We didn't need a cabin, we wanted something that was easily "beached" or anchored. We also wanted something that could pull a water skiier or a tube. It sits 7 people, which was important since Mr. Social Director always has to have a full house. It also has all these hidden cabinets/coolers for ice and fish or ice and bevies. It will also fit in our garage. We got it for a really good price and are very happy with it!!
Sound too good to be true? Well it is. The guy who sold us the boat told us that it hadn't been used in 3 years. He also said he knew there was gas in it that was quite old. Since we know nothing about boats we thought that would not be a problem. Turned out it was. So we had the marina at Catawba siphon out the old gas and put new gas in. They tested both engines and told us they were working great and we were free to go have lots of fun on Lake Erie.
So out we go - me, Steve, Brayden, Curran, Steve's cousin Brian, and my dad. It becomes evident pretty quickly that something is wrong with the boat. One engine is working, but the other engine is having trouble. Then, right in front of the Miller Ferry Boat Dock we lose all power. All power. We are floating out there like ducks, and of course, one of the Miller Ferries is pulling into dock. I almost fainted. Brayden was screaming the whole time because the boat was too loud, now that the engine is dead he's screaming because we have a ferry the size of a Kohl's bearing down on us.
Luckily we got the engine started and made it back to shore. The boat is back at the marina in the shop. The wisdom from those in the boat know is that it just needs fine tuned, that it's nothing major. Fingers crossed. We aren't going up this weekend, so they have 2 weeks to work on it.
But I am very excited. We got a small taste of what it will be like with a boat and its very fun. There are hidden beaches just for boaters to hang out and we can take day trips over to the island which for me, is the best part.
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