Still here, getting Seacraft back on water

[fishing_fanatic]

Once again I'm working on the old girl. After 2 years the old Yamaha fired right up. Working on the trim and tilt, got it working off the cowl (pan) but only going down on throttle switch.

I'm kinda at a cross road with her now. I just got married at 60 to a fantastic woman who enjoys the water as much as I do. The Seacraft can be a handful and she's just plain old. She's never been restored, just done enough to keep her on the water. As much as I love her, we have been talking of getting something else, something 17 to 18 foot, not as fishing oriented and newer (there's not many older!) Sell her or keep her though I gotta get her back on the water then I'll probably fall in love with her again. I don't think in her shape she would bring much though. A full resto would be more than something we could buy and I can only do so much myself.

Anyways, that's where I'm at. I'll keep you all posted.

[fishing_fanatic]

Got the trim and tilt working, I had to bypass the engine wiring harness which was bad and run another wire from the throttle Trim & Tilt. I also had to replace the pan Trim & Tilt switch. I put new rollers and bumpers on the trailer. I still have a lot of work to do before I consider it reliable. It jump right up on plane after not running or being on the water for over 2 years. I have to admit I really enjoyed being out in her!