Expensive Speedometer Pitot Tube

[wallychaser]

So this past week we were visiting our son way up in Northern Saskatchewan, Laronge. We spent some time out on Lac La Ronge and Nemeiben lakes, this is amazing Canadian shield country, check it out some time, BEAUTIFUL. I had my Javelin 379 Fish & Ski/ Johnson 150 out n about. My wife never did like this boat, too low, too fast, she prefered my old 1979 16' Bluefin can and 85 hp. I read another post that if the Admiral aint happy (wife), nobody happy, oh so true... Anyway we pulled up to an island for lunch, after filling our bellies, we pushed off the rocks, and thats when I broke off the Pitot Tube. The next day we went in to the local marine dealer to get a replacement. Thats when things went haywire. Went in for a $7.50 part, came out with a brand spankin new boat and motor. A 2012 HarberCraft King Fisher 1925 Flex Sport with a Yamaha 150. I have to say, as much as I enjoyed the Javelin, it really wasnt my style, back to serious fishing. This HarberCraft is a dream. Spent 4 hours on the water today starting the break in process, rock solid. Lesson, send your kid in for that cheap part. Oh ya, the "Admiral", she is now happy, very happy, and cant wait to "try" and out fish me.

Nick

 

[81_chapparel194]

Re: Expensive Speedometer Pitot Tube

well condolences or congrats which ever you see it as. lol but a nice rig you have their. and oh so right about keeping the wife happy... did you get the 4 stroke? i am assuming you did. that was an expensive pilot tube.. but at least the rest of the boat came with it....for FREE lol

 

[emoney]

Re: Expensive Speedometer Pitot Tube

You know how tough those speedo pitots are to change, I don't blame you for trading *snicker*.....

Good for you. ANY time the Admiral has been less than enamored by a boat, I've pounced on that opportunity to trade, lol. Just to make her happy, of course.

 

[JEBar]

Re: Expensive Speedometer Pitot Tube

the old saying that if Mama's happy, everybody's happy may or may not be true .... the part that goes if Mama ain't happy nobody is happy is always true .... congrats indeed .... the part about the expensive speedometer relates directly to why I don't go to boat shows

Jim

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: Expensive Speedometer Pitot Tube

Must have been one heluva salesman!
Nice looking boat