Well, maybe not the first, but our first with the Yamaha 25HP Outboard Motor on the Avon.  The boys and I spent the last two days learning how to de-winterize the motor. It has been in storage for over 6 years, maybe upwards of 12 years  – the last time we remember using the boat was in North Bend, Oregon Sturgeon fishing under the North Bend Bridge just before Nathan was born.

So – We have our Boat fixed, the License up to date, the Boater Education Cards, new Life Jackets and the Outboard Motor de-winterized – and off we go!

Here’s a Photo Journey!

The Minn Kota is happy to have a friend !
Now to remember how to start it up exactly  . .

Jon’s big request was to be able to drive the boat to the park.

This is where they let the Beaver go, on the South East side of the Lake.

 Jon watches us head North. 

I think we’ve felt the wind that twisted this poor tree.

This is our nook of the Lake, the Northern most East wing.

Happy Dad driving home.