I promised Adam that I would post pictures of our new boat tonight, so here they are Adam. Miz Becky is a 16' Starcraft with a 55 hp Evinrude motor and a 7.5 hp Honda kicker. It came fully equipped with safety equipment.
Our new (used) boat was shipped from Tacoma and arrived on a barge last week when Gary was gone to a Dr. appointment in Anchorage. As soon as he got home he prepared Miz Becky for her maiden voyage and with the help of our friend Boris, she was launched on Sunday afternoon.
Boris used his 4 wheeler to tow the boat and back the trailer down the airplane ramp which doubles for a boat ramp.
On our first outing we went to a creek at the head of the bay where Gary showed me how to "dip net" for Pinks. Gary had been here with Boris a couple of weeks ago so he was experienced! I have two nice ones in the net. What a blast!
Gary rinsing our catch in the bay at the mouth of the stream. We spent the next hour walking on the beach and exploring new territory for us.
Docking Miz Becky in our slip at the Akutan City Docks. This happened to be the only available slip in the marina and we felt fortunate to get it.
Besides life preservers we each have Coast Guard approved survival suits. Without them hypothermia would set in within 15 minutes in our 36F waters, with them a person could survive 24 hours or more. So don't worry Kids. Besides we are in God's hands.
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