First boat - returning to NJ.com

[Matt L]

Guys,

I have had ID/password issues and never got it set up right. I have been posting on here for a long long time. Used to be The Angler.

Anyway, bought my first boat. 14' Almuacraft Deep V with a 20hp 2 stroke Johnson. 95/94.

I am so excited and half scared to death which is probably a good thing. Been focused on getting all my safety equipment and maintenance in order.

Local boat dealership wants 400+ for a tune-up and impeller change. Seems awfully high but he is local and easy to get to. Nervous about mysterious items being added to the bill as well. He could tell me I need a new "wing ding shaft bolt" and I wouldn't have a clue.

The boat is supposed to be in very good working order, maintained and sparingly used. Never seen salt water.

All advice is welcome. And if you a guy making a moron out of himself trying to launch his red Alumacraft in the sandy hook/raritan bay area, give him a hand or a kind word.

Can't wait to get back to posting my reports.

Thanks

Matt