posted 04-10-2011 05:58 PM ET (US)        

Cover kept the boat protected even with all of the snow we had in NJ. Changed a tempermental trim solenoid, flushed the lines, tightened a grounding screw and put in the battery.

To my delight the motor turned right over and ran great at the ramp. Some dark clouds moved in while I was on the ramp and a lot of the returning fishermen reported windy conditions on the main lake.

We decided to play it safe and wait for a better day.

I am slipping it this year right near the Lee Marina and can't wait to be able to untie the lines and just go!