Well folks, the green machine has ground to a halt - probably for the rest of the year.

Auburn Sports have diagnosed broken rings and possible cylinder damage on the Nitro - something around $2500 to rebuild the powerhead, possibly $2000 to buy a rebuilt unit PLUS fitting costs. Maybe a good time to look into a bigger motor?

Guess I'll be backseating for the whole of this Season, at least until I can figure out the solution and get it fixed, traded-in or upgraded!!

I know there are no promises on backseats for a whole season with one person, but if anyone would be prepared to put with me, I'd happily fish with anyone who has a backseat available for any tournament including the Jamboree and some of the Opens.

Next point, the plastic boat is now definitely up for sale, first $800 offer gets the boat, Humminbird DX200 sonar and Minn-Kota 30lb Endura motor, all with less than 50 hours on the water.

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If I hadn't had so much fun I would say this sucks!!!

I thought that was your machine at Auburn....I have an opening for the Banks tourney and maybe the Jamborree.........Lets talk.

Thanks Guys, it means a whole load to me... Larry and I have already hooked up for Banks in June. I'd be very happy to fish any tournament with you.

Sarge (the Smitty variety, not the Chris...) it would be a pleasure to fish and chew the fat with you.... thanks.

Thanks for the offer Hunter, I hope we see you soon at a club meeting, the next one's Thursday April 17th..... come on over!!

regards
Richard FAZ

I'll be there this month.

I'll sned ya an email if I head out fishing over the next couple of weeks.

Hunter

I'm a new boat owner. (2003)

I'm wondering how old your motor is. And what do you think that cause of the problem is? Also what make is it? HP?

When I launched at Vantage over the weekend a guy was pulling out with an 1959 boat and motor runabout. That is old. Did they make motors better back in the day?

PS.. I fell in love over the weekend. A guy was pulling out of Banks as I was pulling out. He had a brand new Nitro with a 225 Yam. Awesome looking boat.

Hunter

Thanks Terry & Doug and all who replied.... this club is  awesome, and I hope a lot of new people see this thread. This encapsulates the whole reason we are the best club around - people are helping each other all the time.

I guess I'll have to start keeping notes so that I don't wind up accepting duplicate offers for a tournament. I still hope to fish every tournament and the Jamboree. I'm  picking up the boat Thursday, and  going to Potholes for the day Saturday (leaving Friday night) courtesy of Daryl - seems there's a small groupo hitting the 'Holes, one of my favorite waterbodies 8).

Ha ha Terry... guess ya got me there