There is always a little trepidation with the first launch of the season. Even though the boat was winterized, covered and stored in a shed, there is always the question as to whether everything will work like it did last fall. Saturday was sunny and 80 degrees though the water was still in the upper 60's so my wimpy kids didn't want to go. I took some tools, cleaning supplies, a jump box and my wife and pulled the boat out of the shed. The cover was filthy but had done its job and the boat looked good. We took it to the Cherokee ramp on Clarks Hill lake and had an uneventul put in. It even fired up on the first turn of the key (unlike last years failure). My wife and I had an enjoyable childfree cruise for the afternoon and with the multiple 90 degree days forecast this week the lake should soon be warm enough for the wimpy kids.
