Well I finely broke down and bought a newer boat. Funny thing its the same boat reelfun had before he sold it to a friend of mine. The only thing different is the size of the motor. he sold the 40 and installed a 70 hp yammy rice burner. My biggest decision now is what to do with the blue bomber. I may keep it just for the city lakes. I will be selling my 25 hp mercury so I will be putting it up on the web site soon. I bought this boat for retirement but just a little early. When I get it home I will post some pictures. Now I have a boat to fish bigger lakes. In case you do not know the boat is a 171/2 See ya on the water!!!!! :biggrin