I am thrilled to announce that I am about to close on the boat of my dreams - a 2003 37" Egg Harbor Sport Fisherman/Convertible. Still have to sell the Sea Ray - hopefully that will happen by early spring.
I had the boat and engines surveyed 2 weeks ago and received the reports this past Thursday. Only some minor gelcoat issues. The engines, tranmissions and gen set are pristine. Loaded with all the electronics that I'll need, the only thing missing are a set of outriggers.
She's currently located up in Portland Maine - I'm in NJ. Next week she'll be moved up river to Yarmouth, hauled, winterized and shrink-wrapped for the winter. My plan is to hire a professional Capt. to spend a few days with me in early April to move her down the coast to our homeport in Belmar NJ.
I'm extremely excited as this boat's twin Catepillar 420 hp diesel's will allow my buddies & I to get out to the offshore canyons for some tuna and sharking and be comfortable enough for my wife & I to expand our list of cruising destinations.
Lots of new systems for me to learn, so the first season is going to be interesting.
Since our first boat was named "Grateful Days" my family has come up with the name of "Another Grateful Day" for this boat.
Here's some more pictures:
I had the boat and engines surveyed 2 weeks ago and received the reports this past Thursday. Only some minor gelcoat issues. The engines, tranmissions and gen set are pristine. Loaded with all the electronics that I'll need, the only thing missing are a set of outriggers.
She's currently located up in Portland Maine - I'm in NJ. Next week she'll be moved up river to Yarmouth, hauled, winterized and shrink-wrapped for the winter. My plan is to hire a professional Capt. to spend a few days with me in early April to move her down the coast to our homeport in Belmar NJ.
I'm extremely excited as this boat's twin Catepillar 420 hp diesel's will allow my buddies & I to get out to the offshore canyons for some tuna and sharking and be comfortable enough for my wife & I to expand our list of cruising destinations.
Lots of new systems for me to learn, so the first season is going to be interesting.
Since our first boat was named "Grateful Days" my family has come up with the name of "Another Grateful Day" for this boat.
Here's some more pictures: