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You know Peels it looks like you might even be able to get a Hydrofoil and slap it on there for a temp solution till you can get it welded up.... just a thought.

Peels, that sux to hear. I hope this goes easy and cheap on you. I used to know of a really good prop and welding shop that could hook you right up for a good price but I can't find it online. I know he was located in a smallish shop on Angular and 5th in Burlington, but that was 10 - 15 years ago.

LMAO, well unfortunately I was born there and as I've always said 'Like any black hole Ft Madison is always trying to suck you in' it has a much stronger affect on you when you are from there. I spent most of my boat time putting in at Ft Madison and Montrose because there are a lot of really...

Thanks for the welcomes and complements, the Checkmate is so close to being sea worthy. The plan is to finish up this weekend and next, the part fairy showed up while I was in PA this past week with some of the finishing touches. After that it is new bearings and shoes for the trailer and a...

Ahh I know New London well, I lived in West Point and Ft Madison for way too long:rof: When you are on the river where do you put in at?

Just joined and got time to say 'Hello'. I am living in SW Michigan and have a 74 Checkmate MX 16 with a Merc 115 TOP that is a work in progress that I don't get enough time on the weekends for. When I bought it had no motor or tank and wiring was in need of upgrade. After about 2 months...

Peels, I'm very curious as to where you are at exactly in the armpit. Most really scenic and out of the way lakes are in MO, such as Mark Twain Lake and a lot of smaller lakes. Okoboji is a really nice lake, but I think you are asking about closer 'Day Trip' spots which are kind of few and far...