Pulled out of Lions Saturday morning and after I got on plane and rounded the first buoy I hit something under water that almost threw me out. 14 foot with 25 horse with no floatation (bought it that way).Not ideal and hoped to upgrade. Motor still running and the prop seemed OK. Then I looked down and it was filling with water very fast. Knowing I had to get back NOW I went full throttle back to the channel. Boat is slowing down as its filling with water. My stuff and gas tank is already floating as I hit the first channel full throttle and made the turn at Wllies then down the last channel. Thought it was going down on the turn but kept going. Made it to the ramp virtually sunk and beached it on the ramp. With the help of 2 guys at the ramp (thank you) and an hour and a half, we got it on the trailer. 15″ gash towards the back extending into the transom. After seeing the damage, I cannot believe I got it back. If I was only a lttle further down river, it would be gone, it was that close. Took to the shop today for an estimate and the hull is totaled. If you fish P2 much you know me or fished by me. I had this tan Starcraft for years, good bye old stead! Always wear your preserver on the river, you never know…
November 27, 2024 at 8:37 pm
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