a little fishing! Thanks gang!!

I got engaged this past weekend!

Still working a contract position at what will be the largest power utility in the USA later this year. Still pursuing a permanent postion. Traveling to St Petersburg frequently working on some projects. I sold the new boat a month ago, just don't have time for a boat right now and hate to see one sit.

Hey gang, how y'all be ???????

I gave all of those instructions to Andy so he could post them up on his site: http://www.simyamaha.com/category_s/1985.htm Glad this stuff is still helping folks out!! Stayed tuned for Suzuki 150 Four Stroke Maintenance Tips!!

Man, what a boat/motor combination. The Suzuki is super quiet and S T R O N G. At 4000 rpms, I am running 38 mph. At WOT, she hits 51 mph. No fuel burn numbers yet, don't have the NEMA cable hooked up to the Garmin 740S yet. Good to be back on the water.

Let's do it. I will be at Jordan Friday through Monday of Labor Day weekend. Holler on channel 68, the new boat is YOU IN SEA.

New Cannon HP-Unitrolls ordered. Leadcore line, Cabelas Depth Master Trolling combos.........watchout old line sides

Electronics ordered. I kept my money local this time and Jonathan at Chatlee gave me some great pricing. Standard Horizon Quest X Digital 529 Rachet Mount Garmin 740S w/ Airmar P66 XDucer Blue Chart G2 Vision Mid Atlantic Inland Lakes Poly Planar MRD-70 iPod Adapter Box Speakers for T-Top Brother Matt is making up my rigging list. Dock lines, anchors, rodes, fenders, first aid kit, etc. I upgraded the trailer to Torsion Axles, Steel Belted Radials and All Stainless Hardware. Kristen is designing the graphics! More to come!!!

Okay gang. The boat will be here within the next two weeks. One change.........don't kill me Andy........she will have a Suzuki 150 Four Stroke. Made me a deal I could not refuse. Better warranty and a factory rebate deal that netted me a $1k savings over the Yamaha F150. I have a lot of friends that have Suzukis and have had great service from them, so we will see. I am in process of pricing out electronics now, will post my decisions over the next several days.

It's all about the SWAGGER WILEY MAN!!

You got it Les!!

THANKS GANG!

I thought I wanted an offshore boat. Upon further examination, we have a lot of friends that like to buy gas for that have nice offshore rigs. I truly enjoy..... Cruising Sand bar hopping Tubing Lake fishing, trolling for stripers and crappie fishing Inshore saltwater fishing for reds, flounder, trout Outside saltwater trolling for inshore kings, dolphin and Spanish I wanted..... Name brand Reliable power Good fit and finish Easy towing Easy launch and load Open layout Ample storage Creature comforts I crawled all over a Carolina Skiff 218 Elite Series at Chatlee Marine last Saturday and fell in love. This boat is just pretty. Great layout, nice hardware, good fit and finish. You that know me, know what motor I choose. YAMAHA F 150 for reasons I need not explain!!! All I am adding to the base boat is a deluxe T Top and Carolina Blue sides. Trollnheel and I will pimp her out and post everything we do. Here is the short list: 1. Add house battery and isolate the house circuit, use the AUX charge lead to power the circuit 2. Fuel water separator 3. Install ShurFlo raw water wash down 4. Install a Garmin 740s 5. Install Standard Horizon Matrix 6. Install Digital 529 antenna and ratchet mount 7. Install stereo with iPod connection and control (have not decided on brand yet) 8. Install MinnKota trolling motor 9. Install Cannon HT downriggers 10. Install Boat Buckle Ratchet tie downs on trailer That's a good start. Jim has made recommendations on the electronics. We have not yet picked a stereo and speakers. Andy recommend I get the Command Link gages. Looking in to it. More to come!

THANKS TIM!!

HOTSPOT is back in the game boyz. Been working since mid-April. Got my swagger back. Just bought a 2002 Escalade to pull the new boat with that I plan to order very soon. Gonna buy the boat with no electronics. Trollnheel and I are gonna rig her out with help from our friends Jim at BOE Marine and Andy at Shipyard Island. Stay tuned. Thanks to all those that sent regards, meant a lot and still does. Your Friend, HOTSPOT

Thanks gang. The kids thru me a party in HOTSPOT's Bar and Lounge. It was great. Goods friends, good food, good beverages!!

Thanks gang. The kids thru me a party in HOTSPOT's Bar and Lounge. It was great. Goods friends, good food, good beverages!!

Hi Gang, Sorry I have not been around. There are a few reasons. Last October, my wife of almost 25 years moved out. We are getting divorced. In December, I lost my job of 10 years. The kids are with me and we are doing good. They have been awesome as has my family and friends. I need to find work. I believe the friend network is stronger than job boards although I am signed up on a few and have contacted a Head Hunter. If you know of any IT or Telecom opportunities in Central or Eastern NC, shoot me an email. Thanks gang, I will try to check in from time to time and hope to get things back to normal soon.

Lester

None of those things would be worth a damn without her.

YES YES YES!!! The site is down right now. The hosting folks have been contacted.

Hard to believe head way is being made at the Fed level and not one darn thing is being done at the State level. http://www.bestofboating.com/2009/09/ethan...ill-916-09.html