Marathon Man

I agree with the deposit first, then balance on acceptance. getting a survey for big boat or big money is good, but I've bought boats after a sea trial in cases where another guy was interested but he wanted to get a survey before committing. This was a less than 30' boat though, and gas engines or outboards, each time priced right.

Thanks for the contest! Colts 17 Saints 10

Have you tried the "Slim Beauty Knot"? It is designed to travel smoothly through the rod guides and is being used by quite a few people. Google "Slim Beauty Knot" for instructions and reviews.

I have heard of people using Vicks Vapor rub applied nightly, to the nails, for a period of 2-3 weeks. Smells pretty strong, but I know of at least one person who used this successfully.

Hello fellow boaters. I appreciate the heads up from you Wiley and look forward to a civil, helpful boating forum w/o all the hate, superiority complexes, and political overtones, that some other forums have become, not just THT. I've been boating for all my life, had a dozen boats, currently have a cruiser, a bassboat, and a ski. Fish freshwater year round and saltwater 4-6 weeks a year. Love cruising with a cold one. Thanks for the invite.