Took it out on San Luis Res. (since all the south bay lakes were filled to capacity). Couldn't believe how PERFECT it was -- it's usually HOWLING out there, with those 'devil winds.' We practically had the whole place to ourselves, too, which was just unbelievable, on such a beautiful day.

The boat ran great. I left the trolling motor off, since I needed to get the break-in hours on the big motor (a 190-horse, 4.3L Volvo-Penta I/O).

Hope to have some pics for you later this week. We're thinking of heading up to New Melones this weekend, to wrap up this engine break-in deal. I should be able to check out the trolling motor then.

I hope to get some of you guys out there with me, once I get this boating thing figured out. I'll keep you posted!

- jeff

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